Vermont Casting 2310 Clean the Glass as Needed, How to Replace Damaged Glass, 2000898

Because access to the areas behind the side plates and lower fireback is possible through the three clean- out access covers, it usually will not be necessary to remove any other interior parts. Contact your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer for instructions if it is necessary to remove the remaining interior parts.

Re-install the interior parts in this order:

•Low Grates

•High Grates

•Ash Fettle

•Front Grille

Clean the Glass as Needed

The Vigilant glass system is designed so that during normal stove operation you may enjoy the view of the fire for extended periods without cleaning the glass. How-ever, the ash residue which accumulates on the glass surface should be removed regularly to prevent etching. To clean the glass, follow this procedure:

•Let the stove and glass cool completely.

•Wash the glass with warm water, and a soft paper towel or rag.

•Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Never use abrasives, ashes or harsh chemicals to clean your Vigilant Coal Stove glass doors.

For stubborn deposits use a ceramic glass cleaner available from your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer. Do not allow the cleaner to touch any brass

ornamentation or porcelain finish on the stove.

How to Replace Damaged Glass

The ceramic glass used in your Vigilant is specially designed to withstand high temperatures. Although it is very durable, handle it carefully. It may chip if dropped against a hard surface, if struck with a hard object, or if the doors are carelessly slammed shut.

If it should be necessary to replace the glass, use only high temperature ceramic glass supplied by Vermont Castings. Do not use substitutes.

Do not operate your stove if glass panes installed in the doors are broken.

To remove or replace the glass, follow this procedure:

1.Place the door, interior side up, on a level work sur- face.

2.Remove the two retainer clips. Carefully remove the old glass.

3.Examine the gasketing. Worn gasketing should be replaced. Remove the old gasketing. Cut new gasket- ing to fit around the sides and top of the window open- ing. Secure the new gasketing in place with a thin bead of gasket cement.

Vermont Castings Vigilant

4.Position the two retainer clips on the door with open- ings in the retainer lining up with the screw holes in the door. A round hole in the retainer will line up with the upper screw hole in the door. A slot in the retainer will line up with the lower screw hole in the door. The sec- tion of the retainer which is at an angle with the main section should point downward toward the glass.

5.Reinstall the retainer screws; do not overtighten.

Replace Thermostat Assembly

Remove the Old Thermostat Assembly

1.Disconnect the ball chain from the air intake shutter. You may need to grip the chain with pliers.

2.Remove the screw that holds the sheet metal or cast iron thermostat cover in place, and take the cover off. You may need to bend the thermostat lever away from the stove to remove the cover.

3.Unscrew the thermostat lever from the back of the stove. Save the small compression spring for use with the new lever.

Bi-Metallic Coil

Compression spring

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Fig. 27 Save compression spring for new thermostat lever.

Install the New Thermostat Assembly

1.Put the compression spring on the threaded shaft of the new lever. Start screwing the lever into the back of the stove, being careful to avoid cross-threading. The lever should turn easily. If it does not, back the lever out and start over. A drop of light machine oil on the threads may help.

2.Keep turning the lever until you feel resistance caused by the spring being compressed. Turn the lever one more revolution.

3.Replace the thermostat cover.

4.Bend the thermostat lever into position. The thermo- stat lever may need to be bent slightly toward the stove to be easily accessible. (Fig. 28)

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