4.Remove all remaining debris from the glass area using a wire brush.
5.Apply a small bead of gasket/stove cement and the new gasket. Do not overlap the ends of the gasket rope.
6.Center the new glass panel over the gasket and
reinstall the glass clips. See figure 17. IMPORTANT: The side of the glass treated with an
infrared coating (marked on the perimeter) should always be facing outward. It is extremely impor- tant to tighten the glass clips slowly and in a repeating pattern, like tightening the lugs on an automobile wheel.
7.It may be necessary to retighten the glass clips after the stove has be burned and the gasketing has been seated.
door
gasket
glass
FIGURE17
glass clips
General Maintenance
Gaskets
Check door and window gaskets for tightness. To check the seal of the front doors, close and latch the doors on a dollar bill and slowly try to pull the dollar bill free. If it can be easily removed then the seal is too loose. Check several spots around the door, and repeat the procedure on the ash pan door as well.
If gaskets need to be replaced, scrape out the old gasket and cement and clean the area with a wire brush. Apply a small bead of cement and push in the new gasket. After closing and latching the doors wipe clean, any excessive cement that has come from beneath the gasketing.
GASKET LIST FOR THE F 3 CB
Description | Order # | Size | Length |
Top Plate Gasket | 100038 | 3/8” LD | 5'6” |
Ash Housing Gasket | 128213 | sheet gasket |
|
Ash Door Gasket | 200024 | ¼” LD | 3' |
Glass Gasket | 200028 | 3/16” LD | 3’6” |
Door Gasket | 200024 | 1/4” LD | 5' |
Air manifold Gasket | 200028 | 3/16” | 16” |
Like your car, regular maintenance prolongs the life of your appliance. The following procedures do not take long and are generally inexpensive, but when done consistently, increase the life of your appliance and in turn, increase your years of enjoyment.
At least once a year you should perform the following maintenance procedures:
Thoroughly clean the stove. Enamel surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water.
Empty stove of all soot and ashes. Only use a vacuum for this job if the vacuum is specifically designed for ashes.
Inspect the stove; using a strong light inspect the stove inside and out for cracks or leaks. Replace all cracked parts and repair any cement leaks with furnace cement.
The F 3 CB is designed to burn cleanly and efficiently when used according to the guidelines expressed in these operating instructions. However, to maintain the proper performance, a yearly chimney inspection and cleaning in necessary. Failure to keep the chimney system free of creosote and build up could result in a serious chimney fire.
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