Gasket Replacement; Inspect The Vent System Annually; Check The Gas Flame Regularly; Stove Disassembly - Vermont Castings SDDVTCSBDSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Figure 84 Remove the stove front and glass frame.

Gasket Replacement

The Stardance Gas Heater uses a 'tadpole' type gasket to
seal between the glass panel and the frame. In time, this
gasket can become brittle and compressed and should be
replaced. New gasket is available from your dealer.
Shut off the gas supply and allow the stove to cool. Wear
safety goggles and a dust mask.
1. Remove the barrier screen, front, glass frame and
glass panel. (Figs. 84) Remove the old gasket. Use a
razor blade to separate the glass and gasket from the
frame, and to clean the glass of any remaining cement
or bits of gasket. Use a cold chisel if necessary.
2. Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it out
around the edge of the glass. Allow an extra 1 - 2" (25-
50mm). Mark the spot to be cut. Use a utility knife.
3. Starting on a long edge, remove about 6" of the protec-
tive paper strip and apply the flat adhesive face of the
gasket around the outside-facing edge of the panel.
Continue around the panel, applying a bout 6" at a time
and being careful to not stretch the material. Do not
overlap the gasket ends. (Figure 85)
Figure 85 Wrap the gasket material around the outside iedge
of the glass.
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4. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone rubber
sealant along the inside corner of the glass frame, all
around the perimeter. Place the flat gasketed side of
the glass panel back into the steel frame. Pinch the
rounded inside-facing gasket material to bulk it up.
5. Replace the glass frame and front panel as previously
described.

Inspect the Vent System Annually

Have the vent system inspected annually by a qualified
technician. Shut off the main gas supply before inspect-
ing the system. Both the inner exhaust pipe and the outer
combustion supply pipe must be checked to confirm that
they are unblocked and in good condition.

Check the Gas Flame Regularly

To ensure that the stove is operating properly, check the
flames periodically to confirm that they match Figure 86.
The flames will be blue during the first 15-20 minutes of
operation, and will gradually turn to yellow after that.
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Figure 86
Do not use your stove if the flame pattern differs from that
shown here. Contact your Vermont Castings dealer or a
qualified technician for help.

Stove Disassembly

If there is ever a need to remove the firebox assembly
from the stove shell, support the firebox with solid stands
about 6" (152 mm) tall under the left and right outer edges
of the firebox base. Do not set the firebox assembly di-
rectly on the floor; this can damage the control valve and/
or the gas lines from the valve to the firebox.
Before removing the firebox from the shell, disconnect
the on/off switch wires from the valve. If the assembly
includes the optional fan, disconnect the fan rheostat. If
the installation includes a wall thermostat, disconnect the
thermostat leads from valve.
Disconnection and reconnection to the gas line should
only be done by a qualified gas service technician.
Upon reinstallation, the vent system must be sealed to
the firebox as shown in the installation section, Page 14.
Also be sure the logs are placed in the firebox correctly,
as shown on Page 25, Figures 46-49.
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