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Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17
ST267
door latch
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ST268
door latch detail
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Shim Washers
Latch Plate
Figure 9.2
- Remove shim washers to tighten latch engagement.
Adjust the Door:
The door latch may need adjustment as the gasket material
compresses over time. The latch engagement may be
tightened by removing the shim washers that are under the
Latch Plate. (Figure 9.2) Remove only one pair at a time.
When a tight engagement can no longer be achieved with
no shim washers in place, the entire door gasket should be
replaced. Use only Vermont Castings part no. 1-00-7000910.
Gasket Replacement:
Your Aspen 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 effectiveness. These will need
periodic replacement.
The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along with
their applications.
Gasket Diameter...
...And the Parts it Seals
5/16” Round
Flue Collar Gasket
3/8” Round
Top
7/16” Round
Door Gasket
1/2” Flat, two
Vertical Gasket for glass
1/2” Flat
Horizontal Gasket for glass
Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure to
follow the standard safety procedure for working with dusty
materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask.
Step 1
- Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end
and pulling firmly.
Step 2
- Use a wire brush or a screwdriver to clean the
channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket. Remove
stubborn deposits of cement with a cold chisel if necessary.
Step 3
- Determine the correct length of the appropriate-
sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra
1-2” (25-51 mm), and mark the spot to be cut.
Step 4
- Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on
a wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with a
utility knife.
Twist the ends slightly to discourage the gasket from
unraveling.
Step 5
- Lay an unbroken 1/8” (3 mm) bead of gasket cement
in the newly-cleaned channel.
Step 6
- Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel.
Ensure a good joint where the gasket meets before trimming
any excess. Do not overlap the gasket ends or leave ends
with ragged edges.
Step 7
- Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal
mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel. Close
and latch the door to do this; close the door on a piece of
waxed paper to keep the cement from migrating onto the
non-gasketed part, or tap other parts
Step 8
- Clean excess cement from around the channel. Let
the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly.
