Vogelzang BX22EL - Manual (Page 15)

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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE HINTS
2. BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD that has dried
for at least one year. (<20% humidity by weight)
3. Burn hardwood rather than softwood. Hardwood
is denser or heavier wood and burns hotter.
4. Do not attempt to burn (or mix in) green or wet
wood. The use of green or wet wood will cause a
rapid build up of creosote. Wood that hisses, sizzles
and blackens without igniting in five minutes must
be considered too wet to burn.
5. Do not attempt to extend the burn time by using
wet wood. Not only does burning wet wood rapidly
build up creosote, but it reduces the heat output by
up to 25 percent.
6. Do not load more than ¼ to ½ of the fuel capacity
at one time. Loading too much wood at once will
cause excessive smoke which contains creosote.
Mature fires or coals produce very little creosote-
producing smoke.
7. Establish a routine for the handling of fuel, firing,
and operating the stove. Check daily for creosote
build up until experience shows how often you need
to clean for safe operation. Be aware that the hotter
the fire, the less creosote is deposited and even
though monthly cleanings may be enough in the
colder months, weekly cleanings may be necessary
in mild weather.
WARNING: IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE
(1) CLOSE AIR INLET & FLUE DAMPER
CONTROLS
(2) GET OUT OF THE HOUSE
(3) CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
IF A CHIMNEY FIRE HAS OCCURRED, HAVE
YOUR CHIMNEY INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED
EXPERT BEFORE USING AGAIN.
STOVE JOINTS
Required Tune-up. This stove is manufactured with
cast iron components. IT DOES NOT HAVE WELDED
SEAMS. Periodic “tune up” may be required by refill-
ing and/or replacing the cement/joint mortar along the
seams where the cast iron components meet.