I can't find my recent post on this as a couple weekends ago, I pulled my insert out for the first time... I do have the rail kit, but the real work is the first 2" out and last 2" back in. I don't know, seamed like once pulled out, it went fine on the rails. The one area I did screw up was the probe wire. Depending how they have it placed, it's the first wire to NOT go the full length of the rail. I found this out by yanking one of two wires (blue?) from it solder less terminal but was able to get it back in. I then taped the hell out of the two connections so I would not repeat. You also have to unclip the other end of the probe from its base to the module to fully extend the insert. Make sure you UNPLUG (elec) the unit first. Clean the fines box, not difficult if your wrist is double jointed or you have a four year old around with small hands and can take instructions well. the other item is where the combustion outlet meets the union. I do take off the combustion cover in cleaning and use a lint eater brush, but was surprised to see that on the unit, fine soot collects and compacts in the square of the outlet (brush is useless on this). Other than that, my insert is fairly new and all else looked fine and clean. hope this helps!
The user manual they gave me was for the older model 52i not the newest version. The guy told me it was basically the same but I don't see the holes on the left to run a brush through like on the older model. Guess I'll just take it slow and see what happens.
LBT? I only have a short horizontal run out the back of my unit through the wall so cleaning the exhaust shouldn't be a problem, except that I would need to pull the unit out to be able to run a brush through it. Could I do the leaf blower trick as well with just this short run? I don't want to mess anything up, especially as it is just now starting to get really cold.
Not sure what LBT is either. Inquiring minds would like to know? ? ? The leaf blower trick gets stuff out but you still need to brush the vent to loosen all the ash and soot build up. I think what your fellow 52i insert owners are trying to tell you that inserts being a bit more difficult to pull and clean and all is that you don't really have to get overly conscious about super duper frequent cleanings. Reading a lot of stuff here tends to get people worked up on cleaning. I was at first and after you settle in with your stove you will get a better understanding for what is actually needed. Do you put a pressure gauge on your car tires every day? Most don't but can spot a tire that needs a check and some air.
Not familiar with the LBT although I've seen it a lot. Not the method I need to use. I am sure you are correct on that.
