Advice Needed on Bi Metal

Den034071 · Post by **Den034071** » Wed. Jan. 06, 2016 5:56 pm

Guys please your input .Friday had a puff back an ash came out baro an bi metal flap .Now bi metal flap will not close an stove will run up to 84 in house an stove 475 . Any ideas as to correction .I covered bi metal an now using slider on door .Concerneed to say the least . jack

Post by **Rob R.** » Wed. Jan. 06, 2016 5:57 pm

Sounds like the mounting bracket got bent. Probably just needs a small adjustment.

coalmaster · Post by **coalmaster** » Wed. Jan. 06, 2016 6:10 pm

Is it the chain that wont let it close? Could be the little tabs on the door are bent. Maybe the chain jumped a ball or two?

oliver power · Post by **oliver power** » Wed. Jan. 06, 2016 6:12 pm

Rob R. wrote:Sounds like the mounting bracket got bent. Probably just needs a small adjustment.

I'm going with Rob R., Your problem is not a common one. By some chance, did the force push the magnet forward (out), stopping the flapper door from closing? Take a closer look. Please keep us informed.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Wed. Jan. 06, 2016 6:32 pm

Jack, there's a tab that the flap rides on--check that out. One flat head screw gets it off stove to make sure it's moving properly.

Den034071 · Post by **Den034071** » Wed. Jan. 06, 2016 7:05 pm

Guys this fall I took stove to garage to paint .I had a muscle weight lifter friend of grandson to help .I think maybe we put belt of refrigerator dolly around bi metal an bent something .Anyway I ordered new flap an connector .From Hitzer .Obviously afraid of existing bi met unit as it Ran Away 3 times to 80 plus degrees in house an would not close .Keep input on any ideas . mucho thanks so far . jack

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Wed. Jan. 06, 2016 7:59 pm

Keep us posted Jack. Real good talkin with you.