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4.4.3 Replacing the door rope seals
(see Figure 7)
Only change the glass panel and rope seals when the stove
is not in use and completely cold.
Wear suitable protective gloves, mask and goggles
during this process.
The fibre rope seals in the door will wear out over time and should be replaced as required and
renewed at least annually by an
approved and competent
stove installer such as
Hetas registered
(England & Wales) or equivalent for other nations
, in order to prevent runaway combustion.
Remove the stove door by removing the 4 screws retaining the hinges to the door and place face
down onto a soft sound surface so as not to damage the door or glass.
Note the door seal joining positions in relation to the door. Remove the old fibre rope seals and
scrape old glue from the locating grooves.
Clean the locating groove with a clean, dry cloth to remove all old dust and debris. Squeeze a
generous bead of fresh stove rope seal glue into the rope locating groove. Press the new fibre
rope seal into the locating groove, noting the joint positions. Refit door and close to apply
pressure to new rope. Leave the door closed for at least 12 hours before lighting the appliance
and run at a low temperature for approximately one day. Also refer to the stove rope glue
manufacturer’s instructions. This allows the adhesive to fully bond to the seal.
Using the appliance with a damaged door seal can cause dangerous fumes to enter the room, or
the appliance to over fire resulting in damage.
Figure 7
