Vermont Casting 1450 - Manual (Page 21)

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Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove
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Two Ways to Add Fuel
The Encore’s griddle lifts for convenient top-loading of
logs, and is the easiest way to regularly add fuel.
However, the front doors open as well for adding an oc-
casional log to a fire. If equipped with the 8” (203 mm)
flue collar, the front doors may be opened (or even re-
moved) and the optional Encore spark screen placed in
ST638
Encore
damper control
2/01
Damper Positions
Open
(Updraft Mode)
Closed
(High Efficiency
Mode)
ST638
Fig. 35 The damper is either open or closed. There are no
intermediate positions.
Operation
The Encore NC Controls
Two controls regulate the performance of the Encore
NC: a primary air control supplies oxygen for the
fire, and a damper directs air flow within the stove to
activate and deactivate the non-catalytic combustion
system. Except when starting or reviving a fire, add-
ing fuel or when the stove doors are open, the damper
should always be closed. Operation for extended pe-
riods with the bypass open could result in overfiring of
the stove causing a possible safety hazard and damage
to the stove.
Symbols cast into the stove indicate the correct direc-
tions for opening and closing the controls. The symbols
assume that you are facing the front of the stove.
ST633
Encore
controls
2/01
Griddle Handle
Damper Handle
Air Control
Lever
Door Handle
Holder (Be-
hind leg)
Ashdoor
Handle
Andirons
ST636
Fig. 33 The Encore controls are conveniently located and
easy to operate.
Door Handle
A Single Air Control Regulates
Heat Output and Burn Time
The primary air control lever, located on the right side
of the stove, controls the amount of incoming air for
starting, maintaining, and reviving a fire.
More air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter
and faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower
heat level. High and low settings appear in Figure 34.
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.
A Damper Directs Air Flow
Within the Stove
The damper handle on the left side of the stove opens
and closes the damper to direct air flow within the
stove.
The damper is open when the handle points to the
back of the stove, enabling smoke to pass directly into
the chimney. The damper must be open when starting
or reviving a fire, and before and whenever the griddle
or doors are opened.
The damper is closed when the handle points forward.
Smoke from the fire is directed through the secondary
combustion system where it can be further burned for
greater efficiency, before passing up the chimney.
When closing the damper, be sure to pull firmly
enough to snap it into the locked position.
ST637
encore
Air control
2/01
Low Heat
High Heat
ST637
Fig. 34 The handle may be positioned anywhere between the
two extremes for different heat levels.