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VGZ-006 / 20120225.0 

BX26E-STD / 

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Vogelzang International Corporation
400 West 17th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423
www.vogelzang.com
Phone: 1-616-396-1911 
Fax: 1-616-396-1971

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY  

BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING  

THIS STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUC-

TIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, 

BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION  

BE COMPLETED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING 

EQUIPMENT INSTALLER!

DO 

NOT

 INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.

REFER TO MARKINGS ON STOVE LABELS FOR 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

This stove is not a UL Listed stove.

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE/BUILDING FIRE MAY 
RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, CONTACT LOCAL OR MUNICIPAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS 
ABOUT PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS, AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR AREA.

STANDARD BOXWOOD STOVE

Model BX26E Owners Manual

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Summary of Contents for BX26E

Page 1: ...EN DEATH NOTE IT IS RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION BE COMPLETED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING EQUIPMENT INSTALLER DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME REFER TO MARKINGS ON STOVE LABELS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This stove is not a UL Listed stove SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE BUILDING FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY CONTACT LOCAL OR MUNICIPAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS...

Page 2: ...ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT This is not safe Use approved masonry or an Underwrit ers Laboratories Listed UL 103HT ULC S629 Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimney Use a 6 152mm diameter chimney that is high enough to give a good draft See specifics in Chimney Connections instructions 10 Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed and in good repair Have the chimney inspected by t...

Page 3: ...tion 29 DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNC TION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT WORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS 30 A WOOD BURNING STOVE MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED IN A HALLWAY OR NEAR A STAIR CASE as it may block egress in the event of a fire 31 DO NOT INSTALL IN AN ALCOVE OR INSIDE A FIREPLACE 32 Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home Detectors should...

Page 4: ...imney Connection Systems Clearances 12 Operating Instructions House Fire Hazards Operating Precautions Warnings 13 Wood Types Sizes 13 Starting a Fire 13 Adding Fuel 14 Service Hints Creosote Formation Prevention Need for Removal 14 Stove Joints 15 Parts Standard Boxwood 16 Floor Protector Calculations 17 NOTE A PROFESSIONAL LICENSED HEAT ING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR MUST BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QU...

Page 5: ...n 48 x 70 as specified see page 3 Chimney Connector Pipe 6 blacksteel 24ga min straightor elbow as required 1 2 Sheet Metal Screws Chimney Existing 6 Lined Masonry Chimney or 6 I D manufactured chimney listed to UL 103 HT Furnace Cement manufacturer recommends Rutland Code 78 or equivalent continued on next page NOTICE Vogelzang International Corp grants no warranty stated or implied for the insta...

Page 6: ...ngly and carefully place the stove in your selected location Install connector pipe elbows and thimble as required utilizing either a ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS continued recently cleaned and inspected 6 masonry chim ney or a 6 i d manufactured chimney listed to UL 103 HT Maximum 64 square inches 4 Use round 6 dia minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blue steel stove pipe to connect the stove to the chimney ...

Page 7: ...t Corner to Wall 36 inches Pipe Connector to Backwall 38 inches Pipe Connector to Ceiling 18 inches Failure to follow these minimum clear ance requirements may result in an unsafe installation and could cause a fire 8 This stove is NOT a UL listed stove CAUTION KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE STOVE CAUTION KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM TH...

Page 8: ...llow any condensation in the flue to run back into the firebox 2 Horizontal pipe runs must slope upwards towards the chimney at least 1 4 6 4mm per foot of hori zontal run 3 You must have at least 18 457mm of clearance between any horizontal piping and the ceiling 4 The pipe cannot extend into the chimney flue figure 4 5 Secure pipe elbow sections with three sheet metal screws at each joint to mak...

Page 9: ...er column is required for proper drafting to prevent back puffing smoke spillage and to maximize performance Gauges to measure draft are readily available at stove stores and are economical to rent or purchase Factors such as wind barometric pressure trees terrain and chimney temperature can have an adverse effect on the draft The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for external factors leadin...

Page 10: ...ou have access to the internet you may wish to view chimney manufacturers information on line See www duravent com www selkirkinc com or www mtlfab com VENTING TO EXISTING FIREPLACE In some instances people desire to convert an existing fireplace for stove use Usually safe connec tion to an existing masonry chimney requires more work than using a prefabricated chimney The existing fireplace must b...

Page 11: ...th minimal damage to the liner At least 8 203mm of liner must remain below the entry position When locating the stove and stovepipe all minimum clearances must be observed from com bustible surfaces including mantels combustible Figure 9 Fireplace Conversion trim work ceilings and walls Positioning the center of the stove pipe entry into the chimney 24 61cm below the ceiling should insure proper c...

Page 12: ...er insulation Opening shall be covered and thimble supported with a sheet steel support minimum 24 gauge in thickness D Chimney Section Pass through Solid insulated listed factory built chimney length with an inside diameter 2 51mm larger than the chimney connector and having 1 25 4mm or more of insulation serving as a pass through for a single wall sheet steel chimney connector of minimum 24 gaug...

Page 13: ...ndling fire when adding wood Close the door and secure tightly 6 Adjust the collar draft damper and hearth slide draft control The more closed the slide draft is set the lower and slower the fire will burn The more open the faster and hotter the fire will burn Do not over fire the stove continued on next page CAUTION HOUSE FIRE HAZARDS DO NOT STORE WOOD ON FLOOR PROTEC TOR UNDERNEATH STOVEPIPE OR ...

Page 14: ...ORS OR STOVE GLOWS RED IMMEDIATELY CLOSE THE DOOR DAMPER AND SLIDE DRAFTTO RE DUCETHE AIR SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWNTHE FIRE TOO MUCH WOOD OR BURNING NON RECOMMENDED MATERIALS SUCH AS TRASH OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS MAY CAUSE OVER FIRING CAUTION SLOW BURNING FIRES AND EX TENDED USE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREO SOTE BUILDUP IGNITION OF CREOSOTE BUILDUP OR OVER FIRING MAY CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE CHIMNEY FIRES BURN EX...

Page 15: ...QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE USING AGAIN ASH DISPOSAL Do not allow ashes to accumu late higher than the optional grate Dispose of properly See Safety Instructions 14 page 2 CHIMNEY DRAFT Draft is a function of the chim ney not the stove do not expect the stove to draw Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup of condensation or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is NOT funct...

Page 16: ...e illustration and parts list provided to identify parts Part No Description Qty 1 Leg 4 2 Bottom 1 3 Side 2 4 Back 1 5 Slide Draft Damper 1 6 Front 1 7 Feed Door 1 8 Top 1 9 Swing Top 1 10 Lid 2 11 Lid Support 1 12 Hearth 1 13 Damper Collar Assembly 1 14 Door Handle Assembly 1 15 Lid Lifter L 1 1 16 Hardware Pack Complete 1 17 S Hook used to hang lid lifter 1 18 Door Latch 1 19 Retainer Bolts 4 ...

Page 17: ... formulas in step 1 above to calculate R value of proposed material s b For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine overall R value 3 If the overall R value of the floor protector system is equal to or greater than the floor protector specifications given the alternate is acceptable Definitions Thermal conductance C BTU W hr ft2 F m2 K Thermal conductivity k Btu inch W Btu hr ft2 F...

Page 18: ... treated with respect Stay warm and in good health Respectfully yours Proprietor Vogelzang International Corporation 400 West 17th Street Holland Michigan 49423 www vogelzang com Phone 1 616 396 1911 Fax 1 616 396 1971 COMPANY TESTIMONY FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE JOHN 3 16 DO NOT INSTALL THIS STO...

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