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 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...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • 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: Tools And Materials Required For Installation

    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 &...
  • Page 5 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™ /...
  • Page 6: Connector Pipe Installation

    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°...
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Page 11: Adding Fuel

    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: Service Hints

    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...
  • Page 13: Chimney Draft

    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.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 15: Blower Maintenance

    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™ /...
  • 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. Description Qty.
  • Page 17 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™ /...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Chimney & Stove Maintenance Log

    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...

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