Ashford 30 bypass closing

[Cburke]

Hey all! Quick question been using the new Ashford a lot lately! Loving it so far it’s an awesome stove. I have a question about my bypass door. As of the last few weeks when I go to close the bypass it gets about a 1/3 of the way around and then seems to just let go and slam down. Is this normal for these stoves once they’ve worn in form use. I remember when brand new I was able to slowly close it and not have it slam down. Just curious if it’s something I should look into or not. Thanks again. Can’t wait to see this stove in action this weekend. We’ve got some single digit overnight lows!

 

[Highbeam]

Hey all! Quick question been using the new Ashford a lot lately! Loving it so far it’s an awesome stove. I have a question about my bypass door. As of the last few weeks when I go to close the bypass it gets about a 1/3 of the way around and then seems to just let go and slam down. Is this normal for these stoves once they’ve worn in form use. I remember when brand new I was able to slowly close it and not have it slam down. Just curious if it’s something I should look into or not. Thanks again. Can’t wait to see this stove in action this weekend. We’ve got some single digit overnight lows!

Gravity does take over at some point so you need to hold on unless you ant it to slam.

 

[DuaeGuttae]

I've watched this thread for a couple of days to see what answers come up, and I admit that I'm still hoping for more information

I have a Sirocco [same design internally as the Ashford, I understand] that is new this season, and I was commenting recently to my husband that the operation of the bypass mechanism feels and sounds different from how it was when it was new. It still seems to be working judging from the activity of the firebox and smoke from the chimney, but I am wondering if something needs adjusting.

When the stove was new I felt as though the handle controlled the closing of the door fully from open to closed. Now there are times when I have wondered if the plate has come off the handle and not closed. When I lift the handle from open to closed, there is a thunk sometimes before I've rotated it past the midpoint. The stove still seems to be operating property with the catalyst, so I assume the bypass is still closing, but it definitely feels and sounds different.

I believe there is a way to adjust the bypass tension, but I've been scanning the manual the last couple of days and have not found that information. I think it involves accessing the stove through the flue collar, adjusting a keeper nut, and adjusting the tension. I looked in the sticky above and found someone asking for a video about it, but the video that followed that was about the bypass gasket.

I do want to make sure I'm operating my stove properly, and it certainly seems to be working properly, so I have no inclination to undertake an unnecessary adjustment, but I have noticed a change in how my bypass feels and sounds, so I'd love more input from the more experienced users about whether that clunk that I can sometimes get before I've gotten the handle to the full upright position. I never just let go of the handle. The clunk happens when I'm moving it.

As I said, the stove is operating just as it should as far as I can tell, so I think the bypass is still closing, but I would love to understand more of what I am feeling and hearing.

 

[moresnow]

I've watched this thread for a couple of days to see what answers come up, and I admit that I'm still hoping for more information

I have a Sirocco [same design internally as the Ashford, I understand] that is new this season, and I was commenting recently to my husband that the operation of the bypass mechanism feels and sounds different from how it was when it was new. It still seems to be working judging from the activity of the firebox and smoke from the chimney, but I am wondering if something needs adjusting.

When the stove was new I felt as though the handle controlled the closing of the door fully from open to closed. Now there are times when I have wondered if the plate has come off the handle and not closed. When I lift the handle from open to closed, there is a thunk sometimes before I've rotated it past the midpoint. The stove still seems to be operating property with the catalyst, so I assume the bypass is still closing, but it definitely feels and sounds different.

I believe there is a way to adjust the bypass tension, but I've been scanning the manual the last couple of days and have not found that information. I think it involves accessing the stove through the flue collar, adjusting a keeper nut, and adjusting the tension. I looked in the sticky above and found someone asking for a video about it, but the video that followed that was about the bypass gasket.

I do want to make sure I'm operating my stove properly, and it certainly seems to be working properly, so I have no inclination to undertake an unnecessary adjustment, but I have noticed a change in how my bypass feels and sounds, so I'd love more input from the more experienced users about whether that clunk that I can sometimes get before I've gotten the handle to the full upright position. I never just let go of the handle. The clunk happens when I'm moving it.

As I said, the stove is operating just as it should as far as I can tell, so I think the bypass is still closing, but I would love to understand more of what I am feeling and hearing.

Just my opinion but.......
Unless something very, very odd has transpired you're good. Some bypass gasket compression and break in wear on the door activation components has likely occurred. Normal in my experience.
Bypass door tension adjustment is simple and you will completely understand the mechanics when you tackle the procedure. Sounds as if your stove is performing as desired. No sweat.
Burn on

 

[Highbeam]

The mechanism to open the bypass is “sloppy”. It clamps down well when closed with adjustable tension though this seal is not terribly important. Not like the loading door seal is.

 

[Cburke]

Cool deal ! Thought I’d check yea it clamps down just fine. It’s just getting there that had worried me lol. Stove has been keeping us toasty in single digits for overnight temps and low 20s for higs with consistent 16 hours of useable heat. Could probably stretch it out longer but we like the house fairly warm and have unlimited wood supply. It’s so nice only running one to two loads a day through this thing. Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[DuaeGuttae]

Just my opinion but.......
Unless something very, very odd has transpired you're good. Some bypass gasket compression and break in wear on the door activation components has likely occurred. Normal in my experience.
Bypass door tension adjustment is simple and you will completely understand the mechanics when you tackle the procedure. Sounds as if your stove is performing as desired. No sweat.
Burn on

Thanks. It's actually the stovepipe and access to the flue collar that would worry me more than an adjustment. I won't tackle that till I have to. We've been burning steadily and enjoying the heat. The stove may get a break this weekend, though, when temperatures are expected to rise for a bit.