United States Stove VOGELZANG VG5501S, Manual

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• IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing
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
manufacturer.
• 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
restrictions 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).
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, 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
cleaning (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
unless 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
circumstances and a safety concern may arise from
sparks or fumes entering the room.
• Allow the stove to cool before performing any
maintenance 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
grounding 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
operation.
• 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 INSTALLED
IN THE BEDROOM. 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.
• 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