There comes a point in time where (as part of general maintenance) you will need to renew the rope seals on the door of your stove behind the glass and where the door meets the stove body.
These ropes are made of glass fibre. Some people - such as myself - may find they have an allergic type reaction to handling the rope and it can make your skin itchy. Wearing gloves is therefore advisable in these cases.
When old rope is coming away it should be replaced with new rope of the same diameter. It is essential not to use too thick a rope as this could put too much pressure on door hinges. It is also important not too use too thin a rope, or you may not get a gas tight seal. If in doubt, ask the original stove supplier which diameter of rope you require for your stove model.... or take in the entire door to a stove shop.
Most stove doors are easily removable. If you can remove the door, it will be much easier to replace the rope if the door is on top of a flat surface. For these photographs, I am replacing the rope behind the glass of my Abbey wood burning and multi-fuel cast iron stove.
I have taken some wire wool and rubbed over the groove that the door sits in. I have also then wiped off any loose soot or deposits from the groove. Apply the stove rope adhesive right round the groove. Carefully lay the new rope into the groove and press in lighly. Do NOT stretch the rope.
If the rope is for under the glass as above, the glass can now be placed on top. Tighten the fixing screws and glass clips back up to hold the glass in place. Take care not to over tighten - you want firm pressure, but not too tight. If you over tighten, the glass may break as the metal expands when you light your stove. Double check that the rope is cushioning the glass from the cast iron. It's very important that the stove glass is not in direct contact with the iron.
For a door seal, allow approx 10 > 15mins for the stove rope to set and then put the door back on the stove. The stove can now be put immediately back into use.
If you have just replaced the rope behind the glass, double check the tension of the screws after the next fire to make sure they are not too loose.
How often should this be done I have new stove installed October 2015 and ropes are coming off doors already
ReplyDeletewhenever it needs done. Generally check seals yearly.
ReplyDeleteUse a piece of ripped up paper and shut between frame and door to check at points all the way round. As long as there is tension, should be sealed.
Always get a nail or similar and stir rope glue properly to mix. If it isnt bonding too well - we do a really really good silicone rope glue sealer which is a little more money but just doesnt come off.