Vogelzang International PB65XL - Manual (Page 12)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued …
11. DO NOT TOUCH – SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT!
After firing DO NOT TOUCH STOVE until it has
cooled.
12. This is a cast iron stove. It does NOT have
welded seams. From time to time you may
need to “refill and/or replace the stove cement/
mortar along the seams.
13. Adjust the draft damper and spin draft
control. The more closed the spin draft is set, the
lower and slower the fire will burn. The more open,
the faster and hotter the fire will burn. Do not over
fire the stove.
ADDING FUEL
Add small amounts of fuel each hour or so
instead of piling large quantities of fuel at one
time. This will insure a more complete combustion
process and less buildup of tars, soot, or creosote will
occur in the chimney.
1. Always open draft damper before opening the feed
door.
2. When adding fuel be careful not to smother the fire.
3. Close the feed door and secure tightly.
4. Adjust the damper and spin draft controls.
5. 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.
6. Properly dispose of hot ashes (see Safety
Instructions, item #14 on page 2.)
7. Do not over fire the stove.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE APPLIANCE.
TOO MUCH FUEL OR BURNING PROHIB-
ITED MATERIALS SUCH AS TRASH OR
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS MAY CAUSE OVER
FIRING. YOU ARE OVER FIRING IF ANY
PART OF THE STOVE OR THE CHIMNEY
CONNECTORS GLOWS RED. IMMEDIATELY
CLOSE THE DOOR, SPIN DRAFT AND FLUE
DAMPER 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 LEAVE THE BUILDING AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM A SAFE
LOCATION.
ASH DISPOSAL – While in use, empty ash pan
regularly. Too much ash accumulation can restrict
airflow to the fire and damage the grate. Dispose of
ashes properly. (See Safety Instructions #14, page 2.)
CHIMNEY DRAFT – Draft is a function of the chim-
ney, 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
condensation 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, beating 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. (See also draft on page 7).
CREOSOTE – Formation and Need for
Removal
CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE When wood fuel is
burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The organic vapors condense
in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-
burning fire. As a result, creosote residue ac-
cumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this
creosote buildup makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should
be inspected at least once every two months
during the heating season to determine if a
creosote buildup has occurred.
If buildup has accumulated (3mm or more)
it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
Failure to remove creosote may result in ignition
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.
Preventing Creosote Buildup
1. Creosote will inevitably form in your chimney and
connector pipe. Following these steps will help
reduce the rate of build up.