Vermont Casting 2100 Adjust the Door Latch Periodically, How to Replace Gaskets

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WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System

Adjust the Door Latch Periodically

The front door of the WinterWarm should close securely to prevent accidental opening and should close tightly to prevent air from leaking into the fire chamber. The door handle will be positioned vertically when the door is closed.

Over a period of time, the gasket around the door will compress and the latch may need adjustment. To adjust the handle, follow this procedure (Fig. 8):

1.Loosen the small lock nut with a wrench.

2.Extend the striker screw one turn by turning it with an Allen wrench.

3.Re-tighten the lock nut, while at the same time hold- ing the striker screw with the Allen wrench to prevent its turning.

Test the door seal. Close the door on a dollar bill and attempt to pull it free. If the bill is freed with little resis- tance, the gasket isn’t snug enough at that spot. Contin-

Pawl

Small

Locking Nut

Striker Screw

Large

Locking

Nut

Set Screw

Handle Stub

ST531

 

Fig. 8 An adjustable latch lets you restore a tight seal to the WinterWarm’s door.

ue to make small adjustments until the setting is right.

If additional adjusting of the latch does not enable the door to seal sufficiently in one area, try “adjusting” the gasket in that area. Pack more cement or a smaller diameter gasket into the channel beneath the gasket so the main gasket is raised and makes contact with the door frame. This procedure should solve the problem. If it doesn’t, replace the gasket following the directions below.

How to Replace Gaskets

Your WinterWarm uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets

to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, par- ticularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their ef- fectiveness. These will need periodic replacement.

All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The three sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below,

along with their application.

Replaceable WinterWarm Fiberglass Gaskets

Gasket Size...

...And The Parts It Seals

1/2”

The door to the front (#1)

1/2”

The door to the front edge of

 

the grate (#2)

3/16”

The cassette glass seal to

 

the door (#3)

3/8” The damper to the upper fireback (#4)

 

Short Re-

 

tainer Clips

 

Welded

 

Corner

 

Toward

 

Firebox

 

Long Retainer

#3 Gasket

Clips

 

#2 Gasket

 

#1 Gasket

FP1076

Fig. 9 Front door components allow replacement of the glass, gaskets or both.

Should you need to change a replaceable gasket, wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask. The procedure for replacing gaskets is the same, regardless of the gasket location. Four easily-accom- plished steps are involved:

1.Remove the existing fiberglass gasket by grasping an end and pulling firmly.

2.Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gas- ket.

3.Apply a thin bead of stove cement to the newly- cleaned groove.

4.Pack a new gasket into the groove. Wait until you have placed all but a couple inches from the end before you trim the end to an exact fit.

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Contents WinterWarm Table of Contents IntroductionSpecifications WinterWarmPrimary Air Control Section I OperationYour WinterWarm’s Controls What They Do DamperFans Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouBurn Only High-Quality Wood High-Efficiency Wood Burning With Catalytic Combustion How To Build a Wood Fire Keep It GoingWinterWarm Control Settings Starting and Maintaining a Wood FireReloading and Reviving a Wood Fire Open-Fire Viewing With the Screen Cassette Special Tactics for Cold-Climate HeatingRemove and Store Ash Safely Care of the Cast Iron Surface Section II MaintenanceCleaning the Glass Care of the Porcelain Enamel SurfaceHow to Replace Gaskets Adjust the Door Latch PeriodicallyReplaceable WinterWarm Fiberglass Gaskets Replace Damaged Door Glass Immediately Replacing the Door GasketsReplacing the Damper Gasket Permanent WinterWarm GasketsUse the Coarse Adjustment Only If Necessary Adjust the Damper as NeededTry the Fine Adjustment First Care of the Catalytic CombustorWhen to Suspect a Combustor Problem Inspection and Removal of the CombustorWatch for Better Results Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works BetterLearn to Recognize and Avoid Creosote Fireplace Daily WinterWarm Maintenance ScheduleYearly Spring Cleaning Two WeeksLarge WinterWarm Wiring Diagram PH4Requirements for Existing Masonry Fireplace Minimum Fireplace DimensionsSection III Preparing a Masonry Chimney Requirements of your Existing Masonry ChimneyHearth Requirements Clearance RequirementsFireplace Maximums Flex Connector System Chimney ConnectorSealing Requirements Relined Chimney Install the Flex ConnectorCustom Damper Seal Remove the Masonry Fireplace DamperInstall the Floor Protector Reverse the Flue Collar If NecessaryCarefully Observe Local Building Codes Section IV Installing the Fireplace System CabinetStructural Considerations Installation Chase Dimensions Selecting a Location for Your FireplaceDuct and Vent Placement Chimney RequirementsGuidelines for an Outside Air Supply floor protector must satisfy these requirementsFlush with the Floor or Laid Over It? Important RemindersCustomizing the Finished Appearance Electrical RequirementsChoosing a Facing Material Use the Right Adhesives Prepare and Install WinterWarm Cabinet 40³⁄ ₈ 1026mm Install the elevated base. Slide the base into Install the optional cabinet convection blower kitCabinet convection blower in place behind Section V Completing the WinterWarm Installation Prepare and Install WinterWarm FirechamberFireplace System only Connect the Outside Air Duct to the Air BoxPrepare and Install the WinterWarm Front Connect the Wiring Attach the Rheostat Rod LinkagesInstall and Adjust the Controls Install the Air DividerFireplace Systems only Install the Plinth Install the Latticework PanelsInstall the Mantel Move the Entire Unit the final few inches into the CabinetWinterWarm Large Insert WinterWarm Large Insert Shell Enamel Parts WinterWarm Large Insert Model Classic Sand MidnightAppendixApproved Chimney Components Appendix Catalytic Combustor Warranty CFM Corporation
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