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4.1.4 Gasket
It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to
maintain a good seal.
1. Remove the door and place it face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or a piece of
carpet.
2. Remove the old gasket from the door. Use a screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from
the door gasket groove.
3. Apply a bead of approximately 3/16" (5 mm) of high temperature silicone in the door gasket
groove. Starting from the middle, hinges side, press the gasket into the groove. The gasket must
not be stretched during installation.
Leave about ½" (10 mm) long of the gasket when cutting and press the end into the groove. Tuck
4.
any loose fibers under the gasket and into the silicone.
5. Close the door. Do not use the insert for 24 hours.
4.1.5 Glass Replacement
The glass used is a ceramic glass, 5/32" (4 mm) thick,16 ¾" x 10 7/16" (425 mm x 265 mm) tested
to reach temperatures up to 1400º F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced by a ceramic glass
from SCHOTT with the same specification. Contact your dealer to obtain a genuine replacement
part.Tempered glass or ordinary glass will not withstand the high temperatures of this
unit.
To remove or replace the glass (D):
6. Remove the door from its hinges and lay it on
a soft, flat surface.
Remove the screws (A), the glass retainers
7.
(B), and the metal frames (C).
8. Remove the glass (D). If it is damaged install
a new one in place. The replacement glass
must have a gasket all around (see procedure
below).
9. Reinstall the glass, being careful to centre the
glass in the door and not to over-tightening
the retaining screw.
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C
D
E
Figure 22 : Replacing the glass
B
A
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