Harman Accentra 52i Pellet insert igniter access

[GalbraithPellet]

New pellet stove user. I inherited a Harman Accentra 52i insert, works fine after a thorough cleaning. But I can't figure out how to remove the igniter (anticipating the need to do that some day). Pic attached. My stove does NOT have the two 5/16 inch bolts shown in all the instructional videos. There is an Allen bolt which I removed since it was the only possible attachment point I could identify other than removing the burn pot. The igniter and cradle did not budge. Do I just need to pull cradle plus igniter down with more force? I did find an older post on this subject but did not find a clear solution. Any help will be much appreciated.

 

[Whitenuckler]

New pellet stove user. I inherited a Harman Accentra 52i insert, works fine after a thorough cleaning. But I can't figure out how to remove the igniter (anticipating the need to do that some day). Pic attached. My stove does NOT have the two 5/16 inch bolts shown in all the instructional videos. There is an Allen bolt which I removed since it was the only possible attachment point I could identify other than removing the burn pot. The igniter and cradle did not budge. Do I just need to pull cradle plus igniter down with more force? I did find an older post on this subject but did not find a clear solution. Any help will be much appreciated.View attachment 344844

I have a P43 and it's new so never changed mine. I do know it won't be fun. On yours it looks like you rotate that catch plate on the right CW. Reminds me of the Combustion blower shroud

 

[GalbraithPellet]

Thanks for your input, Whitenuckler. I did loosen the Allen bolt and rotate the catch but the igniter/cradle remained firmly in place in spite of my moderate tugging. I removed the Allen bolt and catch completely, no change (the bolt and washer for the Allen bolt are difficult to reach and re-attach, suggesting to me that this is not the right approach). Thus wondering if more force might do the trick. If I free up the igniter/cradle the rest of the replacement process will not be a problem, just free up the two igniter wires in the back and pull them through. I'm of course reluctant to start banging away on a part that's working when I'm not sure of the mechanism. Enjoy your new P43.

 

[ARC]

 

[GalbraithPellet]

Thank you ARC, very clear pic sequence. And I always enjoy the feeling of missing something obvious - won’t be the last time today. Many thanks!