Vermont Castings Encore 2550C Installation And Operating Manual Download

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Homeowner’s

Installation and

Operating Manual

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encore

woodburning Stove

Model 2550ce

For use in Europe

Summary of Contents for Encore 2550C

Page 1: ...roperly installed operated and main tained a house fire may result To reduce 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 installation inspection requirements in your area Encore Woodburning Stove Model 2550CE For use in Europe ...

Page 2: ... 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 MHSC Welcome This manual describes the installation operation and maintenance of the Vermont Castings Encore Model 2550CE catalytic equipped wood burning heater This heater meets the U S Environmental Protection Agen cy s emiss...

Page 3: ... Chimney connector for 8 flue collar 203 mm 8 diameter for 6 flue collar 152 mm 6 diameter Chimney flue size for 8 flue collar 203 mm 8 minimum for 6 flue collar 152 mm 6 minimum Flue exit position Reversible top or rear Primary air Manually set thermostatically maintained Secondary air Self regulating Ash handling system Removable ash pan Glass panel High temperature ceramic Weight 159 kg 350 lbs...

Page 4: ... fire Follow 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 to be com plied with when installing this stove Installation Outside Air In some modern super insulated homes there is inadequate air for combustion because of insufficient air infiltration in...

Page 5: ...h a nominal flue size of 203 x 203 mm 8 x 8 or 203 x 305 mm 8 x 12 and into a round flue with nominal flue size of 203 mm 8 An Encore with a 152 mm 6 flue collar is approved for venting into a masonry chimney with a nominal flue size of 203 x 203 mm 8 x 8 and into a round flue with nominal flue of 152 mm 6 NOTE When installed with a 6 flue collar the Encore may not be operated with the front doors...

Page 6: ... with the 203 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 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 Usin...

Page 7: ...ceramic or metal must be cemented securely in place The thimble sleeve should protrude 1 2 25 50mm into the room Fig 6 Use furnace cement and thin gasket ing to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble Secure the chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with sheet metal screws Without a thimble a suitable length of chimney con nector can be extended through the breech to the inner face of t...

Page 8: ...hrough a combustible wall If you are considering a wall pass through in your installation check with your building inspector before you begin Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer for any specific requirements Accessories are available for use as wall pass throughs If using one of these make sure it has been tested and listed for use as a wall pass through ST245 fireplace flex connect...

Page 9: ...t stove and its connector and nearby combustibles Clearance is the distance between either your stove measured from the bottom edge of the stove s top plate or chimney connector and nearby walls floors the ceiling and any other fixed combustible surface Your stove has special clearance requirements that have been established after careful research and test ing to both US and European standards The...

Page 10: ...d masonry other than to allow safe access to the controls of the stove For this reason minimum side clearances of 125 mm and a minimum rear clearance of 50 mm are recommended Summary of Clearances Minimum recommended side clearances to non combustible surfaces 125 mm 5 Minimum recommended rear clearance to noncom bustible surfaces 50 mm 2 NOTE The minimum thickness of solid noncombustible material...

Page 11: ...ion With Shield a t l e a s t 3 x D at least 1 5 x D at least 1 5 x D Plan Without Shield Plan With Shield Air space of at least 12 mm between noncombustible shield and combustible material Fluepipe at least 1 5 x D at least 1 5 x D at least 3 x D D at least 1 5 x D ST911 Fig 13 Connecting fluepipe clearances ...

Page 12: ...ift the stove slightly so there is 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 around the flue collar opening is in position when you screw the collar back onto the stove Install the Optional Ash Door Heat Shield 1 Remove the two 2 Phillips pan ...

Page 13: ... hotter and faster while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level High and low settings appear in Figure 20 For the greatest air supply and maximum heat output but the shortest burn time move the lever toward the front of the stove For a fire that will last longer with less heat move the lever toward the rear of the stove The Encore s air control system also features an automatic thermosta...

Page 14: ...nfrared Reflective Glass Panels for Clear Fire Viewing The inner surfaces of the infrared reflective glass panels are kept at a higher temperature than the outer surface This design along with a preheated airwash makes clear fire viewing possible at most levels of operation Andirons Help Protect the Glass Your stove has andirons to keep logs away from the glass panels The andirons are essential to...

Page 15: ...stallation s draft or the force that moves air from the stove up through the chimney Draft is affected by such things as the length type and location of the chimney local geography nearby obstructions and other factors Refer to Page 23 for details on how the installation af fects performance Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the Encore and could even damage the combustor On the ot...

Page 16: ...m to high firing rate must be maintained until the stove catalyst and fuel are all stabilized at the proper operating temperatures Even though it is possible for the fire to get quite hot within a few minutes after a fire is started the combus tor may stop working or the fire may go out if the fire is allowed to die down immediately as a result of the damper being closed Once the combustor starts ...

Page 17: ...ting point The draft management information on Page 25 will explain in detail how the features of your installation may help or hinder good draft Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot When reloading best results will be achieved if you first de ash the stove by stirring the fuel bed to allow ash to fall through the grate into the ash pan Do not break the charcoal into very small pieces or pound or...

Page 18: ...by burial in soil or otherwise locally 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 remove ash from the stove always remove and dispose of the ash properly ST545 ashdoor 11 00 ST545 Fig 29 Turn the handle to the ash pan compartment clock wise to ope...

Page 19: ...lose its heat to the outdoors so it takes less heat from the stove to heat it up and keep it warm Flue Sizing The inside size of a chimney for an airtight stove should match the size of the stove s flue outlet When a chimney serves an airtight more is not better in fact it can be a disadvantage Hot gases lose heat through expansion if we vent a stove with a 152 mm 96 flue collar 181 sq cm 28 sq in...

Page 20: ...ulls them out of the firebox The gases back up in the firebox till they re dense enough and hot enough to ignite If your stove back puffs you should open the damper to let the smoke rise to the flue more quickly let more air into the firebox and avoid big loads of firewood You should always see lively dancing flames in the firebox a lazy smoky fire is inefficient can lead to back puffing and can c...

Page 21: ...if the glass in the doors is damaged If you need to replace the glass use only the high tem perature ceramic glass supplied by Vermont Castings Do not use substitutes Be sure to specify left or right glass the panels are not interchangeable Removing the Glass The left door is slightly different from the right in that one of its retainer clips is located under the door mani fold 1 Remove the right ...

Page 22: ...stat handle position does not lead to changes in the fire s intensity it is probably due to weak chimney draft in the case of a weak fire you can t increase or an air leak in the stove in the case of a fire you can t decrease Adjust the Damper as Needed The tension on the Encore s damper is adjustable to compensate for compression of the gasket that seals the damper to the upper fireback To adjust...

Page 23: ...anual or if the cata lytic element is deactivated or removed Under normal operating conditions the catalytic com bustor should remain active for two to six years de pending on the amount of wood burned However it is important to monitor the combustor periodically to ensure that it is functioning properly as well as to deter mine when it needs to be replaced A non functioning combustor will result ...

Page 24: ...s 5 16 The damper to the upper fireback the front doors to the stove front and the doors to each other 6 Check the combustor s honeycomb like element for a buildup of fly ash If any is evident take the combustor outside and clean it by blowing air gently through it 7 Inspect the element for damage or degradation Although small hairline cracks will not affect per formance the element should be esse...

Page 25: ...r If this is the case the job should be done only by a qualified service technician 5 16 diameter gasket seals the following parts The flue collar to the stove back The lower fireback to the sides The Chimney System Creosote Your Encore is designed to reduce creosote build up significantly However regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed For safety good stove performance ...

Page 26: ... cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself contact your local Vermont Castings Dealer or a profes sional chimney sweep Annual Maintenance Every Spring at the end of the heating season perform a thorough cleaning inspection and repair The stove and chimney system should be inspected and main tained by a qualified engineer and include the following Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connec ...

Page 27: ...es more places for creosote and fly ash to deposit It is important to follow the operating instructions in order to minimize these deposits and to periodically inspect your catalyst for signs of blockage Masking and Poisoning While the catalyst itself does not enter into the combus tion process certain elements such as lead and sulfur can attach to the active sites on the surface of the hon eycomb...

Page 28: ... 78 84 74 83 43 8 24 24 88 87 86 80 82 80 22 22 85 0956 Encore parts 8 02 89 92 91 90 93 93 56 95 94 96 Encore Woodburning Stove Model 2550CE Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 1 Secondary Air Cover Plate 1601492 2 Secondary Air Probe Assy 1601489 3 Secondary Air Link II ENC 1601486 4 Secondary Air Flap 1601490 5 Flue Collar 8 See Chart Pg 35 6 Back 1308620 7 Left Heat Defle...

Page 29: ...atory System 5000337 44 Bottom 1308604 45 Ashlip See Chart Pg 30 50 Andiron 2 1307419 51 Leg See Chart Pg 30 52 Leg Leveler 1201745 53 Ashdrop 1308603 54 Pawl Assembly Short Adjustment 30002362 55 Ashdoor 1308607 56 Ashdoor Handle Wood 1600663 57 Ashdoor Hinge Pin 1208608 58 Cotter Pin Ashdoor 30001749 59 Ashdoor Hinge Support 1308605 60 Ashpan 1601025 61 Ashpan Bracket 1601039 62 Ashpan Cover 160...

Page 30: ...9 1328635 30002620 1327427 Suede Brown 30002526 30002524 30002523 30002522 30002640 30002521 Vermont Classic Green 30003044 30003043 30003042 30003041 30003081 30003040 Shell Enamel Parts Encore Enamel Left Door Left Door Right Door Right Door Color Flue Collar Subassembly Only Subassembly Only Classic 1304280 5008648 1308637 5008647 1308636 Biscuit 30003008 30003012 30003010 30003011 30003009 Bor...

Page 31: ...ginal purchase date 3 Date of failure of catalyst 4 Any relevant information or circumstances regarding determina tion of failure 5 In addition the owner must return the failed catalyst Exclusions Limitations 1 This warranty is transferable however proof of original retail pur chase is required 2 This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove Misuse includes overfiring which will result if the s...

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