Vogelzang International VG1500 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 FIRED FURNACE (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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY CAUTION: VOID YOUR WARRANTY...
Page 2: Tools And Materials Needed
CONGRATULATIONS! You've purchased one of America's Finest Wood and Coal Burning Furnaces. By heating with wood and coal you're helping CONSERVE AMERICA'S ENERGY! Wood is our Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to pre- serve our wood supply. Plant at least one tree each year. Future generations will thank you.
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 flammable liquids. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT operate with fire 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 retained in the closed container until all cinders have with their rulings.
Page 5 HOW THE FURNACE FUNCTIONS Your furnace is designed to be a supplemental PARALLEL INSTALLATION: (U.S. ONLY) or central heating source for your home. This The design is such that when the blower comes Solid Fuel Furnace may be installed in conjunc- on, the blower on the central system also comes tion with a properly operating central furnace that on.
Page 6 DIMENSIONS OF FURNACE Figure 1 Model VG1500 Figure 2 Models VG2500...
Page 7: Locating The Furnace
If the wall Figure 4 is only faced with brick or stone, treat it as a combustible wall. VG1500 VG2500 18" 12" 12" Unit to Sidewall...
Page 8: Chimney Connection
Chimney Connection MASONRY CHIMNEY Before using an existing masonry chimney, clean THIMBLE the chimney and inspect the flue liner to be sure 6" ELBOW it is safe to use. Make repairs before attaching the furnace. The connector pipe and fittings 6"...
Page 9: Rules For Connector Pipe Installation
Rules for Connector Pipe Installation 1. The crimped end of the chimney connector fits inside the furnace flue collar. Install additional chimney con- NOTE: A flue pipe shall not pass through an attic, roof nectors and elbow with the CRIMPED END TOWARD space, closet or similar concealed space, a floor THE FURNACE.
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 five 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: Assembly Of Furnace
8. Wire left blower same as above and replace cover. 9. Check operation of shaker grates with grate handle before operating furnace. BLOWERS SET SCREW CLIP NUTS BLOWERS GASKET (Not used in the upper center hole.) Figure 15 Figure 13a (Model VG1500 has only one blower)
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 difference which leads from the motor(s) connects to the cor-...
Page 15: Installation
Installation d) Install the smoke pipe connector to the chimney with 26-gauge pipe and elbows (to be purchased Please see all methods of Installation at the separately), maintaining the proper clearances rear of this booklet. for the specific model. Seal the smoke pipe in the chimney with furnace cement.
Page 16: Adding Fuel
Operating Instructions FLUE If the flue-draft setting is exceeded it could cause a solid fuel fire to burn out of control. FUEL Egg size (1-3/16" or larger) bituminous coal for residential furnaces, or any of the specially packed fireplace coals can be used. Coal with a low ash content (2% to 6%) is recommended. Hardwood, 18"...
Page 17: Service Hints
Service Hints 4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chimney and run back into the Do not expect a furnace to draw. It is the furnace. Creosote formation will be rapid and chimney that creates the draft. Smoke spill- may block the chimney.
Page 18 Trouble Shooting Tips for Warm Air Furnace 1. Problem: E. Make sure you’re not suffocating the fire with exces- sive amounts of unburned wood. Smoke puffs from furnace F. Slide baffle should be pulled out prior to load door Solution: opening.
Page 20: Parts List
Description Description Model Model Qty. Qty. Part No. Part No. Description Description Model Model Qty. Qty. 25541 VG1500 VG1500 Cabinet Side (Left & Right) 80230 Blower 25467 VG2500 VG2500 88032 Flue Collar Gasket VG1500 89319 Gasket, Blower 40246 Flue Collar...
Page 21: 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 22 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 efficiency and longest life out of your unit.
Page 23 Bulletin rc454 A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR FURNACE Furnaces that are capable of burning coal usually sult, should be fired with the “conical method” - with will burn both Bituminous and Anthracite coal. An- the highest portion of your fire bed in the center of thracite is perhaps the best coal fuel because of its the firebox.
Page 24 Bulletin rc454 a guide to Burning coal in your furnace Before adding further fuel, be sure to leave a red BANKING THE FIRE: spot of glowing coals in the center of the firebox to For extended operation, such as overnight, the fire insure that the fire has not been smothered and to will need to be banked.
Page 25: Add-On Installation
CENTRAL INSTALLATION ADD-ON INSTALLATION...
Page 26 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 27 INSTALLATION D INSTALLATION E...
Page 28 INSTALLATION F INSTALLATION G...
Page 29 INSTALLATION H TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW...
Page 30 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 31 Warranty inforMation card Name__________________________________________ Telephone #: (_____)_____________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________ Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________ Fuel Type: qWood qOther _________________________ qCoal qPellet qGas Place of Purchase (Retailer)______________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ If internet purchase, please list website address___________________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________ Reason for Purchase: qAlternative Heat...
Page 32 Ê É 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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