February 25, 2016
7038-207E
21
5700 STEP TOP ACC
F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement
Removing Tube Channel Assembly
1. Remove the right side shield by removing 2 screws in the
back using a Phillips head screw driver.
2. Remove 4 screws from channel access cover and remove
cover.
3. Locate 2 channel nuts inside of chamber and remove
using a 7/16 socket wrench. Slide out tube channel
assembly.
NOTE
: Soak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15
minutes before trying to remove them.
Replacing Tube Channel Assembly
1. Slide one gasket onto each tube.
2. Slide the tube channel assembly into side of
fi
rebox and
insert each tube into the corresponding hole in the tube
channel rack starting with the back hole
fi
rst.
3. Make sure tube channel assembly is
fl
ush against the
side of the stove and secure with channel nuts.
4. Re-install channel cover and side shield.
NOTE: Service Space
In order to replace the tube channel assembly a clearance
of 19 inches (483mm) is required on the right side of stove
in order to remove the tubes with the stove in place.
If space is not available, the stove will have to be discon-
nected from the chimney to proceed with the tube replace-
ment.
Figure 21.1
4
1
1
1
1
6
Baffle Boards
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Protection Channel
Brick Retainers
Right Side
Rear Brick
Side Brick
Tube Channel Assembly
Tube Channel Nuts
Bolt
1
2
4
3
Rotate and
remove from
firebox
