I have an old “Homesteader†model fireplace, made by the now out of business Hirschey Industries. Since I am getting smoke out of the chimney, I assume the catalysts are dead. The last time I had a chimney sweep out and asked him about them, he just scratched his head and said to run the fireplace without them. Of course that didn’t impress me much.
I have the sales brochure, but little else for the fireplace. Nowhere does it tell me how to remove the cats. There is a plate that hangs down below the cat, which is the main problem The cats are round, and 6†across. I see no way to remove the plate.
Following is a picture of the situation. I have never seen cats with a hanging plate like this before. I don’t see any way to get the things off.
Any help greatly appreciated!
(I originally posted this in the woodshed forum, under "How to change the Cat." if some kind moderator would please delete that thread I thank you!)
I have the sales brochure, but little else for the fireplace. Nowhere does it tell me how to remove the cats. There is a plate that hangs down below the cat, which is the main problem The cats are round, and 6†across. I see no way to remove the plate.
Following is a picture of the situation. I have never seen cats with a hanging plate like this before. I don’t see any way to get the things off.
Any help greatly appreciated!
(I originally posted this in the woodshed forum, under "How to change the Cat." if some kind moderator would please delete that thread I thank you!)