England's Stove Works TRANQUILITY 17VL - Manual (Page 21)

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MAINTENANCE
Inspecting Gaskets
An airtight seal at the door opening is crucial to proper stove performance. Any air leakage
at this area can cause an over‐fire situation and is therefore a serious safety threat. Because of
this, gaskets should always be maintained in good condition. Gasket tightness can be checked
using the “dollar‐bill” method:
 Place a dollar bill between the gasket and the stove body (at the location where the
gasket meets the stove).
 Tighten the latching mechanism down and attempt to pull the dollar bill out. If the
dollar bill slides in and out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced. This test should be
repeated around the entire gasket perimeter, as gaskets will sometimes seal tightly on
one side, but will be worn and seal poorly on another side.
 Perform this test around the entire perimeter of the door, and visually inspect the
window gasket for any leaks. Leaks in the window gasket can generally be located by
following the prevailing soot trails left on the window after burning the unit.
 If any area fails the test, the entire gasket should be replaced. The part number
appropriate to the gasket being replaced can be found in the “Illustrated Parts” section
of this manual.
 Gaskets should only be replaced with equivalent fiberglass gaskets purchased from
England’s Stove Works ® specifically for this unit.
Gaskets
1. Door ‐ This unit comes with a
5
/
8
” rope gasket around the door that should be replaced
at least every two years. To replace the door gasket (Part # AC‐DGKNC), the old gasket
must first be removed entirely — prior to adding the new adhesive, you may have to
scrape the old cement from the door channel. Once the cement and gasket have been
added, the door should be closed and latched for twenty‐four hours to allow the cement
to harden.
2. Window ‐ If you are replacing the window gasket (Part # AC‐GGK), the new gasket will
already have adhesive on one side. First, remove the old gasket. Next, remove the
paper on the adhesive side and place the gasket around the outside edge of the glass,
centered over the edge. Fold the gasket edges over on the glass, forming a “U” shape.
Finish
This new unit has been painted with High‐Temperature Paint that should retain its
original look for years. If the unit should get wet and rust spots appear, the spots can be sanded
with fine steel wool and repainted. It is crucial that only High‐Temperature Spray Paint is used
(Part # AC‐MBSP), as others may not adhere to the surface or withstand the high temperatures.
Similarly, some brands of paint will not adhere to different brands of paint, so we highly
recommend using our proprietary High‐Temperature Spray Paint.