Vogelzang TR002 - Manual (Page 15)

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SERVICE HINTS
8. Do not overfire the stove (overfiring is when
any par t of the stove exterior or chimney
connections glow).
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE.
YOU ARE OVERFIRING IF THE CHIMNEY
CONNECTORS OR STOVE GLOWS RED. CLOSE
THE DOOR AND SHUT DAMPER IMMEDIATELY
TO REDUCE THE AIR SUPPLY AND SLOW
DOWN THE FIRE.
CAUTION: SLOW BURNING FIRES AND
EXTENDED USE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE
CREOSOTE BUILDUP. IGNITION OF CRE-
OSOTE OR OVERFIRING MAY CAUSE A
CHIMNEY FIRE. CHIMNEY FIRES BURN
E X T R E M E LY H OT A N D M AY I G N I T E
SURROUNDING MATERIALS. IN CASE OF A
CHIMNEY FIRE CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
IMMEDIATELY.
CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors which combine with expelled mois-
ture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense
in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning
fire and can accumulate on the flue lining. If ignited,
this creates an extremely hot fire in the chimney which
may ignite surrounding materials resulting in a build-
ing fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be
inspected (at least) twice a month during the heat-
ing season to determine if a creosote buildup has
occurred. If it has, it should be removed. 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.
PREVENTING CREOSOTE BUILDUP
1. Burn with air control open for several minutes at
numerous intervals throughout the day during the
heating season, being careful not to overfire the
unit.
2. Burn stove with air inlet control wide open for 15–20
minutes every time you apply fresh wood. This
allows wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster
and burns wood vapors which might otherwise be
deposited within the heating system.
3. BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD. Avoid burning
wet or green wood. Seasoned wood has been dried
for at least one year.
4. A small hot fire is preferable to a large smoldering
one that can deposit creosote within the heating
system.
5. Establish a routine for the handling of fuel, wood
burner and firing technique. Check daily for creo-
sote buildup 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
weekly cleanings may be necessary in mild weather
even though monthly cleanings may be enough in
colder months.
WARNING: IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE
(1) CLOSE AIR INLET CONTROL (2) GET OUT
OF THE HOUSE (3) CALL THE FIRE DEPART-
MENT.
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 excess 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 is operating too cool, water will con-
dense 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
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