Vogelzang PB65XL User Manual

RAILROAD POTBELLY STOVE

Model PB65XL Owners Manual

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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.

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 2–4 ).
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 coal, wood, kindling, flammable liquids
or other combustible materials in the vicinity of the
appliance. Refer to 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 provided, attached
as shown in the instructions. Assemble only with
original parts as supplied 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 controls
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 build­ing. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY

FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

10. DO NOT CONNECT A WOOD OR COAL BURN­ING STOVE TO AN ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS
VENT. This is not safe. Use approved masonry or

a manufactured chimney system listed to UL 103
HT Residential Type and Building Heating Appli-

ance Chimney. Use a 6˝/152mm diameter chim­ney, 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 con­trol 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 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.

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 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.

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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. Empty ash pan frequently.
Buildup of ash can block air flow to the fire and/or
damage the grate. Dispose of ash properly (see #14.)

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 PRO-
TECTIVE CLOTHING, fire retardant hearth gloves
and eye protection, to prevent burns.

25. Never operate this stove without the ash cleanout door
open or ash drawer removed. 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
ash cleanout door or feed door is left open during
operation. Such actions can result in very dangerous
operating conditions. While in operation, keep the ash
cleanout drawer in place and the ash door and 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. THIS STOVE MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED IN A
HALLWAY OR NEAR A STAIRCASE, 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(head­aches, 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,blockage

or down-draft conditions.

 • CheckCOdeviceforfalsealarm.

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

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

36. 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.

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

6"/15.25 cm

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)

Phillips Style Screwdriver

14mm Nut Driver or Ratchet
with 14mm Socket (for 14mm
Hex Nuts & 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 all protective packing
materials and protective poly bag. (Save cardboard
carton for further assembly.)

2. Remove parts from inside of stove. Parts
include: one lid (#1), one lid lifter (#2), one ash door
(#16) with one slide draft (#17), one ash drawer
(#19), four legs (#15), hardware pack (#21), draft
damper (#20), and one Spring Handle (#9) from
inside the firebox.

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

4. Securely attach all four legs to base of stove with
stove bolts.

5. Carefully lift stove upright and place in desired
location (see following instructions for properly
locating stove from combustible materials).

6. Place lid (#1) in position on top plate.

7. Place ash drawer (#19) into lower chamber (#13).
Position ash door (#16) with slide draft (#17) on
front of lower chamber (#13).

8. Place shaker grate (#12) in lower chamber.

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

Flooring Protection: 54” x 63”
min. as specified (see page 4)

Chimney Connection: 6” black
steel (24 ga. min.) straight or
elbow (as required)

1/2” Sheet Metal Screws

9. Install flue pipe draft damper (#20) into the top
end of the first straight section of stove pipe (fig.1)
exiting the stove before the stove is used.

a. Drill two 1/4” holes centered on either side of the

pipe section 6” from the top end of the pipe (figure

1).

b. Remove the handle from the damper then slide the

damper into the pipe.

c. Align the damper with the holes drilled in step 9a

and insert the handle through the holes and the
damper.

NOTE: THIS DAMPER IS NECESSARY FOR THE
PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE AND
TO MEET EPA EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
FOR HEATING APPLIANCES. IT MUST BE IN­STALLED BEFORE USE. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

10. Attach stove piping — see instructions on page 5.

materials required

Chimney: Existing 6” Lined Ma­sonry Chimney or 6” Inside Dia.
manufactured chimney system
listed to UL 103 HT.

Furnace Cement (manufacturer
recommends Rutland Code 78
or equivalent)

DRAFT DAMPER

(must be installed

before use — NO

EXCEPTIONS!)

Fig. 1 – Draft

Damper Installation

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36"

CORNER CLEARANCES

36"

LOCATING STOVE

FLOOR

PROTECTOR

DASHED LINE SHOWS
HORIZONTAL CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR AND
ADDITIONAL FLOOR
PROTECTION REQUIRED

BACKWALL

54"

(TOP VIEW)

36"

18"

18"

18"

36"

63"

18"

SIDEWALL

COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION
ACCORDING TO
NFPA 211

COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION
ACCORDING TO
NFPA 211

Fig. 2 Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces Fig. 3

Proper clearances must be maintained for ad­equate air circulation. 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 a solid surface floor protector
listed to UL1618 Type 2 with a minimum of 1˝ thick
and a R-value of 3.0 or greater, such as Hy-C or
Imperial Model UL 5463BK must be used. (NOTE:

To calculate R-values of equivalent alternative
materials, see page 15). The base must extend
at least 18” beyond the front, rear and sides of
the stove, and must extend underneath and 2˝
beyond each side of horizontal connector pipe if it
is elbowed towards a wall (see figure 5 and consult
local building codes and fire protection ordinances.)

2. The stove must have its own flue. DO NOT CON-

NECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING
OTHER APPLIANCES.

3. After observing the clearances to combus­tible materials (figure 2 – 4), locate your floor
protector accordingly (figure 2) and careful­ly place the stove in your selected location.

Install stove pipe, elbows, and thimble as
required, utilizing either a recently cleaned and
inspected 6˝/152mm masonry chimney or a

6˝/152mm i.d. ma nu fa cured chimney system listed
to UL 103 HT. Maximum 64 square inches.

4. Use 6˝/152mm diameter minimum 24 MSG Black
or 26 MSG Blue round stove pipe. DO NOT USE
GALVANIZED duct pipe. Secure pipe sections with
three (3) sheet metal screws in each stove pipe
and/or elbow joint to firmly hold the pipe sections

together. 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 2, 3 & 4) and
your local building codes or fire protection
ordinances.

NOTE: Drywall faced with brick or stone MUST be

considered a combustible surface.

6. DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE

HOME, MANUFACTURED HOME, TENT OR
TRAILER. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

7. The clearances provided are minimum
dimensions. Installation of this stove must
comply with your local building code rulings.

8. This stove is NOT a UL listed stove.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES

Unit to Sidewall .......................................................36 inches

Fig. 4 – Top View

Minimum Corner Clearances from

Combustible Surfaces

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Unit to Backwall ......................................................36 inches

Unit Corner to Wall .................................................36 inches

Pipe Connector to Backwall ..................................38 inches

Pipe Connector to Ceiling ......................................18 inches

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