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Encore
®
2040CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove
30005552
Clean the chimney using a brush the same size and shape
as the fl ue liner. Flexible fi berglass rods are used to run the
brush up and down the liner, causing any deposits to fall
to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed
through the clean-out door.
Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sec-
tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits
with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections
after cleaning, being sure to secure the joints between
individual sections with sheet metal screws.
If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, con-
tact your local Vermont Castings dealer or a professional
chimney sweep.
Maintenance Schedule
The Stove
DAILY:
•
Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and
combustion fl ow path in the lower fi reback.
•
Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of
the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day.
•
Keep the area around the stove clear of any combustible
materials such as wood, furniture or clothing.
TWO MONTHS:
•
Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.
Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of time.
Adjust handle tightness if necessary.
•
Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if nec-
essary.
ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING:
•
Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.
•
Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a
moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to keep
the interior of the stove dry.
•
Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear or
pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with them.
Clean surfaces are better heat refl ectors than dirty sur-
faces.
•
Touch up the black paint.
•
Inspect for and remove ash build-up behind the com-
bustion package. This should be done in conjunction
with annual cleaning of the chimney connector. Inspect
the passage behind the combustion package (a mirror
will be helpful) and vacuum away ash using a fl exible
vacuum hose inserted in the passage. (Fig. 36)
The Chimney Connector
TWO WEEKS:
•
Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if
necessary.
TWO MONTHS:
•
Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay
particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney
connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if neces-
sary.
ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING:
•
Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors
for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of
connector.
•
Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Repairs to
a masonry chimney should be made by a professional
mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated
chimney. Your local Vermont Castings dealer or a chim-
ney sweep can help determine when replacement is
necessary.
•
Thoroughly clean the chimney.
Clean
out any
ash build
up
Remove these components
ST1162
Fig. 36
Inspect and clean out ash accumulation behind the
combustion system.
