Vogelzang VG5770 - Manual (Page 5)

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 IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before install-
ing and operating this product. Failure to do so may
result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Proper installation of this stove is crucial for safe and
efficient operation.
 Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manu-
facturer.
 Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any
other appliance or stove.
 Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting
system of this unit.
 Use of outside air is not required for this unit.
 Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit
and information on any additional installation restric-
tions or inspection requirements in your area.
 Do not throw this manual away. This manual has
important operating and maintenance instructions
that you will need at a later time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.
 This appliance is designed for the use of pelletized fuel
that meet or exceed the standard set by the Pellet Fuel
Institute(PFI), The use of other fuels will void warranty.
 Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kero-
sene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or
’freshen up’ a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids
well away from the stove while it is in use.
 A working smoke detector must be installed in the same
room as this product.
 Install a smoke detector on each floor of your home;
incase of accidental fire from any cause it can provide
time for escape.
 The smoke detector must be installed at least 15 feet
(4,57 M) from the appliance in order to prevent undue
triggering of the detector when reloading.
 Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction.
Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to ”OFF’ and contact your
dealer.
 Your stove requires periodic maintenance and clean-
ing (see ”MAINTENANCE ”). Failure to maintain your
stove may lead to improper and/or unsafe operation.
 Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to
”OFF” does not disconnect all power to the electrical
components of the stove.
 Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove un-
less instructions for doing so are given in this manual.
All other work should be done by a trained technician.
 Do not operate your stove with the viewing door open.
The auger will not feed pellets under these circum-
* This appliance is a freestanding heater. It is not intended to be attached to any type of ducting. It is not a furnace.
Safety Precautions
stances and a safety concern may arise from sparks or
fumes entering the room.
 Allow the stove to cool before performing any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible surface or
on the ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal.
 The exhaust system should be checked monthly during
the burning season for any build-up of soot or creosote.
 Do not touch the hot surfaces of the stove. Educate all
children on the dangers of a high-temperature stove.
Young children should be supervised when they are in
the same room as the stove.
 The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation;
therefore, you should always use some type of hand
protection when refueling your stove.
 A power surge protector is required. This unit must be
plugged into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical
outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or sever the ground-
ing plug. Do not route the electrical cord underneath, in
front of, or over the heater. Do not route the cord in foot
traffic areas or pinch the cord under furniture.
 The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a
power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the
room.
 The feed door must be closed and sealed during opera-
tion.
 Never block free airflow through the open vents of the
unit.
 Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
 The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high
torque electric motors. Keep all body parts away from
the auger while the stove is plugged into an electrical
outlet. These moving parts may begin to move at any
time while the stove is plugged in.
 Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or
near this stove.
 When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be
grounded directly to the steel chassis and bolted to
the floor. WARNING—THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE IN-
STALLED IN THE BEDROOM (per HUD requirements).
CAUTION—THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF
MUST BE MAINTAINED.
 This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
 CAUTION: Burning fuel creates carbon monoxide and can
be hazardous to your health if not properly vented.