Baffle Removal
THE BAFFLE SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED WHEN CHIMNEY IS BEING CLEANED.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY OR INSULATION REMOVED.
Baffle Air
Tube
Figure 1: Baffle Air Tube.
1. Remove retaining pin located just
beneath the baffle at the rear inside
top of the firebox (Figure 1).
2. Lift baffle up on one side then lift up
and remove one of the side brick rails.
Lift the baffle up and pull forward to
disconnect it from the Baffle Air Tube.
3. Slide the baffle to the side with the rail
in place, then tilt baffle sideways to
drop down and remove from firebox.
4. To re-install the baffle, perform the
removal steps in the reverse order.
Ensure that the two side pieces of
insulation are set in place against the
baffle. If the insulation is damaged
during removal, it should be replaced.
WARNING: AFTER YOU REMOVE THE BAFFLE, ALWAYS COVER THE TOP OF THE BAFFLE AIR TUBE
LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FIREBOX. THIS PREVENTS DEBRIS FALLING DOWN THE TUBE.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN POOR OPERATION AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO FIREPLACE
COMPONENTS.
Secondary Air Box Cleaning
The secondary air box is located on the bottom rear of the fireplace and can be accessed for cleaning by
removing the small access cover located on the bottom of the firebox just in front of the Baffle Air Tube.
Access
cover
Figure 2: Secondary Airbox clean out cover.
1. Remove the two bottom center back bricks to
expose the access cover, then remove the 2
screws holding the access panel to the firebox
bottom.
2. Looking through the hole in the firebox bottom,
inspect the Airbox for debris.
3. If debris is present, carefully use a vacuum to
clean out any ash through the hole .
4. Replace the access cover, and install the bricks.
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MAKE SURE THE GASKET IS IN GOOD
CONDITION AND POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
IF IT IS DAMAGED THEN IT MUST BE
REPLACED.
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