Vermont Casting 2550 - Manual (Page 12)

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Encore Woodburning Stove
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Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Chimney Connector Heat Shields should be used
whenever the rear heat shield is used, or in any other
situation when it is necessary to protect nearby com-
bustibles from the heat of the connector. The ceiling
above horizontal runs of chimney connector must be
protected as well if the clearance is inadequate.
In top-exiting installations, the connector shield must
extend to a point exactly 28” (710mm) above the flue
collar or to an elbow in the connector, whichever is less.
If the top-exiting connector extends to the ceiling where
it connects with a prefabricated insulated metal chim-
ney, an additional ceiling heat shield must be installed
that is 24” (610mm) in diameter and that extends 1”
(25mm) below the ceiling. The ceiling shield must be
constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, and
must be centered on the chimney.
Fireplace and Mantel Trim Shields
A fireplace installation requires special clearance be-
tween the side of the stove and the right and left walls,
between the side of the stove and the decorative side
trim on the fireplace face, and between the top of the
stove and the mantel.
Noncombustible shields installed 1” (25mm) from the
combustible surface on noncombustible spacers, called
ventilated shields, may be used to reduce clearances.
To protect a mantel from the heat of an Encore in a
fireplace installation, use a custom-made ventilated
mantel shield that is at least 48” (1219mm) long, that is
centered over the stove. (Fig. 15) Ventilated shields for
side trim must extend the full length of the trim.
An unprotected mantel (“A”, Fig. 16) cannot be more
than 9” (229mm) deep and must have a minimum clear-
ance of 39” (990mm), measured from the stoveʼs top
plate. With a ventilated shield, this clearance may be
reduced safely to 18” (457mm).
Unprotected top trim (B) protruding 9” (229mm) or less
from the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 39”
(990mm) from the stoveʼs top surface. With a ventilated
trim shield, this clearance may be reduced safely to 18”
(457mm).
Unprotected side trim (C) that protrudes 2” (50mm) or
less from the face of a fireplace must have a minimum
clearance of 10” (254mm), measured from the stoveʼs
top side edge. With a ventilated trim shield, the clear-
ance may be reduced safely to 8” (203mm). If the
trim extends more than 2” (50mm), it is subject to the
requirements for wall clearance.
The charts and sample installations that follow list all
the clearances required for the various installation con-
figurations of the Encore.
1" (25mm)
1/4" (6mm)
ST501
mantel and
trim shield
11/10/00 djt
ST501
Fig. 15 A custom formed mantel shield.
ST253b
Encore
trim clearances
02/01 djt
C C
A B
Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances
Unprotected Protected
A. Mantel 39” (990mm) 18” (457mm)
B. Top Trim 39” (990mm) 18” (457mm)
C. Side Trim 10” (254mm) 8” (203mm
ST253b
Fig. 16 Maintain clearances to combustible components of
the mantelpiece.