Table Of Contents - Vermont Castings Encore 1450 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Table of Contents

Operating Manual1
Accessories2
Table Of Contents2
Specifications3
Installation4
Outside Air4
Chimney Height4
What Kind Of Chimney To Use5
Masonry Chimneys5
Prefabricated Chimneys5
Chimney Size5
Chimney Connector Guidelines6
Single-Wall Chimney Connectors6
Double-Wall Chimney Connectors6
Securing The Single-Wall Connector To Prefabricated Chimney6
Securing The Single-Wall Connector To Masonry Chimney7
Freestanding Installations7
Fireplace Installations7
Above The Fireplace7
Through The Fireplace8
Wall Pass-Throughs8
Floor Protection9
How To Determine Alternate Floor Protection Materials Are Acceptable10
Floor Protection For Fireplace Installations10
Keep The Stove A Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials11
Reducing Clearances Safely With Shields11
Wall Shields11
Chimney Connector Heat Shields12
Fireplace Mantel And Trim Shields12
Approved Wall Shield Construction12
A Custom Formed Mantel Shield12
Alcove Installations13
Construction Requirements13
Alcove Side Section13
Cutaway Perspective Of Acolve Installation14
Reflected Ceiling Plan14
Encore Nc Clearance Chart15
Unprotected Surfaces15
Protected Surfaces15
Stove Clearance15
Encore Clearance Diagrams16
Wall Shield Requirements For Common Installations17
Distance From Center Of Flue Collar To Wall In Top-Exit Installations18
Encore: Without Chimney Connector Heat Shields18
Assembly19
Set Up Your Stove19
Install The Bottom Heat Shield19
Adjust The Leg Levellers19
Fan Kit Installation20
Operation21
The Encore Nc Controls21
A Single Air Control Regulates Heat Output And Burn Time21
A Damper Directs Air Flow Within The Stove21
Infrared Reflective Glass Panels For Clear Fire Viewing22
Andirons Help Protect The Glass22
Burn Only High-Quality Wood22
Use The Air Control Settings That Work Best For You23
Conditioning Your Stove23
Starting And Maintaining A Wood Fire23
Refuel While The Embers Are Still Hot24
Ash Removal And Disposal25
Draft Management26
Masonry Chimney26
Metal Chimney26
Indoor / Outdoor Location26
Creosote27
Fuel27
Back-Puffing27
Draft Testing27
Maintenance28
Care Of The Cast Iron Surface28
Care Of The Porcelain Enamel Surface28
Cleaning The Glass28
Tighten The Damper Handle As Needed29
Adjust The Door Latches29
Replace The Stove Gaskets As Needed29
Adjust The Door If Necessary30
All Gasketed Construction30
The Chimney System30
Maintenance Schedule31
The Chimney Connector31
Parts List32
Warranty35