Vogelzang International VG200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...g or fire officials about permits restrictions and installation requirements in your area CAUTION Please read this entire manual before you install or use your new room heater Failure tofollowinstructionsmayresultinproperty damage bodily injury or even death Improper Installation Could Void Your Warranty French version is available for download from the U S Stove website http www Usstove com Versi...

Page 2: ...mbustible Model Wood Colors Metallic Black Flue Pipe Diameter 6 152 5mm Flue Pipe Type Standard Single Wall or Double Wall Black or Blued Steel 2100 F 650 C Minimum Chimney Hieght 12 3 7m Maximum Log Length 21 533 5mm Dimensions Overall Depth x Width x Height 20 1 2 x 27 x 31 3 4 521mm x 686mm x 806mm Combustion Chamber Width x Depth 22 3 4 x 12 578mm x 305mm Volume Cubic Feet 1 86 ft 0527m Door O...

Page 3: ...__ Reason for Purchase Alternative Heat Main Heat Source Decoration Cost Other _________________________ What was the determining factor for purchasing your new USSC appliance _______ I have read the owner s manual that accompanies this unit and fully understand the Installation Operation and Maintenance of my new USSC appliance Print Name Signature Date Please attach a copy of your purchase recei...

Page 4: ... CUT HERE CUT HERE Fold Here Fold Here United States Stove Company P O Box 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE ...

Page 5: ...s specified in this manual All chimney and chimney connector components required for your particular chimney installation For mobile homes see page 13 ASSEMBLY Flue Collar Assembly 1 Mount the flue collar 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 1 Replace the Firebrick as shown in the illustration ...

Page 6: ...E OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE INSTALLATION Step 1 Fix the assembly to the back of the stove with the four screws provided THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH A STOVE THAT IS MARKED TO INDI CATE SUCH USE DO NOT ROUTE THE SUPPLY CORD NEAR OR ACROSS HOT SURFACES ...

Page 7: ...AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney and in an area that will favor the most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house The stove must therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent and in the most spacious room possible Recall that ...

Page 8: ... chimney connector the floor protector should go under it and two inches beyond each side Convert specification to R value k factor is given with a required thickness T in inches R 1 k x T C factor is given R 1 C Example If the floor protector is 4 brick with a C factor of 1 25 over 1 8 mineral board with a k factor of 0 29 the total R value of the system is 4 brick C 1 25 R 1 1 25 0 8 1 8 mineral...

Page 9: ...place any combustible material within 4 1 2m of the front of the unit The clearance between the flue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical flue pipe The chimney connector must not pass through an attic or roof space closet or similar concealed space a floor or a ceiling In Canadian installation where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is de...

Page 10: ...g pipe should never exceed 8 to 10 2 4m to 3 04 m Except for cases of vertical installation cathedral roof style where the smoke exhaust system can be much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling of the room There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust system Installation of a barometric draft stabilizer fireplace register on a smoke exhaust...

Page 11: ... fires Note that it is the chimney and not the stove which creates the draft effect your stove s performance is directly dependent on an adequate draft from your chimney The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney 1 DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE 2 It must rise above the roof at least 3 0 9m from the uppermost point of cont...

Page 12: ...same manufacturer and install the ceiling support package or wall pass through and T section package firestops where needed insulation shield roof flashing chimney cap etc Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation ...

Page 13: ...sociation NFPA by having it inspected by a professional Make sure there are no cracks loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney special methods are needed ...

Page 14: ...himney connector and 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 insulation from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall combustibles Support the wall thimble and cover its opening with a 24 gage minimum sheet metal support Maintain the 6 152 4 mm...

Page 15: ...pened or back drafts occur whether or not there is combus tion present 3 Opening a window slightly on a calm windless day alleviates any of the above symptoms 4 The house is equipped with a well sealed vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and or has any powered devices that exhaust house air 5 There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter 6 A ventilation system is installed in the ho...

Page 16: ... 4 Materials containing plastic 5 Waste petroleum products paints or paint thinners or asphalt products 6 Materials containing asbestos 7 Construction or demolition debris 8 Railroad ties or pressure treated wood 9 Manure or animal remains 10 Salt water driftwood or other previously salt water saturated materials 11 Unseasoned wood or 12 Paper products cardboard plywood or par ticleboard The prohi...

Page 17: ...s 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 The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how efficiently the combustion process is taking place at the given settings Visible smoke consist of unburned fuel and moi...

Page 18: ... 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 in...

Page 19: ...t 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 degrees 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 full o...

Page 20: ...eplace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer Never sub stitute other materials for the glass To replace the glass remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door Remove the mould ings and replace the damaged piece with a new one Perform the procedure backwards after replacing When replacing the glass you should change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed ...

Page 21: ...3431 Weld Tab 3 3 83045 Washer 5 16 Id X 3 4 Od X 1 16 Thk 3 4 83409 1 4 20 X 1 2 HEX BOLT 3 5 25845 DEFLECTOR AIR 1 6 26060 SHIELD REAR 1 7 27116 PLATE HEARTH 1 8 27090 SLIDE SECONDARY AIR 1 9 27092 PLATE SLIDE DAMPER 1 10 25090 BLOWER HOUSING FRONT 1 4 3 1 6 7 8 9 10 2 5 ...

Page 22: ...y Part No Description Qty 19 88146 BOARD CERAMIC FIBER 1 20 86643 TUBE Ø5 32 SECONDARY AIR 1 21 86645 TUBE Ø7 32 SECONDARY AIR 2 22 25843 RETAINER TUBE 3 23 89066 FIREBRICK 4 1 2 x 9 15 24 891414 HALF FIREBRICK 2 25 891783 FIREBRICK 3 x 4 1 2 1 IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE APPLIANCE M...

Page 23: ...23 Notes ...

Page 24: ... THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO THE HEATER WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA TION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST 1 THE PART NUMBER 2 THE PART DESCRIPTION 3 THE MODEL NUMBER 4 THE SERIAL NUMBER ____________________ HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY 227 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD P O BOX 151 SOUTH PITTSBURG TN 37380 800 750 2723 WWW USSTOV...