Tutorial On Removing The Baffle On The NC - 13, Please ....

remove the front most and center tube at top of stove with a socket (forget size but maybe ¼"). remove screws, and pull out the tubes. remove the baffle at an angle (the owners manual has a drawing of the best angle…pay attention to that because you'll get frustrated and think it's impossible. it's not, you just have to finagle it just right. if you don't have the manual i'll scan it in the morning.

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   Here's a cut/paste from the manual, which I found online. The self-tap metal screws are on the left hand side.
   
   
   
   FIBER BOARD: CARE & MAINTENANCE
   
   THIS WOOD HEATER UTILIZES NEW TECHNOLOGY, WHICH INCLUDES A CERAMIC FIBER BOARD THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FIREBOX,
   AND RESTS ON TOP OF THREE (3) STAINLESS STEEL TUBES.
   
   DO NOT REMOVE THIS CERAMIC FIBER BOARD
   
   IT IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF THE FIREBOX.
   

ALSO PLEASE NOTE: THE CERAMIC FIBER BOARD MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING INITIAL SHIPPING. BE SURE IT IS LYING FLAT, ON TOP OF THE THREE STAINLESS STEEL TUBES, AND PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE UNIT, WITH NO GAPS BETWEEN IT AND THE BACK WALL.
Call (800) 245-6489 if questions.

MAINTENACE: This unit is equipped with a ceramic Fiber Board ceiling baffle. After extensive use, the board should be removed and cleaned.
The following steps should be followed for cleaning or replacement:

1. Ensure the appliance is not in operation and is completely cooled down.
   
   
2. There is one screw in each stainless steel tube holder, located in the fire box ceiling. Remove
   
   the screws from the front and middle tube holders.
   
   
3. Shift the tube to the right, so that one end comes completely out of the socket. Drop the end down and pull it out by pulling it back to the left.
   
   
4. Drop the board down and push the left corner to the top left. Bring the right corner down to the bottom right of your door opening, and pull the right side out first.
   
   
5. Vacuum the board off and blow the carbon out of the tubes, if there is any build-up.
   
   
6. Re-install the board and tubes, reversing the same method they were removed.
   

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Amen!!

Are the tubes in the 13 designed to be mounted in a specific position (front, middle, or back) like they are in the 30?

yup, each tube is secured (screwed in) so that the holes are at a certain angle. in other words, tubes aren't interchangeable.

begreen said:

Always an encouraging sign when Dix can shut down #13 for servicing. Good to see that spring is approaching.

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Yeah, lows mostly in the low teens, only one night in single digits.