Vogelzang International VG1500 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

SOLID FUEL

WARM AIR FURNACE

FOR PARALLEL INSTALLATION WITH EXISTING FORCED AIR-GAS OR OIL FIRED FUR-

NACE (U.S. ONLY)

FOR INSTALLATION AS A CENTRAL FURNACE

THE VG2500 FURNACE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR U.S. INSTALLATIONS ONLY.

ALL MODELS CERTIFIED UNDER UL 391-2010

MODELS VG1500 IS ALSO CERTIFIED UNDER CSA-B366.1-11

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Certiﬁed to comply with 2015 particulate emissions standards.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY

CAUTION:

VOID YOUR WARRANTY

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE START-

ING THE INSTALLATION OR

DO NOT USE THIS FURNACE

OPERATING THE FURNACE

IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER

UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY

227 Industrial Park Road

South PIttsburg, TN 37380

PH.: (800) 750-2723 • www.Vogelzang.com

PORTLAND,

LISTED BY

OREGON, USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

Report Number 215-S-07c-4

VG2500 (Certiﬁ ed for US only)

VG1500 (Certiﬁ ed for US and Canada)

852057B-1905E

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Page 1 FOR INSTALLATION AS A CENTRAL FURNACE THE VG2500 FURNACE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR U.S. INSTALLATIONS ONLY. ALL MODELS CERTIFIED UNDER UL 391-2010 MODELS VG1500 IS ALSO CERTIFIED UNDER CSA-B366.1-11 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certiﬁed to comply with 2015 particulate emissions standards.
Page 2: Tools And Materials Needed
CONGRATULATIONS! You've purchased one of America's Finest Wood and Coal Burning Furnaces. By heat- ing with wood and coal you're helping CONSERVE AMERICA'S ENERGY! Wood is our Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least one tree each year. Future generations will thank you. NOTE: YOUR UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED FURNACE INSTALLER.
Page 3: Caution Labels
Caution Labels Your Furnace has the following labels. Read and Obey all labels. DANGER: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO NOT burn garbage, gasoline, drain oil, or other ﬂ ammable liquids. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT operate with ﬁ re draft exceeding .06 inches w.c. DO NOT operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
Page 4: Rules For Safe Installation And Operation
Rules For Safe Installation And Operation Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Failure to follow them will cause a hazard that could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. 1. Check your local codes. The installation must comply disposal.
Page 5: Parallel Installation
How The Furnace Functions PARALLEL INSTALLATION Your furnace is designed to be a supplemental or central heating source for your home. This Solid Fuel Furnace (U.S. ONLY) may be installed in conjunction with a properly operating central furnace that is listed or certiﬁ ed in accordance with The design is such that when the blower comes on, the blower on the central system also comes on.
Page 6 Dimensions Of Furnace Figure 1 Model VG1500 Figure 2 Models VG2500...
Page 7: Locating The Furnace
If the wall is only faced with brick or stone, treat it as a combustible 48" wall. VG1500 VG2500 Figure 4 12" 12"...
Page 8: Chimney Connection
Chimney Connection MASONRY CHIMNEY Before using an existing masonry chimney, clean the chimney and inspect the ﬂ ue liner to be sure it is safe to use. Make repairs before attaching the furnace. The connector pipe and ﬁ ttings you THIMBLE will need to connect directly to a masonry chimney are shown.
Page 9 Rules for Connector Pipe Installation 1. The crimped end of the chimney connector ﬁ ts inside the furnace ﬂ ue collar. Install additional chimney connectors and elbow NOTE: with the CRIMPED END TOWARD THE FURNACE. This will A ﬂ ue pipe shall not pass through an attic, roof allow any condensation in the ﬂ...
Page 10 CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE WALL Figure 8 shows how to connect the chimney connector of a heater to a masonry chimney through a combustible wall. There are ﬁ ve allowable ways that a chimney connector can be connected to a masonry chimney by passing through a combustible wall.
Page 11 FIGURE 12, PART A MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCE TO BRICK AND COMBUSTIBLES IS 2 IN. MINIMUM CLEARANCES 12 IN. OF BRICK ALL AROUND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO HEATER FIRE CLAY LINER MINIMUM 12 IN. (5/8" MIN. WALL THICKNESS) TO COMBUSTIBLES MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED TO MIN.
Page 12 MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCES FROM MASONRY TO FIGURE 12, PART D SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS AND COMBUSTIBLES 2 IN. SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS MINIMUM CLEARANCE 2 IN. ALL AROUND CHIMNEY SECTION 1 IN. AIR SPACE TO CHIMNEY THIMBLE CHIMNEY LENGTH CHIMNEY CHIMNEY CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TO HEATER SOLID INSULATED, LISTED...
Page 13 9. Check operation of shaker grates with grate handle before operating furnace. 4” ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX BLOWERS SET SCREW CLIP NUTS BLOWERS GASKET (Not used in the upper center hole.) Figure 15 (Model VG1500 has only one blower) Figure 13a...
Page 14: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 16 NOTE: For model VG1500, disregard the wiring (wires M1 & M2) of one blower motor. Wire leads from the distribution blower are usually BOTH BLACK. Makes no diff erence which leads from the motor(s) connects to the cor-...
Page 15: Installation
d) Install the smoke pipe connector to the chimney INSTALLATION with 26-gauge pipe and elbows (to be purchased Please see all methods of Installation at the rear of separately), maintaining the proper clearances for the this booklet. speciﬁ c model. Seal the smoke pipe in the chimney with furnace cement.
Page 16: Operating Instructions
manual. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The top down method of ﬁ re building is recommended for this VISIBLE SMOKE appliance. After making sure that the stove air intake controls The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an ef- are fully open (completely pull-out towards you), Place the fective method of determining how efﬁ...
Page 17: Adding Fuel
LIGHTING 1 inch deep on the ﬁ rebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed. 1. Set the thermostat on "HIGH" for maximum draft. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight- 2. Open the feed door and place paper and kindling on the ﬁ...
Page 18: Chimney Maintenance
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. SERVICE HINTS build up has occurred. If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed Do not expect a furnace to draw.
Page 19 Trouble Shooting Tips for Warm Air Furnace 1. Problem: sive amounts of unburned wood. Smoke puffs from furnace F. Slide bafﬂ e should be pulled out prior to load door opening. Solution: 4. Problem: A. Check chimney draft. Check for blocked chimney or ﬂ...
Page 21: Parts List
!! NOTICE !! When ordering color painted repair parts, be sure to note the COLOR CODE at the end of the part number to ensure you receive the correctly painted parts. (i.e. 25541 H - Cabinet Side w/ Hammer Tone, Black reverse paint color) 25541 VG1500 VG1500 Cabinet Side (Left & Right) 80230...
Page 22: Parts Diagram/List
Parts Diagram/List 68733 Thermostat Box Assembly (Color - Hamertone Grey) 68722 Thermostat Panel Weldment 68732 Thermostat Cover Weldment (Color - Hamertone Grey) 23429 Thermostat Step Plate 23431 Friction Plate 81903 Thermostat 23427 Thermostat Mounting Bracket 83172 #10 Sheet Metal Screw 89041 Spring 89175...
Page 23: Optional Equiptment
Optional Equiptment 11DIKL DRAFT INDUCER KIT W/ LIMIT SWICH This optional kit allows your furnace to be thermostati- cally controlled and gives the option to change the on/off times of the distribution blower(s). UFB908 UNIVERSAL FILTER BOX When installing ANY warm air furnace, proper installation is the key and required for getting the most efﬁ...
Page 24: Stove Operation
Bulletin rc454 A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR FURNACE BURNING BITUMINOUS Furnaces that are capable of burning coal usually will burn both Bituminous and Anthracite coal. Anthracite is perhaps Once your kindling and wood ﬁ re has produced a bed of the best coal fuel because of its long even burn time, high well established coals, start adding coal in layers allowing heat output, and cleanliness which make it a good choice...
Page 25 Bulletin rc454 A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR FURNACE ANTHRACITE fresh charge to the back being careful not to seal off the top. Close the feed door, but leave the spin damper (or Add a thin layer of coal (preferably smaller chunks) to the thermostat) open for a few minutes until the volatile gases wood ﬁ...
Page 26: Add-On Installation
CENTRAL INSTALLATION ADD-ON INSTALLATION...
Page 27 Appendix INSTALLATION A TO EXISTING DUCT WORK COLD AIR WARM AIR RETURN EXISTING FURNACE INSTALLATION B SOLID FUEL FILTER BOX FURNACE TO EXISTING PLENUM DUCT WORK COLLECTOR WARM AIR COLD AIR RETURN EXISTING FURNACE SOLID FUEL FILTER BOX INSTALLATION C FURNACE TO EXISTING DUCT WORK...
Page 28 INSTALLATION D INSTALLATION E...
Page 29 INSTALLATION F INSTALLATION G...
Page 30 INSTALLATION H TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW...
Page 31 Notes...
Page 32 Notes...
Page 33 Notes...
Page 34: How To Order Repair Parts
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: VG1500 VG2500 4. THE SERIAL NUMBER:____________________ United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road...
Page 35 WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD Name__________________________________________ Telephone #: (_____)_____________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________ Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________ Fuel Type: Wood Coal Pellet Gas Other _________________________ Place of Purchase (Retailer)______________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ If internet purchase, please list website address___________________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________ Alternative Heat Main Heat Source...
Page 36   Fold Here Fold Here Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE United States Stove Company P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...

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