Air rta 22 smokjoy

[rezello]

Having real issues realeasing the cover to coil the deck seems to be on too tight it just won't unscrew (brand new out of box) any suggestions. I have tried some fairy liquid in the tiny gap between bottom and top to try and lubricate it (works well on nuts and bolts) 


any help much appreciated cheers 

[rezello]

Fairy liquid didn't work all I seem to be able to do is take the glass off !

[domesticextremist]

Try sticking a small screwdriver in the air slot to get some leverage and twist the chimney part.

[decoy]

marigold rubber gloves are you best friend in these situations

[rezello]

Nov 14, 2017 15:38:46 GMT decoy said:

marigold rubber gloves are you best friend in these situations

For some reason, I hadn't actually thought of that!     Will need to have a rummage for a pair as I think I only have the food prep type ones that I use for the dogs**t 

[rezello]

Nov 14, 2017 15:08:08 GMT domesticextremist said:

Try sticking a small screwdriver in the air slot to get some leverage and twist the chimney part.

Will dig out the screwdrivers as tried getting leverage using a knife (not the best idea I've ever had I must admit!) stopped just short of a trip to A&E  

[domesticextremist]

Use anything that fits - an allen key, tip of nail scissors, whatever: I do this with my Doggy style.
A sharp knife is asking for trouble though

[sydsut]

Thin screwdriver etc. in the airflow holes and rubber band wrapped around the deck cover. Don't know this particular atty but it may be a reverse thread so try it the other way first.