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Solution3.4InstallationandOperationManual
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5.1.4 REPLACINGTHEDOORGASKET
It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door
gasket will compress and become hard, which  may allow air to leak past it. You can test the
conditionof the door gasketbyclosingand latching
thedooronastripofpaper.Test all around
thedoor.Ifthepaperslipsouteasilyanywhere,itistimetoreplacethegasket.
Use the correct replacement gasketthat youcan purchase from your retailer. The diameter and
densityofthegasketisimportanttogettinga
goodseal.
Placethedoorface‐downonsomethingsoftlikeacushionofragsorpieceofcarpet.Removethe
old gasket from the door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver. Then use the
screwdrivertoscrapetheoldgasketadhesivefromthedoor.Nowruna6mm(1/4”) beadofhigh
temperaturesiliconeinthedoorgasketgroove.Startingfromthemiddleofthehingeside,press
the gasket intothe groove. Donot stretchthe gasket asyou place it.Leave the gasket about 12
mm(1/2”)longwhenyoucutitandpresstheendintothegroove.Tuckanyloosefibresunderthe
gasketandintothesilicone.Closethedooranddonotusethewoodfirefor24hours.
5.1.5 REPLACINGTHEGLASSGASKETAND/ORTHEGLASS
It is agood ideato replace theglass gasket when the door gasketis replaced.The gasket isflat,
adhesive‐backed,wovenfibreglass.Removetheglassretainingscrewsandclips.Liftouttheglass
andpullofftheoldgasket.Thisisagoodtimetocleantheglassthoroughly.
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Thegasketmustbecentredontheedgeoftheglass.Todothiseasily,peelbackasectionofthe
papercoveringtheadhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive sideup.Stick the
end of the  gasket to the middle of one edge, then
press the edge of the glass down onto the
gasket, taking care that it is perfectly centred on the gasket. Peel off more of the backing and
rotatetheglassandpressthenextsectionontothegasket.Donotstretchthegasketasyouplace
it.Continueuntil  you get to the start and trim thegaskettolength.Nowpinchthegasket tothe
glass in a U shape, all around the glass. Reinstall the glass, being careful to centre the glass
carefully in the door. Do not over‐tighten the screws. Note that the two main causes of
broken
doorglassareunevenplacementinthedoorandover‐tighteningofretainingscrews.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. DO NOT USE THE WOOD FIRE IF THE
GLASSISBROKEN.