Damper Control - Vermont Castings Encore 2550CE Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Encore Woodburning Stove
The damper is closed when the handle points forward.
Smoke from the fire is directed through the catalytic
combustion system where it can be further burned for
greater efficiency, before passing up the chimney.
When closing the damper, be sure to pull firmly
enough to snap it into the locked position.
Damper Positions
Open
(Updraft Mode)
Closed
(Catalytic Mode)
Fig. 21 The damper is either open or closed. There are no
intermediate positions.
Two Ways to Add Fuel
The Encore's griddle lifts for convenient top-loading of
logs, and is the easiest way to regularly add fuel.
In addition, however, the front doors open for adding an
occasional log to a fire. The Encore is not approved
in Europe for operation with the front doors open.
To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door
latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 22 the Encore's hinged griddle makes it easy to top-load
wood.
To close them, always close the left door first. Turn the
handle in the right door to the left and up (to the open
position) and close it. Finally, push on the door as you
turn the handle to the right and down. The doors will
draw in slightly, and the handle should offer some resis-
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To reduce the risk of breaking the glass, avoid striking
the glass or slamming the doors.
When not using the door handle, store it in the holder
behind the right front leg of the stove.
Clockwise to
OPEN
Counterclockwise
to CLOSE
Fig. 23 To open the front doors, turn the handle clockwise.
This stove is designed to operate efficiently with
the fire doors (front doors and griddle) closed. The
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firebox and ash doors should be kept closed at all
times except when refuelling or removing ashes.
Infrared Reflective Glass Panels
The inner surfaces of the infrared reflective glass
panels are kept at a higher temperature than the outer
surface. This design, along with a preheated 'airwash,'
makes clear fire viewing possible at most levels of
operation.
Andirons Help Protect the Glass
Your stove has andirons to keep logs away from the
glass panels. The andirons are essential to maintain
clear fireviewing, and should be left permanently in
place. Since the andirons may slightly hinder refueling
through the front doors, most stove owners will prefer
the convenience of top loading through the griddle.
Burn Only High-Quality Wood
The Encore is designed to burn natural wood only; do
not burn fuels other than that for which it was designed.
You'll enjoy the best results when burning wood that
has been adequately air-dried. Avoid burning "green"
wood that has not been properly seasoned, or cord-
wood dried more than two years. Do not burn con-
struction materials; they often contain chemicals and
metals that can damage the catalytic combustor. The
wood should be 400-500 mm (18-20") in length.
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech,
ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air-
dried outside under cover for at least one year.
If hardwood is not available, you can burn softwoods
which include tamarack, yellow pine, white pine, East-
ern red cedar, fir, and redwood. These too should be
properly dried.
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