Chimney maintenance, Operating continued . . . chimney maintenance – Vogelzang TR004 User Manual
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Blower Operation
The variable speed blower circulates air warmed by the
firebox into the living area to distribute the heat more
evenly. The blower control knob is located on the side
of the blower housing.
Turn the knob clockwise to turn the blower on. The
speed is controlled by turning the knob clockwise for
slower speeds and counter-clockwise for faster speeds.
To turn the blower off, turn the speed control knob fully
counter-clockwise. It is recommended to turn the blower
off when the unit is not in operation.
ChImNEY mAINTENANCE
CAUTION: SLOw BURNING FIRES AND
EXTENDED USE mAY CAUSE EXCES-
SIvE CREOSOTE BUILDUP. IGNITION OF
CREOSOTE OR OvER FIRING mAY CAUSE
A CHImNEY FIRE. CHImNEY FIRES BURN
EXTREmELY HOT AND mAY IGNITE SUR-
ROUNDING mATERIALS. IN CASE OF A
CHImNEY FIRE CALL THE FIRE DEPARTmENT
ImmEDIATELY.
CREOSOTE – Formation and Removal
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 and
can accumulate on the flue lining. If ignited, this creates
an extremely hot fire in the chimney which may ignite
surrounding materials resulting in a building fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspect-
ed (at least)
twice a month during the heating season
to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If it
has, it should be removed. 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. Burn with air control open for several minutes at
numerous intervals throughout the day during the
heating season, being careful not to overfire the
unit.
2. Burn insert with air inlet control wide open for 15–20
minutes every time you apply fresh wood. This
allows wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster
and burns wood vapors which might otherwise be
deposited within the heating system.
3. BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD. Avoid burning
wet or green wood. Seasoned wood has been dried
for at least one year.
4. A small hot fire is preferable to a large smoldering
one that can deposit creosote within the heating
system.
5. Establish a routine for the handling of fuel, wood
burner and firing technique. Check daily for creo-
sote buildup until experience shows how often you
need to clean for safe operation. Be aware that the
hotter the fire, the less creosote is deposited, and
weekly cleanings may be necessary in mild weather
even though monthly cleanings may be enough in
colder months.
wARNING: IN CASE OF CHImNEY FIRE;
(1) CLOSE AIR INLET CONTROL, (2) GET
OUT OF THE HOUSE, (3) CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTmENT.
Chimney Draft
NOTE: A DRAFT READING OF 0.05 TO 0.06 W.C.
(WATER COLUMN) IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER
BURNING OF THIS INSERT.
Draft is a function of the chimney, NOT THE
INSERT — do not expect the insert to draw. Smoke spill-
age into the house or excess buildup of condensation or
creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney
is NOT functioning properly. Correct the problem before
using the insert. Following are some possible causes
for improper draft.
1. The connector insert pipe may be pushed into the
chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will con-
dense in the chimney and run back into the insert.
Creosote formation will be rapid and may block
the chimney. Operate the insert at a fire level high
enough to keep the chimney warm preventing this
condensation.
3. If the fire burns well but sometimes creates exces-
sive smoke or burns slowly, it may be caused by
the chimney top being lower than another part of
the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a
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