Vermont Casting AIR TIGHT WOOD STOVE owner manual Glass Care, Gasket Replacement

NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR ‘FRESHEN UP’ A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.

GLASS CARE

REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE ROBAX PYROCERAM OF THE PROPER SIZE AND THICKNESS

The following use and safety tips should be observed:

1.Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you detect a crack or break, extinguish the fire immediately, and contact your dealer for replacement.

2.Do not slam door or otherwise impact the glass. When closing doors, make sure that logs or other objects to not protrude and impact the glass.

3.Do not clean the glass with materials which may scratch (or otherwise damage) the glass. Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or breaks.

4.Never attempt to clean the glass while unit is hot. If the deposit is not very heavy, nor mal glass cleaners are adequate with a plain, non-abrasive scouring pad. Heavier deposits may be removed with the use of a readily available oven cleaner.

5.Never put substances which can ignite explosively in the unit since even small explosions in confined areas can blow out the glass.

6.This unit has an airwash system, designed to reduce deposits on glass.

GASKET REPLACEMENT

After extensive use, the sealing material which provides glass and door seal may need to be replaced if it fails to sustain its resilience. Inspect glass and door seal periodically to ensure for proper seal. If gaskets become frayed or worn, replace immediately. Contact your dealer for approved replacement parts.

The following steps should be followed for glass gasket replacement:

1.Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled.

2.Remove screw and glass clip (see insert sheet specific to your appliance).

3.Lift glass out from glass clip.

4.Remove old gasket and clean glass.

5.Replace new gasket starting at the bottom of glass working along edges, being sure to centre gasket channel on glass.

6.Trim to length and butt ends together.

7.Replace glass in door, being sure not to over-tighten screw and clip.

The following steps should be followed for door gasket replacement:

1.Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled.

2.Remove old door gasket and clean channel.

3.Using an approved high temperature gasket cement, apply a thin coat in bottom of channel.

4.Starting at hinge side of door, work into channel around door unit, end butt and trim to length.

5.Close door and allow three to four hours for cement to set before restarting appliance.

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