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DURANGO™
Vogelzang International Corp.
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sAFEtY iNstRUctioNs
SAFETY NOTICE: IF ThIS STOvE 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1. The installation of this stove must comply with your
local building code rulings. Please observe the
clearances to combustibles (see Locating Stove).
Do not place furniture or other objects within the
clearance area.
2. Verify that the stove is properly installed before
firing the stove for the first time. After reading
these instructions, if you have any doubt about
your ability to complete your installation prop-
erly, you must obtain the services of a profes-
sional licensed installer familiar with all aspects
of safe and correct installation.
DO NOT
use
temporary or makeshift compromises during in-
stallation.
3.
DO NOT
store wood, flammable liquids or other
combustible materials too close to the unit. Refer
to certification label on back of unit and minimum
clearances under Locating Stove in the following
instructions.
4.
Do not install this stove in a mobile
home, manufactured home, trailer or
tent (NO EXCEPTIONS! per hUD Federal
Standard: 24 CFR Ch.XX).
5. If any parts are missing or defective, please notify
the dealer or manufacturer immediately.
DO NOT
OPERATE A STOvE ThAT IS MISSINg ANY
PARTS!.
6. Do not tamper with combustion air control beyond
normal adjustment capacities.
7. Always connect this stove to a chimney and vent to
the outside. Never vent to another room or inside
a building.
DO NOT CONNECT ThIS UNIT TO A
ChIMNEY FLUE SERvINg ANOThER APPLI-
ANCE.
8.
DO NOT CONNECT a wood burning stove to an
aluminum Type B gas vent.
This is not safe. Use
approved masonry or a UL 103 HT Listed Residen-
tial Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimney.
Use a 6” diameter chimney, that is high enough
to give a good draft. (See specifics in
Chimney
Connections
instructions).
9. 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.
10. Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney con-
nector and chimney and cause a house/building
fire. Inspect the chimney connector and chimney
twice monthly during the heating season and clean
if necessary. (See
Service Hints
section).
11. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air control
to closed position, leave the building and
CALL
ThE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY!
Have
a clearly understood plan on how to handle a
chimney fire by contacting your local fire authority
for information on proper procedures in the event
of a chimney fire.
12. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this
stove who is unfamiliar with the correct operation
of the stove.
13. D o n o t o p e ra t e s t ove w h i l e u n d e r t h e
influence of drugs or alcohol.
14. Dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a noncom-
bustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials. 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.
15. The special paint used on your stove 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. Persons
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 stove is over
fired, paint discoloration will occur.
16. This stove has a painted surface which
is durable but it will not stand rough handling
or abuse. When installing your stove, use care
in handling. Cure the paint according to in-
structions. Clean with soap and warm water
when stove is NOT hot. Do not use any acids
or scouring soap, as these solvents wear and dull
the finish.
17. 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 stove.
18. While stove is in operation, all persons,
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