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

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Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Encore® Model 2040-CAT-C Wood Burning Stove. At Vermont Castings 

we take American craftsmanship seriously. 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 find that its appearance is matched by its functionality, due to cast 

iron’s unique ability to absorb and radiate heat.

Also, Vermont Castings products are among the cleanest-burning wood stoves available today. 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, we are committed to your satisfaction as a customer. That is why we maintain an exclusive network of 

the finest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service. 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 operation of your Vermont Castings Encore® Model 2040-CAT-C Wood 

Burning Stove. It also contains useful information on maintenance. Please read the manual thoroughly and keep it as a 

reference.

This  heater  meets  the  U.S.  Environmental  Protection 

Agency’s emission limits for wood heaters sold on or after 

May 15, 2020.

Please read this entire manual before you operate your new 

stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in property 

damage, bodily injury, or even death.

Proposition  65  Warning:

 Fuels used in gas, wood 

burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of 

combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and 

other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

Report #/Rapport # 

0135WS042E / 0135WS042S

Tested to / Testé à:

 ASTM E2515, ASTM E2780, UL 1482-2011, ULC-S627-00, CAN/CSA B415.1

APPROVED FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA.

Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer’s installation and operation instructions. Contact 

local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area. Install only with 

legs provided in accordance with installation instructions.

WARNING:

 

Risk of flame and smoke spillage. Do not obstruct the space beneath the heater.

Fuel:

 Use with solid wood fuel only. Do not burn other fuels. Build a fire directly on hearth only. Do not 

elevate fire. Keep doors fully closed while operating.

Chimney:

 Use a minimum 6” or 8” diameter factory built high temperature (H.T.) chimney which is listed 

to UL-103 (2100° F) or 8” X 8” nominal or larger approved masonry chimney with flue liner. Inspect 

and clean chimney frequently - under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly.

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE

Chimney Connector: Use a minimum 6” or 8” diameter 24 gauge chimney connector. Install chimney 

connector at least 30” from ceiling. Refer to local building codes and Vermont Castings Owner’s Guide 

for special precautions for passing a chimney or chimney connector through a combustible wall or 

ceiling.

Floor Protection: 

The Encore does not require R value floor protection. The minimum floor protector 

material is 20 gauge sheet metal. Other floor protector materials that can be used include: Type I 

hearth pads, ceramic tile, stone, brick, etc. Protection requirements vary somewhat between the 

Untied States and Canada.

Optional Components:

 Flue Collar/8” oval Part No. 0555, Mobile Home Kit-0336, Fan Kit Part No. 

FK26. 115V 60Hz 1.1 FLA 

Replace glass only with Vermont Castings 5mm ceramic glass.

Do not remove or cover this label. 

Catalytic Combustor Part No. 30006623

CAUTION:

 Burning of materials other than the specified fuels may make the Catalyst in the combustor 

inactive. The combustor is fragile, handle carefully.

Combustion air cannot be obstructed. Damper must be open before opening doors. Do not overfire. 

Glowing parts indicate overfiring.The space heater must be installed with the legs provided, 

attached as shown in the installation instructions.

BARCODE LABEL

HF

Serial No.

N

o

 de série:

3-90-30007511_R1

Date of Manufacture / Date de fabrication:

2019   2020   2021   JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY   JUN   JUL   AUG   SEP   OCT   NOV   DEC

Manufactured by / Fabriqué par: Hearth and Home Technologies 352 Mountain House Road, Halifax PA 17032

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Certified to comply with 2020 US EPA particulate emissions standards at 

1.1 g/hr. This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs 

periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. Consult the 

Owner’s Manual for further information. It is against Federal Regulations 

to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating 

instructions in the Owner’s Manual.

MODEL / MODÈLE: “Encore

®

 Model 2040-CAT-C”

LISTED SOLID FUEL ROOM HEATER BURNING FIREPLACE STOVE

HOMOLOGUE POELE A COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDES

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION / MINIMUM DE DEGAGEMENT 

JUSQU’A LA CONSTRUCTION COMBUSTIBLE

Installez et utilisez uniquement conformément aux instructions d’installation et d’utilisation du 

fabricant. Contactez les responsables locaux de la construction ou les services d’incendie 

pour  connaître  les  restrictions  et  l’inspection  de  l’installation  dans  votre  région.  Installez 

uniquement avec les pieds fournis conformément aux instructions d’installation.

Avertissement:

 Risque de flammes et de fumée. Ne pas obstruer l’espace sous le radiateur.

Combustible:

  Utilisez  uniquement  du  combustible  à  bois  solide.  Ne  brûlez  pas  d’autres 

combustibles. Construire un feu directement sur le foyer seulement. Ne pas élever le feu. 

Gardez les portes complètement fermées pendant le fonctionnement.

Cheminée:

  Utilisez  une  cheminée  haute  température  (H.T.)  construite  en  usine  et  d’un 

diamètre minimum de 6 ”ou 8”, qui est homologuée UL-103 (2100 ° F) ou une cheminée 

en maçonnerie nominale ou supérieure approuvée de 8 ”X 8” avec conduit de cheminée. 

Inspectez et nettoyez fréquemment la cheminée - dans certaines conditions d’utilisation, une 

accumulation de créosote peut se produire rapidement.
Ne connectez pas cet appareil à un conduit de cheminée desservant un autre appareil

Raccord de cheminée:

 Utilisez un raccord de cheminée de calibre 24 minimum de 6 ”ou 8” 

de diamètre. Installez le raccord de cheminée à au moins 30 po du plafond. Reportez-vous 

aux codes du bâtiment locaux et au Guide du propriétaire de Vermont Castings pour connaître 

les précautions particulières à prendre pour faire passer une cheminée ou un connecteur de 

cheminée à travers un mur ou un plafond inflammable.

Protection de sol: 

Encore  ne  nécessite  pas  de  protection  de  plancher  de  valeur  R.  Le 

matériau de protection de plancher minimum est une tôle de calibre 20. Parmi les autres 

matériaux de protection de sol pouvant être utilisés, citons: les coussinets de foyer de type I, 

les carreaux de céramique, la pierre, la brique, etc.

Composants facultatifs:

 collier de cheminée / ovale de 8 po (réf. 0555), kit pour maison 

mobile-0336, kit de ventilateurs (réf. FK26). 115V 60Hz 1.1 FLA
Remplacez le verre uniquement par du verre en céramique de 5 mm Vermont Castings.
Ne pas enlever ni recouvrir cette étiquette. Système de combustion catalytique N ° de pièce 

30006623

Attention:

 La combustion de matériaux autres que les carburants spécifiés peut rendre le 

catalyseur dans la chambre de combustion inactif. La chambre de combustion est fragile, 

manipulez-la avec précaution.

CAUTION:

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION- DO 

NOT TOUCH- KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY- 

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS- SEE NAMEPLATE 

AND INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP FURNISHINGS AND 

OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS A CONSIDERABLE 

DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE

ATTENTION:

CHAUD LORS 

DU FONCTIONNEMENT- NE TOUCHEZ 

PAS L’APPAREIL-GARDEZ LES ENFANTS ET LES 

VÊTEMENTS ÉLOIGNÉS- TOUT CONTACT PEUT 

ENTRAÎNER DES BRÛLURES DE LA PEAU. RÉFÉREZ-

VOUS À LA PLAQUE SIGNALÉTIQUE ET AU MODE 

D’EMPLOI. GARDEZ LE MOBILIER ET LES AUTRES 

MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES BIEN À L’ÉCART DE 

L’APPAREIL.

*Less than 3/4” (19mm) protrusion. For additional types of installations and clearances consult your 

Owner’s  Manual.  Por  autres  modes  d’installation  et  degagement  supplementaires,  consultz  votres 

manual du proprietaire.

Most vertical installations require a ceiling heat shield and a flue collar heat shield to be installed. 

Consult your Owner’s Manual.

A

 = Unit to Sidewall 

19”

B

 = Unit to Backwall 

20”

C

 = Chimney Connector to Sidewall  29”

D

 = Chimney Connector to Backwall  21”

E

 = Unit to Adjacent Wall 

18-1/2”

F =

 Sides (Floor Protection) 

6”

G =

 Front to Glass (Floor Protection)  16”

H =

 Rear (Floor Protection) 

6”

I =

 Top to Bottom of Mantel 

22”

J =

 Top to Bottom of Top Trim* 

28”

K =

 Edge of Top to Side Wall 

21”

A

 = Entre le mur lateral et l’appareil 

483mm

B

 = Entre le mur arriereet l’appareil 

508mm

C

 = Entre le tuyau et le mur lateral 

737mm

D

 = Entre le tuyau et le mur arriere 

534mm

E

 = Entre le mur adjacent et l’appareil 

470mm

F =

 Côtes (la protection de plancher) 

203mm

G =

 Devant, par rapport au verr 

457mm

H =

 Arrière (la protection de plancher) 

203mm

I =

 De haut en bas de Mantel 

556mm

J =

 

De haut en bas de la moulure supérieure* 

712mm

K =

 Edge of Haut de paroi latérale 

534mm

E

E

A

B

C

D

G

F

H

F

J

K

I

MINIMUM FLOOR 

PROTECTION

HEARTH 

INSTALLATION

Made in U.S.A. of US and imported parts.

Fabriqué aux États-Unis-d’Amérique par des pièces d’origine américaine et pièces importées.

LABEL TICKET

ECO:

89484

LABEL SIZE:

4.75” H x 15.75” W

PART # / REV:

3-90-30007511

ADHESIVE:

ORIGINATOR:

Spidlet

MATERIAL:

24 Gauge Aluminum

DATE:

03/05/19

INK:

Black Background

ALL CAUTION LITERATURE IN RED
(4) Holes = .156 x .250, Corners .062
Barcode label must have the serial number on it.  The 

barcode label must be able to read Code 39 Full ASCII.

352 Mountain House Road

Halifax, PA 17032

Serial No.

S A

M P

L E

Test Lab & Report No.

Model Name

Mfg. Date

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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