Vogelzang International Electric Heater Vogelzang User's Manual
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1. BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE JOHN 3 16 MADE IN CHINA Vogelzang International Corporation 400 West 17th Street Holland Michigan 49423 www vogelzang com Phone 1 616 396 1911 Sine CORPORATION Fax 1 616 396 1971 Page 8 HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber VGZ 017 0707 02. Le re CE S 1 7 Motor Bracket seseeeeeeeene 1 8 Thermostat Wires eseeeeeeeees 2 9 ThermoStat x2 serei e fexto ro uev ceo 2 10 Qutside Case e 1 11 Bushing Strain Relief 1 12 Junction Box Cover cseee 1 13 Toggle Switch seesssss 1 14 Knob Serapat iesene 1 NOTE Designate Model HG6 or HG8 when ordering parts Page 6 HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber VGZ 017 0707 0 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM HG6 amp HG8 HEAT GRABBER When ordering missing or replacement parts always give the Model Number of the unit Part Number and Part Description Use the illustration and parts list provided to identify parts 115Vac CORD TOGGLE SWITCH RED RED fo e e SNAP DISK SENSOR MOTOR FAN ASSEMBLY f BLACK d WHITE bd VGZ 017 0707 0 HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber Page 7 This Vogelzang heating appliance is safe when installed properly and will provide you with years of service However always exercise good judgement when you are using this stove You are dealing with FIRE Fire is inherently dangerous and must be treated with respect Stay warm and in good health Respectfully yours dun rus Proprietor COMPANY TESTIMONY FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY
3. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at the beginning of and at least twice a month dur ing the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred Chimney fires burn very hot If the chimney connectors or the Heat Grabber should glow red reduce the fire by closing the damper and the ap pliance draft control and immediately call the fire department CAUTION A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH WERE ASSUMED TO BE A SAFE DIS TANCE FROM THE CHIMNEY IF A CHIMNEY FIRE HAS OCCURRED HAVE YOUR CHIM NEY INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE USING AGAIN A fire in your heating appliance may be smothered by pouring a large quantity of coarse salt baking soda or cool ashes on top of the fire HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber Page 5 ORDERING PARTS HG6 amp HG8 HEAT GRABBER When ordering missing or replacement parts always give the Model Number of the unit Part Number and Part Description Use the illustration and parts list provided to identify parts Top Rear View Bottom Front View 10 Part No Description Qty 1 Nickle Trim eeeeeeeeceeeeeeennnnnn 1 2 Heat Exchanger Assembly 1 3 Blade Fan esssssssseeenenen 1 4 Motor Famam a re rix da 1 Motor Capacitor not shown 1 5 Cord Power Supply sss 1 6 Rear Pane lis cases satis tiir reines
4. low heat fires provided you remove the rear panel of the Heat Grabber fan and electrical components Use 24 ga pipe above amp below Use three 3 Screws at each connection iiw lin Damper location x FLOOR PROTECTOR FRONT VIEW VGZ 017 0707 0 SIDE VIEW Figure 2 HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber Page 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD NEVER USE CHEMICALS GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN ANY HEATING APPLIANCE KEEP ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ESPECIALLY GASOLINE OUT OF THE VICINITY OF ANY HEATING APPLIANCE WHETHER IN USE OR IN STORAGE CAUTION HOUSE FIRE HAZARDS FLOORPROTECTOR MUST EXTEND UNDERNEATH HEAT GRABBER OVERFIRING MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE YOU ARE OVERFIRING IF THE HEATER CHIMNEY CONNECTOR OR HEAT GRABBER GLOWS RED OVERFIRING MAY DAMAGE THE TUBING AIR SEALS IN THE HEAT RECLAIMER AND CAUSE UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEVER BUILD EXTREMELY LARGE FIRES IN YOUR STOVE AS DAMAGETO THE APPLIANCE OR SMOKE LEAKAGE MAY RESULT HEAT GRABBER AND HEATING APPLIANCES ARE HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS DO NOT TOUCH THE HEAT RECLAIMER OR APPLIANCE AFTER FIRING UNTIL IT HAS COOLED INSPECT STOVEPIPE AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES EVERY 60 DAYS REPLACE IM
5. will condense in the chimney and run back into the appliance Creosote formation will be rapid and may block the chimney Operate the appliance at a fire level high enough to keep the chimney warm to prevent condensation from forming 3 Ifthe fire burns well but sometimes creates excess smoke or burns slowly it may be caused by the chimney top being lower than another part of the house or a nearby tree The wind blowing over a house or tree falls on top of the chimney like water over a dam beating down the smoke The top of the chimney should be at least three 3 feet above the roof and be at least two 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within ten 10 feet VGZ 017 0707 0 CREOSOTE Formation and Removal Slow burning wood produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining If ignited this creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may ignite surrounding materials resulting in a building fire If creosote has accumulated it should be removed Failure to remove creosote may result in ignition and may cause a house building fire Creosote may be removed using a chimney brush or other commonly available materials from your local hardware retailer Remove the Heat Reclaimer before cleaning the chimney or flue pipe CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS
6. BBER IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION The paint used on your Heat Grabber may give off smoke and or odor during the first fires This may occur during the first dozen fires until the paint has cured This will end and not reoccur after paint has cured Persons with lung conditions or owners of susceptible domestic pets such as birds should take prudent precau tions Open windows and doors as needed to clear smoke and odor Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed and in good repair Have the chimney inspected by the fire department or a qualified inspec tor Your insurance company may be able to recommend a qualified inspector Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney connector and chimney and cause a house building fire Inspect this unit the chimney connector and chimney twice monthly during the heating season and clean if necessary see Maintenance amp Service Hints page 5 Do not install the Heat Grabber on a stove heater or fireplace pipe that has poor draft or smokes The Heat Grabber will aggravate this condition Correct the draft situation BEFORE installing Do not use a Heat Grabber that has a smaller diameter than the flue outlet on your stove heater or fireplace Do not connect duct work to the Heat Grab ber Do not restrict the air movement inside or through the Heat Grabber Do not install on a stove heater or fireplace with an operating temperature of less than 350 degrees Fahrenheit Do not in
7. HEAT GRABBER Model HG 6 amp HG 8 Owners Manual save this manual for future reference This unit S NOT a UL Listed unit SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CARE TO BE USED WITH SOLID FUEL FULLY BEFORE STARTING THE BURNING APPLIANCES ONLY INSTALLATION OR OPERATING NO EXCEPTIONS THE UNIT FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DO NOT USE THIS UNIT IN A PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER INJURY OR EVEN DEATH NO EXCEPTIONS SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS UNIT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE BUILDING FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR AREA Vogelzang International Corporation 400 West 17th Street Holland Michigan 49423 www vogelzang com Phone 1 616 396 1911 Sotemational CORPORATION Fax 1 616 396 1971 VGZ 017 0707 0 HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber Page 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY l 10 LT 12 13 The installation of this unit must comply with your local building code rulings Please ob serve the clearances to combustibles fig 2 Do not install this unit in a mobile home or trailer NO EXCEPTIONS Always connect this unit to a chimney and vent to the outside Never vent to another room or inside a building DO NOT CONNECT this unit to an aluminum Type B gas vent This is not safe CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL THE HEAT GRA
8. MEDIATELY IF STOVEPIPE OR TUBES ARE RUSTING OR LEAKING SMOKE INTO THE ROOM Page 4 HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber NOTICE BEFORE FIRST USE REVIEW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE PROCEDURES AND STEPS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY COMPLETED Build a small fire in your stove and gradually build up to normal operating condition Some smoke and odor may be evident during initial operation This will cease as the paint bakes and cures The Heat Grabber is designed to be auto matic and will turn on when the flue pipe reaches the factory set temperature It will also turn off automatically when the flue temperature falls below the factory set temperature A toggle switch on the rear of the Heat Grabber allows the fan to op erate before the thermostat activates Do not attempt to alter the thermostat in any way This not only a convenience feature but an important safety device as well Keep the electrical cord plugged into a live circuit at all times except during servicing to prevent overheating and possible damage and or malfunctioning of the unit Do not connect this unit to a switched circuit CAUTION SLOW BURNING FIRES AND EXTENDED USE MAY CAUSE EXCES SIVE CREOSOTE BUILDUP IGNITION OF CREOSOTE BUILDUP OR OVERFIRING MAY CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE CHIMNEY FIRES BURN EXTREMELY HOT AND MAY IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIALS IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY CAU
9. TION SOOT SCRAPER KNOB AND CON NECTING ROD ARE HOT DURING OPERATION AND COULD CAUSE SEVERE BURNS USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN OPERATING OR WAIT UNTIL UNIT HAS COOLED BEFORE OPERATING After each firing operate the soot scraper pull knob in and out to clean the heat exchanger tubes Keep soot scraper knob pulled out at least 5 inches from the face of the unit while in operation VGZ 017 0707 0 MAINTENANCE amp SERVICE HINTS CLEANING Periodic cleaning of the Heat Grabber is recommended Inspect and clean at least three times during the heating season Remove the unit and clean any ash or creosote from the pipes Vacuum or blow any dirt that has accumulated in the outer housings of the Heat Grabber FAN MOTOR Unsrew the rear panel Remove any accumulations of dirt or dust and apply two drops of 20 weight motor oil into each lubricating hole Reassemble the unit following the diagram in the back of this manual CHIMNEY DRAFT Draft is a function of the chimney not the heating appliance Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup of condensa tion or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is NOT functioning properly Correct the problem before using the heating appliance or installing the Heat Grabber Following are some possible causes for improper draft 1 The connector stovepipe may be pushed into the chimney too far stopping the draft 2 If the chimney temperature is too cool water
10. ipe and or elbow joints must be secured by at least three 3 sheet metal screws Any elbow installed below your Heat Grabber should be of the non adjustable type If your stove requires a hand damper wood and coal stoves install BELOW the Heat Grabber NOTE The power cord must not contact any part of the stove chimney connector s or the Heat Grabber components Secure the power cord to keep it away from hot surfaces or their proximity 6 The Heat Grabber pipe size must be the same or larger diameter than the flue outlet of the heating appliance 7 All electric supply cord connections shall comply with the requirements of local authori ties having jurisdiction over such matters 8 Overfiring this unit is not recommended Refer to your heating appliance owner s manual regarding overfiring 9 The Heat Grabber must be installed in your flue pipe vertically It may be installed with the crimped end either up or down according to your installation needs 10 The Heat Grabber should be installed as close to the flue outlet as possible but no closer than 15 from the top or back as shown in figure 2 11 Do Not install the Heat Grabber closer than 18 from any combustible material 12 Use at least three 3 sheet metal screws at each connection to secure the Heat Grabber to the flue pipe 13 Keep the power cord at least 12 away from the flue pipe NOTICE In case of a power outage your stove may be kept in use with
11. rative Doing so will damage the electrical components NOTE APROFESSIONAL LICENSEDHEATING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR SHOULD BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION CAUTION SHOCK HAZARD ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM ELEC TRICAL SOURCE BEFORE ADJUSTING OR ATTEMPTING REPAIRS ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG BY GRASP Figure 1 ING PLUG BODY DO NOT PULL ON CORDTO DISCONNECT FROM WALL OUTLET USEONLY WITH PROP ERLY GROUNDED OUT LET DO NOT ALTER PLUG Bs VGZ 017 0707 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Refer to diagram and parts lists at back of this manual I Check the Owner s Manual for your stove and do not reduce any minimum clearances which may be listed there Use only Type A all fuel or lined masonry chimneys to connect to your stove Check your local and state building codes for proper and safe installation If you have determined your chimney to have an inadequate draft overcome that deficiency before installing your Heat Grabber Your chimney should be capable of developing at least 0 06 w c measured in water column draft before installing a Heat Grabber After installation the chimney should develop at least 0 045 w c as measured below the Heat Grabber All stove pipe above or below your Heat Grabber must be 24 gauge or heavier to provide adequate support Any horizontal run of pipe must pitch upward toward the chimney at least 1 4 per foot of horizontal run All stove p
12. stall the Heat Grabber closer than 12 to any combustible object or material Maintain all clearance requirements of the heating appli ance see the appliance s owner s manual Page 2 HG 6 amp HG 8 Heat Grabber 14 15 16 ge 18 19 20 Use at least three 3 sheet metal screws at each connection to secure the Heat Grabber to the flue pipe While in operation keep the soot remover scraper knob pulled out at least 5 inches from the front of the unit Do not touch the Heat Grabber while it and the heating appliance is in operation The surfaces are hot and can cause severe burns Keep children clothing and combustible materials away from the unit Do not allow the power cord to touch any hot surfaces Keep the power cord at least 12 away from the flue pipe Use only with a grounded electrical socket Consult a qualified licensed electrician to pro vide a properly grounded socket Do not modify the electrical plug in any way Dangerous or damaging conditions could result Do not plug into an electrical outlet that is not grounded or that is operated by a wall mounted on off switch The Heat Grabber MUST be plugged into an electrical outlet whenever the stove is in use Failure to do so will likely result in damage to the electrical components of the Heat Grabber and could result in shock or electrical fire Keep the unit plugged in at all times Do Not operate the stove if the Heat Grabber is inop e
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