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Installation Instructions

The Acclaim uses a rope-type gasket to make a seal 
between some parts. With use, this gasket can be-
come compressed and begin to lose its effectiveness. It 
should then be replaced. 
Contents: 
4’ of 3/16” gasket (door glass frame)
8’ of 5/16” gasket (back, top, upper fireback)
4’ of 5/16” wire gasket (griddle)
6’ of 1/2” gasket (front door)
1 tube of gasket cement
Tools required: Utility knife, wooden block, rubber mal-
let, 1/4” allen wrench, wire brush, flat-blade screwdriver.
Wait till the fire is out and the stove has cooled com-
pletely before replacing the gasket, and be sure to wear 
safety goggles and a dust mask.
The procedure for replacing the gaskets is the same, 
regardless of the gasket location.
1.  Remove the original gasket by grasping an end and 

pulling firmly.

2.  Use a wire brush or tip of a screwdriver to clean the 

channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket. 
Use a cold chisel on stubborn deposits if necessary.

3.  Determine the right length of the appropriate-sized 

gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra 
1-2” (25-50mm) and mark the spot to be cut.

4.  Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on 

a wooden cutting surface, and cut it at the marked 
spot with a utility knife. Twist the ends slightly to 
discourage the gasket from unraveling.

5.  Apply the cement in the channel. Before you cut the 

tip of the cement tube, knead the tube thoroughly to 
help mix back into the cement any water that may 
have separated during storage. Practice applying the 
cement on a piece of newspaper before you apply it 
in the channel.

6.  Starting at one end, press the gasket into the chan-

nel. Ensure a good joint where the ends meet before 
trimming any excess. Do not overlap the gasket 
ends or leave ends with ragged edges.

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Fig. 1  Remove gasket then clean channel with wire brush.

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Fig. 2  Lay a bead of gasket cement then press gasket in 
place.

7.  Press the part firmly against its normal mating 

surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel. 
Tap it with the rubber mallet (or hammer and block 
of wood) to help seat it properly. Never hit cast iron 
directly with a metal hammer.

8.  Clean any excess  gasket cement from around the 

channel; residual cement will leave a white cast after 
it dries. Extra cement will attack and dull an enam-
elled finish, so remove it right away with a damp 
rag. Then, let the cement that holds the new gasket 
dry for at least 24 hours. Use a slip of waxed paper 
between the gasket and the mating surface to keep 
the cement from migrating through the gasket and 
sticking it to the mating surface.

9.  Test the gasket seal by closing the door or griddle 

on a piece of paper. Pull gently on the paper. A good 
seal will provide firm resistance. A poor seal will let 
the paper move freely.

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