Vogelzang BX26E - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued …
NOTICE - INITIAL BURNS to Cure PAINT
Because of the high operating temperatures,
this stove uses a special high-temp paint which
requires a series of burns to cure the paint for
durability and a lifetime of service.
P r o p e r c u r i n g o f t h e h i g h - t e m p p a i n t
requires a series of three initial burns. The stove
should be allowed to cool off between each burn.
The first two burns should be small fires and low
temperatures (250°F/120°C) for a duration of
20 minutes each. The third fire should be at a
medium-high temperature (500 to 700°F/260 to 370°C)
for twenty minutes. Provide adequate cross ventilation to
clear any smoke or odor caused by initial firings.
ADDING FUEL
Add small amounts of fuel each hour or so
instead of piling large quantities of fuel at one
time. This will ensure a more complete combustion
process and less buildup of tars, soot, or creosote will
occur in the chimney.
1. Always open collar draft damper before opening the
feed door.
2. When adding fuel be careful not to smother the
fire. Do not build fires against the door. Do not load
fuel to a height or in such a manner that it creates
a hazard when opening the door.
3. Close the feed door and secure tightly.
4. Adjust the damper and slide draft control to achieve
desired burn rate.
5. Empty ashes regularly. Do not allow ashes to pile
up higher than the top lip of the hearth plate (see
Safety Instructions, item #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. Over firing is when any
part of the stove exterior or chimney connections
glow.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE STOVE. YOU ARE
OVER FIRING IF THE CHIMNEY CONNECTORS
OR STOVE GLOWS RED. IMMEDIATELY CLOSE
THE DOOR, DAMPER, AND SLIDE DRAFT TO RE-
DUCE THE AIR SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWN THE
FIRE. TOO MUCH WOOD OR BURNING NON-
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS SUCH AS
TRASH OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS MAY CAUSE
OVER FIRING.
CAUTION: SLOW BURNING FIRES AND EX-
TENDED USE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREO-
SOTE BUILDUP. IGNITION OF CREOSOTE
BUILDUP OR OVER FIRING MAY CAUSE A
CHIMNEY FIRE. CHIMNEY FIRES BURN EX-
TREMELY HOT AND MAY IGNITE SURROUND-
ING MATERIALS. IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE
IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE BUILDING AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM A SAFE
LOCATION.
CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND NEED FOR
REMOVAL
CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE When wood is burned
slowly, it produces tar and other organic va-
pors, which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. The creosote 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 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 creosote 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.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the unit or chimney
connector should glow red, reduce the fire by clos-
ing the inlet air control and immediately call the fire
department.
CAUTION: A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNI-
TION 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 IN-
SPECTED BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE
USING AGAIN.
A fire in the firebox may be smothered by pouring
a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda, or cool
ashes on top of the fire.
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