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Encore
®
2040CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove
30005552
This manual describes the installation, operation, and main-
tenance of the Vermont Castings Encore Model 2040CE
Non-Catalytic / Catalytic wood burning heater. This heater
meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emis-
sion limits for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990.
Under specifi c test conditions this heater has been shown
to heat 9.6kW (34,000 Btu/hr).
The Encore Model #2040CE has been tested to current
standards. The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482-2011 and
ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and EN13240:2001 +
A2:2004 for Europe. The Encore is listed for burning wood
only. Do not burn other fuels.
We recommend that you hire a professional installer to
install your stove, or to advise you on the installation should
you attempt to install it yourself.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use
your new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Table of Contents
Specifi cations ........................................................ 3
Installation ............................................................. 4
Assembly ............................................................. 12
Operation ............................................................. 15
Maintenance ........................................................ 18
The Chimney System .......................................... 20
The Catalytic Element ......................................... 22
Replacement Parts .............................................. 24
Warranty .............................................................. 27
Save These Instructions for Future Reference
Welcome
Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Encore stove. With this purchase you have made a commitment
to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At Vermont Castings Group, we share that
joy and appreciation for the hearth. We assure you that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the
utmost care and will provide you with many years of service.
As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will fi nd that its appearance is matched by its functionality, due to
cast iron’s unique ability to absorb and radiate heat.
Also, Vermont Castings Group products are among the cleanest-burning wood stoves and fi replaces available today. As
an owner of a Vermont Castings stove, you make a strong statement for pollution-free energy. However, clean burning
depends on both the manufacturer and the operator. Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly
operate and maintain your stove.
At Vermont Castings Group, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer. That is why we maintain
an exclusive network of the fi nest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to
customer service. They are factory-trained and knowledgeable about every Vermont Castings Group product. Feel free
to contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have a particular question about your stove or its
performance.
This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings Encore. It also
contains useful information on maintenance. Please read the manual thoroughly and keep it as a reference.
Sincerely,
Vermont Castings Group
Warming Shelf
8” Flue Collars
#0200
Classic Black
#0555 Classic Black
#0205 Biscuit
#0556 Biscuit
#0207 Ebony
#0557 Brown
Majolica
#0199 Bordeaux
#0560 Bordeaux
#0208 Brown
Majolica #0561 Twilight
#0198
Twilight
#3265* Outside
Air
Kit
#3185 Outside
Air
Adapter
#0336* Mobile Home Kit
#0127 Firescreen
FK26 Fan
Kit
#3190
Connector Pipe Heat Shield
A line of porcelain enamel stove pipe is available in Biscuit,
Bordeaux, Ebony, Brown Majolica colors.
*If you order #3265 or #0336, you must also need #3185.
Installation Accessories
