Glass Care - Vogelzang International TR001WS Owner's Manual

1. Atmospheric Pressure and Air Supply - Atmospheric pressure that affects the draft may occur from outside
the structure, inside the structure, or both. High pressure weather (clear and cold) usually produces a better
chimney draft than low pressure (overcast and damp) conditions. Negative pressure can be created inside
a home by appliances that expel air from within such as bathroom vents, range hoods, clothes dryers, and
forced air furnaces. Do not allow such appliances to overcome the natural draft. Note that newer homes
tend to be built more tightly allowing less make up air to seep freely in. Negative pressure may be overcome
by opening a nearby door or window. In extreme conditions of negative draft, the airflow in the chimney will
reverse direction. This is known as "down drafting."
2. Environmental Factors - Wind or air deflecting off external objects such as the roof, neighboring structures,
trees, or hills. These can cause a pressure change in the air surrounding the chimney.
3. Chimney Temperature - The temperature of the chimney is an important factor in how well it drafts. Warm
chimneys draft better than cold chimneys. This is based upon the principle that hot air rises while cold air
sinks. Hot gases going up a cold chimney will cool rapidly. Warm the chimney by allowing a hot fire to burn
for the first fifteen to thirty minutes after starting the fire. Be careful not to over fire the stove. If any part of the
stove or chimney starts to glow, you are over firing the stove. Masonry chimneys will take longer to warm than
manufactured chimneys on account of their greater structural mass. Chimneys that have a flue diameter
larger than the stove outlet take more heat to warm, thus resulting in a faster cooling of the hot gases
needed to build or maintain draft.
4. Chimney Installation and Maintenance - Confirm that all four minimum chimney height requirements listed
in the Chimney Connections section of the manual have been met. The physics that link chimney height
with draft creation are vital to the proper operation of the stove. Failure to meet each of these minimum
requirements will have an adverse affect on draft. Avoid long horizontal runs or multiple elbows. Use stove
cement to seal joints in the connector pipe section. Regularly clean the chimney, connector pipe, rain cap,
and spark arrestor screen. Creosote build up can reduce the chimney draw and possibly create a chimney
fire.
5. Temporarily out of Operation - After the fire has burned out, open the air control to its fully open position. This
will allow warm room air to enter the chimney and keep it as warm as possible until the stove is used again.
For assistance involving chimney draft issues, contact a knowledgeable licensed heating and cooling contractor
in your area. For questions regarding manufactured chimney, contact the manufacturer of the chimney.
NOTE: a draft reading of 0.05 To 0.06 W.C.
(Water column) is required for proper burning

GLASS CARE

Periodic cleaning of glass will be necessary to prevent accumulations of ash. Acidic ash buildup can eventually
etch and weaken glass. Creosote accumulations should burn off during hot fires. The following usage and safety
tips should be observed:
1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you detect a crack or break, extinguish the fire immediately
and contact the manufacturer for a replacement before re-firing the stove.
2. Do not slam the door or otherwise impact the glass. When closing doors, make sure that logs or other objects
do not protrude to impact the glass.
3. Do not build fires against (or that might fall against) the glass.
4. Do not clean the glass with materials that may scratch (or otherwise damage) the glass. Scratches on the
glass can develop into cracks or breaks during operation.
5. Never attempt to clean the glass while the unit is hot; allow to dry thoroughly before reuse. If deposits are not
very heavy, normal glass cleaners are adequate using a soft, non-abrasive cleaning pad.
6. Never put substances which can ignite explosively in the unit. Even small explosions in confined areas can
blow out the glass.
Replace glass only with 5mm high temperature ceramic glass of the proper size. Do not use substitute
materials such as tempered glass or double thickness window glass! Contact the stove manufacturer for
SERVICE HINTS
of this stove.
replacement glass.
Do not operate with cracked or broken
WARNING:
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CAUTION:
glass.