Vermont Castings Encore 2550 Installating And Operation Manual page 31

8. If the element is in good condition and clean, re-in-
stall it in the stove and replace the refractory access
cover.
9. Replace the fireback, install the two wedges, and
replace the cast iron hood.
10. Clean the chimney and chimney connector.
Operate the stove in your typical manner for two weeks,
inspecting the chimney and the chimney connector
frequently during this period.
If creosote is not building up as fast, it is likely the
performance change was caused by fly ash deposits
on the catalytic element. However, continue the inspec-
tions of the chimney system for a few weeks to ensure
proper performance continues.
If you continue to find a significant creosote buildup or if
you continue to see excessive smoke from the chimney,
the catalytic element will need to be replaced. Contact
your nearest Vermont Castings' Authorized Dealer for
information about a replacement element.
NOTE: Use only the replacement catalyst supplied by a
Vermont Castings dealer.
Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed
Your Encore uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make
a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly
on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle
and compressed and can begin to lose their effective-
ness. These will need periodic replacement.
All of the gaskets are made of fiberglass. The sizes of
replaceable gasket are listed below, along with their
applications.
Gasket Diameter
5/16"
3/8"
3/16"
5/16"
If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropri-
ate replacement from your Vermont Castings' Autho-
rized Dealer.
Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be
sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working
with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust
mask.
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...And the Parts it Seals
The griddle to the stove top
(wire reinforced gasket)
The ash door to the front of
the ash drop
The outer glass panes to the
doors
The damper to the
upper fireback; the front doors
to the stove front; and the
doors to each other.
Encore Woodburning Stove
The procedure for replacing gaskets is the same re-
gardless of the gasket location. Follow these steps:
1. Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end and
pulling firmly.
2. Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean
the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket.
(Fig. 54) Remove stubborn deposits of cement with a
cold chisel if necessary.
Fig. 52 Remove gasket then clean channel with wire brush.
3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate-
sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an
extra 1-2" (25-50 mm), and mark the spot to be cut.
(Fig. 53)
4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a
wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with
a utility knife. Twist the ends slightly to keep the gasket
from unraveling.
5. Lay an unbroken 1/8" (3mm) bead of gasket cement
in the newly-cleaned channel.
6. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the chan-
nel. (Fig. 53) Ensure a good joint where the gasket
meets before trimming any excess. Do not overlap the
gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges.
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Fig. 53 Lay a bead of gasket cement then press gasket in
place.
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7. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal
Remove
mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel.
gasket
Close and latch the door to do this, or tap other parts
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with the rubber mallet (or hammer/block of wood).
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Remove
gasket
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