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Firebox Door Handle
Principles of the Firebox Door Handle
Fastened to the firebox door, the handle provides a secure method of controlling the opening and closing of the
firebox door.
Maintenance / Result
To maintain the door handle, ensure that the nut on the pivot point is not overly tight. If the arm is not able to
pivot easily, the handle will be hard to lift. If the nut is too loose, the arm will also be loose and it will be harder
to obtain a perfect seal around the door. If you do not have a firm seal, you could potentially be creating an air
leak resulting in further complications.
Refer to “Air Leaks” for further details or contact your local dealer.
Removal and Replacement
To remove the handle, use the following steps.
1) Turn off power to the blowers.
2) Ensure the fire in the firebox is extinguished.
3) Loosen and remove the nut on the pivot bolt.
Firebox Door Hinge
Principle of the Firebox Door Hinge
Supports the firebox door.
Maintenance / Result
Secure and stable, the hinge allows the firebox door to swing free and smooth.
Firebox Door Gasket
Principles of the Firebox Door Gasket
The firebox door gasket creates an airtight seal between the firebox
door frame and the firebox door. It is a pliable seal that can be
removed and replaced if damaged or worn.
Maintenance/Result
Do not cut
, scrape or disturb the pliable seal.
The seal itself consists of a fiberglass rope in the groove of the firebox door, covered with high temperature
silicone. Failure to manage and maintain the firebox door gasket could result in air entering into the firebox
when the combustion air fans are off or smoke escaping around the seal when the combustion air blower is
running.
Air entering the firebox when the
fan is off
results in the wood pellets continuing to smolder, resulting in the
furnace overheating and more than a “wiff” of exhaust emitting from the chimney. Often, this type of exhaust
has an unpleasant odor. Creosote will also be formed.
When the fan is running and the door seal is not sealing tightly, smoke will be forced through the leaking door
seal. This causes the side of the furnace to be smoke filled and soon the front of the firebox will be covered
with soot. Premature replacement of parts and a buildup of creosote will result.
200 SSP Firebox Door Handle
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