HearthSt one Quality Home Heating Products, Inc.
STOWE 8321 Gas-Fired Direct -Vent
02044-1
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R
EPLACE THE
F
RONT
D
OOR
G
ASKET AS
N
EEDED
Your Stowe uses a 3/8” rope-type fiberglass
gasket to make a tight seal between the
doorframe and the firebox. In time, the
gasket can become brittle and compressed
and should be replaced. New gasket material
is available from your Authorized
HearthStone Dealer. Protect your hands with
work gloves, and wash up later.
1. Allow the Stowe to cool completely.
Remove the existing gasket by grasping
one end and pulling firmly.
2. Use a wire brush or the tip of a
screwdriver to clean the channel of
remaining gasket.
3. Determine the correct length of the
appropriate-sized gasket by laying it out
in the channel. Allow an extra 1 to 2”
(25-50mm), and mark the spot to be cut.
4. Cut the gasket at the marked spot with a
utility knife. Twist the ends slightly to
prevent the gasket from unraveling.
5. Apply water glass adhesive to the gasket
channel.
6. Starting at one end, press the gasket into
the channel. Insure a good joint where
the gasket ends meet before trimming
any excess. Do not overlap the gasket
ends or leave ends with ragged edges.
7. Firmly and evenly, press the gasket to
seat it in its channel.
G
LASS
C
LEANING
As fuel gas may contain some impurities; it
will be necessary to clean the inside of the
glass occasionally. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Scratching the glass will weaken
the integrity of the glass.
Do not clean the
glass when hot!
Allow the glass to cool and
apply a mild window cleaning fluid. Special
gas appliance window cleaner is available
from your local HearthStone dealer.
•
WARNING:
Do not operate this appliance
with the glass panel removed, cracked, or
broken. Do not subject the door to abuse,
such as striking or slamming shut.
Replacement of the glass panel should be
done by a licensed or qualified service
person.
NOTE:
If the vent-air system is
disassembled for any reason, re-install per
the instructions provided in the venting
section of this manual.
