CHECK THE DAMPER
The Encore’s damper is designed to snap into a locked position. When closing the
damper, push the handle past the point at which you feel resistance until it snaps into the
locked position.
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Place several pieces of note paper along the top and bottom of the damper and
lock the damper.
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As with the ash pan door, if the pieces can be easily pulled out (very little
resistance), replace the 5/16” gasket.
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This is most easily done through the flue collar opening (the flue collar may also
be removed). Pull out the old gasket and clean the channel.
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Place a thin bead of gasket cement in the channel.
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Cut a length of gasket to size and press it into the channel.
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Allow the cement to harden for 24 hours before firing the stove.
CLEAN THE GLASS
The Encore’s glass is designed to stay free of carbon deposits, even under low fire
conditions. However, periodic cleaning is necessary to prevent permanent etching of the
glass with fly ash or carbon. Use a commercial wood stove glass cleaner supplied by
your dealer or you may with to make your own cleaning paste. Take a damp cloth and
dip it into the fine grey ash in the ash pan. Wipe the glass with this and a paste will form
and continue until the glass is cleaned. Buff with a clean cloth.
