Brick panels?

[49er]

We have the decorative side and back brick panels in our Jotul Sebago DV400. I'm going to install a new replacement burner pan and need to trim a half inch off the bottom of each panel. These panels seem pretty fragile so I was wondering if anyone has any tricks or tips on how to go about it without causing too much damage. I figured I would try a utility knife first.

 

[DAKSY]

Are you installing a Jotul direct replacement burner? If so, trimming the refractory panels shouldn’t be necessary. That being said, use a utility knife with a new blade & a straight edge.

 

[49er]

Are you installing a Jotul direct replacement burner? If so, trimming the refractory panels shouldn’t be necessary. That being said, use a utility knife with a new blade & a straight edge.

Thanks DAKSY but I feel like an idiot now. I reread the instructions before getting started this morning and it says right in there to do like you said. It turned out to be actually quite easy to cut the panels.

The original burner is no longer available but this is the new replacement burner kit from Jotul. The original burner was cast iron and steel while the new one is all steel. It comes with a new burner, burner skirt, air shutter and spacers to raise the pilot assembly.

I don't think there was anything wrong with the old burner but we use propane and I've been fighting with delayed ignition since day one. This was kind of a Hail Mary just to see if it will make a difference. Unfortunately it took so long to get, it will probably be next winter before we can give it a good test.

 

[Millbilly]

The original burners were crap. It was two piece and the gaskets blow out. Jotul had a lame excuse saying it was from technicians not aligning the burner nozzle properly with the tube on the burner. But I know that I was the first person to touch these stoves after they were built at the factory. I've complained about that burner a decade ago and that was always the excuse. It should have been a warranty. And I don't think they considered the optional brick kit. Not to mention that new burner is $$$$

 

[Millbilly]

I'm glad you posted this. The one I just installed included no instruction sheet or pilot spacer...
Side note, how is the gasket on the glass? Does it seal tight?

 

[49er]

I'm glad you posted this. The one I just installed included no instruction sheet or pilot spacer...
Side note, how is the gasket on the glass? Does it seal tight?

I would have been lost without instructions. I don't see how they could ship one of these kits out to a customer without instructions and all the parts. And you're right about the price, for what they charge for this kit you would almost expect installation to be included.

The gasket on the glass looks good to me and I think it seals okay. I'm not sure I would be able to tell though if it wasn't. What do you look for if you suspect a glass is not sealed tight?

 

[Lennox65]

I would have been lost without instructions. I don't see how they could ship one of these kits out to a customer without instructions and all the parts. And you're right about the price, for what they charge for this kit you would almost expect installation to be included.

The gasket on the glass looks good to me and I think it seals okay. I'm not sure I would be able to tell though if it wasn't. What do you look for if you suspect a glass is not sealed tight?

You can use a smoke stick(or a cigarette, if anyone still smokes) and move it around the perimeter of the glass panel while the fireplace is running.
If you see the smoke being drawn in, or blown back, then there is a leak at the gasket.

 

[49er]

You can use a smoke stick(or a cigarette, if anyone still smokes) and move it around the perimeter of the glass panel while the fireplace is running.
If you see the smoke being drawn in, or blown back, then there is a leak at the gasket.

Okay, thank you for that tip. I will give it a try and see if I find anything.

 

[49er]

I'm glad you posted this. The one I just installed included no instruction sheet or pilot spacer...
Side note, how is the gasket on the glass? Does it seal tight?

I've discovered a small interference problem with the new burner replacement kit. I wanted to open the air shutter a bit more but it wouldn't move more open even though there was still a lot of travel in in the slot under the fender washer. I took everything apart and was able to open the shutter to where it had been with the old burner but then the burner skirt wouldn't sit in place properly.

It turns out that one of the brass colored studs on the air shutter is too long. If you install the skirt first and then try to open the shutter, the stud will hit an edge of the skirt. If you open the shutter to full travel, then a lip of the skirt sits on top of the stud. I cut about 3/16" off the stud on the right side and now have clearance to open the shutter with the burner skirt in the proper position.

I was curious if you happened to notice this on the one you installed?