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

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8390-204C

NOTE:

 It will take several minutes after closing the bypass 

damper for the temperature probe to fully adjust to the new 

temperature.  If  the  probe  indicator  is  below  the  operate 

catalyst range, add fuel or open the bypass damper to allow 

the fire to further build before engaging the catalyst again. 
If the probe indicator is above the operate catalyst range, 

the catalytic combustor is running too hot and may be 

damaged. In many cases, decreasing the primary air can 

reduce the catalyst temperature and adding less wood with 

each loading can also help if overheating is persistent. Do 

not add wood to the stove if the probe reads above the 

operate catalyst range. 

Avoid using a full load of very dry wood in the firebox, such 

as dry slab wood or wood with below 14% moisture content. 

This may result in continuous very high temperatures in the 

secondary combustion area and damage the combustor.

Never burn treated wood, garbage, solvents or trash. All of 

these may poison the catalyst and prevent it from operating 

properly. Never burn cardboard or loose paper except for 

kindling purposes. Never burn coal; doing so can produce 

soot  or  large  flakes  of  char  or  fly  ash  that  can  coat  the 

combustor and cause smoke to spill into the room. Coal 

smoke can also poison the catalyst so that it won’t operate 

properly. 

NOTE:

 The catalytic combustor is fragile and will crack if 

subjected to thermal shock. Thermal shock can occur when 

refueling with wet wood or closing the bypass damper too 

early after refueling.

For  best  results  when  refueling,  wear  long-cuffed  stove 

gloves to protect your hands and forearms.

Reloading a hot stove:

When a wood load is added to a hot bed of coals (continuous 

use), open the bypass damper and either the top or front 

loading doors. Stir the hot coals to allow ash to fall through 

the grate. Hot coals should then be pushed against the rear 

wall and leveled depending on the amount of coals. Add 

fresh wood and close the loading door and bypass damper. 

If the coals are glowing and hot, it is possible to set the air 

control to any setting immediately after loading the stove.

Reloading 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  the  top  or  front  loading  door.  Stir  the  coals  to 

allow ash to fall through the grate. Push the remaining coals 

toward the rear wall. Close the door(s) and bypass damper 

and set the primary air to the highest position. Allow the 

coals to re-ignite and heat the system for 10 to 15 minutes. 

Once the coals are glowing, a fresh batch of wood may be 

added following the “hot stove” procedure above.

A proper bed of coals is critical to the performance of the 

Encore stove. The rear refractory wall of the stove should 

be almost entirely white in color with proper operation. This 

indicates the combustion system is running at a proper 

elevated temperature. If the rear wall is black with creosote 

or develops a dark brown color, it is likely that the coal bed 

is not sufficiency large enough or hot enough. Revisit the 

above instructions and adjust the amount of kindling or time 

at high air settings to get the system hotter. Wood size or 

excessive  moisture  may  also  cause  lower  than  desirable 

stove temperatures.

While not required, operating your stove with the catalytic 

combustor installed creates optimum conditions for 

secondary combustion and will increase your efficiency up 

to 15% on low burn, making sure you get the most heat out 

of each load of wood.

The  catalytic  element  is  a  metal  “honeycomb”  coated 

with the catalytic material. The element sits at the bottom 

of  the  secondary  combustion  chamber.  Smoke,  gases 

and particulates that are not fully combusted during the 

secondary combustion process pass through the catalyst, 

creating a tertiary burn. This results in higher efficiency and 

lower emissions.
The catalyst will initiate combustion of smoke and particulates 

at 500° - 600°F (260° - 315°C), half the temperature normally 

required for unaided secondary combustion. If you followed 

the startup operation steps in the previous section the stove 

will be sufficiently hot to allow the combustor to work. Once 

the combustor starts working, heat generated by burning 

the smoke will keep it working.
To determine whether the combustor is operating, refer to 

the temperature probe which shows the operating range of 

the catalytic combustor. This is located on the back of the 

stove and is viewed from the top.

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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