Vogelzang International SR57E - Manual (Page 9)

VGZ-004 / 20110524.0 SR57E /
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OpERATINg INSTRUCTIONS continued …
4. Make sure lid(s) is(are) replaced and fully seated.
5. Adjust the damper and slide draft control.
6. Empty ashes regularly. Do not allow ashes to pile
up higher than the top of the hearth (see Safety
Instructions #14 page 2). If ashes build up to the
grate, burnout will occur.
7. Properly dispose of hot ashes (see Safety
Instructions, item #14 on page 2.)
8. Do not over fire the stove.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE APPLIANCE.
TOO mUCH wOOD OR BURNING NON-REC-
OmmENDED mATERIALS SUCH AS TRASH
OR FLAmmABLE LIqUIDS mAY CAUSE OVER
FIRING. YOU ARE OVER FIRING IF THE CHIm-
NEY CONNECTORS OR STOVE GLOwS RED.
CLOSE THE ASH DOOR, SPIN DRAFT AND
DAmPER ImmEDIATELY TO REDUCE THE AIR
SUPPLY TO THE FIRE. THIS wILL SLOw DOwN
THE FIRE.
CAUTION: SLOw BURNING FIRES AND
EXTENDED USE mAY CAUSE EXCES-
SIVE CREOSOTE BUILDUP. IGNITION OF
CREOSOTE BUILDUP OR OVER FIRING mAY
CAUSE A CHImNEY FIRE. CHImNEY FIRES
BURN EXTREmELY HOT AND mAY IGNITE
SURROUNDING mATERIALS. IN CASE OF A
CHImNEY FIRE CALL THE FIRE DEPARTmENT
ImmEDIATELY.
mAINTENANCE & SERvICE hINTS
ASH DISPOSAL – Do not allow ashes
to accumulate higher than the grate. Dispose of
properly. (See Safety Instructions #10, page 2.)
CHImNEY DRAFT – Draft is a function of the
chimney, not the stove — do not expect the stove to
draw. Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup
of condensation or creosote in the chimney are warnings
that the chimney is NOT functioning properly. Correct
the problem before using the stove. Following are some
possible causes for improper draft.
1. The connector stovepipe may be pushed into
the chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2. If the chimney temperature is too cool,
water will condense in the chimney and run back into
the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and may
block the chimney. Operate the stove at a fire level high
enough to keep the chimney warm to prevent condensa-
tion from forming.
3. If the fire burns well but sometimes creates
excess smoke or burns slowly, it may be caused by the
chimney top being lower than another part of the house
or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a house or tree,
falls on top of the chimney like water over a dam, beat-
ing down the smoke. The top of the chimney should be
at least three (3) feet above the roof and be at least two
(2) feet higher than any point of the roof within ten (10)
feet.
CREOSOTE – Formation and Removal.
Slow-burning wood produces tar and other organic
vapors which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. Creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the flue lining. If ignited, this creosote creates an
extremely hot fire which may ignite surrounding ma-
terials resulting in a building fire.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed. Failure to remove creosote may result in igni-
tion and may cause a house/building fire. Creosote may
be removed using a chimney brush or other commonly
available materials from your local hardware retailer.
CHImNEY INSPECTIONS – The chimney
connector and chimney should be inspected at the
beginning of and at least twice a month during the
heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has
occurred.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the chimney
connector should glow red, reduce the fire by
closing the damper and spin draft control and
immediately call the fire department.
CAUTION: A CHImNEY FIRE mAY CAUSE
IGNITION OF wALL STUDS OR RAFTERS
wHICH wERE ASSUmED TO BE A SAFE
DISTANCE FROm THE CHImNEY. IF A
CHImNEY FIRE HAS OCCURRED, HAVE
YOUR CHImNEY INSPECTED BY A qUALI-
FIED EXPERT BEFORE USING AGAIN.
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