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RELOADING

Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. To do so, open the air controls to 

maximum a few seconds before opening the stove’s door. Then proceed by opening the door very slowly; open 

it one or two inches for 5 to 10 seconds, before opening it completely to increase the draft and thus eliminate 

the smoke which is stagnant in a state of slow combustion in the stove. Then bring the red embers to the front of 

the stove and reload the unit. For optimal operation of your wood stove, we recommend you to operate it with 

a wood load approximately equivalent to the height of fire bricks. It is important to note that wood combustion 

consumes ambient oxygen in the room. In the case of negative pressure, it is a good idea to allow fresh air in the 

room, either by opening a window slightly or by installing a fresh air intake system on an outside wall.

CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to 

form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, 

creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely high temper fire. 

The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating 

season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3 mm or more), it should 

be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

We strongly recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your smoke exhaust pipe, approximately 

18” above the stove. This thermometer will indicate the temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke 

exhaust  system.  The  ideal  temperature  for  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 PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP

• 

Always  burn  dry  wood.  This  allows  clean  burns  and  higher  chimney  temperatures,  therefore  less  creosote 

deposit.

• 

Leave the air control fully open for about 5 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper 

operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if the firebox is hot enough.

• 

Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least once a 

year.

If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the fire to go out and the heater 

to cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure no 

more creosote deposits is remaining in the chimney.

ASH DISPOSAL

Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or ash pan, and when the fire has burned down and cooled, 

remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot 

charcoal bed. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes 

should be placed on a non-combustible floor or the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending final 

disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

CAUTIONS:

• 

ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.

• 

THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.

• 

NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE STOVE. DAMAGE 

TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

ATTENTION:

This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to 

operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

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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