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VGZ-010 / 20120105.0

 

VG820E HEARTWOOD™

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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

Report No. J99004928-231

HEARTWOOD

 WOODSTOVE

Model VG820E 

Owners Manual

EPA Exempt per Method 28A

(Save These  Instructions)

Le manuel de langue français est disponible à www.vogelzang.com

French language manual is available at www.vogelzang.com

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.

REFER TO MARKINGS ON STOVE LABELS FOR 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

This stove meets test standards:

US: UL 1482-2011 & CDN: ULC-S627-00

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.

NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION  

BE COMPLETED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING 

EQUIPMENT INSTALLER!

DO 

NOT

 INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.

Summary of Contents for VG820E

Page 1: ... INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUC TIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH REFER TO MARKINGS ON STOVE LABELS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This stove meets test standards US UL 1482 2011 CDN ULC S627 00 SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE BUILDING FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY CONTACT LOCAL OR...

Page 2: ...A WOOD BURNING STOVE TO AN ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT This is not safe Use approved masonry or an Underwriters Laboratories Listed UL 103 HT USA ULC S629 CDN Residential Type and Building Heating Ap pliance Chimney Use a 6 152mm diameter chim ney 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 re...

Page 3: ...hen the door is open Always close the door after ignition 30 DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNC TION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS 31 A WOOD BURNING STOVE MUST NEVER BE IN STALLED IN A HALLWAY OR NEAR A STAIRCASE as it may block egress in the event of a fire 32 DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM DO NOT INSTALL IN AN ALCOVE OR INSIDE A FIREPLA...

Page 4: ...EARANCES NFPA 211 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS House Fire Hazards Operating Precautions Warnings 13 Wood Types Sizes 13 Starting a Fire 13 Adding Fuel 13 Thermostat 14 SERVICE HINTS Creosote Formation Prevention Need for Removal 15 Chimney Draft 15 Door Gasket Replacement 16 OPTIONAL F 1 BLOWER WIRING DIAGRAM 16 PARTS Heartwood 17 18 FLOOR PROTECTOR CALCULATIONS 19 NOTE A PROFESSIONAL LICENSED HEAT I...

Page 5: ...er Heat Shield Leg Assembly TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION MATERIALS NOTE The following items are NOT included with your stove Connector Pipe 6 152mm black steel 24 ga min straight stove pipe or elbow as required 1 2 Sheet Metal Screws Chimney Existing 6 152mm Lined Masonry Chimney or 6 152mm Inside Dia listed Type HT chimney Flooring Protection 43 109 2cm x 60 152 4cm as specified s...

Page 6: ... three 3 sheet metal screws in each stove pipe and or elbow joint to firmly hold the pipe sections Fig 3 Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces for USA CANADA FLOOR PROTECTOR COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 211 BACKWALL SIDEWALL 16 40 6cm 19 48 3cm 43 109 2cm 8 20 3cm 8 20 3cm 18 45 7cm 32 81 3cm 20 50 8cm 60 152 4cm 18 45 7cm 34 86 4cm TOP VIEW NOTE DASHED LINES SH...

Page 7: ...OTE BEFORE FIRING STOVE SLIDE FIRE BRICKS TOWARDS THE REAR SO NO GAPS REMAIN BETWEEN BRICKS Fig 5 Top View Minimum Corner Clearances from Combustible Surfaces 24 61cm 24 61cm 18 45 7cm DRAFT DAMPER 6 15cm Fig 6 Draft Damper Installation DRAFT DAMPER must be installed before use NO EXCEPTIONS Continued on next page A Draft Damper included with the stove must be installed in the first straight sectio...

Page 8: ...and the ceiling 4 The pipe cannot extend into the chimney flue figure 7 5 Secure pipe elbow sections with three sheet metal screws at each joint to make the piping rigid 6 It is recommended that no more than two 2 90 bends be used in the stovepipe installa tion The use of more than two 90 bends may decrease the amount of draw and possibly cause smoke spillage Where possible use only corrugated non ...

Page 9: ... cannot be held responsible for external factors leading to less than optimal drafting Should you have a problem with inadequate draft you should contact a licensed heating and cooling con tractor for assistance in solving the problem For a more in depth explanation see Chimney Draft on page 15 IMPORTANT Installation Points 1 Size chimney flue to stove collar This stove requires a minimum of a 6 15...

Page 10: ...and HVAC supply stores You may wish to view chimney manufactur ers 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 be closed ...

Page 11: ...f FIG 12 Fireplace Conversion installation This is a complicated and involved process and to ensure safety should only be done by a quali fied installer 1 An entry hole must be cut through the masonry and tile liner with 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 bu...

Page 12: ...fiber 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 ga...

Page 13: ...amounts of fuel each hour or so instead of piling large quantities of fuel every 4 to 5 hours This will give a more complete combustion process and less buildup of tar soot or creosote will occur in the chimney 1 Set thermostat to HIGH and open pipe draft damper before opening the feed door to help pre vent smoke spillage 2 Add fuel being careful not to overload or over fie the stove 3 When adding ...

Page 14: ...g 1 Check feed and ash doors to be sure that they are closed and secured tightly 2 Check the connector pipe to see that it is sealed in the flue collar and at all joints 3 Make sure the flue draft damper is fully closed Fig 13 Thermostat Access Fig 14 Thermostat Damper manner that it creates a hazard when opening the door 4 Close feed door and secure tightly Do not operate the stove with ash pan rem...

Page 15: ...put by up to 25 percent 6 Burn the stove with the air inlet control wide open for 10 15 minutes every time fresh wood is loaded into the stove Do not load more than to of the fuel capacity at one time Loading too much wood at once will cause excessive smoke which contains creosote Mature fires or coals produce very little creosote producing smoke 7 Burn with the air control open for several minutes...

Page 16: ...ver time as conditions vary NOTE A DRAFT READING OF 0 05 TO 0 06 W C WATER COLUMN IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER BURNING OF THIS STOVE THE MAXIMUM FLUE COLLAR DRAFT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 0 06 W C Door Gasket Replacement CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE A STOVETHAT IS MISSING DOOR GASKET MATERIAL OVER FIR ING AND UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY RESULT Procedure 1 Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thor oughly c...

Page 17: ...cription Qty 820 12 Hinge Door 4 820 13 Back Brace 2 820 14 Thermostat Assembly 1 820 15 Chain Linkage Thermostat 1 820 16 Top Shield Thermostat 1 820 17 Screw No 10 Torx 2 820 18 Knob Thermostat 1 820 19 820 20 Support Hinge 1 820 21 Clip Hinge 1 820 1 Cabinet Top 1 820 2 Cabinet Back 1 820 3 Cabinet Left Side 1 820 4 Cabinet Front Assembly 1 820 5 Cabinet Door Frame 1 820 6 Cabinet Door 1 820 7 ...

Page 18: ...Damper 1 820 32 Support Grate Liner 2 820 33 Retainer Top Brick 2 820 34 Fire Grate 2 820 35 Shield Front 1 820 36 No 10x1 2 Torque H D 2 820 37 Ash Pan Assembly 1 820 38 Damper Assembly flue mount 1 820 39 Smoke Curtain 1 820 40 Bracket Smoke Curtain 1 Part No Description Qty 820 41 Screw 1 4 20x3 4 Flat Hd 1 820 42 Nut 1 4 20 1 820 43 Door Ash 1 820 44 S Hook to hang separable handle 1 820 45 Gas...

Page 19: ...r a Use 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 ft...

Page 20: ...n you are using this stove You are dealing with FIRE Fire is inherently dangerous and must be treated with respect Stay warm and in good health Respectfully yours Proprietor Optional F 1 Blower for Vogelzang Heat Circulator Stove Models VG820E and VG810CL For more even heat distribution the Vogelzang Heat Circulator blower draws heat from around the firebox and blows it under the stove unit into th...

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