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Vermont Castings Encore 1450 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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Safety Notice: if thiS appliaNce iS Not properly iNStalled, operated aNd maiN-
taiNed, a houSe fire may reSult.
to reduce the riSk of fire, follow the iNStallatioN iNStructioNS. failure to
follow iNStructioNS may reSult iN property damage, bodily iNjury or eveN
death. coNtact local buildiNg officialS about reStrictioNS aNd iNStallatioN
iNSpectioN requiremeNtS iN your area.
do Not discard this manual: retain for future use
2425
Encore NC Cover
5/05
Encore
Non-Catalytic
Woodburning Stove
Model 1450
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
30002425 2/10 Rev. 23

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  • Page 1 Encore Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Model 1450 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual Safety Notice: if thiS appliaNce iS Not properly iNStalled, operated aNd maiN- taiNed, a houSe fire may reSult. to reduce the riSk of fire, follow the iNStallatioN iNStructioNS. failure to...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    At MHSC, we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth. You may be assured that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the utmost care and will pro- vide you with many years of service.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    8” oval flue collar ....8” (203 mm) diameter not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer to for optional 6” flue collar ..6” (152 mm) diameter Chimney flue size: determine realistic expectations for your home.

  • Page 4: Installation

    The metal label permanently attached to the back of stove equipped with an outside air supply, and im- every Vermont Castings’ stove indicates the stove has proved stove performance often results. An Outside Air been tested and meets current UL and ULC safety Adapter Kit for the Encore is available from your local standards, and gives the name of the testing laboratory.
  • Page 5 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove masonry chimneys what kind of chimney to use An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has You must connect the Encore to a code-approved a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney...
  • Page 6 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Note: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form chimney connector guidelines telescoping joints between sections of chimney con- A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall nector are available to simplify installations. They often pipe that connects the stove to the chimney.
  • Page 7 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Chimney Flue Thimble Sleeve Flue Elbow Flue Liner Chimney Connector Keep Slip Pipe sleeve end flush Thimble with flue Standard tile Connector Oval to Round Adapter ST243 Flue Collar fig. 7 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented securely in place.
  • Page 8 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove • The fireplace damper must be sealed to prevent room air from escaping up the flue. However, it must be possible to re-open the damper to inspect or clean the chimney. Flexible Connector Chimney Connector Shields...
  • Page 9 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove floor protection Wall Stud A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom Chimney plate of your stove. The floor area directly under and Connector around the stove will require protection from radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that may escape the firebox.
  • Page 10 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove EXAMPLE: The specified floor protector should be 1/2- inch thick material with k-factor of 0.84. The proposed alternate is 4” brick with an r-factor of 0.2 over 1/8” mineral board with a k-factor of 0.29...
  • Page 11 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove The Encore 1450 includes a bottom heat shield that is keep the Stove a Safe distance needed in most installations. Refer to Page 9 for more from Surrounding materials information on required floor protection. In addition, top...
  • Page 12 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Air must be able to flow between the wall and the fireplace mantel and trim Shields shield. At least 50% of the bottom 1" (25 mm) of the shield should be open and the shield must be open at A fireplace installation requires special clearance be- the top.
  • Page 13 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Side 7/16” Durock® Wall (or equivalent) 36" Use recommended spaced 1” off Max. floor protection wood studs on noncombustible spacers 48" Min. ST502 fig. 17 Floor plan. Sheetrock on front face butts to Durock® (or equivalent) alcove lining.
  • Page 14 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Ceiling sup- port package extends 2” below Durock® (or equivalent) ceiling 1” air gap, top and bot- tom, on both 60" Min. 63" sides and to Alcove back wall Ceiling ST504 Note: From 60” to 63”...
  • Page 15 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove encore Nc clearance chart For use with either 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connection unprotected Surfaces protected Surfaces Stove clearance Stove installed Stove Stove installed Stove parallel to wall in corner parallel to wall in corner...

  • Page 16: Encore Clearance Diagrams

    Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove encore clearance diagrams For use with either 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connector unprotected Surfaces protected Surfaces Stove installed Stove installed Stove in corner Stove in corner parallel to wall parallel to wall top exit installations, No Stove Heat Shields, collar heat shield installed.
  • Page 17 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove wall Shield requirements for common installations A = 30” (762 mm) A = 30” (762 mm) B = 48” (1219 mm) B = 44” (1118 mm) C = 66” (1676 mm) C = 36” (910 mm) D = 36”...
  • Page 18 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove distance from the center of the flue collar to the wall in top-exit installations The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement for top-exiting installations, particularly those in- stallations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clearances must adhere to the guidelines stated in the clearance chart on Page 15.

  • Page 19: Assembly

    Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove assembly adjust the leg levellers Set up your Stove Lift the stove slightly so there is no weight on the leg Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four while making the adjustment.
  • Page 20 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove fan kit installation 1. Remove the sheet metal outer back shown in Figure 2. Attach the fan assembly at the bottom edge of the in- ner back with two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head screws and one (1) 1/4”...

  • Page 21: Operation

    Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove operation the encore Nc controls Two controls regulate the performance of the Encore low heat NC: a primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and a damper directs air flow within the stove to activate and deactivate the non-catalytic combustion system.
  • Page 22 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove the encore may be used as a fireplace with the Handle front doors open or removed, but only when it is equipped with an 8” (203 mm) flue collar and only when the optional spark screen is placed correctly in the opening to protect against the possibility of sparks and embers leaving your stove.
  • Page 23 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove encore control Settings use the air control Settings burn rate primary air control that work best for you From far right to 1/3 No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each the distance to left...
  • Page 24 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove refuel while the embers are Still hot When reloading, best results will be achieved if you first de-ash the stove by stirring the fuel bed to allow ash to fall through the grate into the ash pan.
  • Page 25 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove • Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level. ash removal and disposal • To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash You should remove ash before it reaches the top of the from falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan for- ash pan.
  • Page 26 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove draft management A stove is part of a system which includes the chim- it takes less heat from the stove to heat it up and keep ney, the operator, the fuel and the home. Each part of it warm.
  • Page 27 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove creosote draft testing Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It is an An easy way to test your chimney draft is to close the organic tar that can condense in the flue if the exhaust stove’s damper, wait a few minutes to let the airflow...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Replace the gasket if it has hardened or if it is compressed. Then, touch up the stove with Vermont Castings’ high temperature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly; two 1. Center the first pane of glass on the gasket. Be sure light coats of paint are better than a single heavy one.
  • Page 29 3/01 If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropri- The Encore’s front doors, as well as its ash pan door, ate replacement from your Vermont Castings’ Autho- should close securely to prevent accidental open- rized Dealer. ing and to keep air from leaking into the stove. On adequately adjusted doors, the handles should resist Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled.
  • Page 30 If this is the case, the job should be done only If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, by a qualified service technician. contact your local Vermont Castings’ Dealer or a profes- sional chimney sweep. 30002425...
  • Page 31 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove maintenance Schedule the chimney connector the Stove two weekS: • Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if daily: necessary. • Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and two moNthS: • combustion flow path in the lower fireback.
  • Page 32 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 32 68 48 49 16 46 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. encore Non-catalytic woodburning Stove 2425 Encore NC parts...
  • Page 33 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove encore woodburning Stove model 1450 (continued) item description part Number item description part Number 1. Flue Collar (8”) See Chart Pg. 34 40. Door Hinge Strip (2) 1308634 2. Inner Back 30002385 41. Right Door See Chart Pg.
  • Page 34 3000240 Left Door Subassy* 30003974 Left Door 30003938 Right Door Subassy* 30003975 Right Door 30003939 Single Leg 30002396 Shell enamel parts - encore Nc model 1450 part Name biscuit bordeaux brown chestnut ebony midnight Sand Suede vermont majolica brown blue...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove limited lifetime warranty for vermont castings encore, Non-catalytic wood Stove limited lifetime warranty 5. Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered mhSc warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against...
  • Page 36 mhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...