Vogelzang TR009 - Manual (Page 17)

VGZ-029 / 20120113.0 TR009 PERFORMER™ / Page 17
SERVICE HINTS
prevent 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).
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE APPLIANCE.
YOU ARE OVER FIRING 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 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.
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
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. Creosote will inevitably form in your chimney and
connector pipe. Following these steps will help
reduce the rate of build up.
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.
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