Vogelzang International BX26E Owner's Manual page 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued ...
2. When adding fuel be careful not to smother
the fire.
3. Close the feed door and secure tightly.
4. Adjust the damper and slide draft control.
5. Empty ashes regularly. Do not allow ashes to
pile up higher than the top lip of the slide draft.
6. Properly dispose of hot ashes (see Safety
Instructions, item #13 on page 2.)
7. Do not overfire the stove.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE.
TOO MUCH WOOD OR BURNING NON-
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS SUCH AS TRASH
OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS MAY CAUSE
OVERFIRING. YOU ARE OVERFIRING IF THE
CHIMNEY CONNECTORS OR STOVE GLOWS
RED. CLOSE THE DOOR, SLIDE DRAFT AND
DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO REDUCE THE AIR
SUPPLY TO THE FIRE. THIS WILL SLOW DOWN
THE FIRE.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE HINTS
ASH DISPOSAL – Do not allow ashes to
accumulate higher than the slide draft. Dispose of
properly. (See Safety Instructions #13, page 2.)
CHIMNEY DRAFT – Draft is a function of
the chimney, not the stove — do not expect the
stove to draw. Smoke spillage into the house or
excessive buildup of condensation or creosote in
the chimney are warnings that the chimney is NOT
functioning properly. Correct the problem before
using the stove. Following are some possible causes
for improper draft.
1. The connector stovepipe may be pushed
into the chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2. If the chimney temperature is too cool,
water will condense in the chimney and run back
into the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and
may block the chimney. Operate the stove at a fire
level high enough to keep the chimney warm to
prevent condensation from forming.
3. If the fire burns well but sometimes creates
excess smoke or burns slowly, it may be caused by
the chimney top being lower than another part of
the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over
a house or tree, falls on top of the chimney like
water over a dam, beating down the smoke. The
top of the chimney should be at least three (3) feet
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CAUTION: SLOW BURNING FIRES AND EX-
TENDED USE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREO-
SOTE BUILDUP. IGNITION OF CREOSOTE
BUILDUP OR OVERFIRING MAY CAUSE A
CHIMNEY FIRE. CHIMNEY FIRES BURN EX-
TREMELY HOT AND MAY IGNITE SURROUND-
ING MATERIALS. IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE
IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE BUILDING AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM A SAFE
LOCATION.
above the roof and be at least two (2) feet higher
than any point of the roof within ten (10) feet.
CREOSOTE – Formation and Removal.
Slow-burning wood produces tar and other organic
vapors which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. Creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. If ignited, this creosote creates an
extremely hot fire which may ignite surrounding
materials resulting in a building fire.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed. Failure to remove creosote may result
in ignition and may cause a house/building fire.
Creosote may be removed using a chimney brush
or other commonly available materials from your
local hardware retailer.
CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS – The chimney
connector and chimney should be inspected at the
beginning of and at least twice a month during
the heating season to determine if a creosote
buildup has occurred.
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