Vogelzang International BX26E Owner's Manual page 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued...
able to recommend a qualified inspector.
9. Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney
connector and chimney and cause a house/
building fire. Inspect the chimney connector
and chimney twice monthly during the heat-
ing season and clean if necessary. (See Chim-
ney Maintenance, page 10).
10. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air con-
trol to closed position, leave the building and
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMME-
DIATELY! Have a clearly understood plan on
how to handle a chimney fire by contacting
your local fire authority for information on
proper procedures in the event of a chimney
fire.
11. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use
this stove who is unfamiliar with the correct
operation of the stove.
12. Do not operate stove while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
13. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate
higher than the optional grate or slide damper.
Dispose of ashes in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials. Keep the
ashes in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled. The ashes may be
buried in the ground or picked up by a refuse
collector.
14. The special paints used on your stove may
give off some smoke and an odor while
they are curing during the first 12 to 15 fires.
Additional smoke and odor may be emitted
from the light oils used in construction of the
fire box. This should disappear after a short
period of time and not occur again. Persons
with lung conditions or owners of susceptible
domestic pets (such as birds) should take
prudent precautions. Open windows and doors
as needed to clear smoke and/or odor. Paint
discoloration will occur if the stove is
overfired.
15. This stove has a painted surface which
is durable but it will not stand rough handling
or abuse. When installing your stove, use care
in handling. Clean with soap and warm water
when stove is NOT hot. Do not use any acids
or scouring soap, as these solvents wear and
dull the finish.
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16. While stove is in operation, all persons,
especially young children should be alerted to
the hazards from high surface temperatures.
Keep away from a hot stove to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
17. If small children will be in the same room as
the stove during operation, provide a sturdy
barrier to keep them at a save distance
from the stove. NEVER LEAVE SMALL
CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED when they
are in the same room as the stove.
18. Keep stove area clear and free from all
combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
19. To prevent burns, always wear protective
clothing, leather hearth gloves and eye
protection, while tending the fire.
20. While in operation, keep the feed door closed
and secured at all times except while tending
the fire.
21. Do not overfire the stove. Overfiring will
occur if the feed door is left open during
operation. Such actions can result in very
dangerous operating conditions.
22. All power cords and electrical appliances
and/or assemblies must be kept outside of the
clearance dimensions shown in this manual for
combustible materials.
23. For further information on using your stove
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) publication,
"Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely" NFPA
No. HS-10-1978. The address of the NFPA is
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
NOTE: A PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED HEATING
AND COOLING CONTRACTOR SHOULD
BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
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