Vogelzang TR004 - Manual (Page 2)

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1. The installation of this insert must comply with your
local building code rulings.
2. DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A mOBILE
HOmE, mANUFACTURED HOmE, TRAILER OR
TENT (NO EXCEPTIONS! PER HUD FEDERAL
STANDARD: 24 CFR CH.XX).
3. Verify that the insert is properly installed before
firing the appliance for the first time. After reading
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.
4. If any parts are missing or defective, please notify
the dealer or manufacturer immediately. DO NOT
OPERATE AN INSERT THAT IS mISSING ANY
PARTS!
5. wARNING: RISk OF FIRE. Observe the minimum
clearances to combustibles (see figures 1–3). Do
not place furniture, rugs, carpet or other objects
within the clearance area.
6. wARNING: RISk OF FIRE. DO NOT store wood,
flammable liquids or other combustible materials
within minimum clearance dimensions. Refer to
certification label on unit and reference figures 1 – 3
in this manual.
7. Do not tamper with combustion air control beyond
normal adjustment capacities.
8. Always connect this insert to a chimney and vent
to the outside. Never vent to another room, crawl-
space, or inside a building.
DO NOT CONNECT
THIS UNIT TO A CHImNEY FLUE SERvING AN-
OTHER APPLIANCE.
9. DO NOT connect a wood burning appliance to an
aluminum Type B gas vent. This is not safe. Use
approved masonry or a UL 103 HT (U.S) Listed
Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance
Chimney. Use a 6” diameter chimney, that is high
enough to give a good draft.
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.
11. Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney liner
and chimney and cause a house/building fire. In-
spect the chimney liner and chimney twice monthly
during the heating season and clean if necessary.
(See Chimney Maintenance, page 12).
12. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air
control to closed position, leave the build-
ing and
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTmENT
ImmEDIATELY! Have a clearly understood plan
on how to handle a chimney fire by contacting your
local or provincial fire authority for information on
proper procedures in the event of a chimney fire.
13. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this
appliance who is unfamiliar with the correct opera-
tion of the appliance.
14. Do not operate appliance while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
15. For further information on using your insert
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) publication, “Using
Coal and Wood Stoves Safely” NFPA No. HS-10-
1978. The address of the NFPA is Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
16. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate more
than an inch or two in height. Dispose of ashes in
a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Keep the
closed container on a noncombustible floor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible materi-
als. Keep the ashes in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled. The ashes may
be buried in the ground or picked up by a refuse
collector.
17. The paint used on your insert may give off smoke and/
or odor during the first fires. This may occur during
the first 12 to 15 fires until the paint has cured. After
the paint has cured this will end and not reoccur. Per-
sons with lung conditions or owners of susceptible
domestic pets (such as birds) should take
prudent precautions. Open windows and doors as
needed to clear smoke and odor. If the insert is
overfired, paint discoloration will occur.
18. This inser t has a painted surface which
is durable but it will not stand rough handling
or abuse. When installing your insert, use care
in handling. Clean with soap and warm water
when insert is not hot. Do not use any acids
or scouring soap, as these solvents wear and dull
the finish.
19. The walls of the firebox may become slightly dis-
torted after a period of use. A slight distortion will
not affect the operation of the insert.
20. CAUTION: HOT SURFACES. Do not touch during
operation. While appliance is in operation, all per-
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE/BUILDING
FIRE mAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT
PERmITS, RESTRICTIONS, AND INSTALLATION REqUIREmENTS FOR YOUR AREA.
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