This gap has to remain as part of the air wash system for these stoves.
Fitting wood burner door seal.
Fire rope is also used as the seal between the wood burners door and the frame it butts up to.
How to re rope your door seal.
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If it binds or is too tight on the hinge side open the door adjust the seal.
Some european brands will have a gap at the top of the door where the seal is not complete.
Follow our clear step by step demonstration by a stovax engineer which includes advice on the best products to use.
The door should fit tight to the stove with only a moderate amount of pressure.
Stovax s step by step guide on how to replace the rope on your door seal on a wood burning stove.
How to light your wood burning stove.
This is in place when you purchase the woodburner.
Shut the door and close the handle.
Use this video to find out why and how you should ensure that the rope in your stove door is properly maintained.