Vogelzang TR007 - Manual (Page 17)

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make sure to clear them away from the Lower
Primary Air Orifice (LPAO) and rake a slight (1˝ –
2˝/25mm-50mm wide) trough down the center of
the coal bed from front to back prior to loading the
fuel.
8. Once fuel has been loaded, close the door and
leave the air inlet control fully open until fire is well
established (at least 15–20 minutes) being careful
not to over fire (if any of the exterior parts of the
stove or chimney connections begin to glow you
are over firing the stove).
9. Re-adjust the primary air inlet control (A) to desired
burn rate. For “low” setting pull the primary air con-
trol (center control) all the way out, for “high” push all
the way back. (If excessive smoke fills the firebox,
open air inlet control slightly until flames resume
and wood is sufficiently ignited.) The basic rule of
thumb is “closed (pull out) = low,” “half way open =
medium” and “fully open (push in) = high.”
10. The high burn control lever (B) is used to deliver
additional air to an established fire when the pri-
mary control is set at
3 ⁄
4
to fully open (all the way
in) position. Push the secondary (right) control in
to open/high burn position. When adjusting the
primary air to a lower setting, close (pull out) the
high burn (right, “
B” lever) by pulling control fully
out.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE APPLIANCE.
YOU ARE OVER FIRING IF THE CHIMNEY
CONNECTORS OR STOVE GLOWS RED. CLOSE
THE DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT ALL AIR
CONTROLS (PULL OUT) TO REDUCE THE AIR
SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWN THE FIRE.
CAUTION: SLOW BURNING FIRES AND EXTEND-
ED USE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE
BUILDUP. IGNITION OF CREOSOTE 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.
ADDING FUEL
If the coal bed is not hot and glowing, rake the coals
to the front of the stove, close the door and adjust the
primary air inlet control to the wide open position. Let
the coals re-heat for 10–15 minutes. When hot and
glowing, spread them out and place your next fuel load
into the stove (make sure no coals or ashes block the
LPAO). Leave the primary air inlet control in the wide
open (pushed in) position for 15–20 minutes.
Fuel load size can vary but should be kept 1–2˝
(25mm-50mm) below the secondary air tubes. Also
position the fuel to leave space so the air from the inlet
can work between the pieces of fuel. This reduces the
time it takes for new fuel to burn properly.
1. When refueling, adjust primary air inlet (center)
control to the fully open (pushed in) position. When
fire brightens, slowly and carefully open the door.
This procedure will prevent unburned gases from
igniting causing smoke and flame spillage.
2. When adding fuel be careful not to hit, bump or
damage the ceramic baffle board located at the
top of the firebox.
3. Add fuel being careful not to overload or over fire
the stove.
4. When adding fuel be careful not to smother the fire.
Do not build fires against glass and make sure the
coal bed does not obstruct the air inlet. Do not load
fuel to a height or in such a manner that it creates
a hazard when opening the door.
5. Close the feed door and secure tightly.
6. Adjust the air inlet control as described above.
7. Empty ashes regularly. Do not allow ashes
to pile up (see Safety Instructions #14 on
page 2.)
8. Properly dispose of hot ashes (see Safety
Instructions, item #14 on page 2.)
9. Do not over fire the stove (over firing is when
any par t of the stove exterior or chimney
connections glow).
CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND NEED FOR
REMOVAL
CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE When wood is burned
slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,
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 accumulates
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
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