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Vogelzang International Corp.
TR001 DEFENDER™
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CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND
REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors which combine with expelled mois-
ture 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 surrounding materials resulting
in a building 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 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.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the unit or chimney
connector should glow red, reduce the fire by clos-
ing the inlet air control and immediately 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 pouring
a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda, or cool
ashes on top of the fire.
DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE A STOVE THAT
IS MISSING DOOR GASKET MATERIAL. OVER
FIRING AND UNSAFE OPERATING CONDI-
TIONS MAY RESULT.
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 ce-
ment, apply a thin coat in bottom of channel.
4. Starting at hinge side of door, work gasket into
channel around door unit, end butt and trim to
length.
5. Close door and allow three to four hours for cement
to set before firing appliance.
BLOWER MAINTENANCE
The optional blower is maintenance free other than
cleaning. Lightly vacuum motor and air inlet to keep free
of dust and dirt.
