Encore®

Encore ® Multi-Fuel HeaterAssemblySet Up Your StoveCast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to fourpeople to move your Encore MF into position.Wash the protective coating of oil from the griddle withsoap and water. Dry the griddle thoroughly and apply alight coating of vegetable oil to season the surface andhelp prevent rust.Remove all packing materials from inside the stove.Install the Optional Bottom Heat Shield1. Remove the four 10-24 x 1/2” hex head bolts fromthe corners of the ash drop on the stove bottom.2. Screw the four 32 mm (1¹⁄₄") spacers into the holesfrom which you removed the bolts, finger-tight.3. Align the bottom heat shield against the spacers withthe stepped side toward the rear of the stove.4. Secure the shield with the four hex head bolts previouslyremoved from the stove bottom.5. Tighten securely.SpacersST634Fig. 15 Use spacers and screws to position the ashdoor heatshield.ST634Attach the Primary Encore Air Thermostat HandleThe primary air ashdoor thermostat shield handle is the smaller of thetwo black handles. 2/01Secure the handle to the stub onthe right side of the stove with an 8-32 x 2” slot headmachine screw.ST6352000971Adjust the Leg LevellersLift the stove slightly so there is no weight on the legwhile making the adjustment.Reverse the Flue Collar (If Necessary)ST633Reverse the flue collar by Encore removing the two screws thatattach it to the back of the Bottom stove. Heat Be Shield sure the gasketaround the flue collar opening2/01is in position when youscrew the collar back onto the stove.Install the Ash Door Heat ShieldST633Fig. 14 Use four spacers to attach the bottom heat shield.1. Remove the two Phillips pan head screws from theash door.2. Insert the screws through the ash door heat shield(from the painted side), place the 8 mm (5/16”)spacers over the screws, and carefully thread themback into the original holes. The curved lip should beupward, under the ashlip of the stove.3. Tighten securely.Fig. 16 Attach thermostat handle.Attach the Damper HandleUse the 1/4” -20 x 3” screw ST635 to attach the damper handleto the damper stub on the Encore left side.Install thermostatAssemble the Removable Insert HandlehandleThe white removable 2/01insert handle opensand closes the frontdoors. Remove aftereach use so it won’tget hot, and store it inthe handle holder installedbehind the rightfront leg. AssembleST540the handle by passingthe 86 mm (3³⁄₈")Fig. 17 Assemble the frontdoor handle.screw through theceramic shaft and intothe bright metal nub. Tighten carefully until snug.ST540Assemblyhandle11/0011