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0956
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encore
woodburning Stove
Model 2550ce
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
For use in Europe
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30003842 5/11 Rev. 10
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- Page 1 encore ® woodburning Stove Model 2550ce Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in Europe 0956 Encore Cover 2/01 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.
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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 provide you with many years of service. -
Page 3: Specifications
Encore Woodburning Stove ® Specifications encore Model 2550ce Nominal heat out put ....10.1 kW (34,500 BTU/hr) Weight ..........159 kg (350 lbs.) Minimum flue draught ......12 Pa (0.048” WG) Width (leg-to-leg) ........685 mm (27”) Mean flue gas temp ......339° C (642° F) Depth (leg-to-leg)........ -
Page 4: Installation
The metal label permanently attached to the back of proved stove performance often results. An Outside Air every Vermont Castings’ stove indicates the stove has Adapter Kit for the Encore is available from your local been tested to current standards. The test standard Vermont Castings dealer. - Page 5 Encore Woodburning Stove ® what kind of chimney to Use prefabricated chimneys You must connect the Encore to a code-approved These should be an internal diameter of 150 mm (6”) masonry chimney with a flue liner, to a relined masonry and be of the twin wall insulated construction that has chimney that meets local codes, or to a prefabricated been approved for solid fuel use (e.g.
- Page 6 Encore Woodburning Stove ® Single-wall chimney connectors Flue Pipes with a spigot and socket joint should be fitted with the socket facing upwards, to contain con- • Begin assembly at the flue collar of the stove. Insert densates and moisture within the flue. Joints should be the first crimped end into the stove’s flue collar, and made gas tight using proprietary jointing accessories, keep each crimped end pointing toward the stove.
- Page 7 Encore 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. 6 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented securely in place.
- Page 8 Encore 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 Mantel Shield Fireplace Adapter Kit “Positive Con-...
- Page 9 Encore Woodburning Stove ® hearths This appliance must be installed on to hearth that meets the requirements of Part J of the Building Regu- lations 2000 (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems). This can be achieved by ensuring that the hearth is constructed and sized in accordance with the guidelines included in section 2 of approved document ‘J’.
- Page 10 Encore Woodburning Stove ® ance requirements must be strictly observed. Minimum side clearance from combustible walls 610 mm (24”) measured from the side edge of the In addition, furnishings and other combustible materials stove top. (Fig. 12, a) must be kept away from the stove as well. In general, a distance of 1219 mm (48”) must be maintained between Minimum distance from stove to movable combus- the stove and moveable combustible items such as dry-...
- Page 11 Encore Woodburning Stove ® at least at least at least 3 x D 3 x D 1.5 x D at least 1.5 x D Fluepipe at least 1.5 x D at least 1.5 x D Air space of at least 12 mm between noncombustible shield plan without at least 1.5...
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Page 12: Assembly
Encore Woodburning Stove ® assembly Set Up your Stove just the leg levellers 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. people to move your Encore into position. -
Page 13: Operation
Encore Woodburning Stove ® ST635 ST540 Fig. 17 Attach thermostat handle. Fig. 18 Assemble the front door handle. operation ST635 Encore For the greatest air supply and maximum heat output The encore controls Install thermostat (but the shortest burn time), move the lever toward the ST540 handle Two controls regulate the performance of the Encore: a... -
Page 14: Damper Control
Encore Woodburning Stove ® The damper is closed when the handle points forward. To reduce the risk of breaking the glass, avoid striking Smoke from the fire is directed through the catalytic the glass or slamming the doors. combustion system where it can be further burned for When not using the door handle, store it in the holder greater efficiency, before passing up the chimney. - Page 15 Encore Woodburning Stove ® Store wood under cover to keep it dry. The longer it is The control setting also depends on your particular stored, the better heating and fireviewing performance installation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the you will enjoy.
- Page 16 Encore Woodburning Stove ® To determine whether the combustor is operating, ob- high-efficiency wood burning with serve the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when catalytic combustion the damper is activated and when it is not. This proce- dure is described on Page 27. An Encore leaves the factory with the combustor in- stalled.
- Page 17 Encore Woodburning Stove ® NoTe: Stove installations vary, and the operating Never use gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, char- guidance given here is only a starting point. The draft coal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen management information on Page 25 will explain in up”...
- Page 18 Encore Woodburning Stove ® • fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level. damper, and reset the primary air thermostat for the • To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash desired heat output.
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Page 19: Draft Management
Encore Woodburning Stove ® Draft Management Flue Sizing A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, The inside size of a chimney for an ‘airtight’ stove the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of should match the size of the stove’s flue outlet. - Page 20 Encore Woodburning Stove ® smoke rise to the flue more quickly, let more air into the creosote firebox, and avoid big loads of firewood. You should always see lively, dancing flames in the firebox; a lazy, Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It’s an smoky fire is inefficient, can lead to back-puffing, and organic tar that can condense in the flue if it’s dense in can contribute to creosote buildup in the chimney.
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Page 21: Maintenance
Remove the griddle and set it aside. Glass Panel Gasket Then, touch up the stove with Vermont Castings’ high Manifold temperature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly; two light coats of paint are better than a single heavy one. - Page 22 Encore Woodburning Stove ® 2. Turn the pressure screw approximately one half turn 3. Replace the doors on the stove. Remove the griddle clockwise. so you can reach in through the opening to posi- 3. Tighten the lock nut. Keep the pressure screw from tion the manifold.
- Page 23 Encore Woodburning Stove ® • Then, open the stove damper and once again check the smoke leaving the chimney. Significantly Pawl more smoke should be seen when the stove damper is Small open and exhaust does not pass through the combus- Locking Nut tor.
- Page 24 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 ST645 information about a replacement element.
- Page 25 ® If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropri- meets before trimming any excess. Do not overlap the ate replacement from your Vermont Castings’ Autho- gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges. rized Dealer. 7. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled.
- Page 26 If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, • Check heat shield screws. Tighten as necessary. contact your local Vermont Castings’ Dealer or a profes- • Clean dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear and sional chimney sweep.
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Page 27: Appendix: Catalytic Combustor
It is Every Vermont Castings’ Encore is equipped with either important to follow the operating instructions in order a Corning “Long-Life” or a Technical Glass Products ®... -
Page 28: Replacement Parts
Encore Woodburning Stove ® MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. encore woodburning Stove 0956 Encore parts Model 2550ce 8/02 item Description part Number item Description part Number 7. - Page 29 Encore Woodburning Stove ® encore woodburning Stove Model 2550ce (continued) item Description part Number item Description part Number 14. Left Griddle Quad (Pre-2010) 1301807 56. Ashdoor Handle (Wood) 1600663 14a. Left Griddle Quad 30005118 57. Ashdoor Hinge Pin 1208608 15. Right Griddle Quad (Pre-2010) 1301832 58.
- Page 30 Encore Woodburning Stove ® encore woodburning Stove Model 2550ce (continued) Shell enamel parts - encore enamel color left Side Right Side Front ashlip Single leg Classic 1308618 1308623 1308619 1308635 30002402 1307427 Biscuit 30003007 30003006 30003005 30003004 30003051 30003003 Bordeaux 2328618 2328623 2328619...
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Page 31: Warranty
50 % If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should 37 - 48 months contact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or MHSC if the purchase 49 - 60 months was direct with the following information: 61 - 72 months 1. - Page 32 MhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...