Vermont Casting 2550CE - Manual (Page 13)

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Encore Woodburning Stove
30003842
ST540
Assembly
handle
11/00
ST540
Fig. 18 Assemble the front door handle.
Operation
The Encore Controls
Two controls regulate the performance of the Encore: a
primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and a
damper directs air flow within the stove to activate and
deactivate the catalytic combustor.
Symbols cast into the stove are reminders of the correct
directions 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. 19 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 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 thermostat to ensure an even heat output
at whatever manual setting you select. The thermostat
senses the heating and cooling of the stove surface
and adjusts the air shutter accordingly.
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 whenever the griddle or doors are
opened.
ST635
Encore
Install thermostat
handle
2/01
ST635
Fig. 17 Attach thermostat handle.
ST637
encore
Air control
2/01
Low Heat
High Heat
ST637
Fig. 20 The handle may be positioned anywhere between the
two extremes for different heat levels.