Gaskets; Glass - HearthStone Craftsbury 8390 Owner's Manual

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G
ASKETS
Gasket material should normally be replaced
every two to three seasons, depending on stove
use. If the door seal is loose, a new gasket will
assure a tight seal and improved stove
performance. Contact your dealer for a gasket
kit, which includes instructions, and gaskets for
your stove.
To replace door gaskets, first pull out the old
gasket with needle nose pliers. Clean any debris
from the gasket channel with a wire brush.
Apply a thin, continuous bead of the gasket
cement to the prepared channel and push the
new gasket into place without stretching or
bunching the gasket material.
excess rope gasket with sharp scissors. The door
should be shut immediately to fully press the
gasket into place and assure a positive seal.
The Craftsbury requires the use of the following
gaskets sizes:
GLASS: 46-1/4 inches of 3/16" (4.8mm)
diameter rope gasket
FRONT
DOOR:
(12.7mm) diameter rope gasket
ASH PAN DOOR: 27 inches 1/2" (12.7mm)
diameter rope gasket
G
LASS
Do not operate the stove with a broken door
glass. Do not abuse the front door by striking or
slamming.
When necessary, the glass can be cleaned with
commercial stove glass cleaners, which are
available from your local dealer. Never attempt
to clean the glass while the fire is burning or the
glass is hot. Following the instructions provided
with the cleaner can clean most deposits. To
clean heavier deposits, open the door and
remove it by tapping up on the hinge pins (take
care to save hinge pins and washers for reuse).
Lay the door face down on a workbench or
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Cut off any
53-1/2
inches
of
table. Apply the cleaner to the glass and allow
it to set for a few minutes. By laying the door
flat, it will allow the cleaner to penetrate rather
than running off the surface of the glass. Wipe
the cleaner off with a soft cloth.
Important:
glass will weaken the integrity of the

glass.

wool, or any other abrasive material to
clean the glass. Use low alkaline content
cleaners only.
The front door glass is a ceramic, shock-
resistant glass, made specifically for use in
woodstoves. Do not use any replacement glass
other than the ceramic glass manufactured and
supplied for use in this woodstove. Replacement
glass is available through your local dealer.
The door glass should be replaced immediately
if broken.
replacement glass, which is accompanied with
instructions and everything needed for the
repair. If you replace the glass yourself, wear
work gloves and safety glasses.
1/2"
The procedure for glass and glass gasket
replacement is as follows:
1. Remove the door by tapping the pins up
and out of the hinges with a hammer and
punch. Save the pins for reassembly.
2. Place the door face down on a flat,
smooth surface.
3. Apply penetrating oil to the three screws
holding
Remove the screws, clips, and flat clip
gaskets. Save these for reassembly.
4. Carefully lift the damaged glass from the
door and discard.
5. Remove the 3/16" rope gasket that was
under the glass with needle nose pliers.
Clean the debris from the gasket channel
with a wire brush.
continuous bead of the gasket glue to the
prepared gasket channel. Pack the new
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scratching or etching the
Do not use a razor blade, steel
Contact your local dealer for
the
glass
retention
clips.
Apply a thin,
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