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Vermont Castings  •  Encore Model 2040-CAT-C Owner’s Manual_R1  •  2019 - ___ •  03/20

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8390-204C

Figure 3.3

 - Rotate pawl and/or remove flat washer to adjust latch.

ST1154

door pawl

Roller

Lock Nut

Set Screw

Shoulder Screw

Handle Stub

Flat Washer

D. Gasket Replacement 

(as needed)

Your  Encore

®

  Model  2040-CAT-C  uses  fiberglass  rope 

gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, 

particularly on moving parts, gaskets can become brittle and 

compressed and can begin to lose their effectiveness. These 

will need periodic replacement.
The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along with 

their applications.

Gasket Diameter......And the Parts it Seals

5/16”  The griddle to the stove top (wire reinforced gasket)
5/16”  The damper to the upper fireback
3/8”  The front doors to the stove front; and the doors to 

each other.

3/8”  The ash door to the front of the bottom panel
3/16”  The outer glass panes to the door
If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropriate 

replacement from your Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer. 
Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure to 

follow the standard safety procedure for working with dusty 

materials: wear safety goggles and a dust mask. 
The procedure for replacing gaskets is the same, regardless 

of the gasket location. Follow these steps:

1.  Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end and pulling 

firmly, Figure 3.4.

Tighten the Damper Handle as Needed

A handle on the left side of the stove controls the damper. 

The handle attaches to the damper rod with a set screw. 

Periodically check the set screw and tighten as necessary.

C. Door Latch Adjustment

The front door of the stove should close securely to prevent 

accidental opening and should close tightly to prevent air 

from leaking into the fire chamber. The door handle will be 

positioned vertically when the door is closed.

Over  a  period  of  time,  the  gasket  around  the  door  will 

compress and the latch may need adjustment. To adjust the 

handle, follow this procedure: 

1.  Remove and retain the lock nut with a 9/16" wrench, Figure 

3.3.

2.  Loosen the set screw with a 1/8" Allen wrench.
3.  Rotate the pawl 180°. Replace the lock nut. Tighten the 

set screw, Figure 3.3.

4.  Additional adjustment can be made by removing the flat 

washer. Or any combination of washer removal and/or 

pawl rotation. 

Test the door seal. Close the door on a dollar bill and attempt 

to  pull  it  free.  If  the  bill  is  freed  with  little  resistance,  the 

gasket isn’t snug enough at that spot. Continue to make 

small adjustments until the setting is right.

If additional adjusting of the latch does not enable the door 

to seal sufficiently in one area, try adjusting the gasket in that 

area. Pack more cement or a smaller diameter gasket into the 

channel beneath the gasket so the main gasket is raised and 

makes contact with the door frame. If this procedure doesn’t 

solve the problem, replace the gasket. Instructions for gasket 

replacement are given later in this section.

B. Damper Adjustment 

(as Needed)

The tension on the Encore

®

 Model 2040-CAT-C’s damper is 

adjustable to compensate for compression of the gasket that 

seals the damper to the upper fireback. To adjust the damper:
1.  Remove the griddle. Loosen the lock nut at the center of 

the damper, Figure 3.2.

2.  Turn  the  pressure  screw  approximately  one  half  turn 

clockwise with an Allen wrench provided with your stove. 

3. Tighten the lock nut. Prevent the pressure screw from 

turning as you tighten the nut. Re-test the damper.

Figure 3.4

 - Remove gasket then clean channel with wire brush.

Pressure Adjusting 

Screw

Allen Wrench

Lock Nut

Damper

Figure 3.2

 - Adjust the damper with the Allen wrench.

Summary of Contents for Encore 2040-CAT-C

Page 1: ...ppliance Do not over fire If appliance or chimney connector glows you are over firing Over firing will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Failure to com...

Page 2: ...Regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in the Owner s Manual MODEL MOD LE Encore Model 2040 CAT C LISTED SOLID FUEL ROOM HEATER BURNING FIREPLACE...

Page 3: ...uct Listing and Important Safety Information A Appliance Certification 6 B BTU Efficiency Specifications 6 C California 6 D Mobile Home Approved 6 E Glass Specifications 6 2 Operating Instructions A A...

Page 4: ...r occurs earlier However the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period for pa...

Page 5: ...or improper handling 4 improper operation abuse misuse continued operation with damaged corroded or failed components accident or improperly incorrectly performed repairs 5 environmental conditions in...

Page 6: ...he products of combustion of such fuels can expose you to chemicals including carbon black which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and carbon monoxide which is know to the State of C...

Page 7: ...entwiththeoperatinginstructions in this manual Vermont Castings is a registered trademark of Hearth Home Technologies Installation and use of any damaged appliance Modification of the appliance Instal...

Page 8: ...o snap the handle into the locked position This wood heater has a manufactured set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise o...

Page 9: ...ypass damper open and the primary air set to its highest position light the newspaper Leave the front door cracked until the kindling ignites then close the doors After most of the kindling has burned...

Page 10: ...a warm stove If the stove is relatively cold for instance after a long overnight burn the coal bed may need to be re energized prior to adding a large load of wood Open the bypass damper and either t...

Page 11: ...ever burn liquid based fuels such as kerosene gasoline or alcohol Burning any materials not allowed in these instructions or over firing the stove may void the warranty You ll enjoy the best results w...

Page 12: ...and pressure also affect draft The control setting also depends on your particular installation s draft or the force that moves air from the stove up through the chimney Draft is affected by such thi...

Page 13: ...ep ash from falling on the floor do not tilt the ash pan forward If the stove is in operation close the ash door while disposing of the ash You may need to lift the latch end of the door slightly to a...

Page 14: ...in the appliance s vicinity DO NOT USE GASOLINE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS Appliance Keep all such liquids well away from the...

Page 15: ...t size for safety reasons as well as performance Canadian law requires a matching liner to serve any stove or insert vented through a fireplace chimney in the US the National Fire Protection Associati...

Page 16: ...ing and Replacement of Glass Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off during hot fires However the ash residue that accumulates on the glass surface should be removed regularly to preven...

Page 17: ...htly to prevent air from leaking into the fire chamber The door handle will be positioned vertically when the door is closed Over a period of time the gasket around the door will compress and the latc...

Page 18: ...of the appropriate sized gasket by laying it out in the channel Allow an extra 1 2 25 50 mm and mark the spot to be cut 4 Remove the gasket from the channel place it on a wood cutting surface and cut...

Page 19: ...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 reflectors than dirty surfaces Touch up the black paint I...

Page 20: ...ou Figure 3 7 NOTE Burning green insufficiently seasoned wood will result in poorer performance than burning properly seasoned fuel Reloading with green wood can also thermal shock the catalyst result...

Page 21: ...g fire Check for adequate vent height refer to Chimney Height Section Refer to Negative Pressure section Wood condition is too wet too large Use dry seasoned wood refer to Wood Burning Operation Bed o...

Page 22: ...Vermont Castings Encore Model 2040 CAT C Owner s Manual_R1 2019 ___ 03 20 22 8390 204C 5 5 Reference Materials Date of Service Performed By Description of Service A Service Maintenance Log...

Page 23: ...0 CAT C Classic Black 2041 CAT C Biscuit 2042 CAT C Majolica Brown 2044 CAT C Bordeaux 2046 CAT C Twilight 2040T CAT C Classic Black w TransitionDoors 55 77 3 21 17 20 19 16 18 57 12 22 62 56 32 38 31...

Page 24: ...on Board 30005269 9 Outer Back 30005261 10 Left Griddle Quadrant 30002399A 11 Right Griddle Quadrant 30002401A 12 Griddle 30002386A 13 HS Flue Collar 30005266 14 Bracket Upper Side 30005267 15 Catalys...

Page 25: ...7 10 35 Refractory Gasket Plate S S SRV8000 008 36 Inner Bottom 30005291 37 Ashdoor Hinge Upper 1 00 30002403 38 Door Handle Bracket 30002909 39 Bottom Outer 30007510A 40 Ashlip Classic Black 30002402...

Page 26: ...A Left Door Shell Enamel Parts Classic Black 30003938A Biscuit SRV30003958 Bordeaux SRV30006685 Ebony SRV30003962 Majolica Brown SRV30004884 Twilight SRV30007033 Left Door Sub Assembly Shell Enamel Pa...

Page 27: ...or glass gasket Classic Black 30003975 Biscuit 30003985 Bordeaux 30006686 Ebony 30003989 Majolica Brown 30004881 Twilight 30007073 64B Right Door Transition Door Enamel Classic Black 30007080A Biscuit...

Page 28: ...c Black 0000555 Biscuit 0000556 Bordeaux 0000560 Ebony SRV30003032 Majolica Brown 0000557 Twilight 0000561 78 Single Leg Classic Black 30002396A Biscuit SRV30003050 Bordeaux SRV30006677 Ebony SRV30003...

Page 29: ...el number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER Warming Shelf Kit Classic Black 0000200 Biscuit 0000205...

Page 30: ...ing patents United States 5341794 5263471 6688302 7216645 7047962 or other U S and foreign patents pending We recommend that you record the following pertinent information for your heating appliance D...

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