Vogelzang International VG650ELG User's Manual
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1. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION TOOLS Pencil 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure Tin Snips Drill Hand or Electric 1 8 dia Drill Bit for sheet metal screws Screwdrivers blade and Phillips type 14mm Nut Driver or Ratchet with 14mm Socket Safety Glasses Gloves MATERIALS NOTE The following items are NOT included with your stove Flooring Protection 41 x 48 as specified see page 3 Chimney Connection 6 black steel 24 ga min straight stove pipe or elbow as required 1 2 Sheet Metal Screws Chimney Existing 6 Lined Masonry Chimney or 6 Inside Dia listed Type HT chimney Furnace Cement manufacturer recommends Rutland Code 78 or equivalent CAUTION STOVE IS HEAVY MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ADEQUATE HELP AND USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES WHENEVER MOVING STOVE 1 Uncrate the stove and remove all cardboard and styrofoam packing materials and protective poly bag Remove rear deflector 2 pedestal base 18 and pedestal top 14 from the car ton Save cardboard for further assembly 2 Remove parts from inside stove Parts include damper 5 damper collar 4 blower as sembly 3 ash drawer 13 pedestal front 17 pedestal sides 15 pedestal drawer slide 16 and hardware pack 19 located inside firebox 3 Using the self tapping screws provided in the hardware pack attach both pedestal sides 15 to the pedestal front 17 4 Pl2. 1 In 25 4 mm Conelruction ol Masonry chimney sheet stel thee steal Constructed lo NFPA 211 mugports Minimum to sheet 3 D and combustibles Minimum clearance Shoot s 2 in 51 mm Zin 51 mm support tn 25 4 mm air space lo Chimney chimney length section Chimney connector Chimney Connector Air space Chimney length 2 in 51 mm Masonry chimney Sheet steel constructed supports lo NFPA 211 Brick Masonry Minimum 3 5 inch thick brick masonry all framed into combustible wall with a minimum of 2 inch brick sepa ration from clay liner to combustibles The fireclay liner shall run from outer surface of brick wall to but not beyond the inner surface of chimney flue liner and shall be firmly cemented in place Insulated Sleeve Solid insulated listed factory built chimney length of the same inside diameter as the chimney connector and having l inch or more of insulation with a minimum 9 inch air space between the outer wall of the chimney length and combustibles Ventilated Thimble Sheet steel chimney connector minimum 24 gauge in thickness with a ventilated thimble minimum 24 gauge in thickness having two 1 inch air channels separated from combustibles by a minimum of 6 inch of glass fiber insulation Opening shall be covered and thimble supported with a sheet steel support minimum 24 gauge in thickness Chimney Section Pass through Solid insulated listed factory built
3. Masonry Chimney Connection If the connector stove pipe must go through a combustible wall before entering the masonry chimney consult a qualified mason or chimney dealer The installation must conform to local build ing and fire codes and latest edition of NFPA 211 If there is a cleanout opening in the base of the chimney close it tightly UL 103HT CHIMNEY MANDATORY CHIMNEY CAP REFER TO CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER S PARTS AND INSTRUC PIPE TIONS 11 FT MIN FLOOR PROTECTOR Fig 7 Chimney Construction Through Attic Space VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 7 CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued UL 103HT CHIMNEY MANDATORY CHIMNEY CAP 3 FT MIN 11 FT MIN REFER TO CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER S PARTS AND INSTRUC TIONS FLOOR PROTECTOR Fig 8 Chimney Construction Through Roof MANDATORY CHIMNEY CAP 3 FT MIN 11 FT MINIMUM NON COMBUSTIBLE WALL THIMBLE m INCLUDING WALL THIMBLE FLOOR PROTECTOR Fig 9 Chimney Connection to Firebox Through Masonry Wall MANUFACTURED CHIMNEY REFER TO CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MAKER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE Use only 6 diameter listed chimney UL 103 HT Chimney made to this listing is High Tem perature rated to 2100 degrees Fahrenheit Use chimney from only one manufacturer Never mix brands Carefully follow the chimney manufacturer s stated requirements and clearances
4. Use the chimney manufacturer s attic guards roof supports flashing and fire stops when passing through a ceiling Use a listed thimble when pass ing through a combustible wall Do not use make shift compromises during installation Never use a single wall connection pipe as a chimney When using a pre existing chimney have it s condition and installation inspected before using Make sure that the chimney meets all of the UL rating requirements listed above Be aware that not all manufactured chimney is of the UL 103 HT type NOTE It is recommended that you contact a licensed heating and cooling contractor consult your local yellow pages for chimney installation Manufactured chimney with the proper re quired UL listing is available from most home cen ters hardware stores and HVAC supply stores If you have access to the internet you may wish to view chimney manufacturers informa tion on line See www duravent com www selkirkinc com or www mtlfab com VENTING TO EXISTING FIREPLACE In some instances people desire to convert an existing fireplace for stove use Usually safe con nection to an existing masonry chimney requires more work than using a prefabricated chimney The existing fireplace must be closed and sealed at the damper with high temperature caulk ceramic wool or furnace cement Prior to installation clean and inspect the existing flue and smoke shelf In stallation should be designed so the system
5. the mounting holes Secure the collar to stove with bolts and nuts supplied figure 5 Install damper on angle into collar as shown in lower illustration figure 5 Insert damper handle through collar into damper and out the opposite side of collar NOTE After installation damper must be able to open fully and close to 75 8096 p Collar Stove Top Nut Fig 5 Cast Iron Damper Page 6 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 0 CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS The stove must be connected to either a ma sonry or manufactured metal chimney built and tested to the specifications listed on the previous pages Chimneys perform two functions 1 As a means of exhausting smoke and flue gases which are the result of fuel combustion 2 The chimney provides draft which allows oxygen to be continuously introduced into the appliance so that proper combustion is possible This stove relies on natural draft to operate NOTICE Always provide a source of fresh air into the room where the stove is located Fail ure to do so may result in air starvation of other fuel burning appliances and the possible devel opment of hazardous conditions fire or death Your stove itself does not create draft Draft is provided by the chimney To achieve proper draft your chimney must meet the three minimum height requirements detailed in figures 7 9 A minimum of 0 05 w c measured in water column is required for p
6. AND SAFETY GLASSES KEEP CHILDREN AWAY AND DISCARD BROKEN GLASS SAFELY 1 Be sure stove has cooled before beginning 2 Using a screwdriver remove all screws 27 and retainers 11 holding glass 3 Remove glass 10 Replace with high temperature ceramic glass only 4 Reinstall glass gasket and retainers When replacing broken glass remove gasket 9 from broken glass remove all glass pieces and replace around new glass If gasket is damaged it MUST be replaced WARNING Do not use substitute materials Replace only with original manufacturer components A WARNING Do not slam door or strike glass Slamming door or striking glass may cause glass breakage WARNING Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass surface Abrasives can damage the glass and breakage may occur when heated A CAUTION Do not build fire directly against glass A CAUTION Do not operate stove with broken glass VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 15 FLOOR PROTECTOR MATERIAL CALCULATIONS This stove has been tested for and must be installed on a floor protector with the proper Thermal Resistance or R value as stated in the installation instructions on page 3 Locating Stove step 1 of this manual If the floor protector materials listed in the instructions are not available materials with an equivalent R value may be substituted Alternate materials may be rated with C factor Thermal Conductance or k factor T
7. check to see if the chimney has a cleanout If it does make sure it is closed and sealed as well A leaky cleanout will greatly reduce draft efficiency OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions regarding venting your stove contact the manufacturer or contact the National Fire Protection Association NFPA and request a copy of the latest editions of NFPA Standard 211 and NFPA Standard 908 Their address is Battery March Park Quincy MA 02269 CAUTION HOUSE FIRE HAZARDS DONOT STORE WOOD ON FLOOR PROTEC TOR UNDERNEATH STOVEPIPE OR ANY WHERE WITHIN MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES SPECIFIED FOR THIS STOVE OVERFIRING MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE YOU ARE OVERFIRING IF A UNIT OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS RED WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD NEVER USE CHEMICALS GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KERO SENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMI LAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THE STOVE KEEP ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ESPECIALLY GASOLINE OUT OF THE VICINITY OF THE HEATER WHETHER IN USE OR IN STORAGE OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 NEVER OVERFIRE THIS STOVE BY BUILD ING EXCESSIVELY HOT FIRES AS A HOUSE BUILDING FIRE MAY RESULT YOU ARE OVER FIRING THE STOVE IF UNIT OR STOVEPIPE BEGINS TO GLOW OR TURN RED 2 NEVER BUILD EXTREMELY LARGE FIRES IN THIS TYPE OF STOVE AS DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR SMOKE LEAKAGE MAY RESULT 3 ONMODELS WITH GLASS DOOR DO
8. chimney length with an inside diameter 2 inch larger than the chimney con nector and having 1 inch or more of insulation serving as a pass through for a single wall sheet steel chimney connector of minimum 24 gauge thickness with a mini mum 2 inch air space between the outer wall of chim ney section and combustibles Minimum length of chim ney section shall be 12 inch chimney section spaced l inch away from connector using sheet steel support plates on both ends of chimney section Opening shall be covered and chimney section supported on both sides with sheet steel support securely fastened to wall surfaces of minimum 24 gauge thickness Fasteners used to secure chimney section shall not penetrate chimney flue liner VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 17 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 Proprietor DO NOT USE THIS STOVE INA MOBILE HOME MANUFACTURED HOME TRAILER OR TENT NO EXCEPTIONS COMPANY TESTIMONY FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE JOHN 3 16 MADE IN CHINA Vogelzang International C
9. good repair Have the chimney inspected by the fire department or a qualified inspector Your insurance company should be able to rec ommend a qualified inspector Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney connector and chimney and cause a house building fire Inspect the chimney connector and chimney twice monthly during the heat ing season and clean if necessary See Chim ney Maintenance page 12 In the event of a chimney fire turn the air con trol to closed position leave the building and CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMME DIATELY Have a clearly understood plan on how to handle a chimney fire by contacting your local fire authority for information on proper procedures in the event of a chimney fire To prevent injury do not allow anyone to use this stove who is unfamiliar with the correct operation of the stove Do not operate stove while under the influence of drugs or alcohol Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate above sides of ash drawer Dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid Keep the closed container on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combus tible materials Keep the ashes in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled The ashes may be buried in the ground or picked up by a refuse collector The special paints used on your stove may give off some smoke and an odor while they are curing during the first 12 to 15 fires Additional smoke and
10. 3 After observing the clearances to combustible materials figures 1 3 locate your floor protector accordingly figure 1 and carefully place the stove in your selected location Tnstall connector pipe elbows and thimble as required utilizing either a recently cleaned and inspected 6 masonry chimney or a 6 i d listed chimney 5 Recheck clearances 6 DO NOT 4 Use 6 round black stove pipe not galvanized stove pipe Secure pipe sections with three 3 sheet metal screws in each stove pipe and or elbow joint to firmly hold the pipe sections together DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TOANY AIR DISTRIBUTION OR DUCT SYSTEM from the stove connector stove pipe and corner clearances using the illustrations in figures 1 3 and your local building codes or fire protection ordinances NOTE A wall faced with drywall brick or stone must be considered a combustible surface INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME MANUFACTURED HOME TENT OR TRAILER NO EXCEPTIONS HUD Federal Standard 24 CFR Ch XX 7 The clearances provided are minimum dimensions determined by Intertek Testing Services the manufacturer s testing laboratory Installation of this stove must comply with the latest edition of NFPA 211 for reduced clear ances and or your local building code rulings Use whichever minimum dimensions are LARGEST 8 This stove meets U S Test Standard UL 1482 1996 Continued on next page TOP VIEW NON COMBUSTIBLE
11. CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 211 ln L BACKWALL AND ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIRED BENEATH I B t AND EXTENDING 2 BEYOUND EACH SIDE ae T DASHED LINES SHOW HORIZONTAL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Lost 26 min EH i Eg 8 min IBN I i F SIDEWALL 17 SS le 25 PROTECTOR 16 min lt gt lt 28 lt 6 min min Fig 1 TOP VIEW Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces Page 4 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 0 LOCATING STOVE continued CAUTION KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE STOVE NOTE BEFORE FIRING WOODSTOVE SLIDE FIREBRICKS TOWARDS THE REAR SO NO GAPS REMAIN BETWEEN BRICKS CEILING SIDEWALL CORNER CLEARANCES 18 1 2 Fig 2 Top View Minimum Corner Clearances from Combustible Surfaces CEILING BACKWALL x FLOOR P OTECTOR Fig 3a Front View Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces Fig 3b Side View Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 5 PIPE CONNECTOR INSTALLATION 1 The crimped end of the stovepipe fits inside the stove flue collar Install additional pipe and elbow with the crimped end towards the stove This will allow any condensation in the flue to run back into the firebox Horizontal pipe runs
12. MOUNTAINEER WOODSTOVE Model VG650ELG Owners Manual save this manual for future reference READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OR OPERATING THE STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH DO NOT USE THIS STOVE INA MOBILE HOME MANUFACTURED HOME TRAILER OR TENT NO EXCEPTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This stove meets Warnock Hersey U S Test Standard DBA UL 1482 1996 Fme SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS STOVE 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 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 1 The installation of this stove must comply with your local building code rulings Please observe the clearances to combustibles see reference figures 1 3 Do not place furni ture or other objects within the clearance area 2 Verify that the stove is properly installed before firing the stove for the first time Af ter reading these instructions if you have any doubt about your ability to complete your installation properly you must obtain the services of a professional licensed in staller familiar with all aspects of safe and correct installation DO NOT use temporary or makeshift compromises during installation 3 DO NOT store wood flammable liquids or other co
13. NOT BUILD FIRE TOO CLOSE TO GLASS 4 UNIT IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS DO NOT TOUCH THE STOVE AFTER FIRING UNTIL IT HAS COOLED 5 PROVIDE AIR INTO THE ROOM FOR PROPER COMBUSTION 6 INSPECT STOVEPIPE EVERY 60 DAYS REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IF STOVEPIPE IS RUSTING OR LEAKING SMOKE INTO THE ROOM This stove is designed to burn WOOD FUEL ONLY Hardwood 16 to 18 should be split and air dried seasoned for 6 months to obtain maximum burning efficiency Wood should be stored in a dry well ventilated area NOTICE USE SOLID WOOD MATERIALS ONLY DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS DO NOT USE COAL THIS STOVE IS NOT DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THE AIR FLOW DRAFT NECESSARY TO PROPERLY BURN COAL OR COAL PRODUCTS DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE OR USE GRATES OR AND IRONS BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON BOTTOM OF FIREBOX LIGHTING 1 Open draft damper fully to provide maximum draft 2 Open the feed door and place several wads of crushed paper in the firebox 3 Lay small stacks of kindling on the paper to start the fire 4 Light the paper and kindling close the door and secure tightly 5 Add fuel after fire is burning briskly Use care Continued on next page Page 10 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 0 OPERATING continued OPERATING TIPS not to smother the kindling fire when adding wood 6 Close the door and secu
14. ace flattened carton on floor and place pedestal base 18 down with face side up 5 Place pedestal side front assembly on top of base Align holes in pedestal sides with holes in base Insert bolts into each hole 6 Carefully tip the pedestal base backward and thread a nut onto each bolt Make sure to place a lock washer on the bolt before the nuts Tighten all nuts and bolts 7 Tip the pedestal base assembly upright 8 10 ll 12 13 14 15 Set the pedestal drawer slide 16 inside the open box formed by the pedestal uprights and fasten the slide to pedestal sides with two self tapping screws After properly locating flooring protector fig 1 page 4 to accommodate minimum stove clearances place pedestal in position on floor protector Place pedestal top 14 onto pedestal base as sembly as shown in exploded view on page 13 and align mounting holes with those in the ped estal sides Insert bolts thru the top and sides and install a nut on the inside and hand tighten Once all bolts and nuts have been installed securely tighten all mounting hardware Insert the ash drawer 13 Carefully position stove body 1 onto ped estal base assembly aligning studs in bottom of stove with mounting holes in the corners of the pedestal top 14 NOTE Stove body is HEAVY Make sure you have adequate help to lift stove body onto pedestal and use proper lifting techniques Install nuts onto mounting studs an
15. ass Do not build fires against or that might fall against the glass Do not clean the glass with materials that may scratch or otherwise damage the glass Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or breaks during operation Never attempt to clean the glass while the unit is hot If deposits are not very heavy normal glass cleaners are adequate using a soft non abrasive cleaning pad Heavier deposits may be removed with oven cleaners Never put substances which can ignite explo sively in the unit Even small explosions in confined areas can blow out the glass Gasket and Glass cleaning products are avail able at local retail home centers Manufacturers of cleaning products for wood stoves include A W Perkins Co www awperkins com or Rutland Products www rutland com GLASS REPLACEMENT CAUTION REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH 5MM HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC GLASS OF THE PROPER SIZE DO NOT USE TEMPERED GLASS OR DOUBLE THICKNESS WINDOW GLASS Glass Replacement Procedure 1 Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thor oughly cooled 2 Remove screw and glass clip See parts list and diagram Lift glass out from glass clip Remove old gasket and clean glass 5 Replace new gasket starting at the bottom of glass working along edges being sure to cen ter gasket channel on glass 6 Trim to length and butt ends together 7 Replace glass into door being sure not to over tighten screw and cli
16. can be dismantled for periodic cleaning and inspection Before conversion make sure the existing chim ney is structurally sound the chimney incorporates a flue liner and make sure it is in good condition Continued on next page Page 8 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 0 CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued A flue liner consists of clay tile that protects the brickwork of a chimney If a chimney does not have a liner or it is damaged have it relined by a pro fessional DO NOT USE a chimney that is un lined or damaged If you have any question re garding the condition of the chimney consult a qualified licensed contractor qualified engineer competent mason certified Chimney Sweep or a knowledgable inspector Consult your insurance company if you cannot find a qualified expert CAUTION Notall fireplaces are suitable for conversion to a wood stove Check with a qualified expert Many prefabricated fireplaces are of the zero clearance fireplace category These consist of multilayered metal construction They are designed with enough insulation and or air cooling on the base back and sides so they can be safely installed in direct contact with combustible floors and walls Although many prefabricated fireplaces carry en dorsements from nationally recognized organiza tions for use as fireplaces they have not been tested for connection to wood stove heaters Connecting a stove to such a d
17. d tighten securely Attach rear deflector to the rear side corners of the stove using four screws provided Attach blower assembly 3 to back of rear deflector NOTE Make sure ceramic gasket is positioned between rear deflector and blower assembly Install damper 5 into damper collar 4 see damper installation on page 6 and secure to top surface of stove using machine screws NOTE After installation damper must be able to open fully and close to approximately 75 to 80 percent VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 3 LOCATING STOVE 1 The stove must be placed on solid concrete solid masonry or when installed on a combus tible floor on a listed floor protector such as Hy C or Imperial Model UL4648BK or equivalent with 0 08 R factor NOTE to cal culate R value of alternative materials see page 16 The base must extend at least 16 beyond the front of the access door 8 to the sides of fuel opening and must extend under and 2 inches beyond either side of the stove pipe if it is elbowed towards a wall See figures 1 amp 3 and consult local building codes and fire pro tection ordinances CAUTION FIRE HAZARD CARPETING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST NOT COVER THE FLOOR PROTECTOR THESE MATERIALS MUST REMAIN OUTSIDE OF COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCES SEE FIG 1 3 2 The stove must have its own flue DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING OTHER APPLIANCES
18. dup 1 Burn with air control open for several minutes at numerous intervals throughout the day dur ing the heating season being careful not to over fire the unit 2 Burn stove with air inlet control wide open for several minutes every time you apply fresh wood This allows wood to achieve the char coal stage faster and burns wood vapors which might otherwise be deposited within the heat ing system 3 BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD Avoid burning wet or green wood Seasoned wood has been dried for at least one year 4 A small fire is preferable to a large smoldering one that can deposit creosote within the heat ing system 5 Establish a routine for the handling of fuel wood burner and firing technique Check daily for creosote build up until experience shows how often you need to clean for safe opera tion Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited and weekly cleanings may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleanings may be enough in colder months WARNING IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE 1 CLOSE AIR INLET CONTROL 2 GET OUT OF THE HOUSE 3 CALL THE FIRE DEPART MENT SERVICE HINTS CHIMNEY DRAFT Draft is a function of the chimney not the stove do not expect the stove to draw Smoke spillage into the house or excess buildup of con densation or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is NOT functioning properly Correct the problem before using the stove Fol lowing are
19. e has accumulated it should be re moved Failure to remove creosote may result in ignition and may cause a house building fire Creo sote may be removed using a chimney brush or other commonly available materials from your lo cal hardware retailer Chimney fires burn very hot If the unit or chimney connector should glow red reduce the fire by closing the inlet air control and immedi ately call the fire department CAUTION A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNI TION OF WALL STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH WERE ASSUMED TO BE A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CHIMNEY IF A CHIMNEY FIRE HAS OCCURRED HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY IN SPECTED BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE USING AGAIN A fire in the firebox may be smothered by pour ing a large quantity of coarse salt baking soda or cool ashes on top of the fire WIRING DIAGRAM VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER STOVE When ordering missing or replacement parts always give the Model Number of the stove Part Number and Part Description Use the illustrations and part lists provided to identify parts WHITE M BLACK BLACK VW BLACK BLOWER RHEOSTAT BLOWER MOTOR ATTACH GROUND Blower Specs TO BACK OF l 110v 60 Hz AC BLOWER HOUSING 0 55 amp POWER SUPPLY VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 13 ORDERING PARTS VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER STOVE When ordering missing or replacement parts always give the Model Number of the stove Part Number and Part Description Use the illustratio
20. evice will void the manufacturer s warranty Steel lined fireplaces are constructed with 1 4 firebox liner an air chamber in connection with 8 of masonry These can be safely used with wood burning stoves They contain all the essen tial components of a fireplace firebox damper throat smoke shelf and smoke chamber Many look identical to ma sonry fireplaces and should be checked carefully before connecting a stove to them Venting a stove directly into a fire place does not meet code and should not be attempted This constitutes connec tion to another appliance the fireplace Combustion products will be deposited and build up in the firebox or fireplace The stove warranty will be void with such an installation Do not create a haz ard in your home by connecting in this manner STOVEPIPE CONNECTOR 6 STOVEPIPE ELBOW CLEARANCE REDUCER FOR MANTEL 6 STOVEPIPE USE THREE SHEET METAL SCREWS PER JOINT OF STOVEPIPE LISTED FLOOR PROTECTOR Dk FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Directly connecting the stovepipe into the ex isting masonry chimney figure 10 Type A fire place conversion of the fireplace is the only ap proved method of installation This is a compli cated and involved process and to insure safety should only by done by a qualified installer 1 An entry hole must be cut through the masonry and tile liner with minimal damage to the liner At least 8 of liner must remain below the en try
21. hermal Con ductivity ratings which must be converted to R value to determine if the alternate material meets the tested requirements The following instructions provide the proper information and formulas for con version to R value To determine if alternate materials are acceptable follow this sequence 1 Convert material specifications to R value a R value given no conversion necessary b k factor is given with a required thickness T in inches R 1kxT c C factor is given R 1 C 2 Determine the R value of proposed alternate floor protector a Use formulas in step 1 above to calculate R value of proposed material s b For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine overall R value 3 If the overall R value of the floor protector system is equal to or greater than the floor protector specifications given the alternate is acceptable Definitions Thermal conductance C BI W hr ft PF mP CK Thermal conductivity k Btu inch au Bu ar fOCF CK AC i OXh CE m CK Thermal resistance R Hu Example The specs of floor protector material should be 3 4 inch thick material with a k factor of 0 84 The proposed alternative material is 4 brick with a C factor of 1 25 over 1 8 inch mineral board with a k factor of 0 29 Step 1 Convert specs to R value R 1 k x T 1 0 84 x 0 75 0 893 System must have a R value of 0 893 Rspecs Step 2 Calculate R value of individual c
22. mbustible materials too close to the unit Refer to certification label on back of unit and reference figures 1 3 in this manual 4 Do not install this stove in a mobile home manufactured home trailer or tent NO EXCEPTIONS HUD Federal Standard 24 CFR Ch XX 5 If any parts are missing or defective please notify the dealer or manufacturer immediately DO NOT OPERATE A STOVE THAT IS MISSING ANY PARTS 6 Do not tamper with combustion air control beyond normal adjustment capacities 7 Always connect this stove to a chimney and vent to the outside Never vent to another room or inside a building DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERV ING ANOTHER APPLIANCE 8 DO NOT CONNECT a wood burning stove to an aluminum Type B gas vent This is not safe Use approved masonry or a UL 103 HT Listed Residential Type and Building Heat ing Appliance Chimney Use a 6 diameter chimney or larger that is high enough to give a good draft See specifics in installation in structions continued on next page V GELZANG Inteinational CORPORATION Vogelzang International Corporation 400 West 17th Street Holland Michigan 49423 www vogelzang com Phone 1 616 396 1911 Fax 1 616 396 1971 Toll Free 1 800 222 6950 VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed and in
23. must slope upwards towards the chimney at least 1 4 per foot of horizontal run You must have at least 18 inches of clearance between any horizontal piping and the ceiling The pipe cannot extend into the chimney flue figure 4 Secure pipe elbow sections with three 3 sheet metal screws at each joint to make the piping rigid It is recommended that no more than two 2 90 bends be used in the stovepipe installation The use of more than two 90 bends may decrease the amount of draw and possibly cause CORRECT smoke spillage Where possible use only corrugated nonadjustable elbows These provide a better seal The connector pipe must not pass through an attic or roof space closet or any concealed space or floor ceiling wall or combustible construction See Chimney Connector Sys tems amp Clearances page 17 A UL 103 HT Listed chimney must be used from the first penetration of ceiling or wall to the chimney cap Never use single wall connector pipe as a chimney a house fire could result NOTE STOVE PIPE IS NOT INCLUDED TO PURCHASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE HOME OR BUILDING CENTER SEE LOCATING STOVE PAGE 4 FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS WRONG WRONG madri Fig 4 Stovepipe Flue Connections DAMPER INSTALLATION 1 Remove damper from collar by pulling handle out of assembly Attach damper gasket to bottom of collar Position collar onto hole in stove top and align
24. ns and part lists provided to identify parts PartNo Description Qty Part No Description Qty 1 Stove Body 2 Heat Shield 3 Blower Assembly F 4 Flue Collar 5 Flue Damper 6 Cover Ash Cleanout 7 Stove Door Frame 8 Door Handle Assembly 9 Gasket 3 8 dia Fiberglass Glass Door 10 Glass Hi Temp Ceramic 11 Glass Retainer Brackets 12 Door Pins 13 Ash Drawer 14 Pedestal Top 15 Pedestal Side Pedestal Drawer Slide Pedestal Front Pedestal Base Hardware Pack not shown Fire Brick Pack only one brick shown Blower Housing only Blower Motor not shown Power Cord not shown Cord Strain Relief not shown Speed Control not shown Ceramic Fiber Gasket not shown Screw Glass Retainer see diag pg 15 Complete Door Assembly less handle Page 14 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 1 ORDERING PARTS VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER STOVE When ordering missing or replacement parts always give the Model Number of the stove Part Number and Part Description Use the illustrations and part lists provided to identifv parts PartNo Description 7 Door Frame 9 3 8 dia Fiberglass Glass Gasket 10 High Temp Ceramic Glass 11 Glass Retainet 27 Retainer Screws 28 Complete Door Assembly less handle Glass replacement instructions for model VG650ELG CAUTION WHEN REMOVING BROKEN GLASS WEAR THICK GLOVES
25. odor may be emitted from the light oils used in construction of the fire box This should disappear after a short period of time and not occur again Persons with lung conditions or owners of susceptible domestic pets such as birds should take prudent precautions Open windows and doors as needed to clear smoke and or odor Paint discoloration will occur if the stove is overfired This stove has a painted surface which is durable but it will not stand rough handling or abuse When installing your stove use care in handling Clean with soap and warm water when stove is NOT hot Do not use any acids 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 or scouring soap as these solvents wear and dull the finish While stove is in operation all persons especially young children should be alerted to the hazards from high surface temperatures Keep away from a hot stove to avoid burns or clothing ignition The walls of the firebox may become slightly distorted after a period of use A slight distor tion will not affect the operation of the stove If small children will be in the same room as the stove during operation provide a sturdy barrier to keep them at a save distance from the stove NEVER LEAVE SMALL CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED when they are in the same room as the stove Keep stove area clear and free from all combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids To prevent burns always wear pro
26. omponents 4 Brick with C factor 1 25 R 1 C 1 1 25 0 80 Rbrick 1 8 inch 0 125 mineral board with k factor 0 29 R 1 0 29 x 0 125 0 431 Rmin brd Step 3 Add R values of components to get total R value of system Rbrick Rmin brd 0 80 0 431 1 231 Rsystem Step 4 Compare Rsystem to Rspecs Rsystem 1 231 is larger than Rspecs of 0 893 System R value exceeds the required specifications and therefore is an acceptable alternative Page 16 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 0 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR SYSTEMS amp CLEARANCES Minimum chimney clearance to brick and combustibles 2 in 51 mm A Minimum clearance 12 in 305 mm ol brick Chimney connector Chimney fue T E Minimum 12 in 305 mm Maseney Chimney k i combustibles construct Fire clay liner Minimum chimney clearance from masonry to sheet steel supports and combuslibles 2 in 51 mm Minimum clearance 9 in 229 mm Factory buin Nonsoluble hima retractory chimney enmeey lengh coment Connector Chimney length fush wih inside of flue Use chimney mtrs parts lo attach connector securely NFPA 211 Minimum chimney clearance to sheet steel supports and C combustibles 2 in 51 mm h Two alr channels ich 1 In 25 4 mm Chimney Connector Minimum 6 In 152 mm glass Two ventilated air ver inedatlon Channels each
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28. p deu After extensive use the gasket material which provides glass and door seal may lose it s resil iency and will need to be replaced Inspect glass and door gaskets periodically to ensure proper seal if gaskets become frayed or worn replace imme diately Door Gasket Replacement Procedure 1 Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thor oughly cooled 2 Remove old door gasket and clean channel 3 Using an approved high temperature gasket cement apply a thin coat in bottom of chan nel 4 Starting at hinge side of door work 3 8 inch diameter fiberglass gasket material into chan nel around door unit end butt and trim to length to ensure no gaps 5 Close door and allow three to four hours for cement to set before firing appliance Page 12 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 0 CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE CREOSOTE Formation and Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with ex pelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote resi due accumulates on the flue lining If ignited this creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may ignite surrounding materials resulting in a build ing fire The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice a month during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred If creosot
29. position When locating the stove and stove pipe all minimum clearances must be observed from combustible surfaces including mantels combustible trimwork ceilings and walls Po sitioning the center of the stove pipe entry into the chimney 24 below the ceiling should in sure proper clearance for a 6 stovepipe Install a metal or fire clay 5 8 minimum thick ness thimble Make sure the thimble is flush with the inner surface of the chimney liner and does not protrude into the flue see figure 4 on page 6 3 Secure the thimble with refractory mortar The thimble should be surrounded by 8 of solid unit masonry brickwork or 24 of stone Install the stovepipe into the thimble as far as possible without extending past the flue lining see figures 4 amp 6 on pages 6 amp 7 5 A small airspace about 1 2 should remain between the stovepipe and thimble to allow for expansion of the pipe Seal this airspace with high temperature caulking or ceramic wool Continued on nwxt page TYPE A FIREPLACE CONVERSION 5 8 FIRECLAY FLUE LINER SEALED AT THIMBLE HORIZONTAL 6 STOVEPIPE 24 GAUGE WITH 1 4 RISE PER FOOT DAMPER AND SEALED FIG 10 Fireplace Conversion VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 9 CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued 6 Secure and seal the damper in the closed posi tion using high temp caulking ceramic wool or furnace cement Also
30. re tightly 7 Adjust the draft damper control The more closed the slower the fire will burn The more open the faster and hotter the fire will burn 8 Do not overfire the stove ADDING FUEL Add small amounts of fuel each hour or so in stead of piling large quantities of fuel at one time This will insure a more complete combustion pro cess and less buildup of tars soot or creosote will occur in the chimney 1 Always open draft damper before opening the feed door 2 When adding fuel be careful not to smother the fire Do not build fires against glass on models with glass door 3 Close the feed door and secure tightly Adjust the draft damper control 5 Empty ashes regularly Do not allow ashes to pile up see Safety Instructions 14 on page 2 6 Properly dispose of hot ashes see Safety Instructions item 14 on page 2 7 Do not overfire the stove CAUTION DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE YOU ARE OVERFIRING IF THE CHIMNEY CONNECTORS OR STOVE GLOWS RED CLOSE THE DOOR AND SHUT FLUE DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO REDUCE THE AIR SUPPLY TO THE FIRE THIS WILL SLOW DOWN THE FIRE CAUTION SLOW BURNING FIRES AND EXTENDED USE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE BUILDUP IGNITION OF CREO SOTE 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 Preventing Creosote Buil
31. roper drafting to prevent back puffing smoke spillage and to maximize performance Gauges to measure draft are readily available at stove stores and are economical to rent or purchase Factors such as wind barometric pressure trees terrain and chimney temperature can have an adverse effect on the draft The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for external factors lead ing to less than optimal drafting Should you have a problem with inadequate draft you should contact a licensed heating and cooling contractor for assistance in solving the problem IMPORTANT Installation Points 1 Size chimney flue to stove collar This stove requires a 6 diameter flue 2 Never connect this unit to a chimney serv ing another appliance 3 The chimney must meet all minimum height requirements 4 Never use a chimney to ventilate a cellar or basement 5 Contact your local building authority for approved methods of installation and any necessary permits and or inspections MASONRY CHIMNEY Before using an existing masonry chimney clean the chimney inspect the flue liner and make any repairs needed to be sure it is safe to use Make repairs before attaching the stove The connector stove pipe and fittings you will need to connect directly to a masonry chimney are shown in figure 6 THIMBLE CHIMNEY FLUE 6 ROUND 24 ga BLACK CONNECTOR STOVEPIPE 5 8 TILE CHIMNEY LINER MASONRY CHIMNEY Fig 6
32. some possible causes for improper draft 1 The connector stovepipe may be pushed into the chimney too far stopping the draft 2 Ifthe chimney is operating too cool water will condense in the chimney and run back into the stove Creosote formation will be rapid and may block the chimney Operate the stove at a fire level high enough to keep the chimney warm prevent ing this condensation VGZ 025 100105 0 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER Page 11 SERVICE HINTS continued 3 If the fire burns well but sometimes cre ates excessive smoke or burns slowly it may be caused by the chimney top being lower than an other 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 NOTE ADRAFT READING OF 0 05 TO 0 06 W C WATER COLUMN IS SUGGESTED FOR PROPER BURNING OF THIS STOVE GLASS CARE The following usage and safety tips should be observed 1 Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks If you detect a crack or break extin guish the fire immediately and contact the manufacturer for a replacement Do not slam the door or otherwise impact the glass When closing doors make sure that logs or other objects do not protrude to impact the gl
33. tective clothing leather hearth gloves and eye protection while tending the fire While in operation keep the feed door closed and secured at all times except while tending the fire Do not overfire the stove Overfiring will occur if the feed door or ash clean out cover are left open during operation Such actions can result in very dangerous operating conditions DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE Build fire directly on the bottom of the firebox This stove has not been tested with the use of grates andirons or other means of elevating fire and should not be used All power cords and electrical appliances and or assemblies must be kept outside of the clearance dimensions shown in this manual for combustible materials For further information on using your stove safely obtain a copy of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA publication Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely NFPA No HS 10 1978 The address of the NFPA is Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 NOTE A PROFESSIONAL LICENSED HEATING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR MUST BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE Page 2 VG650ELG MOUNTAINEER VGZ 025 100105 0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Vogelzang International Corp fans no warranty stated or implied for the installation or maintenance of your wood stove an assumes no responsibility of any incidental or consequential damages
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