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negative pressure in the house. If such is the case, open a window slightly near the stove and twist together a few 

sheets of newspaper into a torch. Light up this paper torch and hold it as close as possible to the mouth of the 

pipe inside the combustion chamber to warm up the chimney. Once the updraft movement is initiated, you are 

ready to ignite the stove by lighting the paper and kindling wood inside the combustion chamber.

HEATING

Controlled combustion is the most efficient technique for wood heating because it enables you to select the type 

of combustion you want for each given situation. The wood will burn slowly if the woodstove air intake control is 

adjusted to reduce the oxygen supply in the combustion chamber to a minimum. On the other hand, wood will 

burn quickly if the air control is adjusted to admit a larger quantity of oxygen in the combustion chamber. The air 

intake control on your stove is very simple. If you pull on it out completely towards you, it is fully open. If you push 

on it until it stops the combustion air is reduced to a minimum. Real operating conditions may give very different 

results than those obtained during testing according to the species of wood used, its moisture content, the size 

and density of the pieces, the length of the chimney, altitude and outside temperature.

EFFICIENCY

Efficiencies can be based on either the lower heating value (LHV) or the higher heating value (HHV) of the fuel. 

The lower heating value is when the water leaves the combustion process as a vapor, in the case of woodstoves 

the moisture in the wood being burned leaves the stove as a vapor. The higher heating value is when the water 

leaves  the  combustion  process  completely  condensed.  In  the  case  of  woodstoves,  this  would  assume  the 

exhaust gases are room temperature when leaving the system, and therefore calculations using this heating 

value consider the heat going up the chimney as lost energy. Therefore, efficiency calculated using the lower 

heating value of wood will be higher than the efficiency calculated using the higher heating value. In the United 

States, all woodstove efficiencies should be calculated using the higher heating value. 

The best way to achieve optimum efficiencies is to learn the burning characteristic of this appliance and burn 

well-seasoned wood. Higher burn rates are not always the best heating burn rates; after a good fire is established 

a lower burn rate may be a better option for efficient heating. A lower burn rate slows the flow of usable heat out 

of the home through the chimney, and it also consumes less wood.

VISIBLE SMOKE

The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how efficiently the 

combustion process is taking place in the given settings. Visible smoke consists of unburned fuel and moisture 

leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your specific unit to produce the smallest amount of visible 

smoke. Wood that has not been seasoned properly and has a high wood moisture content will produce excess 

visible smoke and burn poorly.

Primary Air Settings

(Slide Damper is located in center of stove under hearth 

plate)

(Damper Adjustment: Pulling out on damper increases air)

Electric Blower Speed Setting (Variable)

(Blower is on High when turned “ON”, Rotate clockwise 

until stop for “LOW”.)

Burn Rate

Adjust Damper from fully closed

Burn Time

Blower Speed

Low

closed

@ 30 minutes

Low

Medium - Low

approx. 1” (26 mm)

@ 30 minutes

Low

Medium - High

approx. 1.75” (45 mm)

@ 30 minutes

Low

High

approx. 2.3” (59 mm)

Always On

High

WARNINGS:

• 

NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS HAPPENING. 

READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.

• 

THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE OR GRATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD STOVE. BUILD FIRE 

DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK.

• 

NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING OF THE FIREBOX.

• 

ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN 

PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.

Summary of Contents for VOGELZANG VG2020

Page 1: ...nstallation Could Void Your Warranty Certified to UL 1482 2011 R2015 and ULC S627 00 R2016 Mobile home approved U S ONLY U S Environmental Protection Agency Certified to comply with 2020 particulate e...

Page 2: ...CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DO NOT BURN GARBAGE FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE N...

Page 3: ...to the top of the unit as shown using the 3 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 bolts 3 washers and 3 weld tabs provided in the parts box FIREBRICK CONFIGURATION Replace the Firebrick as shown in the illustration 5 16 1...

Page 4: ...e the most time is spent and in the most spacious room possible Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove A wood stove also functions by convect...

Page 5: ...E 12 12 305 305 F 22 22 559 559 D B A C E F E D B A C E F E Slide the hose clamp over the aluminium flex pipe Then slide the flex pipe over the air intake tube of the stove Next tighten the hose clamp...

Page 6: ...MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE HOME SECURING APPLIANCE S ON A PEDESTAL TO THE FLOOR Use the designated holes to secure the unit to the floor SECURING APPLIANCE S WITH LEGS TO THE FLOO...

Page 7: ...e into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates an excessive draft CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6 factory bu...

Page 8: ...as recommended by the manufacturer The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation MASONRY CHIMNEY Ensure that a masonry chimney meet...

Page 9: ...nd a minimum 24 gage ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels of 1 25 4 mm each construct a wall pass through There shall be a minimum 6 152 4 mm separation area containing fiberglass insula...

Page 10: ...rain or snow also accelerates the drying time A good indicator of if the wood is ready to burn is to check the piece ends If cracks are radiating in all directions from the center then the wood shoul...

Page 11: ...ling on it and close the door If the piece ignites within 90 seconds from the time it was placed into the stove your wood is correctly dried If ignition takes longer your wood is damp If your wood his...

Page 12: ...t going up the chimney as lost energy Therefore efficiency calculated using the lower heating value of wood will be higher than the efficiency calculated using the higher heating value In the United S...

Page 13: ...these gases is somewhere between 275 F and 500 F Below these temperatures the build up of creosote is promoted Above 500 F heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost into the atmosphere TO PREV...

Page 14: ...e sold The glass should be washed only when cold PAINT Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint finish If the paint becomes scratched or damaged it is possible to give...

Page 15: ...nt VG2020 BP 1 9 610960 Pedestal Weldment VG2020 BP 1 10 610925 Ashpan Housing VG2020 BL 1 11 610883 Leg Weldment VG2020 BL 4 12 25826 Hearth Plate 1 13 29216 Ash Pan 1 14 610927 Damper Slide Weld 1 1...

Page 16: ...Description Qty 1 83788 Socket Head Screw 1 2 893062 Roller Sleeve 1 3 893156 Wooden Thru Handle 1 4 893164 Door Handle 1 5 891373 Door Hinge Pad Threaded 2 6 40880 Lg Square Cast Door 1 7 88066 Rope...

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Page 19: ...7 Date _____________________ Engineer Name ________________________________ License No ____________________________________ Company _____________________________________ Telephone No _________________...

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