Castile combustion blower

[ggmiii74]

Has anyone replaced one of these? I have a freestanding 11 year old Castile, just ordered a new convection and combustion blowers today. the convection blower is straight forward, I had it out to clean it when I first bought the stove. The combustion blower looks like a whole different beast to get in and out of there easily. Any tips appreciated

 

[Lake Girl]

Quadrafire doesn't have a Castile manual that old on their website ... post 2009. page 22
http://downloads.hearthnhome.com/installManuals/7021_155.pdf

Edit:
2005 version... page 31
http://downloads.hearthnhome.com/installManuals/250_6422.pdf

 

[Lake Girl]

Before I disassemble, I draw a schematic or take a picture so I get wiring back where it belongs

 

[stovelark]

Not difficult to change, just kinda an up angle into the housing. They go with loosening and slightly turning and taking off the motor. Make sure you have a replacement gasket, I'd suggest the new rubberized orange one, it'll last forever and will be easy to take motor off in future (for future cleanings after each season.) I'm assuming you know to take off side and back chambers to gain access... take care.

 

[Lake Girl]

The 2005 manual actually has some decent photos for a good visual and fairly detailed step by step written instructions. Toughest part is usually getting decent access depending on how it is installed...

 

[ggmiii74]

Ok thanks everyone, I saw the online instructions, seems simple but was wondering if the screws are ever frozen in place where they won't come out, etc. I purchased an upgrade blower from east coast hearth, http://www.eastcoasthearth.com/prod...lade-ga-exblw-pp7902-6-unihub-6-lythermgasket It comes with the gasket, not sure if it's as good as the orange one! Planning on doing this Thanksgiving weekend

 

[Lake Girl]

PB Blaster or similar may help loosen tough screws. Plan it out so you don't miss the turkey!

 

[ggmiii74]

I'll be recovering from turkey when I perform surgery on the Castile.... pull it out Friday after Thanksgiving and put a new surround up, new blowers, then she's back in her spot for hopefully a long time. We purchased 3 tons of somersets, and a ton of corn to burn this winter, just got the corn today, $110 for a ton of dried shelled corn. Ready for winter

 

[Lake Girl]

Enjoy the turkey but don't go crazy on the pie otherwise you'll be too stuffed to move and won't get it done

 

[ggmiii74]

LOL... I'll have the weekend, as you can see the stove heats up the Heineken to 64 F over preferable drinking temp!

 

[Fish On]

It's easy to change out. That gasket don sells sucks though. You should buy the new orange gasket. It last.

Don't you take your motor off after every ton to clean anyways?

 

[ggmiii74]

This is my first winter burning pellets, I just bought the stove a couple months ago.... so I haven't burnt a ton of pellets yet. I'll take your advice and get the orange gasket.... thanks everyone!