Today, while I was at work, the Combustion Throat Hood on our Vermont Casting Encore 2550 was somehow knocked loose and fell to the bottom of the stove while the fire was going.
By the time I arrived home and got it out it was already glowing red hot and now was slightly curved/arced.
I was able to put it back in place once the fire died down and the Hood cooled but now I was curious.
Is the part supposed to be curved a little (the center of the Hood is more toward the back of the stove than the ends)?
I don't really remember it's original shape but the manual seems to indicate that it was straight.
I don't think the stove is in any danger if it is supposed to be curved but I was looking for an "expert" opinion.
Thanks.
By the time I arrived home and got it out it was already glowing red hot and now was slightly curved/arced.
I was able to put it back in place once the fire died down and the Hood cooled but now I was curious.
Is the part supposed to be curved a little (the center of the Hood is more toward the back of the stove than the ends)?
I don't really remember it's original shape but the manual seems to indicate that it was straight.
I don't think the stove is in any danger if it is supposed to be curved but I was looking for an "expert" opinion.
Thanks.