Vogelzang BX22EL - 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
7–9). Do not place fuel, furniture or any other ob-
jects 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. DO NOT
use temporary or makeshift compromises
during installation. There must be
NO DEVIATION
OR ALTERATION OF ANY KIND from the very
specific instructions spelled out in this instruction
manual as it pertains to the installation of this
woodstove.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
3. DO NOT store wood, kindling, flammable liquids
or other combustible materials in the vicinity of the
appliance. Refer to certification label on back of unit
and reference figures 7–9 in this manual.
4. DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE
HOME, MANUFACTURED HOME, TRAILER OR
TENT NO EXCEPTIONS! (HUD Federal Stan-
dard: 24 CFR Ch.XX).
5. DO NOT ELEVATE THIS STOVE BY ANY MEANS.
(i.e. bricks under legs, cement blocks) Stove legs
must set directly upon the solid-surface non-com-
bustible floor as specified in this stove instruction
manual.
6. DO NOT MODIFY THIS STOVE IN ANY WAY!
Stove must be installed with legs and bottom heat
shield 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 (US)/ULC-S629
(CDN) Residential Type and Building Heating Ap-
pliance Chimney. Use a 6˝/152mm diameter chim-
ney, 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
and flue damper to closed positions, leave the
building and
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
IMMEDIATELY! Have a clearly understood plan
on how to handle a chimney fire by contact-
ing 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 hearth plate.
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. DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE. Build fire directly on
the bottom of the firebox. This stove has not been
tested with the use of grates, andirons or other
means of elevating the fire and must not be used.