Chimney Maintenance - Vogelzang International VG150 Owner's Manual

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ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox, 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 on 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.

SMOKE AND CO MONITORS

Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when

exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in

heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or

confined areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working

order and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke and

CO monitors in areas expected to or having the potential to generate CO.

MAINTENANCE

Your wood stove is a high efficiency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform

a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged,

in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe

periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.

GLASS

• Inspect the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately.

Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.

• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never

substitute other materials for the glass.

• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the

mouldings 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.

• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in the stores

where wood stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only when cold.

GASKETS

This unit's door uses a Ø5/8" rope gasket. Replace any gaskets when they become worn or damaged. It is

recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order

to insure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket,

simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available gasket groove, apply a high temperature

silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light up your stove again approximately 24

hours after having completed this operation.

WARNING: Never operate the stove without a gasket or with a broken one. Damage to the stove or even

house fire may result.

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 your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200° F heat resistant

paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with fine sand paper, clean it properly, and

apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.

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.