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Encore

®

 1450CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove

30003845

Flue Pipes with a spigot and socket joint should be 
fitted with the socket facing upwards, to contain con-
densates and moisture within the flue. Joints should be 
made gas tight using proprietary jointing accessories, 
or, where appropriate, by packing joint with noncombus-
tible rope and fire cement.
Double-wall connectors must be tested and listed for 
use with solid-fuel burning appliances. Single-wall con-
nectors should be made of 4 gauge or heavier steel. 
Do not use galvanized connector; it cannot withstand 
the high temperatures that can be reached by the 
stove’s exhaust gases, and may release toxic fumes 
under high heat.  The connector may be 15 mm (6”) or 
03 mm (8“) in diameter.
If possible, do not pass the chimney connector through 
a combustible wall or ceiling. If passage through a com-
bustible wall is unavoidable, refer to the section on Wall 
Pass-Throughs. Do not pass the connector through an 
attic, a closet or similar concealed space.  The whole 
connector should be exposed and accessible for in-
spection and cleaning.
In horizontal runs of  chimney connector, maintain a 
distance of 610 mm (4”) from the ceiling. Keep it as 
short and direct as possible, with no more than two 90° 
turns. Slope horizontal runs of connector upward 6 mm 
per meter (1/4” per foot) going from the stove toward 
the chimney. The recommended maximum length of 
a horizontal run is 914 mm (36”), and the total length 
should be no longer than .4 m (8’). In cathedral ceiling 
installations, extend the prefabricated chimney down-
ward to within .4 m (8’) of the stove.

wear gloves and protective eyewear when drilling, 
cutting or joining sections of chimney connector.

Single-wall chimney connectors

• 

Begin assembly at the flue collar of the stove.  Insert 
the first crimped end into the stove’s flue collar, and 
keep each crimped end pointing toward the stove. 
(Fig. 4) Using the holes in 
the flue collar as guides, 
drill 3 mm (1/8”) holes in 
the bottom of the first sec-
tion of chimney connector 
and secure it to the flue 
collar with three #10 x 1/” 
sheet metal screws.

• 

Secure each joint be-
tween sections of chim-
ney connector, including 
telescoping joints, with at 
least three (3) sheet metal 
screws. The pre-drilled 
holes in the top of each section 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 sure the stove and chimney connector are in-
stalled at the correct distances from nearby com-
bustible materials as per tested clearance. Refer to 
Encore Clearance Diagrams.

Note:

 Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form 

telescoping joints between sections of chimney con-
nector are available to simplify installations. They often 
eliminate the need to cut individual connector sections. 
Consult your local dealer about these special pieces.

double-wall chimney connectors

Information on assembling and installing double-wall 
connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the 
double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions 
exactly as you assemble the connector and attach it to 
the stove and chimney. Using chimneys and connectors 
from the same manufacturer makes the assembly and 
installation straightforward.

Note:  

For installations using double-wall connectors, 

minimum clearances must conform to the listed clear-
ances in the clearance chart on Page 13.
If the Encore is equipped with the 03 mm (8”) flue 
collar, an oval-to-round adapter will be needed. Double-
wall oval-to-round adapters are available from some 
manufacturers. Your local dealer can help you select 
the right connector.

Securing the Single-wall connector to a 

prefabricated chimney

Follow the installation instructions of the chimney manu-
facturer exactly as you install the chimney. The manu-
facturer of the chimney will supply the accessories to 
support the chimney, either from the roof of the house, 
at the ceiling of the room where the stove is installed, or 
from an exterior wall.
Special adapters are available from your local dealer 
which connect the prefabricated chimney to the chim-
ney connector. The top of such adapters attach directly 
to the chimney or to the chimney’s ceiling support pack-
age, while the bottom of the adapter is screwed to the 
chimney connector.
These adapters are designed so the top end will fit 
outside the inner wall of the chimney, and the bottom 
end will fit inside the first section of chimney connector.  
When assembled in this way, any soot or creosote fall-
ing from the inner walls of the chimney will stay inside 
the chimney connector. 

ST242

Chimney connector

12/13/99   djt

fig. 4 

 the crimped end 

of the connector points 
toward stove.

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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