Vermont Castings • Encore Model 2040-CAT-C Owner’s Manual_R7 • 2019 - ___ • 06/22
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WARNING
!
DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH
DOOR OPEN. OPERATION WITH THE ASH DOOR
OPEN CAN CAUSE AN OVER-FIRING CONDITION TO
OCCUR. OVER-FIRING THE STOVE IS DANGEROUS
AND CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Andirons Help Protect the Glass
Your stove has andirons to keep logs away from the glass
panels. The andirons are essential to maintain clear fire
viewing, and should be left in place. Since the andirons may
slightly hinder refueling through the front doors, most stove
owners will prefer the convenience of top loading through
the griddle. Do not place fuel between the andirons and the
doors.
Burn Only High-Quality Wood
The Encore
®
Model 2040-CAT-C is designed to burn natural
wood only; do not burn fuels other than that for which it was
designed.
IMPORTANT: Do not burn any type of artificial or
synthetic materials such as fire starter logs (containing
wax) in this appliance. Never 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 when burning wood that has
been adequately air-dried. The wood should be 16” - 18”
(406-457 mm) in length. Avoid burning “green” wood that
has not been properly seasoned. (
Note:
Properly seasoned
firewood has a moisture content below 20 percent.) Do not
burn construction materials; they often contain chemicals
and metals that can damage the inside surfaces of the
stove and pollute the air. Do not burn ocean driftwood; when
it burns, the salt it contains will attack the cast iron.
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech, ash,
and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air-dried
outside under cover for at least one year.
If hardwood is not available, you can burn softwoods that
include tamarack, yellow pine, white pine, Eastern red cedar,
fir, and redwood. These should also be properly dried.
Store split wood under cover to keep it dry. Even for short-
term storage, be sure to keep wood a safe distance from the
stove and keep it out of the areas around the stove used for
refueling and ash removal.
