Vogelzang TR009 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1. The installation of this stove must comply with your
local building code rulings. Please observe the
clearances to combustibles (see reference figures
10–12). Do not place furniture or other objects
within the clearance area.
2. Verify that the stove is properly installed before
firing the stove for the first time. After read-
ing these instructions, if you have any doubt
about your ability to complete your installation
properly, you must obtain the services of a
professional licensed installer familiar with all
aspects of safe and correct installation.
3. DO NOT store wood, flammable liquids or other
combustible materials too close to the unit. Refer
to certification label on back of unit and reference
figures 10–12 in this manual.
4. DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME,
MANUFACTURED HOME, TRAILER OR TENT
NO EXCEPTIONS! (HUD Federal Standard: 24
CFR Ch.XX).
5. DO NOT MODIFY THIS STOVE IN ANY WAY!
DO NOT ELEVATE THIS STOVE BY ANY MEANS.
(i.e. bricks under pedestal base, cement blocks)
Stove base must set directly upon the solid-surface,
non-combustible floor as specified in this stove
instruction manual.
6. DO NOT MODIFY THIS STOVE IN ANY WAY!
Stove must be installed with pedestal provided,
attached as shown in the instructions.
DO NOT
OPERATE WITHOUT BOTTOM HEAT SHIELD
–
NO EXCEPTIONS. Heat Shield must be
assembled and installed as shown in Assembly
Instructions. Assemble only with original parts as
supplied and shown in this manual.
DO NOT OP-
ERATE A STOVE THAT IS MISSING ANY PARTS!
If any parts are missing or defective, please notify
the dealer or manufacturer immediately. Replace
missing, broken or worn parts with factory original
or equivalent parts only.
7. Do not tamper with combustion air control
beyond normal adjustment capacities.
8. Always connect this stove to a chimney and vent
to the outside. Never vent to another room or in-
side a building.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT
TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
9. DO NOT CONNECT A WOOD BURNING STOVE
TO AN ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT. This is
not safe. Use approved masonry or an Underwrit-
ers Laboratories Listed UL 103 HT / ULC-S629
Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance
Chimney. Use a 6˝/152mm diameter chimney,
that is high enough to give a good draft. (See
specifics in Chimney Connections instructions).
10. Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed
and in good repair. Have the chimney inspected
by the fire department or a qualified inspector. Your
insurance company should be able to recommend
a qualified inspector. Chimney connector pipe must
be in good condition. Replace if necessary before
using stove.
11. Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney
connector and chimney and cause a house/building
fire. Inspect the chimney connector and chimney
twice monthly during the heating season and clean
if necessary. (see Service Hints).
12. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air control to
closed position, leave the building and CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY! Have a clear-
ly understood plan on how to handle a chimney fire
by contacting your local fire authority for information
on proper procedures in the event of a chimney fire.
After the fire is out, the chimney must be cleaned
and inspected for any stress or cracks before
starting another fire. Check the condition of any
combustibles surrounding the chimney.
13. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate above
the top of the lower primary air orifice (LPAO, air
vent at front of firebox, just inside of door).
14. DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with
a tight fitting lid and moved outdoors immediately.
The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders
have completely cooled. Other waste shall not be
placed in this container.
15. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this
stove who is unfamiliar with the correct operation
of the stove.
16. Do not operate stove while under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
17. The special paints used on your stove may give
off some smoke and an odor while they are curing
during the first 12 to 15 fires. Additional smoke
and odor may be emitted from the light oils used in
construction of the fire box. This should disappear
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