Vermont Castings Encore 2550C Installation And Operating Manual page 18

Encore Woodburning Stove
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fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and
damper, and reset the primary air thermostat for the
desired heat output.
caUTioN: The encore will be hot while in opera-
tion. keep children, clothing and furniture away.
contact may cause skin burns.
Do NoT oveRFiRe ThiS heaTeR. Overfiring may
cause a house fire, or can result in permanent dam-
age to the stove and to the catalytic combustor. If
any part of the Encore glows, you are overfiring.
ash Disposal
You should remove ash before it reaches the top of the
ash pan. Check the level at least once a day. Every few
days, clear any ash from the outer edges of the firebox.
Most of the ash will fall through the grate. Slice or stir
the ash with a shovel or poker so that it falls through the
grate slots.
iMpoRTaNT: Check the level of ash in the ash pan
before reloading the stove. If the ash level is close to
the top edge of the pan, empty the pan according to this
procedure:
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Open the damper.
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Open the griddle or front doors, and use a shovel or
poker to stir excess ash through the ash slots in the
grate down into the ash pan.
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Close the griddle or doors, and unlatch the ash door.
It will pivot, swinging the ash pan out of the stove.
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Slide the cover onto the pan, making sure it is se-
curely closed. (Fig. 28)
Fig. 28 Be sure the cover is securely attached before remov-
ing the ash pan.
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Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level.
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To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash
from falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan for-
ward.
If the stove is in operation, close the ash door while
disposing of the ash.
•
Properly dispose of the ash in a metal container with
a tight-fitting lid. Store the container outdoors away
from all combustible material.
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Return the ash pan to its original position in the
stove, and close and latch the ash door.
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Do not operate the stove with the ash door open.
This will result in over-firing, and could cause dam-
age to the stove, void the warranty, or even lead to a
house fire.
Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to
three days. The frequency will vary depending on how
you operate your Encore: ash will accumulate faster at
higher heat outputs.
Remove ash frequently and place it outdoors in a
metal container with a tight-fitting lid. Place the closed
container of ash on a noncombustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pend-
ing final disposal. If the ash is disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, it should be kept in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
You can use wood ash as a garden fertilizer.
caUTioN: Never use your household or shop vacuum
cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove
and dispose of the ash properly.
Fig. 29 Turn the handle to the ash pan compartment clock-
wise to open and counterclockwise to close.
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Close
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