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Encore

®

 1450CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove

30003845

limited lifetime warranty

   for vermont castings encore, Non-catalytic wood Stove

limited lifetime warranty

mhSc warrants that all refractory brick and material 
used in this product will be warranted against 
deterioration not resulting from physical damage or 
overloading of the woodstove for the lifetime of this 
product. this coverage includes  the components of 
the everburn System: “shoe, fountain, and fireback. 
coverage is provided only to the original purchaser.

limited 3 year warranty

all cast iron parts are warranted for a period of three 
years against breakage, cracking or burn-through.

limited 1 year warranty

the following part of the woodburning stove are 
warranted to be free of defects in material and work-
manship for a period of one year from the date you 
receive it:  the handles, glass door panels, door 
gasketing and porcelain finish. any of these items 
found to be defective will be repaired or replaced at 
no charge, upon the return of the part with postage 
prepaid to a vermont castings authorized dealer.
any parts repaired or replaced during the limited 
warranty period will be warranted under the terms 
of the limited warranty for a period not to exceed the 
remaining term of the original limited warranty or six 
(6) months, whichever is longer.

exclusions & limitations

1.  This warranty is non-transferable.
.  This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove.  

Misuse includes overfiring, which will result if the stove 
is used in such a manner as to cause one or more 
of the plates to glow red. Overfiring can be identified 
later by warped plates and areas where the paint pig-
ments has burned off. Overfiring in enamel stoves is 
identified by bubbling, cracking, chipping and discolor-
ation of the porcelain enamel finish. MHSC offers no 
warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces. Inspect your 
woodburning stove prior to accepting it for any dam-
age to the enamel.

3.  This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove as 

described in the Owners Guide, nor does it cover a 
stove which has been modified unless authorized by 
a MHSC representative in writing. This warranty does 
not cover damage to the stove caused by burning salt 
saturated wood, chemically treated wood, or any fuel 
not recommended in the Owners Guide.

4.  This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by 

someone other than a Vermont Castings Authorized 
Dealer.

5.  Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered 

by this warranty but is subject to a claim against the 
common carrier. Contact Vermont Castings Authorized 
Dealer from whom you purchased your stove or 

MHSC

 

if the purchase was direct.  (Do not operate the stove 
as this may negate the ability to process the claim with 
the carrier).

6.  Claims are not valid where the installation does not 

conform to local building and fire codes or, in their ab-
sence, to the recommendations in our Owners Guide.

7.  The salt air environment of coastal areas, or a high-

humidity environment, can be corrosive to the porce-
lain enamel finish. These conditions can cause rusting 
of the cast iron beneath the porcelain enamel finish, 
which will cause the porcelain enamel finish to flake 
off. This warranty does not cover damage caused by a 
salt air or high-humidity environment.

8. 

MHSC

 shall have no obligation to enhance or update 

any unit once manufactured.

  

IN NO EVENT SHALL 

MHSC

 BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL 

AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  ALL IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES 
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, ARE LIMITED TO 
THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.  THIS 
WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN 
WARRANTIES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of 
incidental and consequential damages or limitations on 
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limi-
tations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you 
specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary 
from state to state.

how to obtain Service

If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the 
customer should contact a Vermont Castings Authorized 
Dealer or 

MHSC

 if the purchase was direct with the 

following information:
1.  Name, address, and telephone number of the pur-

chaser

.  Date of Purchase.
3.  Serial number from the label on the back
4.  Nature of the defect or damage.
5.  Any relevant information or circumstances, e.g., instal-

lation, mode of operation when defect was noted.

A warranty claim will then start in process. 

MHSC

 re-

serves the right to withhold final approval of a warranty 
claim pending a visual inspection of the defect by autho-
rized representatives.

mhSc

149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361

www.mhsc.com

Summary of Contents for Encore 1450C

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...Vermont Castings stove It also contains useful information on maintenance and assembly of this product We urge you to read the manual thoroughly and to keep it as a reference Sincerely All of us at MH...

Page 3: ...r 8 oval flue collar 203 mm 8 diameter for optional 6 flue collar 152 mm 6 diameter Chimney flue size for 8 oval flue collar 203 mm 8 minimum for optional 6 flue collar 152 mm 6 minimum Flue exit posi...

Page 4: ...low all instructions exactly and do not allow makeshift com promises to endanger property and per sonal safety All local regulations including those referring to national and European standards need t...

Page 5: ...6 and be of the twin wall insulated construction that has been approved for solid fuel use e g Rite Vent ICS of ICID Lite Chimney Systems Diameters over 200 mm 8 are not recommended due to the large...

Page 6: ...on of chimney connec tor serve as guides when you drill 3 mm 1 8 holes in the bottom of the next section Secure the chimney connector to the chimney In structions for various installations follow Be s...

Page 7: ...mble sleeve should protrude 25 51 mm 1 2 into the room Fig 6 Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble Secure the chimney connector to the outer end of the sleev...

Page 8: ...675 mm 26 you may install an Encore through the opening using a positive connection kit available from your lo cal dealer These positive connection kits ensure a tight fit between the stove flue colla...

Page 9: ...clearances of the hearth are as fol lows The constructed hearth should be constructed in ac cordance with the recommendations in document J and should be of minimum width 840 mm and minimum depth 840...

Page 10: ...o any combustible surfaces e g wooden mantels or lintels and to timber framed studded walls even if they are faced with noncombustible board Detailed information on fireplace and hearth construction i...

Page 11: ...ces and Fuel Storage Systems This can be achieved by following the recommenda tions of Approved Document J These are as shown in Figure 13 34 FLUEPIPE CLEARANCES D at least 3 x D Elevation Without Shi...

Page 12: ...no weight on the leg while making the adjustment Reverse the Flue Collar If Necessary Reverse the flue collar by removing the two 2 screws that attach it to the back of the stove Be sure the gas ket...

Page 13: ...ided with stove under the right wing of the bottom heat shield with two 2 10 sheet metal screws 5 Attach the rheostat to its holder by inserting the rheostat control shaft through the holder hole Inst...

Page 14: ...Andirons ST636 Fig 19 The Encore controls are conveniently located and easy to operate Door Handle A Single Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn Time The primary air control lever located on th...

Page 15: ...d is their density Hardwoods because of their greater density burn longer than softwoods and can increase the time between refuelings Store wood under cover to keep it dry The longer it is stored in a...

Page 16: ...far right to 1 3 the distance to left Medium From 1 3 to 2 3 the distance to left High From 2 3 the distance to left to far left DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DOOR OPEN OPERATION WITH THE ASH...

Page 17: ...nclude some smaller pieces of wood in the new fuel load to help the stove regain its operating temperature quickly Use this sequence as a guide to successful refueling NOTE Door handles can be hot A g...

Page 18: ...lly 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...

Page 19: ...at heat from the chimney walls will transfer to the house and not be wasted outdoors An indoor chimney will not lose its heat to the outdoors so Draft Management it takes less heat from the stove to h...

Page 20: ...voiding overly dry wood loaded into a very hot stove may help this problem If back puffing persists contact your dealer or qualified chimney sweep to help diag nose the problem Draft Testing An easy w...

Page 21: ...not use abrasive cleaners Rinse the glass thoroughly Dry the glass completely Replace Broken Glass Immediately Do not operate your stove if the glass in the doors is damaged If you need to replace th...

Page 22: ...an end and pulling firmly 2 Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket Fig 32 Remove stubborn deposits of cement with a cold chisel if...

Page 23: ...cantly However regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed For safety good stove performance and to protect your chimney and chimney connector inspect your chimney and chimney c...

Page 24: ...and remove ash build up behind the com bustion package This should be done in conjunction with annual cleaning of the chimney connector since this inspection is most conveniently done through the flu...

Page 25: ...64 62 19 56 60 59 22 56 58 54 23 25 48 49 50 45 53 42 41 53 24 28 57 26 27 38 18 17 14 16 46 65 62 44 43 40 39 34 35 70 33 31 32 30 28 42 29 15 71 36 5 6 75 76 77 77 78 27 80 MHSC reserves the right...

Page 26: ...er Pin Ashdoor 30001749 33 Ashdoor Hinge Lower 30002404 34 Ashpan 1601025 35 Ashpan Bracket 1601039 36 Ashpan Cover 1601027 37 Airwash Manifold 30002407 38 Front See Chart Pg 33 39 Left Door See Chart...

Page 27: ...0002633 30002623 30002643 30003082 Right Side 30003053 30002612 30004877 30003063 30003073 30002632 30002622 30002642 30003083 Flue Collar 30003008 2324280 30004868 30003020 30003032 2374280 1324280 3...

Page 28: ...d wood chemically treated wood or any fuel not recommended in the Owners Guide 4 This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other than a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer 5 Damage to th...

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