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Vermont Castings Stratton
30004508
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REPLACEGLASS
Fig. 40
Replace glass.
Door Gasket
Glass Gasket
Glass Panel
Retainer
Clips (4)
ST999
• Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door
frame. If necessary, replace this with gasket ob-
tained from your local Vermont Castings’ authorized
dealer. Directions for replacing gaskets are given
below.
• Check the channel at the bottom of the door frame,
and clear away debris if necessary.
• Carefully place the new glass in the door frame.
• Secure the clips, being careful not to over-tighten.
Be sure the glass is firmly seated against the
gasket. Close the door gently to confirm the
clips have been properly positioned. It is
possible for the glass to be damaged
if the clips have been installed
incorrectly and the door is
closed with force.
how to Replace gaskets
Your Stratton uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make
a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly
on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle
and compressed and can begin to lose their effective-
ness. These will need periodic replacement.
All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The
three sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along
with their application.
Replaceable Stratton
Fiberglass gaskets
Gasket Size ...................And The Parts It Seals
3/8” (103564) ...............Door to the front - 5.6’
3/8” (30004) .............Firebox parts
3/16” (103556) .............Glass to the door - 5.’
To change a gasket, wait until the fire is out and the
stove has cooled. Wear protective eyewear and a dust
mask. The procedure is the same for all gaskets.
1. Remove the existing fiberglass gasket by grasping
an end and pulling firmly.
. Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean
the channel of any remaining cement, silicone or bits
of gasket.
3. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone to the
newly-cleaned groove. A 1/8” - 3/16” bead is suf-
ficient.
4. Place a new gasket into the groove. Wait until you
have placed all but a couple inches from the end
before you trim the end to an exact fit.
Replacing the Door gaskets
Remove the door by lifting it straight up off its hinge
pins. Lay it face down on a padded surface.
Follow steps 1-4 as described above.
