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Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim

Replace Broken Glass Immediately

Do not operate the Resolute Acclaim if the glass is damaged. Use the following procedure for glass replacement. NOTE: Replace glass with Vermont Castings’ replacement glass only, available from your local dealer.

•Open the door and carefully remove the glass by removing the two clips (one per side) that hold the glass panel against the gasket in the arched door opening. Each clip is held in place with two Phillips truss-head machine screws. (Fig. 36)

Glass
Panel
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Fig. 36	Glass replacement.

•Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door frame. Replace if necessary with gasket obtained from your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer.

•The glass used in your Resolute Acclaim is specially coated on one side with a heat reflecting material. Examine the replacement glass panel, and notice the markings along the edge.

•Center the replacement glass panel in the arched door opening, with the marked side of the glass panel facing the gasket. There should be a gap to allow for expansion and contraction between the edge of the glass panel and the cast iron.

•Replace the two retainer clips and fasten with the previously removed screws. Tighten the screws slowly and evenly; do not overtighten.

How to Replace Gaskets

The Resolute Acclaim uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their effectiveness. These will need periodic replace- ment.

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

Resolute Acclaim Gaskets on Moving Parts

Gasket Size... ...And The Parts It Seals

3/16"The glass to the load door frame 5/16" wire mesh The griddle to the stove top

1/2"The arch and bottom edge of the innerfront stove panel to the front load door

1/2"The front of the grate to the front load door

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 easy steps are involved:

1.Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end and pulling firmly. (Fig. 37)

2.Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket. Use a cold chisel for stubborn deposits.

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Fig. 37	Remove gasket, then clean channel with wire brush.

3.Apply a thin (1/8") unbroken bead of stove cement to the newly-cleaned groove.

4.Starting at one end, pack a new gasket into the groove. Where the two ends of the gasket meet, ensure a good joint before trimming any excess. Do

not overlap or leave ragged edges. (Fig. 38) Other gaskets form seals between non-moving parts, but these are not subject to the same wear and deterio- ration as gaskets on moving parts. It is unlikely that you will ever need to replace these gaskets unless the involved parts are disassembled and then put back together. In any event, this is a job that should be done only by qualified service personnel.

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Fig. 38 Lay a bead of gasket cement then press gasket in place.

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