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2. Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean
the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket.
Remove stubborn deposits of cement with a cold chisel
if necessary, Figure 3.5.
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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 unraveling.
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gasket in place.
6. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel,
Figure 3.6. 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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surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel. Close
and latch the door to do this, or tap other parts with the
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8. Clean any excess cement from around the channel, then
let the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly.
9. The stove's doors may need adjustment after you have
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latch to accommodate the new gasket; after a few weeks,
it may need tightening to compensate for compression of
the new gasket.
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but these are not subject to the same wear and deterioration
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need to replace these gaskets unless the involved parts are
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Refer to the service parts list for gasket replacement.
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Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner's Manual_R17 • 2020 - ___ • 09/23
E. The Chimney System
Creosote
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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
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certain conditions of use, creosote buildup may occur
rapidly.
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic vapors
and moisture that combine to form creosote. The creosote
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and have a clearly understood plan on how to handle one.
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• Close the damper and air control lever.
• Get everyone out of the house.
• Call the Fire Department.
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season as part of a regular maintenance schedule. To inspect
the chimney, let the stove cool completely. Then, using a
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fashion, the stove must be disconnected to provide better
viewing access.
Clean the chimney using a brush the same size and shape
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brush up and down the liner, causing any deposits to fall
to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed
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Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sections,
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wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning,
being sure to secure the joints between individual sections
with sheet metal screws.
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your local Vermont Castings dealer or a professional chimney
sweep.
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is designed to reduce creosote
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