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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
H. Baffle Removal
•Frequency: As needed
•By: Homeowner / Qualified service technician
•Task: See the following instructions.
1.Remove all ash from firebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disposal into a metal container.
2.Remove ceramic blanket from above the baffle.
3.With a 3/16 inch Allen wrench, remove 2 front manifold tube retainer bolts on the air channel under the end of the front tubes. NOTE: Soak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them.
Figure 36.1.
4.To remove manifold tubes, slide the tube to one side until one end is out of its hole. Then, while lifting that end of the fiber board baffle, pull tube up over the air channel and out of hole at the other end. It is necessary to remove the first two tubes in order to remove the baffle. NOTE: When replacing the manifold tubes, be sure the tube with the larger holes is placed in the front for your insert to operate properly.
5.Slide fiber board baffle forward to front of stove and straight out through door. Figure 36.2.
6.To install the fiber board baffle, repeat steps 2 through 4 in reverse. Be sure the fiber board baffle and ceramic blanket are pushed back fully into position.
First tube has larger holes
Allen wrench on retainer bolt
Figure 36.1
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle 
Figure 36.2
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