Vermont Castings Merrimack Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual page 14

Merrimack Large Insert
IMpoRTaNT NoTeS
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Do not operate the Merrimack Large Insert if the
glass is damaged or broken.
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Do not abuse glass by striking with any object or
by slamming the door.
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Replace glass only with MHSC high tempera-
ture ceramic glass, available from your Vermont
Castings' authorized dealer.
WARNING
!
Removing and Replacing Door glass
Follow this procedure to replace glass.
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AVERTISSEMENT
Open the door and loosen the four retaining clip screws
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that hold the glass to the door. Swing the clips out of the
way. Tilt the glass away from the door frame and lift up.
(Fig. 14) Wear gloves and use caution when handling
broken glass.
Retainer
Clips
Fig. 14 Replace glass.
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replace glass
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
Un panneau vitré chaud peut
causer des brûlures.
Laissez refroidir le panneau
vitré avant d'y toucher.
Ne laisser jamais les enfants
toucher le panneau vitré.
Glass Panel
ST1155
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Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door
frame. If necessary, replace this with gasket obtained
from your local Vermont Castings' authorized dealer.
Directions for replacing gaskets are given below.
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Check the channel at the bottom of the door frame,
and clear away debris if necessary.
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Carefully place the new glass in the door frame.
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Secure the clips, being careful not to over-tighten.
Be sure the glass is firmly seated against the gasket.
Close the door gently to confirm the clips have been
properly positioned. It is possible for the glass to be
damaged if the clips have been installed incorrectly
and the door is closed with force.
how to Replace gaskets
Your Merrimack Large Insert uses rope-type fiberglass
gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With
use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets can
become brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their
effectiveness. These will need periodic replacement.
All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The three
sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along with
their application.
Replaceable Merrimack Large Insert
Fiberglass gaskets
Gasket Size ...................And The Parts It Seals
3/8" (1203589) ...............Door to the front - 4.5'
3/8" (30002422) .............Firebox parts
3/16" (1203556) .............Glass to the door - 4.6'
To change a gasket, wait until the fire is out and the stove
has cooled. Wear protective eyewear and a dust mask.
The procedure is the same for all gaskets.
1. Remove the existing fiberglass gasket by grasping an
end and pulling firmly.
2. Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean
the channel of any remaining wood glue, silicone or
bits of gasket.
3. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone to the
newly-cleaned door gasket groove. A 1/8" - 3/16" bead
is sufficient.
4. Apply a thin bead of wood glue to the newly cleaned
glass gasket area. A 1/8" - 3/16" bead is sufficient.
5. Place a new gasket into the groove. Wait until you have
placed all but a couple inches from the end before you
trim the end to an exact fit.
Door
Gasket
Glass
Gasket
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