Vogelzang BX26E User Manual

STANDARD BOXWOOD STOVE

Model BX26E Owners Manual

(Save These Instructions)

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.

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.

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This stove is not a UL Listed stove.

NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION

BE COMPLETED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING

EQUIPMENT INSTALLER!

DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.

Vogelzang International Corporation
400 West 17th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423
www.vogelzang.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 reference figures
7–9). Do not place fuel, furniture or any 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
properly, you must obtain the services of a
professional licensed installer familiar with all
aspects of safe and correct installation. DO NOT
use temporary 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 wood, kindling, flammable liquids
or other combustible materials in the vicinity of the
appliance. Refer to certification label on back of unit
and reference figures 7–9 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 attached as shown
in the instructions. Assemble only with original parts
as supplied and shown in this manual. DO NOT OP-
ERATE 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.

7. Do not tamper with combustion air control
beyond normal adjustment capacities.

8. 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
APPLIANCE.

9. DO NOT CONNECT A WOOD BURNING STOVE
TO AN 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 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.

11. Creosote or soot 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).

12. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air control
and flue damper to closed positions, 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.
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.

13. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate above
the top of the hearth plate.

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. Additional smoke
and odor may be emitted from the light oils used in
construction of the fire box. This should disappear

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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
needed to clear smoke and/or odor. Paint discolor­ation will occur if the stove is over fired.

18. 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.

19. Clean exterior 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.

20. CLEAN STOVE FREQUENTLY as soot, creosote
and ash may accumulate.

21. ALERT ALL PERSONS TO THE HAZARDS OF
HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES while stove is
in operation – especially young children. Keep away
from a hot stove to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

22. NEVER LEAVE SMALL CHILDREN UNSUPER-

VISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM
AS THE STOVE. If small children will be in the

same room as the stove during operation, provide
a sturdy barrier to keep them at a safe distance
from the stove.

23. Keep stove area clear and free from all combustible
materials, gasoline, engine oil, naphtha and other
flammable vapors and liquids.

24. WHILE TENDING THE FIRE ALWAYS WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, fire retardant hearth
gloves and eye protection, to prevent burns.

25. Never operate this stove with the door open except
when re-fueling. Such actions can result in very
dangerous operating conditions.

26. DO NOT OVER FIRE THE STOVE. Over firing
will occur if combustion air is uncontrolled as when
feed door is left open during operation. Such actions
can result in very dangerous operating conditions.
While in operation, keep the feed door closed and
secured at all times except while tending the fire

27. Do not load the fuel to a height or in such manner
that it would be hazardous when opening the door.

28. NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED when
the door is open. Always close the door after igni­tion.

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 be located away
from the heating appliance to avoid false alarms.
Detectors should be located close to sleeping areas.
Follow the smoke detectors manufacturer’s place­ment and installation instructions. Maintain smoke
detector per manufacturer’s instructions.

33. CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) HAZARD. A buildup
of CO fumes is toxic and can be fatal. Carbon
Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced
during combustion of wood, coal, oil, gas and by
other fuel burning appliances. It is important to
have a proper draft and adequate replacement air
ventilation so fumes are drawn out the chimney.
Installed as instructed this stove is designed to
be as safe as possible yet it is recommended to
install a CO detector. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for proper installation and use.
It is recommended to be placed at table-top level
(not near the ceiling) to avoid false alarms. Realize
that devices other than a stove (i.e. motor exhaust)
can trigger CO alarms.

If alarm sounds:

• RecognizethesymptomsofCOpoisoning(head-
aches, nausea & drowsiness).

 • Increaseventilation(openwindows&doors).
 • Makesurestovedoorsand/orlidsareclosedand

secured.

 • Checkstoveforsmokingorpufng(openairow

controls).

 • Checkchimney&connectorpipeforleaks,block-

age or down-draft conditions.

 • CheckCOdeviceforfalsealarm.

33. Keep power cords, electrical appliances
and/or assemblies outside of the clearance area
shown in this manual for combustible materials.

34. Consult your municipal building department or fire
officials about restrictions, permits and installation
requirements for your area.

35. For further information on using your stove
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) publication, “Using
Coal and Wood Stoves Safely” NFPA No. HS-10-

1978. The address of the NFPA is Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................ 2 – 3

Tools and Materials Required for Installation ................................................... 5

Assembly Instructions ....................................................................................... 5

Locating the Stove ............................................................................................. 6

Floor Protector, Minimum Clearances .................................................... 7

Connector Pipe Installation ................................................................................ 8

Chimney Connections/Draft ........................................................................ 9 –11

Chimney 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 HEAT­ING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR MUST
BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE: Vogelzang International Corp. grants no warranty, stated or implied, for the installation or maintenance
of your wood stove and assumes no responsibility of any incidental or consequential damages.

tools required

Safety Glasses
Hearth Gloves

Pencil

6 foot Folding Rule or
Tape Measure

Tin Snips

Drill: Hand or Electric

1/8” dia. Drill Bit
(sheet metal screws)

Screwdrivers
(blade and Phillips types)

5/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet
with 5/16” Socket (for 1/4”
Hex Nuts)

11mm Nut Driver or
Ratchet with 11mm Socket
(for Stove Bolts)

CAUTION: STOVE IS HEAVY. MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE ADEQUATE HELP AND USE PROPER
LIFTING TECHNIQUES WHENEVER MOVING
STOVE.

Refer to diagram and parts lists at back of this manual.

1. Uncrate the stove and remove packing materials
and protective poly bag. (Save exterior cardboard
box for further assembly.)

2. Remove parts from inside of stove. Parts
include: one swing top (#9), two lids (#10), one lid
support (#11) one damper collar (#13), one feed
door (#7), one lid lifter (#15), one slide damper (#5),
four legs (#1), hardware pack (#16), and S-Hook
(#17) from inside firebox.

3. Place flattened carton on floor and carefully turn
stove over onto carton.

(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with your stove)

Flooring Protection: 48˝ x 70˝ as
specified (see page 3)

Chimney Connector Pipe: 6˝
black steel (24 ga. min.) straight or
elbow (as required)

1/2˝ Sheet Metal Screws

ill. C –

Hearth

Assembly

7. Carefully lift stove upright and place in desired loca­tion (see following instructions for properly locating
stove).

ill. D –

Front Leg

Assembly

materials required

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)

8. Attach damper collar to rear top surface of stove
using short stove bolts (A) flat washers (E) and hex
nuts (F).

9. Place swing top in po­sition on top of stove.

ill. A – Hardware Pack

4. Attach the rear legs to base of stove with
long stove bolts (B), flat washer (E) and hex nut (F).

5. Attach hearth to bottom

of stove with two short

stove bolts (A), wash-

ers (E) and hex nuts (F).

6. Attach the front legs to

hearth with long stove

bolts (B), flat washers (E)

and hex nuts (F).

To install, position at
approximately 45 de­gree angle to stove
(dashed lines in ill. F)
until pins drop into lo­cator holes then swing
into position.

10. Place lid support and
two lids in position on
swing top (see ill. F).

ill. E – Damper Collar

11. Place the slide draft into position on the
hearth. Hold in position with round head stove
bolt (C) and large flat washer (D).

ill. B – Rear Leg Assembly

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ill. F – Swing Top, Lid Support & Lids (2)

ill. G– Slide Draft, Door &

S-Hook (lid lifter storage) Location

LOCATING STOVE

12. Lower feed door
into position
while aligning
hinge pins.

13. Place S-Hook in
hole at left front
corner of hearth.
Note: S-Hook is
used to hang lid
lifter while not in
use.

Proper clearances must be maintained for ad­equate air circulation and protection from radi­ant heat. Adequate ventilation must be
provided while operating this stove.

1. The stove must be placed on solid concrete, solid
masonry, or when installed on a combustible floor,
on a Type 2 floor protector listed to standard UL
1618 with a minimum R value of 3.0 and a minimum
thickness of 1” or equivalent. The floor protector
is required to provide heat, live ember, and ash
protection and must be of a non-combustible, con­tinuous solid surface to protect against infiltration of
live embers and ash. For UL Listed floor protectors,
refer to manufacturers instructions for installation
directions. Manufacturers of listed floor protectors
include Imperial Metal Products and Hy-C among
others. To calculate R-Values for alternative meth­ods, see page 16. Floor protector must extend at
least 18” beyond the front of the hearth, to the sides,
and beyond the rear of the stove. The area under a
horizontal run of the chimney connector must also
be protected; extending two (2) inched beyond the
outer dimension of the horizontal connector. The
minimum sized floor protector for this stove is 48” x
70”. Consult local building codes and fire protection
ordinances.

CAUTION: (FIRE HAZARD) CARPETING AND
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST NOT
COVER THE FLOOR PROTECTOR. THESE
MATERIALS MUST REMAIN OUTSIDE OF
COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCES, SEE FIG. 1-3.

2. The stove must have its own flue. DO NOT CON­NECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR
SYSTEM.

3. After observing the clearances to combus­tible materials (figure 1–3), locate your floor
protector accordingly and carefully place the stove
in your selected location. Install connector pipe,
elbows, and thimble as required, utilizing either a

recently cleaned and inspected 6˝ masonry chim­ney 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. DO NOT USE GALVANIZED DUCT
PIPE AS A CONNECTOR. Secure connector pipe
to the flue collar with three (3) sheet metal screws.
Secure pipe/elbow sections with three sheet metal
screws at each joint to make the piping rigid. Screws
may be no more than a maximum of 3˝/76mm apart.
DO NOT connect this stove to any air distribution
or duct system.

5. Recheck clearances from the stove, connector stove
pipe, and corner clearances using the illustrations
(figure 1–3) and your local building codes or fire
protection ordinances.

NOTE: ANY WALL CONTAINING COMBUSTI­BLE MATERIAL SUCH AS WOODEN STUDS OR
DRYWALL AND FACED WITH BRICK OR STONE
MUST BE CONSIDERED A COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE.

6. DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE
HOME, MANUFACTURED HOME, TRAILER OR
TENT – NO EXCEPTIONS! (HUD Federal Stan-

dard: 24 CFR Ch.XX)

7. The clearances provided are minimum
dimensions determined by the NFPA. Installation
of this stove must comply with the latest edition of
NFPA 211 and/or your local building code rulings.
Use whichever minimum dimensions are
LARGEST.

Clearances listed and shown MUST be adhered to

for safe operation of this appliance. CLEARANCES

MAY NOT BE REDUCED BY ANY MEANS.

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