How do I take apart cement bonded stove?

[stek]

I have a Jotul 118 CB. As far as I can tell I need to take the top of the stove off to replace the baffle. I don't see any bolts or screws holding it together so I'm guessing/ assuming the top is cemented on.

How the heck do I break this bond to take the stove apart to replace the baffle? I'm relatively mechanically inclined but have no metal working skills or tools. The stove is also too heavy for me to move so this will have to be done in place.

Help?!?

 

[DAKSY]

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[begreen]

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[stek]

I have to say this looks like a giant pain in the rear 😫

For a part that the manufacturer considers a "wear" item that should be replaced periodically I can't believe you have to tear the whole stove down to replace it!

begreen I see you're in south puget sound. I'm in Olympia.. any recommendations on who might help with this? New baffle will be here Monday ... 😊

 

[bigealta]

I have to say this looks like a giant pain in the rear 😫

For a part that the manufacturer considers a "wear" item that should be replaced periodically I can't believe you have to tear the whole stove down to replace it!

Agree, I did not realize the disassembly was so involved. I guess that’s why they made the new 2 piece replacement.

I’d grinder cut the old one out. Safety glasses and p100 mask.

 

[begreen]

A teardown is not required, but it's a good idea to consider if the stove is 10 yrs old or more. This is a good time to re-cement seams, clean out behind the burn shields, etc. The process looks complex, but it really isn't. Once once is tooled up, it shouldn't take more than a few hours. I recommend getting a good cement for the resealing. Hearthstone stove cement resembles the factory Jotul cement.

I don't know who does rebuilds in the area. Call Sutter Home in Seattle and ask if they have someone. It may take a while, this is their busiest time of the year.

 

[stek]

Thank you. Not sure if a Seattle group will come down here but I'll call them. I'm kicking myself for not dealing with this over the summer.

When I pulled out the file I realized we bought the stove in 2010! It definitely deserves some love after 14 winters of keeping us warm.

The whole "once you're tooled up" made me think of the many hours standing in the plumbing aisle looking for the right part lol.

If I get the guts to tackle it myself I'll definitely post about it!

 

[begreen]

I suspect it would need taking the stove to them, but no harm in asking.