Vogelzang International Frontiersman VG450EL Owner's Manual

Vogelzang International Frontiersman VG450EL Owner's Manual

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Frontiersman
Covers Models VG450el, VG450elG & VG450elGB
reaD all InsTruCTIOns CareFullY
BeFOre InsTallInG Or OPeraTInG
ThIs sTOVe. FaIlure TO FOllOw InsTruC-
TIOns MaY resulT In PrOPerTY DaMaGe,
BODIlY InjurY, Or eVen DeaTh.
reFer TO MarkInGs On sTOVe laBels FOr
aDDITIOnal InFOrMaTIOn.
saFeTY nOTICe: IF ThIs sTOVe Is nOT PrOPerlY InsTalleD, a hOuse/BuIlDInG FIre MaY
resulT. FOr YOur saFeTY, COnTaCT lOCal Or MunICIPal BuIlDInG Or FIre OFFICIals
aBOuT PerMITs, resTrICTIOns, anD InsTallaTIOn requIreMenTs FOr YOur area.
VGZ-014 / 20120424.0

Owners Manual

(save this manual for future reference)
Vogelzang International Corp.
Woodstove
This stove meets
u.s. Test standard:
ul 1482-1996
nOTe: IT Is reCOMMenDeD InsTallaTIOn
Be COMPleTeD BY a qualIFIeD heaTInG
equIPMenT InsTaller!
DO not InsTall In a MOBIle hOMe.
Vogelzang International Corporation
400 West 17th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423
www.vogelzang.com
Phone: 1-616-396-1911
Fax: 1-616-396-1971
VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /
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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    Frontiersman Woodstove ™ Owners Manual Covers Models VG450el, VG450elG & VG450elGB (save this manual for future reference) This stove meets u.s. Test standard: ul 1482-1996 reaD all InsTruCTIOns CareFullY BeFOre InsTallInG Or OPeraTInG ThIs sTOVe. FaIlure TO FOllOw InsTruC- nOTe: IT Is reCOMMenDeD InsTallaTIOn...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    (see specifics in installation instructions). Page 2 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...
  • Page 3 Detectors should be located close to sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions. maintain smoke detector per manufacturer’s instructions. Page 3 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 4: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEmblY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Vogelzang International Corp. grants no warranty, stated or implied, for the installation or maintenance of your wood stove and assumes no responsibility of any incidental or consequential damages. TOOls anD MaTerIals requIreD FOr InsTallaTIOn materials tools (NOTE: The following items are NOT included with your stove) safety Glasses &...
  • Page 5 28" PROTECTOR 24" 8"min. 28" min. Fig. 1 – TOp VIEw Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces 28" Fig. 2 – TOp VIEw Minimum Corner Clearances from Combustible Surfaces Page 5 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 6: Connector Pipe Installation

    PIPe as a ChIMneY - a hOuse FIre COulD resulT. each joint to make the piping rigid. Screws may be no more than a maximum of 3˝/76mm apart. COrreCT wrOnG wrOnG Fig. 4 – Stovepipe/Flue Connections Page 6 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...
  • Page 7: Chimney Connections

    4. Never use a chimney to ventilate a cellar or basement. 5. Contact your local building authority for approved methods of installation and any necessary permits and/or inspections. Fig. 7 - Chimney Construction Through Attic Space Page 7 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 8 Through Masonry wall flue liner and make sure it is in good condition. (A flue liner consists of clay tile that protects the Continued on next page Page 8 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...
  • Page 9: Fireplace Installation

    8˝ of liner must remain below the entry position. When locat- ing the stove and stovepipe, all minimum clearances must be ob- served from combustible surfaces including mantels, combustible FIG. 10 - Fireplace Conversion Page 9 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 10 24 gauge thickness. Fasteners used to secure chimney section shall not penetrate chimney flue liner. Page 10 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    2. When adding fuel be careful not to smother the Or In sTOraGe. fire. Do not build fires against glass on models with glass door. Continued on next page Page 11 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 12 Seasoned wood has been dried for at least one year. 3. A small fire is preferable to a large smoldering one that can deposit creosote within the heating system. Page 12 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...
  • Page 13: Chimney Draft

    4. Chimney Installation and Maintenance and condense in the chimney creating creosote. Confirm that all four minimum chimney Page 13 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 14: Glass Replacement

    Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks and will need to be replaced. Inspect glass and door or breaks during operation. Page 14 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...
  • Page 15: Blower Maintenance

    I Va l e n T I n s u l a - MusT Be kePT OuTsIDe OF TIOn anD TeMPeraTure The ClearanCe DIMen- raTInG (105°C). sIOns shOwn In ThIs Man- ual FOr COMBusTIBle Ma- TerIals. Page 15 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 16 ORDERINg PARTS - vg450El FRONTIERSmAN STOvE When ordering missing or replacement parts, always give the model Number of the stove, Part Number, and Part Description. Use the illustrations and part lists provided to identify parts. Part no. Description qty. Part no.
  • Page 17 ORDERINg PARTS - vg450El FRONTIERSmAN STOvE When ordering missing or replacement parts, always give the model Number of the stove, Part Number, and Part Description. Use the illustrations and part lists provided to identify parts. Part no. Description qty. Door Frame ........... 1 High-temp Glass ..........
  • Page 18 Rbrick + Rmin.brd = 0.80 + 0.431 = 1.231 = Rsystem Step 4: Compare Rsystem to Rspecs Rsystem = 1.231 is larger than Rspecs of 0.893. System R-value exceeds the required specifications and therefore is an acceptable alternative. Page 18 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...
  • Page 19 ChImNEY & STOvE mAINTENANCE lOg DaTe OF serVICe PerFOrMeD BY DesCrIPTIOn Page 19 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FrontiErsman™ /...
  • Page 20 “FOr GOD sO lOVeD The wOrlD ThaT he GaVe hIs OnlY BeGOTTen sOn, ThaT whOeVer BelIeVes In hIM shall nOT PerIsh BuT haVe eTernal lIFe” jOhn 3:16 MaDe In ChIna Vogelzang International Corporation 400 West 17th Street Holland, Michigan 49423 www.vogelzang.com Phone:1-616-396-1911 Fax: 1-616-396-1971 Page 20 / VG450EL FrontiErsman™ www.vogelzang.com VGZ-014 / 20120424.0...

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