United States Stove VOGELZANG VG900, Assembly, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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out. Adjust the stove pipe damper to reduce the draft on the fire. With anthracite there will be short blue flames
above the coal, except when the fire is started or a new charge is added. If, however, there is no flame then the
fire needs more air from the bottom (unless it is near the end of its burn cycle and needs to be recharged).
Only when the coal is burned down to half its original depth it is time to add fresh coal. When doing so, open the
stove pipe damper and turn the thermostat damper to high, which will allow the fire to burn off any accumulated
gases. Open the feed door, and with a small rake, hoe, or hooked poker pull the glowing coals to the front of
the firebox. Try not to disturb the fire too much. Next, add a fresh charge to the back being careful not to seal off
the top. Close the feed door, but leave the spin damper (or thermostat) open for a few minutes until the volatile
gases have burned off. It is not necessary to shake down the ashes each time you refuel the furnace. Experience
will be your best teacher.
BANKING THE FIRE
For extended operation, such as overnight, the fire will need to be banked. To do so heap coal up along the
sides and back of the firebox so that the fire gradually burns it over a longer period of time. The intensity of the
fire will also be reduced without letting it go out. Follow the same procedure as for refueling. If possible, avoid
shaking, as a heavier layer of ash will help reduce the intensity of the fire during this time. After loading, let the fire
establish itself for about 30 minutes. Then close your damper and automatic control to the point where the house
does not become too cold. It is important that you begin banking early enough before retiring or leaving that
you can make necessary adjustments after the fire is well established.
To revive a coal fire that is almost out, (1) open the ash door and stove pipe damper and close the spin damper
under the door to get a good draft through the grate. (2) place a thin layer of dry coal over the entire top of
the fire. DO NOT POKE OR SHAKE THE FIRE AT THIS TIME! (3) after the fresh coal has become well ignited shake the
grate (just a little), refuel.
DR6 - 6” DRAFT REGULATOR - OPTIONAL KIT
In the unlikely event that your heater “overfires” (a condition evidenced
by elbows, stove pipes, and connectors glowing red in appearance or
otherwise discoloring), then your installation is subject to excessive draft
created by either a chimney too tall or too great in diameter in conjunction
with its height, or some other factor of an indeterminate cause. In this event,
you should install a barometric draft regulator. Such installation will preclude
any over-firing and/or any hazardous consequences of potential overfiring.
Barometric draft regulators are generally available where you purchased
your stove or may be ordered directly from United States Stove Company at
a nominal charge.
B36TK - THERMODISC KIT FOR B36 BLOWER - OPTIONAL
Wish your blower would turn ON and OFF as the heater gets warm
and cold? It can with this optional kit from U.S. Stove. It connects
in line with your power supply cord and mounts to the back of
the heater. When the snap disc reaches 120 degrees, the blower
automatically turns ON and turns itself OFF if it reaches 90 degrees.
See your Dealer for details or call U.S. Stove directly.
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