Vermont Castings • Encore Model 2040-CAT-C Owner’s Manual_R1 • 2019 - ___ • 03/20
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The Chimney Connector
Two Weeks
• Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if
necessary.
Two Months:
• Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay particular
attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and
the elbows. Clean the system if necessary.
Annual Spring Cleaning:
• Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors
for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of
connector.
• Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Repairs to
a masonry chimney should be made by a professional
mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated
chimney. Your local Vermont Castings dealer or a
chimney sweep can help determine when replacement
is necessary.
• Thoroughly clean the chimney.
F. The Catalytic Element
Maintenance Schedule
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The Stove
Daily:
• Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and
combustion flow path in the lower fireback.
• Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of
the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day.
• Keep the area around the stove clear of any combustible
materials such as wood, furniture or clothing.
Two Months:
• Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.
Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of time.
Adjust handle tightness if necessary.
• Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if
necessary.
Annual Spring Cleaning:
• Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a
moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to keep
the interior of the stove 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.
• Inspect for and remove ash build-up behind the combustion
package. This should be done in conjunction with annual
cleaning of the chimney connector. Inspect the passage
behind the combustion package (a mirror will be helpful)
and vacuum away ash using a flexible vacuum hose
inserted in the passage, Figure 3.6.
CAUTION
!
BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY. OTHER MATERIALS
SUCH AS WOOD PRESERVATIVES, METALS, FOILS,
COAL, PLASTIC, GARBAGE, SULPHUR, OR OIL, MAY
DAMAGE THE CATALYST.
This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which needs
periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. In
the United States it is against the law to operate this wood
heater in a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions
in this manual.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic combustor
should remain active for two to six years (depending 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 determine when it needs to be replaced.
A non-functioning combustor will result in a loss of heating
efficiency, and an increase in creosote and emissions.
Inspection and Cleaning
Inspect the combustor for fly ash accumulation and physical
damage two to three times per year. Clean the combustor
as needed.
The refractory package that houses the catalytic combustor
should be inspected for a buildup of fly ash and cleaned
if necessary. This may be done when you examine the
combustor.
Clean out any
ash build up
Remove these
components
Figure 3.6 -
Inspect and clean out ash accumulation behind the
combustion system.
