gasket leak

[chemical_man]

I'll need to replace the door gasket this year, the dollar bill test fails on the hinge side of the door. Is this a normal spot for the gasket to fail sealing since there is no adjustment possible?

This is the first time replacing it and I did not do the test when it was new (ignorant on that I guess), so I can't say if it was tight out of manufacturing.

General procedure: Take old old one off, clean, apply silicone cement, lay gasket on, put door on stove and close it?
I assume the door should not be too tight or it might cause some issues later on with an air leak?

Thanks!

Funny after thought after re-reading this: I'm quite comfortable tackling car repairs but this I am asking questions that are probably easy!

 

[Don2222]

See my pics of door gasket replacement
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/pellet-stove-door-gasket-replacement.75826/

Hope this helps
Good luck

 

[Grisu]

Check this post: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/pe-pacific-door-new-gasket-install.56294/#post-706383 Some of the following ones have additional helpful advice.

 

[begreen]

Replacing a gasket is usually a pretty easy and straight-forward job. Be sure you get the right gasket material that matches the OEM gasket. Some gaskets may look the same but may have a different density or a different inner construction.
There's also this helpful Hearth.com article on the topic:
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/stove_gasket

 

[xman23]

Replacing a gasket is usually a pretty easy and straight-forward job. Be sure you get the right gasket material that matches the OEM gasket. Some gaskets may look the same but may have a different density or a different inner construction.
There's also this helpful Hearth.com article on the topic:
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/stove_gasket

If I read this correctly, it says to install the new gasket and let it setup before putting the door back on. I don't recall where I got my method from, but I put the door back on and close it tightly for a few hours whilst the adhesive is still wet. Once setup, I cleanup any adhesive that gets squeezed out. Then leave the door open for a week until it hardens.
After changing a few gaskets, I the biggest issue I've had is when I used to much adhesive.

 

[begreen]

Too much adhesive is the risk. With the door closed the adhesive can get compressed into the gasket and make it too stiff. I made this mistake the first time I replaced the Jotul's gasket.

 

[chemical_man]

Thanks for the links. About as hard as I thought it might be. Didn't know about starting at the hinge side, I'd hope the manual has that listed in it.