Vogelzang International VG820E User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
Model VG820E
THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may result.
For your safety, follow the installation directions.
Contact local building or re ocials about restrictions and
inspection requirements in your area.
CAUTION:
Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation
or operation of this heater.
Improper installation may void your warranty.
*ASSEMBLY
*INSTALLATION
*OPERATION
*REPAIR PARTS
852084
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
is manual will help you to obtain ecient, dependable service from
the heater, and enable you to order repair parts correctly.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
When writing, always give the full model number which is on the
nameplate attached to the inside of the cabinet door of the heater.
Heartwood
When ordering repair parts or options, always give the
following information as shown in this list:
1. e PART NUMBER
2. e PART DESCRIPTION
3. e MODEL NUMBER: VG820E
4. e SERIAL NUMBER:________________
Before installing your heater, ll in the serial number of your heater
in the space provided above.
United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Rd.
P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380
[phone]
www.vogelzang.com
United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Rd.
P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg,
TN 37380
[phone]
www.vogelzang.com
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER
Tested to UL 1482 & EPA Method 28A
OMNI-TEST LABORATORIES, INC.
LISTED BY PORTLAND
OREGON, USA
Report #: 215-S-14-4
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TOOLS AND MATERIAL NEEDED NOTES
TOOLS
Pencil
6 Foot Folding rule or tape
Tin Snips
Drill, hand or electric
Drill bit, 1/8" dia.
(for sheet metal screws)
Gloves
Screwdriver (blade-type)
5/16" Nut Driver or
5/16" Socket w/Ratchet
ELECTRICAL
120 Volts
60 Hertz
0.55 Amps
MATERIALS
Chimney Connection- 6" Dia. Black
Steel (24 Ga. minimum): Straight or
corrugated elbow (as required)*
1/2" Sheet Metal Screws
6" Inside Diameter Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) listed Residential
Type and Building Heating Appliance
Chimney, Type "HT", or 6" existing
Masonry Chimney with ue liner.
Floor Protector Material: 3' x 4'-6" as
specied on page 4.
Furnace Cement (Manufacturer
recommends: Rutland Code 78 or
Equivalent)
* Avoid adjustable elbows, they leak!
CIRCULATOR DIMENSIONS
Fig. 1
32 1/4
12 1/2
33 1/2
4 1/8
4 1/4
19 1/4
CENTER LINE OF 6"
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
24
TOP OF FLOOR PROTECTOR
CENTER LINE
OF 6"
CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to
follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or re ocials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
1. Check local codes. e installation must
comply with their rulings. Do not install this
heater in a mobile home or trailer.
2. Alwaysconnectthisheatertoachimneyorvent
to the outside. Never vent to another room or
inside a building.
3. Do not connect a WOOD burning heater
to an aluminum Type B gas vent. i s i s n o t
safe and is prohibited by all codes. is heater
requires connection to approved chimneys:
Eithera factorybuilt6"UL103HT ora linedandap-
provedandrecentlyinspectedandcleanedmasonry
chimney with a 6" ue, preferably round. A larger
masonry uemaybeused,solongastheue-section
diameter is not greater than 50 sq. in. e chimney
portion (whether factory-built, or masonry) must
be tall enough to provide sucient dra and safe
exit of smoke and combustion products.
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CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE
HEATER UNTIL IT HAS COOLED.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN
REFUELING THIS UNIT OR WORKING
WITH METAL CABINET PARTS.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS AND CEILINGS
Minimum clearances to unprotected combustible walls and ceilings as noted by gures 2 through 4
must be maintained. Drapes, curtains, furniture and other combustible materials should be kept much
further away from the heater to avoid re. If you choose to, you may install the heater and chimney
connector closer to combustible surfaces than indicated by Figures 2 through 4 IF a clearance reduction
system is also installed to protect combustible ceilings and walls near the heater and chimney connector.
However, there are limits to how close the heater and chimney connector can be installed to combustible
surfaces protected by a clearance reduction system.
A correctly installed clearance reduction system protects the combustible surfaces well beyond the sides
and above the top of the heater and beyond the sides and top of the chimney connector pipe.
Two common types of clearance reduction systems use sheet metal with a minimum thickness of 28
gauge (galvanized steel, aluminum, copper) or a 3-1/2 inch (4 inch nominal) thick masonry wall. Either
of these materials must be spaced out 1 inch from the combustible surfaces. With sheet metal, non-
combustible spacers are used to maintain the 1 inch air space. With a masonry wall, metal wall ties and
furring strips, if needed are used to anchor the brick to the wall. To avoid excessive heat transmission,
the spacers or wall ties should not be placed directly behind the
CB36 BLOWER KIT
AnOptionalBlowerkitisavailablefortheVG820EHeartwoodautomatic
wood burning circulator heater. If this kit is not available where you
have purchased this Heartwood heater, you can purchase a blower kit
directly from the factory. To order contact Vogelzang at the address
and telephone number given on the back page.
Route power cord away from unit. Do not route power cord through
walkway.
Blower operation
Rotate knob clockwise to increase airflow. Rotate counterclockwise to
reduce air flow.
4. Be sure that your Chimney is safely constructed
and in good repair. Have the chimney inspected
by the Fire Department or a qualied inspector
(such as a Chimney sweep). Your insurance
company may be able to recommend a quali-
ed inspector.
5. Inspect chimney connector and chimney twice
monthly during the heating season for any de-
positofcreosoteor sootwhichmustberemoved.
6. Provide air for combustion from outside the
house into the room where the heater is located.
If the intake is not in the same room, air must
have free access to the room.
7. CAST IRON PARTS MUST BE "SEASONED"
TOAVOIDCRACKING.BUILDONLYSMALL
FIRES ON FIRST USE.
8. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use
this heater who is unfamiliar with the correct
operation of the heater. Do not allow children
to use or in any way operate this heater.
9. For further information on using your heater
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire Protec-
tionAssociation(NFPA)publication"UsingCoal
andWood StovesSafely"NFPANo.HS-10-1978.
e address of the NFPA is Battery March Park,
Quincy, MA. 02269.
10. Keep the ash pit section free of excess ashes. Do
notallowashestostackhigherthanthe sidesofthe
ashpan.Neverallowashestocontact thegrate(s).
11. DISPOSALOFASHES-Ashesshould be placed
in a metal container with a tight tting lid. Keep
theclosedcontaineronanon-combustibleoor
orontheground,well awayfromallcombustible
materials. Keep the ashes in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. e
ashes
may be buried in the ground or used
as fertilizer.
12. CAUTION: e special paints used on your
heater may give osome smoke while they are
curing during rst few res. Build small res
at rst. e metal used in construction of the
heaterhasalightcoatingofoil.is couldgive
osmokeand/orodorswhenheaterisusedfor
therst coupleoftimes.isshoulddisappear
aer a short period. Once this burn-o has
occurred, it should not reoccur.
13. CARING FOR PAINTED PARTS- is heater
hasapaintedoutsidejacket,whichis durablebut
will not stand rough handling or abuse. When
installingyourheater, usecareinhandling.Clean
with soap and warm water when heater is not
hot. DO NOT use any harsh chemicals (acids
or caustics) or scouring powder, as these wear
and dull the nish.
14. KEEP THE FEED DOOR, ASH DOOR AND
CABINET DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES
EXCEPT WHILE TENDING THE HEATER.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THE HEATER. THIS
WILL HAPPEN IF THE FEED DOOR, OR
PARTICULARLY THE ASH DOOR, IS
LEFT OPEN DURING OPERATION. UN-
DER EXTREME CONDITIONS THIS CAN
PRODUCE DANGEROUS RESULTS. AT A
MINIMUM, IT WILL ALLOW THE PAINT
TO DISCOLOR.
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25"
35"
16"
26"
54"
19 1/4"
36"
4 3/4"
NOTE: DASHED LINES SHOW
STRAIGHT UP AND THROUGH
THE WALL INSTALLATION
17" 32 1/4" 16"
FLOOR PROTECTOR
(TOP VIEW)
SIDEWALL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 211
12"
12"
VOGELZANG
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
4 17
1. e chimney connection should be as airtight as possible. e heater must have its own chimney
ue. Do not connect this unit to a chimney ue serving another appliance. If there is no chimney near
where you wish to place the heater, you can use a UL 103HT Residential Type and Building Heating
Appliance Chimney (Fig. 5, 6, 6A & 6B).
2. Place the heater on solid masonry or solid concrete. When the heater is used on a combustible oor, a
Type-2 protector listed to UL1618 must be used. A oor protector of one layer of 3/8" millboard having
a thermal resistance of R=0.45 (K=0.84 BTU in./. 2 hr. Deg. F) with 28-gauge sheet metal may also be
used. Have the oor protector extend 16" beyond the door side of the heater and 2" on either side and
under the connector pipe in the back.
3. Check Figures 2, 3, and 4. Be sure you have the clearances shown from the heater and the connec-
tor pipe to combustible surfaces. If you have a solid brick or stone wall behind your heater, you can
place the heater as close as you wish to the wall. If the wall is only faced with brick or stone, treat it as
a combustible wall.
LOCATING THE HEATER
AS A LOCATION IS SELECTED,
KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND:
heater or chimney connector. e 1 inch air space provides free air circulation. It is essential that there
be openings at the top and bottom of these clearance reducers so cool air can enter at the bottom and
hot air exit at the top. It is the "chimney eect" whereby when the air in the space is heated, it rises
exiting from the top and being replaced by cooler air at the bottom, that makes these shields eective.
Masonry, or other non-combustible products, attached directly to a combustible surface without an air
space oer very little protection and cannot be considered a clearance reducer unless specied materi-
als have been tested and listed for direct attachment to a combustible surface. e same applies to thin
veneer brick and stone coverings. ese materials provide adequate protection only when mounted on
sheet metal with a 1 inch spacing to the wall.
A variety or prefabricated clearance reduction systems which have been tested and listed are available
through heater dealers. Always look for a safety listing label on the product when selecting a clearance
reduction system and make sure it is designed for solid fuel appliances. e manufactures of these
systems provide specic installation instructions that must be followed exactly for a safe installation.
BAROMETRIC DRAFT REGULATOR
Model DR6
SAFETY NOTICE
In the unlikely event that your VG820E "overres" (a condition evidenced by elbows,
stovepipes, and connectors glowing red in appearance or otherwise discoloring), then your
installation is subject to excessive dra created by either a chimney too tall or too great in
diameter in conjunction with its height, or some other factor of an indeterminate cause. In
this event, you should install a barometric dra regulator. Such installation will preclude any
overring and/or any hazardous consequences of potential overring.
Barometric dra regulators are generally available where you purchased your stove or may
be ordered directly from United States Stove Company at a nominal charge.
NOTE:
DURING OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE FEED AND ASH DOORS OF
THIS HEATER, IT MAY SEEM THAT THE FIT OF THE DOOR IS
"TOO TIGHT". AS THE HEATER IS FIRED, THE GASKETING "SETTLES" OR
"SEATS" ITSELF IN THE DOOR. THE TIGHT FIT AT THE FACTORY AND
BEFORE THE HEATER'S INITIAL FIRING IS TO INSURE A GOOD SEAL
AFTER THE GASKETING "SETTLES".
NOTE:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING SMOKE DETECTORS
IN YOUR HOME IF NOT ALREADY INSTALLED.
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REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL VG820E
AUTOMATIC WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR
INTERIOR
16
IMPORTANT
*Size the chimney to the ue outlet on the
stove. (6" outlet = 6" I.D. chimney)
*Avoid using elbows except as necessary
(they reduce dra).
*Make sure all horizontal runs of connec-
tor pipe go up hill (1/4" elevation for each
horizontal foot).
CHIMNEY CONNECTION
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
Two basic types of chimneys are approved
forusewith solidfuel: Factory-builtandma-
sonry. Factory-built chimney must comply
with UL103HT standard.
Donot expectyourstoveorfurnace tocreate
dra.Drais not afunction ofthe appliance.
Dra is purely a function of the chimney.
Modern stoves and furnaces are much more
air-tight and ecient than those of the
past and, therefore require greater dra. A
minimum of .05, measured in water column
(gaugestomeasurechimney dra arereadily
available at stove shops and are economical
to purchase or rent) is required for proper
draing to prevent back-pung, smoke
spillage, and to maximize performance.
Chimneys perform two functions - one of
which is apparent: e chimney provides
a means for exhausting smoke and ue
gases resulting from combustion of the fuel.
Secondarily, though, the chimney provides
Key PartNo. Description Qty.
1 67859 Weldment, Base 1
2 22030 Shield, Second Heat (Included w/ 67859) 1
3 22110 Shield, Heat (Included w/ 67859) 1
4 68619 Assy., Heat Jacket 1
5 88032 Gasket, Flue Collar 1
6 40246 Collar, Flue 1
7 22090 Curtain, Smoke 1
8 22171 Clip, Smoke Curtain 2
9 40075 Frame, Draft Damper 1
10 23476 Damper, Draft Control 1
11 25550 Pin, Draft Damper 1
12 83890 Clip, Push 1
13 40100 Liner, Front/Back 3
14 40076 Fire, Grate 2
15 40132 Retainer, Brick 2
16 89066 Firebrick (4.5” x 9” x 1.25”) 10
17 891940 Assy., Feed Door (Complete) 1
- 40199 Feed Door - Casting Only -
18 88033 Rope Gasket, 3/8” 3.75 ft.
19 891941 Assy., Ash Door (Complete) 1
- 40289 Ash Door - Casting Only -
20 88033 Rope Gasket, 3/8” 2.42 ft.
21 83872 Pin, Door - Short 1
22 23441 Pin, Door - Long 1
23 83102 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1.25” CS, Slotted Hd. 2
24 40056 Wheel, Draft 2
25 83415 Nut, 1/4-20 Jam 2
26 25201 Shield, Flame 2
27 83250 Kep Nut, 1/4-20 4
28 40509 Handle, Door 2
29 89523 Handle, Drop Wood 1
30 22434 Latch, Door (2-Step) 1
31 83045 Washer, Flat 2
32 83273 Washer, Spacer 1
33 22108 Latch, Door (Door Stop) 1
34 23474 Liner, Top 1
35 67444 Ash Pan 1
FIG. 6
Cathedral Ceiling - Chimney
Cap Mandatory
PIPE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
REFER TO CHIMNEY
MANUFACTURERS PARTS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
2 FT MIN.
10 FT. 3 FT.
MIN.
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT CONTROL
(OPTIONAL)
11 FT. MIN.
CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY
DAMPER
FIG. 5
PIPE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
REFER TO CHIMNEY
MANUFACTURERS PARTS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
2 FT MIN.
10 FT. 3 FT.
MIN.
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT CONTROL
(OPTIONAL)
11 FT. MIN.
CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY
DAMPER
"Dra" which allows oxygen to be continu-
ously introduced into the appliance, so that
propercombustionis possible.AsofApril 1,
1987,allheatersandfurnacesmanufactured
by United States Stove Company should be
installed using a factory built chimney that
meetsthe "Type HT" requirementof UL 103
(when a factory - built chimney is used).
Your smoke pipe should be assembled in
such a way that the male section (crimped
end) of the pipe faces down. Attach each
of the sections to one another with three
equidistant metal screws. Seal with furnace
cement.
IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST
BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS PARTS
PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY
FROM THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER.
USE OF THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
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FLOOR PROTECTOR
2 FT MIN.
10 FT.
MINIMUM 3 FT.
MIN.
APPROVED COWL
6"
MIN.
6" MIN. APPROVED
THIMBLE
60" MIN.
DAMPER
BAROMETRIC DRAFT
CONTROL
THIMBLE
COLLAR
PIPE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
WALL
FLOOR PROTECTOR CLASS A UL 103HT
CHIMNEY KIT INCLUDING
WALL THIMBLE.
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT CONTROL
(OPTIONAL)
DAMPER
6 15
FIG. 6B - Typical Masonry Chimney Installation
FIG. 6A - ru-e-Wall Installation
REPAIR PARTS
AUTOMATIC WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER
MODEL NUMBER VG820E
EXTERIOR REPAIR PARTS LIST
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 89635 Cabinet Door Knob 1
2 83005 Screw (10-24 x 1/2) FL 1
3 83033 Screw (8-32 x 1/4) PH,TR,HD,Z 1
4 83093 Spring Latch 1
5 83244 Kep Nut (10-24) 1
6 67968BR Cabinet Door Frame 1
7 69271 Thermostat Linkage 1
8 852091 Control Panel Plate 1
9 89687 Thermostat Knob 1
10 67725GO Cabinet Front Assembly 1
11 67967BR Cabinet Left Side 1
12 21593 Hinge Support 1
13 83833 Hinge Clip 1
14 67966BR Cabinet Top 1
15 67743 Thermostat Assembly 1
16 21063 Back Brace 2
17 69557BR Cabinet Back 1
18 89065 Door Hinge 4
19 67969BR Cabinet Door 1
20 23477 Top Thermostat Shield 1
21 83554 3/16 Aluminum Rivet 2
IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST
BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS PARTS
PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM
THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER.
USE OF THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
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CAUTION:
NOT ALL FIREPLACES
ARE SUITABLE FOR
INSTALLATION OF A WOOD
HEATER.
Manypeople maywish toconvertanexisting
replace to heater use. Usually, safe con-
nection of stovepipe to a masonry chimney
requires more eort than connection to a
prefabricated chimney. e replace must
be closed and sealed at the damper in the
ue. Good sealants are high temperature
caulking,ceramicwool,andfurnacecement.
Always remember to inspect the masonry
chimney and replace. If necessary, clean
the ue and smoke shelf before beginning
your installation. Install the heater into the
chimneysothatthesystemcanbedismantled
for cleaning and inspection.
Before deciding to convert your replace or
existing chimney, keep in mind that older
replaces and their chimneys are unsafe.
ey must be structurally sound, and the
ue liner must be in good condition. Do
not use a chimney if it is unlined (should
have a tile clay liner to protect brickwork),
haveitrelinedprofessionally. Clearancesto
combustibles are explained in the previous
section on masonry chimneys. If you have
any questions regarding the condition of
the chimney, consult a qualied engineer,
competentmason,certied ChimneySweep,
or knowledgeable inspector.
Many prefabricated replaces fall into the
"zero-clearance replace" category. is is
a factory metal replace with multi-layered
construction. It is designed to provide
enough insulation and/or air cooling so that
the base, back and sides can be safely placed
in close contact with combustible oors
and walls. Although many prefabricated
replaces have been tested by nationally
recognized organizations for use as re-
places, they have not been tested to accept
heaters. In fact, their use as such may void
the manufacturer's warranty.
Steel-lined replaces, on the other hand,
can be used with heaters. ese units use a
1/4-inch re box liner and an air chamber
in connection with 8 inches of masonry to
meet code. ey contain all the essential
parts of a replace, rebox, damper, throat,
smoke shelf, and smoke chamber. Many of
them look exactly like a masonry replace
and must be checked closely for above re-
quirements before installing a coal heater
into them.
Another method frequently used by some
people is to vent the heater directly into the
replace. is does not meet code since the
heater is being vented into another appli-
ance - the replace. is method should not
be attempted because combustion products
will deposit and build up in the rebox or
replace. Be certain not to install a hazard
in you house. You will void your warranty
with this installation.
VENTING INTO A FIREPLACE
(Not recommended)
Heartwood
654 21
22
7 8
27
26
24 23
28
29
30
31
27
32
33
31
27
28
17 18
1920
15
16
13
14
13
3
2
1
11
912
10
35
25
34
REPAIR PARTS - EXTERIOR
REPAIR PARTS - INTERIOR
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Install the stovepipe as far as possible into
the thimble, but not past the inside of the
ue lining. ere should be a small air
space (approximately 1/2 in.) between the
stovepipe and thimble, allowing for expan-
sion of the stovepipe. Seal this airspace with
high-temperaturecaulkingorceramicwool.
Finally, be sure to wire the damper closed
and apply the same sealant you used at the
stovepipe and thimble junction.
Do not vent up through the replace open-
ing, regardless of whether the replace
opening is closed.
MASONRYCHIMNEYhaveseveralpositive
attributes: If properly built, they are quite
durable, and most homeowners consider
them more attractive perhaps than a non-
enclosed factory built chimney. And, if the
chimneyis locatedwithinthe connesofthe
house (that is, not attached to an exterior
wall), its mass alone will store heat longer
and continue to release the heat long aer
the re has died. Masonry chimneys have
many disadvantages though.
Masonry chimneys constructed on an
exterior wall are exposed to cold outdoor
temperatures, promoting greater heater
loss, higher accumulations of creosote, and
reduced dra which leads to poorer heater
or furnace performance.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Connectionofthestovepipedirectlyintothe
existingmasonrychimney overthereplace
opening is the only approved method. is
installation performs better, yielding easy
to clean and inspect for creosote. Before
beginning this type of installation plan
carefully; a high degree of skill is required
to insure safety.
An entry port for the stovepipe must be cut
throughthechimneywithminimumdamage
tothere clay liner.Someinvolved measure-
mentsmayberequiredtolocatethe ue liner
exactly.Beforecutting,taketime tomarkthe
size and position of the entry port. Position
the entry port so that at least 8 inches of the
ue liner remains below the port.
Keep in mind that wood mantels and com-
bustible trim around the replace must
have adequate clearances from the heater
and stovepipe or must be protected in an
approved manner. Also, be sure to leave at
least 24" clearance between the top of the
stovepipe and the combustible ceiling or
other combustibles. Placing the center of
the entry port 2 feet below the ceiling will
insure proper clearance for 6 inch, 8 inch,
and 10 inch stovepipes. Next, install a re
clay (at least 5/8 in. thick) or metal thimble,
being sure that the thimble is ush with the
inneruelining. Securethe thimbleinplace
with refractory mortar. e thimble should
be surrounded on all sides with 8 inches
of brickwork (solid masonry units) or 24
inches of stone.
CAUTION
A chimney re may cause ignition of wall studs or raers which you thought were safe
distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney re, have your chimney inspected by
a qualied person before using again.
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the
chimneythatcreatesthe dra. Smokespillage
intothehouse orexcessivebuild-upofwater
orcreosoteinthe chimney arewarnings that
the chimney is not functioning properly.
Possible causes are:
1. e connection pipe may be pushed
into the chimney too far, stopping the dra
(Fig. 8).
2. Two heaters connected into the same
chimney ue.
3. Sameuebeing usedto ventilatethecellar
or basement. If there is a cleanout opening
at the base of the chimney, it must be closed
tightly and sealed.
4. If the chimney is too cool, water will con-
dense in the chimney and run back into the
stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and
may block the chimney. Operate the heater
at a high enough re to keep the chimney
warmpreventing thiscondensation.(Poorly
insulated chimney)
5. e chimney top may be lower than
another part of the house or a nearby tree.
e wind blowing over a house or a tree
falls on top of the chimney like water over a
dam,beatingdownthe smoke.etopofthe
chimney should be at least 3 feet higher than
any point of the roof within 10 feet (Fig. 6).
6. Otherchimney/ueinadequaciescovered
else where in this manual.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed.
Failuretoremovecreosoteorsoot may cause
a house re. Creosote may be removed by
using a chimney brush or other commonly
available materials. Or, better yet, by a certi-
ed chimney sweep.
Chimney res burn very hot. If the chimney
connectorshouldglowred,immediatelycall
the re department, then reduce the re by
closing the inlet air control and closing the
damper in the pipe.
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE-FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
NOTE:
A dra reading of .05 to .06 w.c. is suggested for proper burning of this unit.
SERVICE HINTS
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Whenwood is burnedslowly,itproducestar
and other organic vapors, which combine
withexpelled moisturetoformcreosote. e
creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool chimney ue of a slow burning re.
As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot re.
echimneyconnectorandchimneyshould
be inspected at least twice monthly during
the heating season to determine if a creosote
build-up has occurred.
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Whenconsideringamasonrychimney,round
tiles are preferable to square or rectangular, as
roundtileshavemuchbetterairowcharacter-
isticsandarefareasier to clean.Unfortunately,
mostNorthAmerican chimneys use squareor
rectangular tile liners that are really designed
for open replaces, not stoves or furnaces.
Of most importance, second only to overall
chimney height, is the diameter of the ue
liner itself. In most instances, it should be
sized to the appliance; i.e., 6" ue outlet on
the appliance requires a 6" ue. e inner
diameter should never be less than the ue
outlet diameter and should never be greater
than 50% of the appliance ue outlet. For
example, do not expect a wood burning stove
orfurnaceto functionproperlyif installedinto
a chimney with a ue liner greater than 50%
the appliance outlet -- such as a 6" ue outlet
requires a 6" diameter for optimum draing,
but can function well with an 8", but becomes
borderline beyond 8" diameter.
Masonry chimneys built of concrete blocks
without ue liners of at least 5/8" reclay do
not meet modern building codes. A
TYPE "A"
FIREPLACE
CONVERSION
Fig. 7
solid fuel appliance must not be joined to a
chimney ue which is connected to another
appliance burning other fuels.
If your chimney has a typically oversized
ue liner of 8x12 inches or greater, or if it is
unlined, it will be necessary for you to reline
the chimney, using many of the modern
approved and economical methods such as
stainless steel, castable refractory, or properly
sized reclay linings.
If you have any question regarding venting
your appliance, feel free to contact the fac-
tory at the address and phone number on this
Owner's Manual.Youmayalso contactNFPA
(National Fire Protection Association) and
request NFPA Standard 211 (1984 Edition).
eir address is Battery March Park, Quincy,
Massachusetts 02269. Another helpful publi-
cation is NFPA Standard 908, available at the
same address. Specify 1984 Edition on either
of the above publications.
e door knob is mounted inside of the cabinet door to facilitate ship-
ping and must be reversed for proper usage.
To get cabinet door open, place hand under cabinet frame (right hand
side of cabinet door) and push door out.
INSTALL THE CABINET DOOR KNOB USING THE STEPS BELOW:
1. Remove the machine screw and door knob (Fig. 10).
2. Place door knob on outside of cabinet door. en place machine
screw through hole and into door knob and tighten (Fig. 11).
CABINET DOOR KNOB ASSEMBLY
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
MACHINE SCREW
CABINET DOOR KNOB
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CAUTION:
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION.
KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING
AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SKIN BURNS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FUEL
Hardwood, 18" to 23" should be split and
air dried (seasoned) for 6 months to obtain
maximum burning eciency.
Wood should be stored in a dry, well venti-
lated area. A Wooden box or crate is ideal
for storage.
NOTE: USE SOLID WOOD MATERIAL
ONLY. DO NOT USE COAL.
DO NOT USE MANUFACTURED OR
CHARCOAL LOGS!
LIGHTING
1. Set the thermostat on "High" for maxi-
mum dra.
2. Open the feed door and place paper
and kindling on the grate for starting
the re.
3. Light re and close feed door.
4. Addfuelaerre is burningbriskly.Use
care not to smother the kindling re.
5. Set thermostat higher or lower for
desired temperature.
ADDING FUEL
When possible, add small amounts of fuel
each hour or so instead of adding large
quantities of fresh fuel every 4 to 5 hours.
iswillgivemorecompletecombustionand
less build-up of tars or soot in the chimney.
1. Set ermostat to HIGH before open-
ing feed door.
2. Empty ash pan regularly. Do not allow
ashes to build up to grate as grate will
warp and burnout will occur, and you
might spill the ashes when removing
the pan. Dispose of hot ashes properly
(see Note 11 on Page 3).
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RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION
1. e crimped end of the stovepipe ts
insidetheheateruecollar.Installadditional
pipe and elbow with the CRIMPED END
TOWARD THE HEATER. is will allow
any condensation in the ue to run back
into the heater. Smoke will not escape when
installed in this manner.
2. Slope any horizontal pipe upward toward
the chimney at least 1/4 inch for each foot
of horizontal run.
3. You must have at least 18 inches of clear-
ance between any horizontal piping and
the ceiling.
4. e pipe cannot extend into the chimney
ue. (Fig. 8)
5. Sealeach connectorpipejointwith furnace
cement. Also seal the pipe at the chimney.
6. Use 3 Sheet Metal screws at each joint to
make the piping rigid.
7. It is recommended that no more than two
90 degree bends be used in the stovepipe
installation as more than two may decrease
the amount of draw and if possible, use only
corrugated (non-adjustable) elbows. ey
are much more airtight.
8. e chimney connector must not pass
through an attic or roof space, closet, or
any concealed space, or oor, ceiling, wall
or combustive construction.
HOW TO LIFT THE TOP
CAUTION - DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE TOP WHEN HEATER IS HOT!
To open, grasp TOP at front and li all the way, then gently lower the TOP
until the TOP SUPPORT ROD latches to hold the TOP.
To close, li TOP until the TOP SUPPORT ROD is unlatched. Pull the ROD
forward and lower the TOP.
CAUTION: BUILD A FIRE ON THE IN-
TEGRAL GRATE THAT IS PROVIDED
WITH THE HEATER.
CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE,
GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN
THE HEATER.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAM-
MABLE FLUIDS.
DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DIS-
TRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
CAUTION: STORING OF WOOD
WITHIN MINIMUM CLEARANCES OF
HEATER MAY CAUSE HOUSE FIRE.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFIRE THE
HEATER, AS STATED EARLIER, THIS
CAN PRODUCE A DANGEROUS CON-
DITION AND EVEN CAUSE A HOUSE
FIRE. IF ANY PORTION OF THE
HEATERORANYCHIMNEYCONNEC-
TORGLOWSRED ORDISCOLORS,THE
HEATER IS BEING OVERFIRED.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS
HEATER WITH FEED OR ASH DOOR
OPEN. THIS HEATER IS DESIGNED
FOR THERMOSTATIC OPERATION.
OPERATION WITH EITHER DOOR
OPENWILLOVERHEATANDDAMAGE
THE HEATER.
CAUTION: NEVER STORE FLAMMA-
BLELIQUIDS,ESPECIALLYGASOLINE,
IN THE VICINITY OF THE HEATER.
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NOTE: BEFORE FIRING HEATER
1. Remove plastic knob from
inside of cabinet door and
install on outside of door.
(See Page 15)
2. Slide rebricks toward the rear so
no gaps remain between them.
GRASP TOP
HERE TO
OPEN
WONDERWOOD
WONDERWOOD
A
TOP
SUPPORT
SEAT
SUPPORT ROD
B
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