Summary of Contents for Vogelzang International FRONTIERSMAN VG450EL
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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. Vogelzang International Corporation 400 West 17th Street Holland, Michigan 49423 www.vogelzang.com...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. The installation of this stove must comply with your 9. Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed and local building code rulings. Please observe the in good repair. Have the chimney inspected by the fire clearances to combustibles (see reference figures department or a qualified inspector.
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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™ /...
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 TOOLS MATERIALS (NOTE: The following items are NOT included with your stove) Safety Glasses &...
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PROTECTOR 28" 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™ /...
LOCATING STOVE continued… Fig. 3a – FRONT VIEW Fig. 3b – SIDE VIEW Minimum Clearance Dimensions Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces from Combustible Surfaces CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION 6. It is recommended that no more than two (2) NOTE: STOVE PIPE IS NOT INCLUDED. TO 90°...
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™ /...
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CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued … MANUFACTURED CHIMNEY REFER TO CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MAKER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE. Use only 6˝ diameter manufactured chimney system listed to UL 103 HT. Chimney made to this listing is High Temperature rated to 2100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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™ /...
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CHIMNEY CONNECTOR SYSTEMS & CLEARANCES A. Brick Masonry Minimum 3.5˝/89mm thick brick masonry all framed into com- bustible wall with a minimum of 12˝/305mm brick separation from clay liner to combustibles. The fireclay liner shall run from outer surface of brick wall to, but not beyond, the inner surface of chimney flue liner and shall be firmly cemented in place.
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™ /...
SERVICE HINTS MAINTENANCE OPERATING continued … CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND NEED 3. Close the feed door and secure tightly. FOR REMOVAL 4. Adjust the draft damper control. 5. Empty ashes regularly. Do not allow ashes to CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE WHEN WOOD IS pile up (see Safety Instructions #14, page 2.) BURNED SLOWLY, IT PRODUCES TAR AND OTHER ORGANIC VAPORS, WHICH COMBINE...
fire will produce excessive smoke that will cool 4. Chimney Installation and Maintenance and condense in the chimney creating creosote. Confirm that all four minimum chimney Page 13 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 VG450EL FRONTIERSMAN™ / Vogelzang International Corp.
MAINTENANCE height requirements listed in the Chimney 5. Never attempt to clean the glass while the unit Connection section of the manual have been is hot; allow to dry thoroughly before reuse. met. The physics that link chimney height with If deposits are not very heavy, normal glass draft creation are vital to the proper operation cleaners are adequate using a soft, non-abrasive...
E Q U 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™ /...
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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. Description Qty.
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5. Re-install glass reversing steps 1-3. When re- glass. placing broken glass, remove gasket (#25) from CAUTION: Do not operate stove with broken glass and replace around new glass. broken glass. Page 17 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FRONTIERSMAN™ /...
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FLOOR PROTECTOR MATERIAL CALCULATIONS This stove has been tested for and must be installed on a floor protector with the proper Thermal Resistance or R-value as stated in the installation instructions on page 3, “Locating Stove” step 1, of this manual. If the floor protector materials listed in the instructions are not available, materials with an equivalent R-value may be substituted.
CHIMNEY & STOVE MAINTENANCE LOG DATE OF SERVICE PERFORMED BY DESCRIPTION Page 19 VGZ-014 / 20120424.0 Vogelzang International Corp. VG450EL FRONTIERSMAN™ /...
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“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...
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