Vogelzang International VG2020-P Operation and maintenance manual

* All Pictures In This Manual Are For Illustrative Purposes Only. Actual Product May Vary.
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THIS MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Owner’s Instruction and Operation Manual
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certied to comply with 2020 particulate
emissions standards.
SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may result. For
your safety, follow the installation instructions. Never use make-shift compromises
during the installation of this heater. Contact local building or re ocials about
permits, restrictions and installation requirements in your area. NEVER OPERATE THIS
PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED.
CAUTION! Please read this entire manual before you install or use your new room
heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death. Improper Installation Will Void Your Warranty!
Save These Instructions In A Safe Place For Future Reference.
CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals
including carbon monoxide, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
and/or other reproductive harm. For more
information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
Model Numbers:
VG2020-P • VG2020-BP
VG2020-L • VG2020-BL
853527H-1805K
R
Report Number: F19-476
Tested Per EPA Methods ALT-125, ASTM
E2515, ASTM E3053 and CSA B415
Certied to UL 1482-2011 (R2015) and
ULC-S627-00-REV1
Mobile home approved (U.S. ONLY)

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The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with UL-1482 (R2015) and ULC-S627 standards.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Vogelzang, VG2020 wood heater. This heater meets the
2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s cordwood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2020. Under
specic test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 15,261 to 63,196 Btu/hr with 1
g/hr and 70% eciency. Note: The BTU ratings mentioned above are based on the EPA test protocol under specic test
conditions. Our advertised BTU’s are based on the rst hour of operation at high burn rate burning cordwood.
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Text to 423-301-5624 or;
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Combustible: Wood
Colors: Black
Flue Pipe Diameter: 6” (153 mm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or
Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
Minimum Chimney Height: 12’ (3.7 m)
Maximum Log Length: 21” (534 mm)
Dimensions
MODEL DEPTH WIDTH HEIGHT
Overall: Depth x Width x Height: VG2020E (Leg) 20.5” (521 mm) 27” (686 mm) 31.3” (796 mm)
VG2020E (Pedestal) 21” (534 mm) 27” (686 mm) 31.6” (803 mm)
Combustion Chamber: Width x Depth: 22-3/4” X 11.78” (578 mm X 300 mm)
Volume: Cubic Feet: 1.6 cubic feet
Door Opening: Width x Height: 18” X 9.75” (458 mm X 248 mm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door: (Viewing) Width
x Height: 16” X 10.26” (407 mm X 261 mm)
Optional Accessories
Outside Air Intake Kit 4FAK
CAUTIONS:
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
BURNS.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Your Wood Stove should be installed by a qualied installer only. An NFI qualied Installer can be found at www.ncertied.
org/public/nd-an-n-pro/
CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-800-750-2723 ext 5050
Text to 423-301-5624
Email to: [e-mail]
COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
This Checklist is to be completed in full by the qualied person who installs this unit. Keep this page for future reference.
Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this checklist will invalidate
the warranty.
Please Print
Customer Name: Telephone Number:
Address:
Model:
Serial Number:
Installation Company Name: Phone Number:
Installation Technician’s Name: License Number:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Location of installed appliance: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Chimney System: New Chimney System Yes No If yes, Brand ____________________________________________
If no, Date of inspection of the existing chimney system:______________________________________________________________
COMMISSIONING
Conrm Hearth Pad Installation as per Installation Instructions .........................................................................................
Conrm proper placement of internal parts...........................................................................................................................
Check soundness of door gasket and door seals .................................................................................................................
Conrm clearances to combustibles as per installation instructions in this manual .........................................................
Check the operations of the air controls ................................................................................................................................
Conrm all ue pipe and chimney system are secure and sealed .......................................................................................
Conrm the stove properly drafts when red.........................................................................................................................
Check to ensure a CO alarm is installed as per local building codes and is functional......................................................
Explain the safe operation, proper fuel usage, cleaning, and routine maintenance requirements.....................................
Declaration of Completion: As the qualied person responsible for the work described above, I conrm that the appliance
as associated work has been installed as per manufacturer’s instructions and following any applicable building and
installation codes.
Signed: _______________________________________ Print Name: ___________________________________ Date:_______________
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
You will need a drill with a 1/8” bit to install sheet metal
screws into connector pipe. A 5/16” socket/wrench or
screw driver to install the room air deector, and blower
assembly described. A 1/2” socket/wrench to install ue
collar. A non-combustible oor protector as specied in this
manual. All chimney and chimney connector components
required for your particular chimney installation. For
mobile homes see the “For Use In Mobile Homes” section
of this manual.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
The blower assembly must be disconnected from
the source of electrical supply before attempting the
installation. The blower assembly is intended for use only
with a stove that is marked to indicate such use. Do not
route the supply cord near or across hot surfaces! Fix the
assembly to the back of the stove with the four screws
provided.
ASH PAN ASSEMBLY
Remove ash pan from rebox. Under the rebox, there are
two brackets; Slide the ash pan into these brackets.
FLUE COLLAR ASSEMBLY
Mount the ue collar to the top of the unit as shown using
the (3) 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 bolts, (3) washers, and (3) weld
tabs provided in the parts box.
5/6-8 x 1-1/2 BOLT
WASHER
GASKET
HEATER TOP
WELD TAB
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FIREBRICK CONFIGURATION
Replace the Firebrick as shown in the illustration.
AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
Use the provided screws to attach the air deector to the
rear of the unit.
SAFETY NOTICE
• IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A
HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING
DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT
PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
• USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE
YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED.
• KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM
THE STOVE.
• NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN
FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A
FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS
WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE ITIS IN USE.
• IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, PUSH THE AIR
CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE THE FIRE OF
OXYGEN. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE
HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.
US Stove highly recommends your stove be installed by a
qualied NFI (US) or WETT (Canada) technician. To nd
the nearest qualied installer, go to:
https://ncertied.org,
https://www.wettinc.ca/
POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close
as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor
the most ecient heat distribution possible throughout
the house. The stove must therefore be installed in the
room where the most time is spent, and in the most
spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce
radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a
wood stove. A wood stove also functions by convection,
that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated
upwards and its replacement with cooler air. If necessary,
the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated
by the installation of a blower. The wood stove must not
be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an
excessive accumulation of heat may occur. A wood stove
must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase,
since it may block the way in case of re or fail to respect
required clearances.
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FLOOR PROTECTOR
This heater must have a non-combustible oor protector
with an R-Value of at least 1.4 installed beneath it if the
oor is constructed of combustible material. If a oor pad
is used, it should be UL listed or equal. The oor protector
should be large enough to extend under the stove and
beyond each side as indicated. If there is a horizontal run
of ue pipe, there needs to be oor protection under it that
extends two inches beyond either side of the pipe. The
oor protector should exceed the stove as shown:
REAR
FRONT
SIDE SIDE
Front 22” (559 mm)
Sides 8” (204 mm)
Rear *2” (51 mm)
*Canadian Installations require
8” (204 mm) to the rear.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
It is of utmost importance that the clearances to
combustible materials be strictly adhered to during
installation of the stove.
• If there is a horizontal run of ue pipe there must be at
lease 18” of clearance between the pipe and the ceiling.
There also has to be oor protection under the horizontal
run that extends 2” beyond each side of the ue pipe.
• Floor to ceiling height must be at least 7’ (2.13m) in all
cases.
• Do not place any combustible material within 4’ (1.2m)
of the front of the unit.
• The clearance between the ue pipe and a wall are valid
only for vertical walls and for vertical ue pipe.
• The chimney connector must not pass through an attic
or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, a oor,
or a ceiling.
• For Canadian installations, where passage through a
wall, or partition of combustible construction is desired,
the installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365.
• A ue pipe crossing a combustible wall must have a
minimum clearance of 18” (458 mm).
• To reduce ue clearances from combustible materials,
contact your local safety department.
D
B
AC
E
F
E
Single Wall Pipe (Double Wall Pipe)
Key in mm
A15 (12) 381 (305)
B18 (18) 458 (458)
C19 (16) 483 (407)
D29 (29) 737 (737)
E12 (12) 305 (305)
F22 (22) 559 (559)
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR
Your wood stove is approved to be installed with an
outside air intake (4FAK) which is necessary for a mobile
home. This type of installation is also required in air tight
houses and houses with negative pressure problems. You
can purchase this option through your heater dealer. Make
sure to specify the part number mentioned in this booklet.
Installation instructions are supplied with the air intake kit.
Outside combustion air may be required if:
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1. Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke roll-out
occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur
whether or not there is combustion present.
2. Existing fuel-red equipment in the house, such as
replaces or other heating appliances, smell, do
not operate properly, suffer smoke roll-out when
opened, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is
combustion present.
3. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day
alleviates any of the above symptoms.
4. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier
and tight tting windows and/or has any powered
devices that exhaust house air.
5. There is excessive condensation on windows in the
winter.
6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
Slide the hose clamp over the aluminium ex pipe. Then
slide the ex pipe over the air intake tube of the stove.
Next tighten the hose clamp over the end of the aluminium
ex hose.
FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES (U.S. ONLY)
• WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
• CAUTION! THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF
MUST BE MAINTAINED.
• USE A FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY THAT COMPLIES
WITH UL 103 STANDARDS; THEREFORE IT MUST
BE A TYPE HT (2100°F).
• USE A SPARK ARRESTER.
• THE STOVE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE
STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE HOME.
SECURING APPLIANCE’S ON A PEDESTAL
TO THE FLOOR
Use the designated holes to secure the unit to the oor.
SECURING APPLIANCE’S WITH LEGS TO THE
FLOOR
1. The bracket engages around the square extrusion of
the leveling bolt inserted into the leg.
2. Once appliance is leveled, position the bracket and
attach to the oor using the appropriate hardware
needed for your specic ooring.
3. Install one bracket per leg or consult your local
authority having jurisdiction to determine how many
points of attachment are required.
In addition to the previously detailed installation
requirements, the heater must be electrically grounded to
the steel chassis of the mobile home with 8 GA copper
wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or
protective coating to ensure grounding.
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE)
The chimney connector and chimney must have the
same diameter as the stove outlet (6”). If this is not the
case, we recommend you contact your dealer to ensure
there will be no problem with the draft. The stovepipe
must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel and have
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a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53 mm. It is strictly
forbidden to use galvanized steel. The smoke pipe should
be assembled to promote the male section (crimped
end) of the pipe to be faced down. Attach each section to
another with three metal screws spaced an equal distance
apart. The pipe must be short and straight. All sections
installed horizontally must slope at least 1/4 inch per foot,
with the upper end of the section toward the chimney. Any
installation with a horizontal run of chimney pipe must
conform to NFPA 211. To ensure a good draft, the total
length of the coupling pipe should never exceed 8’ to 10’
(2.4m to 3.04m). Except for cases of vertical installation,
in a cathedral-roof style where the smoke exhaust system
can be much longer and connected without problem to the
chimney at the ceiling of the room. There should never be
more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust
system. The installation of a “barometric draft stabilizer”
(replace register) on a smoke exhaust system is
prohibited. Furthermore, the installation of a draft damper
is not recommended. With a controlled combustion wood
stove, the draft is regulated upon intake of the combustion
air in the stove and not at the exhaust.
3 screws
Flow
Direction
of Flue
Gases
Install
crimped
end
towards
stove.
Male Part Downwards
1/4” slope per foot
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is a force that moves air from the appliance up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft
may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance. An
inadequate draft may cause back-pung into the room
and “plugging” of the chimney. An inadequate draft will
cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through
appliance and chimney connector joints. An uncontrollable
burn or excessive temperature indicates an excessive
draft.
CHIMNEY
Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6” factory-
built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory-built
chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or CSA-B365 standard;
therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It must be installed
according to the manufacturer’s specications. Take into
account the chimney’s location to ensure it is not too close
to neighbors or in a valley which may cause unhealthy or
nuisance conditions. If you are using a masonry chimney,
it must be built in compliance with the specications
of the National Building Code. It must be lined with re
clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with re
cement. Round ues are the most ecient. The interior
diameter of the chimney ue must be identical to the stove
smoke exhaust. A ue which is too small may cause draft
problems, while a large ue favors rapid cooling of the gas,
and hence the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney
res. Note that it is the chimney and not the stove which
creates the draft effect; your stove’s performance is directly
dependent on an adequate draft from your chimney. Do
not connect this unit to a chimney ue serving another
appliance. The following recommendations may be useful
for the installation of your chimney:
1. It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the
uppermost point of contact.
2. The chimney must exceed any part of the building or
other obstruction within a 10’ (3.04m) distance by a
height of 2’ (0.6m).
3. The installation of an interior chimney is always
preferable to an exterior chimney. Indeed, the interior
chimney will, by denition, be hotter than an exterior
chimney, being heated up by the ambient air in the
house. Therefore the gas which circulates will cool
more slowly, thus reducing the build-up of creosote
and the risk of chimney res.
4. The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will
be increased with an interior chimney.
5. Using a re screen at the extremity of the chimney
requires regular inspection to ensure that it is not
obstructed thus blocking the draft, and it should be
cleaned when used regularly.
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FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the
manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed.
You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer)
and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-
through and “T” section package, restops (where needed),
insulation shield, roof ashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain
proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the
manufacturer. The chimney must be the required height
above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper
draft operation.
Listed Cap
Maintain 2”
Clearance
Listed
Chimney
Ceiling
Support
Ceiling
Support
Chimney
Connector
** Refer to Clearance
to Combustibles
Combustible Wall
Floor
Protector
To Stove
Storm Collar
Flashing
Listed
Chimney Attic
Insulation
Sheild
Specified
Clearance
Chimney
Connector
Combustible
Ceiling Joists
To Stove
MASONRY CHIMNEY
Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum
standards of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make
sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs
of deterioration and blockage. Be sure to the chimney
cleaned before the stove is installed and operated. When
connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a
masonry chimney, special methods are needed.
Sheathing
Airtight
Cleanout
Door
Floor
Protector
Thimble
12” of Brick
Combustible Wall
1” Clearance
with Firestop
Rafter
Concrete Cap
Flashing
To Stove
1” Clearance
Eave
Flashing
Fireclay Flue
Liner With
Airspace
COMBUSTIBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
PASS-THROUGHS
METHOD A - 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible
Wall Member: Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm)
brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay
liner, construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must
conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specication for Clay
Fire Linings) or its equivalent. Keep a minimum of 12”
(304.8 mm) of brick masonry between the clay liner and
wall combustibles. The clay liner shall run from the brick
masonry outer surface to the inner surface of the chimney
ue liner but not past the inner surface. Firmly grout or
cement the clay liner in place to the chimney ue liner.
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METHOD B - 9” (228.6 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Using a 6” (152.4 mm) inside diameter, listed,
factory-built Solid-Pak chimney section with insulation
of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, build a wall pass-through with a
minimum 9” (228.6 mm) air space between the outer wall
of the chimney length and wall combustibles. Use sheet
metal supports fastened securely to wall surfaces on
all sides, to maintain the 9” (228.6 mm) air space. When
fastening supports to chimney length, do not penetrate the
chimney liner (the inside wall of the Solid-Pak chimney).
The inner end of the Solid-Pak chimney section shall be
ush with the inside of the masonry chimney ue, and
sealed with a non-water soluble refractory cement. Use
this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration.
METHOD C - 6” (152.4 mm) Clearance to Combustible
Wall Member: Starting with a minimum 24 gage (.024”
[.61 mm]) 6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney connector, and
a minimum 24 gage ventilated wall thimble which has
two air channels of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall
pass-through. There shall be a minimum 6” (152.4 mm)
separation area containing berglass insulation, from the
outer surface of the wall thimble to wall combustibles.
Support the wall thimble, and cover its opening with a
24-gage minimum sheet metal support. Maintain the 6”
(152.4 mm) space. There should also be a support sized
to t and hold the metal chimney connector. See that
the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on
all sides. Make sure fasteners used to secure the metal
chimney connector do not penetrate chimney ue liner.
METHOD D - 2” (50.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Start with a solid-pak listed factory built chimney
section at least 12” (304 mm) long, with insulation of 1”
(25.4 mm) or more, and an inside diameter of 8” (2 inches
[51 mm] larger than the 6” [152.4 mm] chimney connector).
Use this as a pass-through for a minimum 24-gauge single
wall steel chimney connector. Keep solid-pak section
concentric with and spaced 1” (25.4 mm) off the chimney
connector by way of sheet metal support plates at both
ends of chimney section. Cover opening with and support
chimney section on both sides with 24 gage minimum
sheet metal supports. See that the supports are fastened
securely to wall surfaces on all sides. Make sure fasteners
used to secure chimney ue line do not penetrate the inner
liner.
NOTES:
• Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B,
shall extend in one continuous section through the wall
pass-through system and the chimney wall, to but not
past the inner ue liner face.
• A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or
roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a oor,
or ceiling.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS: HOUSE FIRE HAZARDS
• DO NOT STORE WOOD ON FLOOR PROTECTOR,
UNDERNEATH STOVEPIPE(S) OR ANYWHERE
WITHIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACES SPECIFIED FOR THIS APPLIANCE.
• NEVER OPERATE WITH SECONDARY TUBES,
FIBERBOARD, OR INSULATION REMOVED.
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• NEVER OVERFIRE THIS APPLIANCE BY BUILDING
EXCESSIVELY HOT FIRES AS A HOUSE/BUILDING
FIRE MAY RESULT. YOU ARE OVERFIRING THE
APPLIANCE IF IT BEGINS TO GLOW OR TURN RED.
• NEVER BUILD EXCESSIVELY LARGE FIRES IN THIS
TYPE OF APPLIANCE AS DAMAGE TO THE FIREBOX
OR SMOKE LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.
• DO NOT BUILD FIRE TOO CLOSE TO THE GLASS.
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH THE
APPLIANCE UNTIL IT HAS COOLED.
• PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION TO
THE ROOM WHERE THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED.
• INSPECT CHIMNEY LINER EVERY 60 DAYS.
REPLACE LINER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS RUSTING OR
LEAKING SMOKE INTO THE ROOM.
• ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES
THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
HEATER.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD
• NEVER USE CHEMICALS, GASOLINE, GASOLINE-
TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THE
APPLIANCE.
• KEEP ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY
GASOLINE, OUT OF THE VICINITY OF THE
APPLIANCE - WHETHER IN USE OR IN STORAGE.
WOOD STOVE UTILIZATION
Your heating appliance was designed to burn well
seasoned natural wood only; no other materials should
be burned. Any type of well seasoned natural wood
may be used in your stove, but specic varieties have
better energy yields than others. Higher eciencies and
lower emissions generally result when burning air dried
seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or too
green or freshly cut hardwoods. The following resources
can assist in learning the burn characteristics of various
species of wood:
http://rewoodresource.com/rewood-btu-ratings/; or
https://forestry.usu.edu/forest-products/wood-heating
The operation of this wood heater in a manner inconsistent
with the owner’s manual will void your warranty and is also
against federal regulations. Waste and other ammable
materials should not be burned in your stove. DO NOT
BURN:
1. Garbage;
2. Lawn clippings or yard waste;
3. Materials containing rubber, including tires;
4. Materials containing plastic;
5. Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or
asphalt products;
6. Materials containing asbestos;
7. Construction or demolition debris;
8. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
9. Manure or animal remains;
10. Saltwater driftwood or other previously salt water-
saturated materials;
11. Unseasoned wood; or
12. Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard.
The prohibition against burning these materials does
not prohibit the use of re starters made from paper,
cardboard, sawdust, wax, and similar substances to
start a re in an affected wood heater.
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic
fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke.
Deadwood lying on the forest oor should be considered
wet and requires full seasoning time. Standing deadwood
can usually be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned.
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding
6” in diameter should be split. The wood should not be
stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through
the logs. A 24” to 48” air space should be left between
each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunniest
location possible. The upper layer of wood should be
protected from the element but not the sides. A good
indicator of if the wood is ready to burn is to check the
piece ends. If cracks are radiating in all directions from the
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center then the wood should be dry enough to burn. If your
wood sizzles in the re, even though the surface is dry, it
may not be fully cured and should be seasoned longer. It
is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you use DRY WOOD only
in your wood stove. The wood should have dried for 9 to
15 months, such that the humidity content (in weight)
is reduced below 20% of the weight of the log. It is very
important to keep in mind that even if the wood has been
cut for one, two, or even more years, it is not necessarily
dry, if it has been stored in poor conditions. Under extreme
conditions, it may rot instead of drying. This point cannot
be overstressed; the vast majority of the problems related
to the operation of a wood stove is caused by the fact
that the wood used was too damp or had dried in poor
conditions. These problems can be:
• ignition problems
• creosote build-up causing chimney res
• low energy yield
• blackened windows
• incomplete log combustion
Do not burn manufactured logs made of
wax impregnated sawdust or logs with
any chemical additives. Manufactured
logs made of 100% compressed
sawdust can be burned, but be careful
burning too much of these logs at the
same time. Start with one manufactured log and see how
the stove reacts. You can increase the number of logs
burned at a time but make sure the temperature never rises
higher than 475 °F (246 °C) on a magnetic thermometer
for installation on single wall stove pipes or 900 °F (482
°C) on a probe thermometer for installation on double wall
stove pipe. The thermometer should be placed about 18”
(457 mm) above the stove. Higher temperatures can lead
to overheat and damage your stove.
TESTING YOUR WOOD
• When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece
of split wood (about ve inches in diameter) parallel to
the door on the bed of red embers.
• Keep the air control fully open and close the door. If
the wood ignites within 90 seconds from the time it
was placed in the stove, your wood is correctly dried. If
ignition takes longer, your wood is damp.
• If your wood hisses and water or vapor escapes at
the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly
cut (green). Do not use this wood in your stove. Large
amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney,
creating potential conditions for a chimney re.
TAMPER WARNING
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low
burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
EFFICIENCIES
Eciencies can be based on either the lower heating value
(LHV) or the higher heating value (HHV) of the fuel. The
lower heating value is when water leaves the combustion
process as a vapor, in the case of woodstoves the
moisture in the wood being burned leaves the stove as a
vapor. The higher heating value is when water leaves the
combustion process completely condensed. In the case
of woodstoves this would assume the exhaust gases are
room temperature when leaving the system, and therefore
calculations using this heating value consider the heat
going up the chimney as lost energy. Therefore, eciency
calculated using the lower heating value of wood will be
higher than eciency calculated using the higher heating
value. The best way to achieve optimum eciencies is to
learn the burn characteristic of you appliance and burn
well-seasoned wood. Higher burn rates are not always the
best heating burn rates; after a good re is established a
lower burn rate may be a better option for ecient heating.
A lower burn rate slows the ow of usable heat out of the
home through the chimney, and it also consumes less
wood.
NOTICE - INITIAL BURNS TO CURE PAINT
BECAUSE OF THE HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES,
THIS APPLIANCE IS COATED WITH A SPECIAL HIGH
TEMP PAINT WHICH REQUIRES A SERIES OF LOW TO
MEDIUM BURNS TO FULLY CURE FOR DURABILITY AND A
LIFETIME OF SERVICE.
Proper curing of the high-temp paint requires a series of
three initial burns. The appliance should be allowed to
cool off between each burn. The rst two burns should be
small res and low temperatures (250°F) for a duration of
20 minutes each. The third re should be at a temperature
of approximately 500°F for 20 minutes. Provide adequate
cross ventilation to clear any smoke or odor caused by
initial rings.
Notice: Use solid wood fuel only! Do not burn garbage, or
ammable uids. Do not use coal. This appliance is not
designed to accommodate the air ow (draft) required to
properly burn coal or coal products. Do not elevate the
re using grates or irons. Build the re directly on the
rebrick.
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FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
This wood stove has been certied by the US EPA to
meet strict 2020 guidelines. To ensure this unit produces
the optimal minimum emissions it is critical that only
well-seasoned cordwood is burned (see the “Fuel
Recommendations” section of this manual). Burning
unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves eciency
and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney.
Be considerate of the environment and only burn dry wood.
CAUTION:
DO NOT LEAVE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED THE WITH
DOOR OPEN.
For a cold start-up, place 3 to 4 pieces of newspaper into
the rebox. On top of the newspaper, lay 3 lbs of kindling in
random placement to ensure airow through the kindling.
On top of the kindling, place approximately 4 lbs of small
pieces of cordwood. NOTE: Use smaller pieces of wood
during start-up and a high burn rate to increase the stove
temperature.
4 lb
Pull the air control out fully. Light the newspaper and leave
the door slightly open for 2 minutes. Close the door and
allow the kindling to ignite. Once the kindling has burned
down to a starter coal bed, load the unit with approximately
17 lbs of fuel for the rst high burn load. After the rst high
burn load and the stove is well warmed up, adjust the unit
as needed for a medium or low burn setting.
17 lbs
LOW
For a medium burn, once the high burn fuel load is burned
down to an established coal bed, load the unit with 18 lbs
of cordwood and keep the door slightly open for 3 minutes.
Leave the air control fully open (in the “HI” position) for 13
minutes. After 15 minutes push in the air control to the
medium position (midway between the “Low” and “Hi”
position). For a low burn setting once the high burn (or
medium) fuel load is burned down to an established coal
bed, load the unit with 19 lbs of cordwood and close the
door immediately. Leave the air control fully open (in the
“HI” position) for 13 minutes. After 15 minutes begin to
push the air control in to the “Low” position (air control
fully pushed in). NOTE: Do not close the air too quickly.
Closing the air too quickly will cause the unit to smoke.
18 lbs
HIGH
WARNINGS:
• NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF
THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS
HAPPENING. READJUSTTHE AIR INTAKE CONTROL
AT A LOWER SETTING.
• THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE OR GRATES
IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD STOVE.
BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK.
• NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING
OF THE FIREBOX.
• ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES
THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
HEATER.
VISIBLE SMOKE
The amount of visible smoke being produced can be
an effective method of determining how eciently the
combustion process is taking place in the given settings.
Visible smoke consists of unburned fuel and moisture
leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your
specic unit to produce the smallest amount of visible
smoke. Wood that has not been seasoned properly and
has a high wood moisture content will produce excess
visible smoke and burn poorly.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to
provide an accurate mix of secondary air to ensure the
highest eciency. Any damage or deterioration of these
tubes may reduce the eciency of combustion. The air
tubes are held in position by screws or snap pins. Locate
these to either side of the tube and remove it to allow the
tube to be removed and replaced.
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BLOWER OPERATION
The variable-speed blower circulates air warmed by the
rebox into the living area to distribute the heat more
evenly. The blower control knob is located on the side of
the blower housing. Turn the knob clockwise to turn the
blower on. The speed is controlled by turning the knob
clockwise for slower speeds and counter-clockwise
for faster speeds. To turn the blower off, turn the speed
control knob fully counter-clockwise. It is recommended
to turn the blower off when the unit is not in operation. The
blower should be removed at the beginning of every “burn”
season and air-blown clean, removing any dust or build-up.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE. YOU ARE OVERFIRING
IF ANY PART OF THE APPLIANCE GLOWS RED. CLOSE
THE DOOR AND SHUT DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO
REDUCE THE AIR SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWN THE FIRE.
CAUTION:
SLOW BURNING FIRES FOR EXTENDED USE OR
BURNING GREEN WOOD MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE
CREOSOTE BUILD-UP. IGNITION OF CREOSOTE
OR OVERFIRING COULD CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE.
CHIMNEY FIRES BURN EXTREMELY HOT AND MAY
IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY!
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR
REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The 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 high
temper re. The chimney connector and chimney should
be inspected at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3 mm or more),
it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney re.
We strongly recommend that you install a magnetic
thermometer on your smoke exhaust pipe, approximately
18” above the stove. This thermometer will indicate the
temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke
exhaust system. The ideal temperature for these gases
is somewhere between 275°F and 500°F. Below these
temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above
500°F, heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost into
the atmosphere.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
• Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and
higher chimney temperatures, therefore less creosote
deposit.
• Leave the air control fully open for about 5 min. every
time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper
operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can
only take place if the rebox is hot enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit once every two
months and have your chimney cleaned at least once
a year.
• If a chimney or creosote re occurs, close all dampers
immediately. Wait for the re to go out and the heater
to cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no
damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure
no more creosote deposits is remaining in the chimney.
CAUTION:
A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL
STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH WERE ASSUMED TO
BE A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE CHIMNEY.
IF A CHIMNEY FIRE OCCURS, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY
INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE USING
AGAIN.
ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your rebox or
ash pan, and when the re has burned down and cooled,
remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately
1 inch deep on the rebox bottom to help maintain a hot
charcoal bed. Ashes should be placed in a metal container
with a tight-tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible oor or the ground, away
from all combustible materials, pending nal disposal.
The ashes should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
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CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER
TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR
GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP
OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE
STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE
FIRE MAY RESULT.
SMOKE & CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon
monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods.
While the modern combustion systems in heaters
drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the
chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or conned
areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets
and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properlytoensureunintendedexposure.Itis recommended
that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas having
the potential to generate CO.
GLASS CARE
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly to detect any
cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming
shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the
glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute
other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the
glass moldings inside the door. Remove the moldings
and replace the damaged piece with a new one. Perform
the procedure backward after replacing it. When
replacing the glass, you should change the glass gasket
to make sure you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch.
Use a specialized product, available in the stores where
wood stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only
when cold.
GASKET CARE
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR
WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR
EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
This unit’s door uses a 3/4” diameter rope gasket. It is
recommended that you change the door gasket (which
makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to
ensure good control over the combustion, maximum
eciency and security. To change the door gasket, simply
remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available
gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for
this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light
up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having
completed this operation.
ATTENTION:
THIS WOOD HEATER NEEDS PERIODIC INSPECTION
AND REPAIR FOR PROPER OPERATION. IT IS
AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO OPERATE THIS
WOOD HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
For Parts Assistance Call: 800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or Email: [e-mail]
The information in this owner’s manual is specic to your unit. When ordering replacement parts the information in this
manual will help to ensure the correct items are ordered. Before contacting customer service write down the model
number and the serial number of this unit. That information can be found on the certication label attached to the back of
the unit. Other information that may be needed would be the part number and part description of the item(s) in question.
Part numbers and descriptions can be found in the “Repair Parts” section of this manual. Once this information has been
gathered you can contact customer service by phone [phone] Ext 5051 or Email [e-mail].
Model Information
Model Number
Serial Number
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11
6
7
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12
13 14
16
17 15
10
2
1
3
4
5
Key Part # Description Qty
1 40292A 6” Flue Collar 1
2 88042 Rope Gasket 1/4” 1
3 25845 Air Deector 1
4 891492 Blower Assembly (B36) 1
5 26060 Rear Shield 1
6 610926 Rear Ashpan (VG2020-BP) 1
7 29068 Pedestal (VG2020-BP) 1
8 29065 Pedestal Front (VG2020-BP) 1
9 610960 Pedestal Weldment (VG2020-BP) 1
10 610925 Ashpan Housing (VG2020-BL) 1
11 610883 Leg Weldment (VG2020-BL) 4
12 25826 Hearth Plate 1
13 29216 Ash Pan 1
14 610927 Damper Slide Weld 1
15 610066 Slide Retainer Weld 1
16 86954 Damper Rod 1
17 893162 Wooden Knob 1
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.
REPAIR PARTS
To order parts:
Call 1-800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or
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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.
To order parts:
Call 1-800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or
Email to: [email protected]
To order parts:
Call 1-800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or
Email to: [email protected]
Key Part # Description Qty
1 88316 Kao Wool Blanket 1
2 88146 Ceramic Fiber Board 1
3 86953 Secondary Air Tube (Ø1/8) 2
4 86952 Secondary Air Tube (Ø11/64) 1
5 29039 Brick Retainer (left) 1
6 29040 Brick Retainer (right) 1
7 40561 Ash Plug 1
8 24103A Half Pumice Firebrick (4-1/2 X 4-1/2) 2
9 891414A Half Firebrick 2
10 89066A Pumice Firebrick (4-1/2 X 9) 14
Key Part # Description Qty
1 893240-VG Complete Door Handle 1
2 891373 Door Hinge Pad (Threaded) 2
3 40880 Lg Square Cast Door 1
4 88082 Round Rope Gasket 3/4” 1
5 893155 Glass 1
6 26314 Gasket Clamp 1
7 29212 Bottom Glass Clamp 2
8 29213 Sides Glass Clamp 2
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6
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1
3
4
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8
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It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is
completed.
SERVICE PROVIDER
Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described
in the manufacturer’s instructions. Always use the manufacturer's specied spare part when replacement is necessary.
Service 01 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
Service 03 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
Service 05 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
Service 07 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
Service 02 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
Service 04 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
Service 06 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
Service 08 Date: _______________________
Engineer Name: _____________________________________
License No.: ________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________
Telephone No.:______________________________________
Stove Inspected: Chimney Swept:
Items Replaced:_____________________________________
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