United States Stove VOGELZANG VG5501S, Manual

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Glass “Soot’s” Up At A Very Fast Rate
Flame Is Lazy, Dark, And Has Black Tips
After Stove Has Been On For A While, The Burnpot Overfills
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible)
Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airflow through
the burnpot.
Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance
section of the owner’s manual.
Vent pipe installed improperly.
Check to make sure the vent pipe has been installed
according to the criteria in the owner’s manual.
Burnpot holes are blocked. Remove the burnpot and thoroughly clean it.
Air damper is broken.
Visually inspect the damper assembly. Make sure the
damper plate is attached to the damper rod. When
the damper rod is moved the plate should move with
it.
Blockage in air intake pipe.
Visually inspect the air intake pipe that leads into the
burnpot for foreign material.
Combustion blower is not spinning fast enough.
Test the RPM on the blower after the blades have been
cleaned. The RPM should be approximately 3000 RPM.
Bad Pellets. (Applies to GLASS “SOOT’S” UP AT A VERY
FAST RATE Only)
The brand of pellets or the batch of pellets that are
being used may be of poor quality. If possible, try a
different brand of pellets. You might also want to try
a brand that is made from a different type of wood
(softwood vs. hardwood). Different woods have
different characteristics when being burned.
Trouble Shooting Guide