Vermont Casting 1610CE The Chimney System, All Gasketed Construction Gaskets, Creosote, 30003846

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Fig. 39	Remove gasket then clean channel with wire brush.

3.Determine the correct length of the appropriate-sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra 25-51 mm (1-2”), and mark the spot to be cut.

4.Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with a utility knife.

Twist the ends slightly to keep the gasket from unravel- ing.

5.Lay an unbroken 3 mm (1/8”) bead of gasket cement in the newly-cleaned channel. (Fig. 40)

6.Starting at one end, press the gasket into the chan- nel. (Fig. 48) Ensure a good joint where the gasket meets before trimming any excess. Do not overlap the gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges.

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Fig. 40	Lay a bead of gasket cement then press gasket in
place.

7.Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel. Close and latch the door to do this, or tap other parts with the rubber mallet (or hammer/block of wood).

8.Clean any excess cement from around the chan- nel, then let the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly.

9.The stove’s doors may need adjustment after you have regasketed them. Initially, it may require loosening the latch to accommodate the new gasket; after a few weeks, it may need tightening to compensate for com- pression of the new gasket. The directions for adjusting the latches are on Page 30.

Defiant 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove

All Gasketed Construction Gaskets

Other gaskets form seals between all other non-moving parts, but these are not subject to the same wear and deterioration 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. If this is the case, the job should be done only by a qualified service technician.

5/16” diameter gasket seals the following parts:

•The lower fireback to the back panel

•The left and right air plates (inner sides)

•All connections between the stove plates.

The Chimney System

Creosote

Your Defiant is designed to reduce creosote build-up significantly. However, regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed. For safety, good stove performance, and to protect your chimney and chimney connector, inspect your chimney and chimney connector on a regular schedule. Clean the system if necessary. Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result in a serious chimney fire.

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic vapors and moisture that combine to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creo- sote makes an extremely hot fire within the flue system that can damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material. If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated —1/8” (3 mm) or more — it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire authority for information on what to do in the event of a chimney fire, and have a clearly understood plan on how to handle one.

If you do experience a chimney fire, act promptly to:

•Close the damper and air control lever.

•Get everyone out of the house.

•Call the Fire Department.

Inspect the system every two weeks during the heat- ing season as part of a regular maintenance schedule. To inspect the chimney, let the stove cool completely. Then, using a mirror and a strong light, sight up through the flue collar into the chimney flue. If you cannot in- spect the flue system in this fashion, the stove must be disconnected to provide better viewing access.

Clean the chimney using a brush the same size and shape as the flue liner. Flexible fiberglass rods are used to run the brush up and down the liner, causing any deposits to fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed through the clean-out door.

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