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VG810CL SENTRY COAL™
VGZ-011 / 20120105.0
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions carefully.
1. The installation of this stove must comply with your
local building code rulings. Please observe the clear-
ances to combustibles (see reference figures 3–5). Do
not place fuel, furniture or any other objects within the
clearance area.
2. Verify that the stove is properly installed be-
fore firing the stove for the first time. After read-
ing these instructions, if you have any doubt
about your ability to complete your installation
properly, you must obtain the services of a
professional licensed installer familiar with all
aspects of safe and correct installation. DO NOT
use temporar y or makeshift compromises
during installation. There must be
NO DEVIATION OR
ALTERATION OF ANY KIND from the very specific
instructions spelled out in this instruction manual as
it pertains to the installation of this woodstove. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
3. DO NOT store coal, kindling, flammable liquids or
other combustible materials in the vicinity of the ap-
pliance. Refer to certification label on back of unit and
reference figures 3–5 in this manual.
4.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME,
MANUFACTURED HOME, TRAILER OR TENT
NO EXCEPTIONS! (HUD Federal Standard: 24
CFR Ch.XX).
5.
DO NOT ELEVATE THIS STOVE BY ANY MEANS.
(i.e. bricks under legs, cement blocks) Stove legs must
set directly upon the solid-surface non-combustible
floor as specified in this stove instruction manual.
6.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS STOVE IN ANY WAY!
Stove must be installed with legs and bottom heat
shield provided, attached as shown in the instruc-
tions.
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BOTTOM HEAT
SHIELD – NO EXCEPTIONS. Heat Shield must be
assembled and installed as shown in Assembly In-
structions. Assemble only with original parts as sup-
plied and shown in this manual.
7.
DO NOT OPERATE A STOVE THAT IS MISSING
ANY PARTS! If any parts are missing or defective,
please notify the dealer or manufacturer immediately.
Replace missing, broken or worn parts with factory
original or equivalent parts only.
8. Do not tamper with combustion air control
beyond normal adjustment capacities.
9. Always connect this stove to a chimney and vent to the
outside. Never vent to another room or inside a build-
ing.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
10.
DO NOT CONNECT A COAL 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) Listed Residential Type and Building Heating
Appliance Chimney. Use a 6˝/152mm diameter chim-
ney, that is high enough to give a good draft. (See
specifics in Chimney Connections instructions).
11. 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. Chimney connector pipe must be in good
condition. Replace if necessary before using stove.
12. Creosote, soot or fly ash may build up in the chimney
connector 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 in this manual).
13. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air con-
trol and flue damper 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 contact-
ing your local fire authority for information on
proper procedures in the event of a chimney fire.
After the fire is out, the chimney must be cleaned
and inspected for any stress or cracks before starting
another fire. Check the condition of any combustibles
surrounding the chimney.
14.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES Ashes should be placed in
a steel container with a tight fitting lid and moved
outdoors immediately. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of
by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have completely cooled. Other waste shall
not be placed in this container.
15. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this
stove who is unfamiliar with the correct operation of
the stove.
16. Do not operate stove while under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
17. The special paints used on your stove may
give off some smoke and an odor while
they are curing during the first 12 to 15 fires. Addi-
tional smoke and odor may be emitted from the light
oils used in construction of the fire box. This should
disappear after a short period of time and not occur
again. Persons with lung conditions or owners of
susceptible domestic pets (such as birds) should take
prudent precautions. Open windows and doors as
