VSW20 Wood Stove
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REMOVE ThE bAFFlE
To remove the baffle you will have to remove the secondary
air tubes and the C-cast baffle plates.
Figure 15
1. Use a Philips
head screw driv-
er or your fingers
to remove the
drywall screws
that are hang-
ing down next to
the secondary
air tubes. These
screws were for
shipping purpos-
es only and can
be discarded.
2. To remove the
tubes, start by removing the cotter pin on the left end
of each tube, then slide the tube to the right until the
tube can be pulled down and left, and removed from
the stove. The four (4) lower tubes are the same.
3. After all four tubes have been removed you can re-
move the two piece C-cast baffle.
Be very careful not
to damage the baffle.
Carefully lift up on
the rear piece and
move it as far back
as possible letting it
sit on top of the steel
non-removable baffle.
Next, lift up on the
front piece and move
it to the left and al-
low the right side to
angle down into the
firebox until it can be
removed through the
door opening. You can
now remove the rear
piece the same way.
Figures 16 and 17
REplACE glASS ONlY WITh hIgh TEMpERATuRE
CERAMIC AVAIlAblE FROM YOuR lOCAl VERMONT
CASTINgS dEAlER
The following use and safety tips should be observed:
1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you
detect a crack or break, extinguish the fire immediately,
and contact your dealer for replacement.
2. Do not slam door or otherwise impact the glass. When
closing doors, make sure that logs or other objects do
not protrude to impact the glass.
3. Do not clean the glass with materials which may scratch
(or otherwise damage) the glass. Scratches on the glass
can develop into cracks or breaks.
4. Never attempt to clean the glass while unit is hot. Light
deposits are normal. Heavier deposits may be removed
with the use of a readily available oven cleaner.
5. Never put substances which can ignite explosively in
the unit since even small explosions in confined areas
can blow out the glass.
6. This unit has an air wash system designed to reduce
deposits on glass.
gASkET REplACEMENT
After extensive use, the sealing material which provides
glass and door seal may need to be replaced if it fails
to sustain its resilience. Inspect glass and door seal
periodically to ensure proper seal: if gaskets become
frayed or worn, replace immediately. Contact your Vermont
Castings dealer for approved replacement parts. Refer to
replacement parts list in this manual.
The following steps should be followed for glass gasket
replacement:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly
cooled
2. Remove door and place on a protected flat surface.
3. Remove screws and glass clips.
4. Lift glass out.
5. Remove old gasket and clean glass.
6. Sand gasket groove and wipe clean (rubbing alcohol
works well).
7. Put a thin film of gasket cement on the door.
8. Replace new gasket starting at the top center of the
door.
9. Trim to length and butt ends together. Remove all
excess cement.
10. Replace glass in door, being sure not to over-tighten
screws and clips.
The following steps should be followed for door gasket and
ash pan door gasket replacement:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly
cooled.
MAINTENANCE
Secondary Air
Tubes
C-Cast Baffle
ST1014
secondary air tubes
Figure 15
ST1014
ST1015
baffle
ST1015
ST1016
remove baffle
ST1016
Figure 17
Figure 16
2. Remove door and place on a protected flat surface.
3. Remove old door gasket and clean channel.
4. Sand gasket groove and wipe clean (rubbing alcohol
works well).
5. Using an approved high temperature gasket cement,
apply a thin coat in bottom of channel.
6. Starting at top center of door, work into channel around
door unit, trim to length and butt ends.
7. Close door and allow three to four hours for cement to
set before restarting appliance.
