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Replacing Door Glass
The door must be removed from the stove before installing new glass. When you
replace the glass you need to install 2 sets of gaskets between the glass and the
door. One continuous gasket is between the glass and the outer door frame and
another is between the glass and the inner door frame. You may also need to install a
third gasket between the inner and outer door frames if the gasket is worn or
damaged.
1. Lift up the door.
2. Place the door on a soft pad.
3. Loosen the fastening screws that hold the inside door frame. Remove the door
frame and carefully remove the remainder of the old glass. Make note of the
locations of the gaskets.
4. Clean the area where the glass and gasket are to be installed.
5. Install the new flat self-adhesive gasket on the edge of the inside surface of the
outer door frame around the opening and cut off surplus gasket to make an air tight
joint. (The side with the adhesive is to fix the gasket to the inside of the outer door
frame).
6. Carefully place the glass on the outer door frame and remember to install the two
circular glass holders on the top part of the door. Install the second new self-
adhesive gasket on the inside of the bottom and sides of the glass. This must be
installed so there is no gap between the glass and inner door frame. Do not install
gasket along the top. This is the location of the air wash. Then install the inner door
frame using the screws removed in disassembly.
7. If you need to replace the gasket between the inner and outer door frames, use your
fingers or a screwdriver to push the flat part of the cord in between the inner and
outer door frame. Make sure the cord is not pushed in so far that the round part will
not seal against the door opening of the stove). Tighten the screws evenly and
gently around the frame (enough to be sure the door gasket stays in place) then fully
tighten the screws.
7. Install the door on to the stove again in reverse order of dismounting (see under 1).
Make sure that the door and the latch work properly.
Creosote Formation and the Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with expelled-moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates in
the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot and dangerous fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two
months during the heating season to determine if soot creosote and ash build up has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
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