Vogelzang VG5770 - Manual (Page 17)

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Maintenance
GLASS - Cleaning, Removal and Replacement of Broken Door Glass
Cleaning - We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner. Should a buildup of creosote or carbon accumulate, you
may wish to use 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT perform the
cleaning while the glass is HOT. ,
In the event you need to replace the glass, remove the four (4) screws and glass retainers. While wearing leather
gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the
door frame. Dispose of all broken glass properly. ONLY high temperature ceramic glass of the correct size and thick-
ness may be used. DO NOT substitute alternative materials for the glass. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain
this glass. Re-install the new glass by re-attaching the retainers and screws, be careful not to over tighten the screws
for this could damage the glass.
DO NOT abuse the door glass by striking, slamming or similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass re-
moved, cracked or broken.
FALL START UP
Prior to starting the fi rst fi re of the heating season, check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake systems
for obstructions. Clean and remove any fl y ash from the exhaust venting system. Clean any screens on the exhaust
system and on the outside air intake pipe. Turn all of the controls on and make sure that they are working properly.
This is also a good time to give the entire stove a good cleaning throughout.
SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger feed system. Scoop out
the pellets and then run the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets stop fl owing (this can be done by pressing the
“ON” button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn pot, and fi rebox. It may
be desirable to spray the inside of the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if your stove is in a high humidity
area. The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned.
SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger feed system. Scoop out
the pellets and then run the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets stop fl owing (this can be done by pressing the
“ON” button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn pot, and fi rebox. It may
be desirable to spray the inside of the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if your stove is in a high humidity
area. The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Use the following as a guide under average use conditions.
Gaskets around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary.
Daily Weekly Monthly or as needed
Burn Pot Stirred Empty
Combustion Chamber Brushed
Ashes Check Empty
Interior Chambers Vacuumed
Combustion Blower Blades Vacuumed / Brushed
Convection Blower Impeller Vacuumed / Brushed
Vent System Cleaned
Gaskets Inspected
Glass Wiped Cleaned
Hopper (end of season) Emptied and vacuumed