Vogelzang International 1500, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...reet Holland Michigan 49423 www vogelzang com Phone 1 616 396 1911 Fax 1 616 396 1971 NORSEMAN Solid Fuel Warm Air Furnace Models 1500 2500 Owners Manual save this manual for future reference NOTE Installation MUST be completed by a qualified Heating Equipment Installer Do NOT use this Furnace in a mobile home Manufactured Home Tent or trailer No Exceptions This furnace meets U S Test Standard UL ...

Page 2: ... approved masonry or a UL 103 HT Listed Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimney Use a 6 diameter chimney or larger that is high enough to provide required draft See specifics in installation instructions WARNING Risk of Fire Do not operate with flue draft exceeding 10 Inspect flue pipes pipe joints and flue pipe seals regularly to ensure that smoke and flue gases are not drawn into...

Page 3: ... when they are in the same room as the stove 22 Keep furnace area clear and free from all com bustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 23 To prevent burns always wear protective clothing leather hearth gloves and eye protection while tending the fire 24 WARNING Risk of Fire While in operation keep the feed door and ash door closed at all times ex cept while tending the fi...

Page 4: ...ace Installation 9 Wiring Diagram 10 Furnace Dimensions 11 Chimney Connections 12 Connector Pipe Installation 13 Operating Instructions 15 Coal Burning Tips 16 Blower Limit Control Settings 17 Air Filter Instructions 17 Power Failure Instructions 17 Blower Fan and Motor Care 17 Chimney Maintenance 18 End of Season Ash Removal Maintenance 18 Installation Arrangement Diagrams 19 22 Parts Norseman 15...

Page 5: ...Installation When the NORSEMAN Warm Air Fur nace is installed in parallel with an existing cen tral heating furnace it is designed to turn on the central unit blower whenever the Warm Air Fur nace blower turns on The NORSEMAN blower will only come on when the temperature in the plenum has reached the setting on the blower control This insures there will be sufficient warm air in the system to prov...

Page 6: ...g other appliances 5 Install furnace pipe elbows and thimble as required utilizing either a recently cleaned and inspected 6 masonry chimney or a 6 i d listed UL 103 HT chimney NOTE A barometric draft regula tor may be necessary if the chimney draft is found to be excessive warning Risk of Fire Do not operate with flue draft exceeding 0 05 water column 0 1 Pa 6 Use 6 diameter minimum 24 MSG black ...

Page 7: ...l 1 8 dia Drill Bit for sheet metal screws Screwdrivers Phillips slotted 6mm Socket with Driver 10mm Socket with Driver 10mm open end box wrench 7 16 box wrench materials required NOTE The following items are NOT included with your furnace Chimney Connection 6 da minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blue steel straight furnace pipe elbow s collar and thimble as required 6 Barometric Draft Regulator opti...

Page 8: ...ent of handle Adjust handle until pressure is required to lock feed door 5 Install Blower Limit Control on rear of furnace cabinet as shown in figure 6 using three 3 sheet metal screws 6 Remove blower s from carton s Attach the flex ible conduit wire assembly to the blower s before mounting 7 Remove junction box cover and take out the mount ing hardware package Position clip nuts to furnace housin...

Page 9: ... as short as possible Avoid unnecessary turns and installation of devices that would create excessive resistance to the flow of flue gases 5 Make flue pipe connections to the chimney with 6 dia minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blue steel pipe and elbows not included with furnace maintaining proper clearances DO NOT use galvanized pipe for chimney connec tions Seal the flue pipe in the chimney with f...

Page 10: ...Page 10 NORSEMAN 1500 2500 Furnace VGZ 018 051809 0 NOTE Do NOT break off jumper for low voltage Fig 7 Model 1500 Wiring Diagram Fig 8 Model 2500 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 11: ...nace Page 11 Furnace Dimensions Fig 9 Model 1500 Dimension Fig 10 Model 2500 Dimensions NOTICE These are product dimensions only Please see Figures 1 2 on page 6 and labels affixed to appliance for proper clearances to combustible materials ...

Page 12: ...y 6 diameter listed chimney UL 103 HT Chim ney made to this listing is High Temperature rated to 2100 degrees Fahrenheit Use chimney from only one manufacturer Never mix brands Carefully follow the chimney manufacturer s stated requirements and clear ances Use the chimney manufacturer s attic guards roof supports flashing and fire stops when passing through a ceiling Use a listed thimble when pass...

Page 13: ...crews at each joint to make the piping rigid Fig 14 Stovepipe Flue Connections CORRECT WRONG WRONG NOTE Connector pipe is NOT INCLUDED To purchase Visit your local hard ware home or building center See Locating Furnace page 6 for addi tional specifications The chimney used for a furnace must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement If there is a clean out in the base of the chimney close it...

Page 14: ...furnace and the chimney figures 2 11 13 The optional barometric draft regulator must be installed in the same room same pressure zone as the furnace 9 Install the optional barometric draft regulator strictly in accordance with the instructions that are provided with the barometric draft regulator Barometric Draft Regulator Setting Note This optional device is NOT included with the furnace A Barome...

Page 15: ...om for proper combustion Operating Instructions Fuel s This furnace is designed to burn wood or coal fuel only Coal Fuel Low ash content 2 to 6 coal is recommended Purchase washed coal in chestnut egg furnace or nut sizes 1 3 4 to 4 inch diameter for residential fur naces Any of the specialty packaged fireplace coals can also be used Do not use wax type coal bricks WARNING For best results use sol...

Page 16: ... off the flames will become shorter the color will change and less smoke will be produced Once the fire is well established add coal to the center of the firebox in a conical arrangement The high est part of the fuel should be in the center of the fire box This allows the heat to drive off the volatile gases and the turbulence created causes a more efficient burn Remember to allow enough secondary...

Page 17: ...tings Power Failure Instructions Operation during power loss Do not expect to keep home at normal temperatures 1 Remove air filter if provided 2 Reduce fire to a low burn 3 Set bimetal thermostat on LOW setting and set spin draft on ash door to a minimum of one turn open 4 Do not load fuel above bottom of feed door Blower Fan and motor Care Oil blower motor s twice a year Add five drops of light w...

Page 18: ...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 If ignited this creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may ignite surround ing materials resulting in a building fire The chimney connector and chimney should be in specte...

Page 19: ... 16 or as a central heating system figure 17 The following illustrations depict the various installation configurations which may be used to install your NORSEMAN Warm Air Furnace These are the configurations that have been tested with this appliance Do not use untested configurations dangerous operating conditions or risk of fire may occur Always have a qualified heating equipment professional in...

Page 20: ...e VGZ 018 051809 0 Fig 18 Add on Heat Pipe Installation Fig 19 Add on Plenum Collector Box NOTE To prevent damage from overheating Backdraft Dampers must be used and installed no closer than 18 inches to the top surface of the furnace ...

Page 21: ...g 21 Add on Plenum Backdraft Flapper Installation Arrangements continued Fig 20 Add on Optional Plenum Collector NOTE To prevent damage from overheating Backdraft Dampers must be used and installed no closer than 18 inches to the top surface of the furnace ...

Page 22: ...09 0 Installation Arrangements continued Fig 22 Add on Angled Plenum Fig 23 Central Furnace Installation NOTE To prevent damage from overheating Backdraft Dampers must be used and installed no closer than 18 inches to the top surface of the furnace ...

Page 23: ...VGZ 018 051809 0 NORSEMAN 1500 2500 Furnace Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...809 2 Part Ordering NORSEMAN 1500 furnace When ordering missing or replacement parts always give the Model Number of the furnace Part Number and Part Description Use the illustrations and part lists provided on the following pages to identify parts ...

Page 25: ...aker Frame weldment not shown 46 Shaker Handle 1 47 Liner Front 1 48 Firebox Assembly 1 49 Firebrick 10 50 Bracket Blower Thermostat 1 51 Bracket Relay Box Support 1 52 Draft Knob 1 53 Clip Smoke Door 2 54 Keep Nut 1 4 20 2 55 Bolt 1 4 20x1 1 4 2 56 Motor Capacitor 1 57 Liner Rear 1 01 Cabinet LH 1 02 Cabinet Back 1 03 Draft Ring 1 04 Gasket Flue Collar 1 05 Flue Collar 1 06 Ring Flue Collar 1 07 ...

Page 26: ...809 0 Part Ordering NORSEMAN 2500 furnace When ordering missing or replacement parts always give the Model Number of the furnace Part Number and Part Description Use the illustrations and part lists provided on the following pages to identify parts ...

Page 27: ...13a Door Ash 1 13b Gasket Ash Door 1 14 Draft Knob 1 15 Handle Ash Door 1 17 Latch Door 1 18 Jamb Nut 3 8 16 2 19 Ash Pan Weldment 1 20 Bracket Feed Door Hinge 1 21 Feed Door Handle Assembly 1 22 Gasket Flue Collar 1 23 Collar Flue 1 24 Bracket Blower Thermostat 1 25 Limit Control 1 26 Flue Collar Ring 1 27 Forced Draft Ring 1 28 Bracket Relay Box 1 29 Junction Box 1 30 Feed Door Assembly 1 30a Do...

Page 28: ...rporation 400 West 17th Street Holland Michigan 49423 www vogelzang com Phone 1 616 396 1911 Fax 1 616 396 1971 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 furnace You are dealing with FIRE Fire is inherently dangerous and must be treated with respect Stay warm and in good...