Hi All,
I’ve read much great info on the Hearth.com threads but don't see a few things addressed. (Thanks for the great site!)
My stove is a VC Defiant Encore, model 0028. The manual I have is a download of the ‘1945’ which does not show my fireback or other pieces correctly. (My fireback is all cast and has no firebrick in the firebox itself.)
I modified a fireplace and installed this stove (from my mom’s house and very lightly used), well back in the alcove. I installed a flex liner kit and everything has passed county inspection. It looks great and burns well but the combustor and secondary burn chamber are full of ash. I pass quite a bit of smoke out the chimney liner cap, so it is not burning well. It does choke down well and leaves me good coals in the morning, but I would like it to be more efficient.
My question: Can I access/vacuum my secondary/gasses burn chamber & combustor (catalyst) from the firebox? (Its current installation does not allow coming down from the pipe exit.) I’ve removed a number of internal bolts but everything is still tight. Is there a ste-by-step discussion of cleaning of this unit?
Question 2: Is the ‘0028’ manual available? A correct parts breakdown would help.
Thanks in advance.
Steve in Central Oregon
PS: Though I am not thrilled to, if needed I will un-install it to come down from the top…...
I’ve read much great info on the Hearth.com threads but don't see a few things addressed. (Thanks for the great site!)
My stove is a VC Defiant Encore, model 0028. The manual I have is a download of the ‘1945’ which does not show my fireback or other pieces correctly. (My fireback is all cast and has no firebrick in the firebox itself.)
I modified a fireplace and installed this stove (from my mom’s house and very lightly used), well back in the alcove. I installed a flex liner kit and everything has passed county inspection. It looks great and burns well but the combustor and secondary burn chamber are full of ash. I pass quite a bit of smoke out the chimney liner cap, so it is not burning well. It does choke down well and leaves me good coals in the morning, but I would like it to be more efficient.
My question: Can I access/vacuum my secondary/gasses burn chamber & combustor (catalyst) from the firebox? (Its current installation does not allow coming down from the pipe exit.) I’ve removed a number of internal bolts but everything is still tight. Is there a ste-by-step discussion of cleaning of this unit?
Question 2: Is the ‘0028’ manual available? A correct parts breakdown would help.
Thanks in advance.
Steve in Central Oregon
PS: Though I am not thrilled to, if needed I will un-install it to come down from the top…...