Woodstock Soapstone Fireview 205 User manual

Model 205 Fireview Maintenance Kit
Please read all of the instructions before you begin the procedure. Confirm
that you have all the necessary tools and parts required. Allow about one
hour to complete the procedure. If you have any questions, technical support
is available toll free at 1-800-866-4344, Monday-Saturday 9:00-5:00 ET.
Tools Needed:
-½” wrench or socket
-Putty knife
-Wire brush
-Vacuum
-WD-40 or similar penetrating liquid
-Standard size caulk gun
-Sharp scissors
-7/16” wrench and socket
-1/8” allen wrench
Materials included in maintenance kit:
-3’ .375G gasket-Loading door
-3’ .500 gasket-Bypass frame
-3’ .250 gasket-Under combustor
-8’ adhesive window gasket-surrounding glass
-7’ .500 gasket OR 7’ .375MX gasket -top lid
-7’ .250 gasket-around air duct cover
-1 tube stove cement
-gasket glue
-#00 steel wool
The gasket in your kit has been roughly cut to size and marked with its
diameter and length. To determine its exact length, dry fit the gasket in its
appropriate location and then re-cut. Gasket glue or furnace cement will then
be applied to secure each length in its proper place. The steel wool provided

can be used to buff out surface scratches or stains in the soapstone panels.
Use a vacuum to help contain the dust.
Replacing loading door gasket:
1. Make sure the stove is cool. You will need 3’ of .375 gasket and stove
cement for the loading door.
2. Open the loading door. Pull straight up on the door. The hinge pins
should slide up and out of the hinges in the door frame. It may be helpful
to swing the door back and forth as you lift.
3. Lay the door face down on a suitable work surface. Use a putty knife to
remove the old gasket. A wire brush may be used to clean out any
cement residue from the gasket channel. Vacuum any leftover debris
from the door and gasket channel.

4. Dry fit the gasket to the door. Start with one end of the gasket at the
center, bottom of the door. Press it firmly into the gasket channel all the
way around the door. Do not stretch or compress the gasket as you work
it around the door. Use sharp scissors to cut it to the proper length.
5. Apply a small bead of stove cement (about 3/16”) into the gasket
channel all the way around the door. Again start at the center, bottom of
the door with one end of the gasket and press it into the furnace cement
all the way around the door. Use the putty knife to tuck the gasket in
place if necessary.

6. Return the door to the stove. Align the hinge pins with the hinges on the
door frame. As you press down on the pins it may be helpful to swing
the door back and forth until it is all the way down on the hinges.

7. Close and open the door firmly several times to seat the gasket. If
necessary, adjust the set screw on the door latch for the proper tension.
Use a 7/16” wrench to loosen the lock nut and a 1/8” allen wrench to
turn the set screw.
8. Allow the stove cement to cure for 24 hours before using the stove.
Replacing Bypass frame gasket
1. Make sure the stove is cool. You will need 3’ of .500 gasket and gasket
glue.
2. Open and remove the top lid of the stove to access the bypass door area
inside. It will be helpful to remove the catalytic combustor as well.

3. Use a ½” wrench or socket to remove the bolts that secure the bypass
lift guide to the top of the bypass door. Spray with penetrating liquid if
necessary. Move the bypass lift guide to the side and open the bypass
door as wide as possible to access the gasket beneath it.
4. With the bypass door fully open, use a putty knife to remove the old
gasket from the bypass frame. Use a wire brush and vacuum to remove
any residual gasket and glue from the gasket channel.

5. Dry fit the replacement gasket by starting one end in any corner of the
gasket channel and working it all the way around the perimeter. Cut to
proper length with sharp scissors. Remove the gasket.
6. Apply a small bead of gasket glue into the gasket channel. Firmly press
the new gasket into the glue. Use a putty knife to seat the gasket into the
channel.
7. Close the bypass door. Attach the bypass lift guide to the bypass door.
It may be necessary to adjust the tension on the bypass door so it has a
seal with the gasket underneath it. Slide a small piece of paper under the
bypass door, close it, and pull the paper out. There should be resistance
and the paper should curl up. To increase pressure on the bypass door,
loosen the top nut on the U-bolt, and then turn the bottom nut counter
clockwise. To decrease pressure on the bypass door turn the bottom nut
clockwise, and do the same to the top nut. Make small adjustments until
the proper seal is reached.
8. Return combustor to stove or replace the gasket under the combustor
while it is out. (Start with step 3 below)

Replacing combustor gasket
1. Make sure the stove is cool. You will need 3’ of .250 gasket and
gasket glue.
2. Open the top lid to access the catalytic combustor area of the stove.
Remove the combustor from the stove. If you have not already done
so remove the shipping bolts that hold the combustor in place. These
bolts do not need to be re-installed.
3. Use a putty knife to remove the old gasket from the area directly
under the combustor. Remove any residual gasket and glue with a
wire brush and vacuum.
4. Dry fit the new gasket. Start one end of the gasket in any corner and
press it into the gasket channel, work it all the way around to the
starting point. Use sharp scissors to cut the proper length. Remove the
gasket.
5. Apply a small bead of gasket glue into the gasket channel. Firmly
press the new gasket into the glue.
6. Return the combustor to the stove.

Replacing window gasket
1. Make sure the stove is cool. You will need 8’ of adhesive window gasket
(4’ for each glass panel). Spray all hardware to be removed with
penetrating liquid, several applications may be necessary.
2. To remove the combustor scoop and expanded metal form the firebox,
use a ½” socket to remove the single bolt from the support closest to the
loading door. Pull the scoop toward the loading door and forward to
release it. Use caution as the expanded metal is extremely sharp.
3. Use a 1/2” socket or wrench to remove the andirons and glass retainer
from inside the firebox.

4. Remove the two window clips, located halfway up the glass sides, using
a 7/16” socket or wrench.
5. Remove the glass panels from the front frame. Start with the bottom edge
and carefully pull them into the firebox and out through the loading door.

6. Remove the old gasket from the glass panels and clean the glass using
household window cleaner and a soft cloth. (If a more aggressive
cleaning is needed you may use a cleaner made for ceramic cook tops, or
very fine steel wool). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7. Place a piece of cardboard or some form of protection on top of a
workbench. Apply the gasket to the exterior glass first. The gasket should
be folded evenly around the edge of the glass. Start at one of the shorter
sides and work all the way around the glass panel.
8. On the interior glass start at one of the shorter sides and fold the gasket
evenly around three sides only. Cut the gasket. Measure the gasket for the
remaining long side. Do not fold the last piece of gasket evenly over the
edge of the glass. Apply the adhesive strip to the top edge of the glass
and lay the remainder flat onto the face of the glass. The opposite face
should be free of gasket to accommodate the air wash.

9. Place the panels together. The fully gasketed glass is the exterior panel.
The non gasketed face of the interior panel is the firebox side.
10.Slide the two panels up into the window frame together ensuring that
they are aligned with each other.
11. Fasten the panels in position with the two window clips using a 7/16”
socket or wrench. Make sure you angle the clips so that they are hidden
from view before tightening completely.
12. Reinstall the glass retainer and andirons.
13. Confirm there is a 1/4” space between the interior glass panel and the air
guide. (A ¼” drill bit is helpful to check the gap). The air guide is at the
top front of the firebox. Loosen the two bolts with a 7/16” socket if
adjustment is necessary.
14. Replace the combustor scoop and expanded metal.
NOTE: There is no “cure time” to abide by, however the adhesive on the
window gasket may emit a strong odor for the first 4-8 hours of high
temperature use.
Replacing top lid gasket
1. Make sure the stove is cool. You will need 7’ of .500 gasket and gasket
glue. If your stove has W-60 stamped on the top rail of the lid substitute
.375 gasket.
2. Remove the top lid from the stove and place it upside down on a
suitable work surface.

3. Use a putty knife to remove the old gasket. Remove any residual gasket
and glue with a wire brush and vacuum.
4. Dry fit the new gasket into the gasket channel. Start with one end of the
gasket at the center, rear of the top lid. Press the gasket into the channel
firmly all the way back to the starting point. Use sharp scissors to cut
gasket to the proper length.

5. Apply a bead of gasket glue (approximately ¼”) into the gasket
channel. Use a putty knife to seat the gasket into the channel and glue.
It is important that the gasket is seated properly to form a good seal.
Pay close attention to the gasket as it forms around the corners in
particular
6. Allow the glue to set up for 15 minutes before placing the lid back on
the stove. After waiting return the lid to the stove. Be sure the lid is
properly seated on the top frame. Keep lid closed for 24 hours.
Replacing air duct cover gasket

1. Make sure stove is cool. You will need 7’ of .250 gasket and stove
cement.
2. Remove the top lid from the stove, and set it aside.
3. Use a putty knife to remove the old gasket from around the perimeter of
the air duct cover. Remove any residual gasket and furnace cement with
a wire brush and vacuum. Do not allow any debris to fall through the
gap at the front of the stove as it may obstruct the air wash.
4. Apply a bead of stove cement, large enough to bed the gasket in, around
the air duct cover. Do not try to fill the gap with cement. Do not allow
the cement to fall through to the firebox. Pay close attention to the area
at the front of the stove to avoid blocking the air wash.
5. Firmly press the gasket into the stove cement to fill the gap. It may be
necessary to stretch or compress the gasket as the gap gets narrower or
wider. Use a putty knife to fully seat the gasket.

6. Return the top lid to the stove.
7. Allow the furnace cement to cure for 24 hours before using the stove.
Sealing the firebox seams
1. Make sure the fire is completely extinguished and no hot coals or
embers are hidden in the ashes in the firebox.
2. Remove all ash from the firebox. Use a vacuum to thoroughly clean the
firebox.
3. Use a putty knife to remove any loose stove cement from the corners
and base of the firebox. Vacuum out any debris.
4. Apply a bead of fresh stove cement over the existing cement in the
corners, around the base, and around the cast iron door and front
frames.
5. Smooth the new stove cement with your finger or putty knife. Clean
hands and tools with warm soapy water.
6. Allow 48 hours for the stove cement to cure. 1 or 2 small fires will drive
any residual moisture from the cement and finish the curing process.
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Revised 6/10/10