Vogelzang TR002 User Manual

THE SHILOH

HIGH-EFFICIENCY WOODSTOVE

EPA Certified (4.21 grams/hr)

Model TR002 Owners Manual

(save this manual for future reference)

™

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING

THIS STOVE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
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 BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT
PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS, AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR AREA.

This stove meets U.S. Test Standard:

UL 1482-1996

NOTE: INSTALLATION MUST BE

COMPLETED BY A QUALIFIED

HEATING EQUIPMENT INSTALLER!

DO NOT USE THIS STOVE IN A

MOBILE HOME, MANUFACTURED HOME,

TENT OR TRAILER – NO EXCEPTIONS!

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

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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
10–12). Do not place fuel, furniture or any other
objects within the clearance area.

2. Verify that the stove is properly assembled and 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 10–12 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 pedestal base, cement blocks)
Stove base 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 pedestal stand pro­vided and attached as shown in the instructions.

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ASH DRAWER
OR ASH CLEAN OUT COVER IN PLACE – NO

EXCEPTIONS. 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. CAUTION: DO NOT ALTER COMBUSTION AIR

CONTROL RANGE TO INCREASE FIRING OR
FOR ANY REASON. Altering or tampering with air

control beyond normal capacity will create unsafe
and hazardous conditions.

8. Always connect this stove to a chimney and vent
to the outside. Never vent to a 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 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629
(CDN) 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 controls 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 lower primary air orifice (LPAO, air
vent at front of firebox, just inside of door).

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. DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE. Build fire directly on
the bottom of the firebox. This stove has not been
tested with the use of grates, andirons or other
means of elevating the fire and must not be used.

18. 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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…

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.

19. This stove has a painted surface which is durable
but it will not stand rough handling or abuse. Use
care when installing your stove. After a period of
use the firebox walls may become distorted. A slight
distortion will not affect stove operation.

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

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 WITHOUT ASH

DRAWER, ASH CLEAN OUT OR 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. When adding fuel be careful not to smother the fire.
Do not build fires against glass and do not load fuel
to a height or in such a manner that it creates a
hazard when opening the door.

28. NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED with
door 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 STAIR­CASE, as it may block egress in the event of a fire.

31. DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.

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.

34. All power cords and electrical appliances and/or
assemblies must be kept 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. Write
NFPA, 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 ...................................................................................... 7

Minimum Clearances ......................................................................... 7 – 8

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 9

CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION ................................................................... 9

FIREBRICK ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 9

CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS ......................................................................... 10 –12

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

House Fire Hazards, Operating Precautions, Warnings ...................... 13

Wood Types/Sizes .................................................................................... 13

Optimal Fuel Consumption .................................................................... 13

Starting a Fire, Adding Fuel ................................................................... 14

SERVICE HINTS

Creosote Formation, Prevention, Removal .......................................... 15

Chimney Draft ......................................................................................... 16

Glass Care & Replacement, Glass Gasket Replacement ................... 16

Glass Gasket Replacement ................................................................... 17

PARTS – SHILOH™ .......................................................................................... 18

PARTS – GLASS DOOR (Glass Replacement) ................................................ 19

OPTIONAL F-6 BLOWER WIRING DIAGRAM .................................................. 19

FLOOR PROTECTOR CALCULATIONS ........................................................... 19

CHIMNEY CONNECTION SYSTEMS & CLEARANCES ................................... 20

CHIMNEY & STOVE MAINTENANCE LOG ....................................................... 21

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 AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

FOR INSTALLATION

tools

• Pencil

• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure

• Tin Snips

• Drill: Hand or Electric

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

• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)

• 5/16 inch Nut Driver or Ratchet with 5/16 inch Socket

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

materials

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

Flooring Protection: 36” x 48” as specied (see page 7)

Chimney Connector Pipe: 6” dia. minimum 24 MSG black or 26

MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s) as required.

1/2” Sheet Metal Screws

Chimney: Existing 6” Code-approved Lined Masonry Chimney or

6” Inside Dia. Listed Type HT manufactured chimney.

Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends Rutland Code 78

or equivalent)

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

2. Remove parts and hardware pack located inside
firebox.

Figure 2 – Pedestal
Assembly Hardware
sheet metal screws, 5/16˝
machine screw, lock
washer & hex nuts

Figure 3 –
Assemble

sides to base

3. Align the hole pattern of one of the pedestal sides
to the holes in the base and secure with four (4)
machine screws, lock washers and hex nuts. As­semble the opposite side to the base. (Note: Sides
are interchangable)

1. Uncrate the stove and remove all cardboard and
styrofoam packing materials and protective poly
bag. Remove pedestal base, sides, front, top, ash­drawer and ash drawer support from the carton.
(Save packing materials for further assembly.)

NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket material

from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1).

Figure 1 – DO NOT remove ceramic blanket from

inside stove pipe opening. This is NOT packing

material but an integral component of the stove

combustion system.

Figure 4 – Attach Pedestal

Front Frame to Sides.

(Note– front goes OVER

the side panels.)

4. Attach the pedestal front frame to the sides. The

pedestal front should go over (not inside of) the side
panels. Use three (3) self-tapping screws (provided
in the hardware pack) on each side to attach both
pedestal sides (#15) to the pedestal front (#17).

5. Position ash drawer support into assembled ped­estal (Figure 5) and secure from rear with two (2)
machine screws, lockwashers and hex nuts. Tighten
all pedestal hardware.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . continued

8. Align four (4) corner mounting studs with holes in
pedestal top (Figure 7). Secure with four (4) hex
nuts.

9. Tip the stove assembly upright.

10. Set the ash drawer inside the open box formed by
the pedestal front and sides.

Figure 5 – Insert Ash Drawer Support.

Figure 6 – Attach Pedestal Top.

(Note– Position vent orfice towards front.)

6. Position the pedestal top with the large vent hole
positioned toward the front and attach with six (6)
machine screws, lock washers and hex nuts. (See
Figure 6)

7. Place flattened carton/styrofoam packing material
on floor and carefully tip the stove body onto it’s
back.

Figure 8

Blower Option

11. For Optional Blower Assembly, note the position of
the blower opening in the rear of the stove.

12. Place blower gasket onto blower assembly so as
not to obstruct the air flow from the fan.

Figure 9 – Attach Optional Blower to Stove Body

13. Mount the blower assembly to the back of the stove
aligning the fan opening to the opening in the back
of the stove. Secure with four sheet metal screws.

14. After assembly, check to make sure fire brick are
properly positioned and ash cleanout cover is in
place.

Figure 7 – Attach Pedestal to Stove Body

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LOCATING STOVE

FLOOR

PROTECTOR

DASHED LINES SHOW HORIZONTAL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
AND ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIRED BENEATH
AND EXTENDING 2” BEYOUND EACH SIDE

COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 211

BACKWALL

SIDEWALL

12"min.

18"

46"

16"min.

6"min.23"

15"

min.

12"min

TOP VIEW

35"

Vogelzang

TR002

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 UL 1618 such
as Hy-C or Imperial Model UL3648BK or equivalent
with 0.8 R-factor. (NOTE: to calculate R-value of
alternative materials see page 16). The base must
extend at least 16” beyond the front of the access
door, 6˝ to the sides, 12˝ behind and must extend
under and 2 inches beyond either side of the stove
pipe if it is elbowed towards a wall. (See figures
10 & 12 and consult local building codes and fire
protection ordinances.)

2. The stove must have its own flue. Do not connect
this unit to a chimney flue serving other appli­ances.

3. After observing the clearances to combus­tible materials (figures 10–12), locate your floor
protector accordingly (figure 10) 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” lined masonry chimney or a 6” i.d.
listed manufactured chimney.

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. Se­cure pipe sections with three (3) sheet metal screws
in each stove pipe and/or elbow joint to firmly hold
the pipe sections together. 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 in figures 10–12 and
your local building codes or fire protection ordi­nances.

NOTE: A wall faced with drywall, 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! (HUD Federal Standard: 24 CFR Ch.xx)

7. The clearances provided are minimum
dimensions determined by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. the manufacturer’s testing
agency. Installation of this stove must comply
with the latest edition of NFPA 211 for reduced
clearances and/or your local building code
rulings. Use whichever minimum dimensions are
LARGEST.

8. This stove meets U.S. Test Standard:
UL 1482-1996.

CAUTION: KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE
STOVE.

NOTE: BEFORE FIRING WOODSTOVE SLIDE
FIREBRICKS TOWARDS THE REAR SO NO
GAPS REMAIN BETWEEN BRICKS.

continued on next page

Fig. 10 – TOP VIEW Minimum Clearance Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces

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