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    Defiant Encore 1986 - Correct operation of the secondary air intake?

    I have a Defiant Encore 1986 and am confused about the correct operation of the secondary air intake. It makes some sense that this flap should be open at startup and close down to regulate heat as the stove warms up. Lots of comments in the forums to this effect, but there are also a lot of...