Vermont Castings Encore NC 1450 heat deflector placement?

[merlin3rd]

Hello to everyone here in the forum. I'm new here and this is my first post:

I was given a Vermont Castings NC 1450 Encore. I replaced the refractory parts: shoe, fountain and lower, and bought the two stainless steel heat defectors, etc. My question is where do the two stainless steel heat deflectors go? In the manual there is one on the right and left side, but I can’t find a pic of their placement.

Thank you.
Merlin

 

[webby3650]

They go between the refractory combustion box and the side of the stove. They go in before the fireback.

 

[merlin3rd]

They go between the refractory combustion box and the side of the stove. They go in before the fireback.

Where in the refractory box? Behind the fountain?
Thank you.

 

[webby3650]

One goes on each side of the box. It shields the side of the stove from the intense heat coming out of the square holes on the sides of the box.

 

[begreen]

No, along the sides of the refractory box. They are item #s 3 and 4 in the manual's blow up diagram.

 

[merlin3rd]

No, along the sides of the refractory box. They are item #s 3 and 4 in the manual's blow up diagram.

Ok, there are two square holes on either side of the fountain so they would go along the box and then i put the fountain in? Sorry for the questions?

 

[merlin3rd]

Ok, based on the help here, I was able to figure it out. I had to take the damper out, shoe, lower refractory and fountain. I see how it all works now.
Thanks everyone.

 

[vbarry]

Merlin3rd, I have an Encore 1450 that needs a new fountain. I've searched the internet for instructions on how to replace, but haven't found any. Do you have instructions? Any advice on whether to use OEM VC parts vs aftermarket parts like those found on PlumbersStock.com? Thanks.

 

[begreen]

This is a 3 yr old thread. It's unlikely you will get a response. I would replace with a factory OEM part. They have improved the refractory material.