Vogelzang VG450ELGB User Manual

Frontiersman

Woodstove

OWNERS MANUAL

Covers Models VG450EL, VG450ELG & VG450ELGB

(save this manual for future reference)

™

This stove meets

U.S. Test Standard:

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.

UL 1482-1996

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]

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. The installation of this stove must comply with your
local building code rulings. Please observe the
clearances to combustibles (see reference figures
1– 3). Do not place furniture or 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, flammable liquids or other
combustible materials too close to the unit. 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 Stan-

dard: 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. 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.

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.

6.

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

7. 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.

8. DO NOT CONNECT A WOOD BURNING STOVE
TO AN ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT. This is

not safe. Use code-approved lined masonry or a UL
103 HT Listed Residential Type and Building Heat­ing Appliance chimney. Use a 6” diameter chimney
or larger, that is high enough to give a good draft.
(See specifics in installation instructions).

.

9.

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.

10. 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, page 14)

11.

IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, turn the
damper control to closed position, leave the building
and CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATE-
LY! 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.

12. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this
stove who is unfamiliar with the correct operation
of the stove.

13. Do not allow ashes to accumulate above top of ash
drawer.

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. 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.

16.

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.

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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…

18. 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.

19.

Do not operate stove while under the influence of
drugs or alcohol

20.

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.

21. 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.

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

23. WHILE TENDING THE FIRE ALWAYS WEAR PRO-
TECTIVE CLOTHING, fire retardant hearth gloves
and eye protection, to prevent burns.

24. NEVER OPERATE THIS STOVE WITH THE DOOR
OPEN except when re-fueling. Such actions can
result in very dangerous operating conditions.

25. DO NOT OVER FIRE THE STOVE. Over firing will
occur if combustion air is uncontrolled as when oper­ated with the feed door 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

26. DO NOT SMOTHER FIRE WHEN ADDING FUEL. 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.

27. NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED with
door open. Always close the door after ignition.

28. DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNC-

TION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT WORK
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH
INSTALLATIONS.

29. 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.

30. DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.

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 detector 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. The walls of the fire box may become slightly dis­torted after a period of use. A slight distortion will
not affect 34 operation of the stove.

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

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

37. For further information on using your stove
safely, 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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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

Safety Glasses & 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 type)

14mm Nut Driver or Ratchet with 14mm Socket

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

1. Uncrate the stove and remove cardboard
packing, styfofoam and protective poly bag.
Remove rear deflector (#21) from the carton.
(Save cardboard for further assembly.)

2. Remove parts from inside stove. Parts in­clude: one damper collar (#1), four legs (#16),
hardware pack (#22) and air deflectors (#33)
located inside firebox.

3. Place flattened carton behind stove and care­fully turn stove over onto its back on carton.

4. Remove the four 14mm nuts holding the
bottom floor shield in place.

5. Without removing the floorshield, place each
leg in position and secure using the four (4)

materials

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

Flooring Protection: 40” x 48” as specified (see page 4)

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

blue steel straig ht stove pipe or elbow(s) as required.
1/2” Sheet Metal Screws

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)

14mm nuts removed in step 4. Tighten nuts

securely.

6. Carefully lift stove to upright position.

WARNING: METAL PANEL FASTENED BE­TWEEN LEGS ACTS AS A HEAT DEFLECTOR.
THIS PANEL MUST BE IN PLACE FOR SAFE
OPERATION.

7. Attach rear deflector to the rear side corners of

the stove using four screws.

8. On VG450ELGB models (only), attach

blower assembly to rear of heat deflector.

NOTE: Make sure ceramic gasket is positioned

between rear deflector and blower assembly.

Attach two (2) air deflectors (#33) to the top

of the rear heat deflector. When installed, the

angled lip should face towards the front of the

stove.

9. Attach damper collar to rear top surface of stove

using machine screws.

LOCATING STOVE

1. The stove must be placed on solid concrete,
solid masonry, or when installed on a com­bustible floor, on a listed UL1618 type 2 floor
protector, such as Hy-C or Imperial Model
UL 4048BK 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 side with the access
door, 8” to the sides of fuel opening, 8” behind
the stove, and must extend under the stove
pipe and 2” beyond each side if it is elbowed
towards a wall. (See figures 1 & 3 and consult
local building codes and fire protection ordi­nances)

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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 THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING OTHER APPLIANCES.

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

Continued on next page

LOCATING STOVE continued…

FLOOR

PROTECTOR

DASHED LINE SHOWS HORIZONTAL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
AND ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIRED EXTENDING
BENEATH AND 2” BEYOND EACH SIDE.

COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 211

BACKWALL

SIDEWALL

8"min.

17"

48"

16"min.

8"min.24"

28"

min.

33"min

TOP VIEW

40"

28"

28"

CORNER CLEARANCES

required, utilizing either a recently cleaned
and inspected 6˝ masonry chimney or a 6˝ i.d.
manufactured chimney listed to UL 103 HT.

4. Use round 6˝ dia., minimum 24 MSG (mini­mum standard gauge) 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. 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 in figures 1–3 and

your local building codes or fire protection
ordinances.

NOTE: A WALL FACED WITH DRYWALL,
BRICK OR STONE MUST BE CONSIDERED
A COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.

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

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

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 the manufacturer’s
testing laboratory shown on the front cover.
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.

Fig. 1 – TOP VIEW Minimum Clearance

Dimensions from Combustible Surfaces

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Fig. 2 – TOP VIEW Minimum Corner

Clearances from Combustible Surfaces

LOCATING STOVE continued…

Fig. 3a – FRONT VIEW

Minimum Clearance Dimensions

from Combustible Surfaces

CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION

NOTE: STOVE PIPE IS NOT INCLUDED. TO
PURCHASE, VISIT YOUR LOCAL HARD­WARE, HOME OR BUILDING CENTER. SEE
“LOCATING STOVE” PAGE 3 FOR ADDITIONAL
SPECIFICATIONS.

1. The straight end of the stovepipe fits over the
stove flue collar. Secure with three (3) sheet
metal screws.

2. Horizontal pipe runs must slope upwards
towards the chimney at least 1/4” per foot of
horizontal run. This allows any condensation
in the pipe to drain back into the firebox.

3. You must have at least 18 inches of clearance
between any horizontal piping and the ceiling.

4. The pipe cannot extend into the chimney flue
(figure 4).

5. Secure the pipe/flue collar and all pipe/elbow
sections with three (3) sheet metal screws at
each joint to make the piping rigid. Screws
may be no more than a maximum of 3˝/76mm
apart.

6. It is recommended that no more than two (2)
90° bends be used in the stovepipe installa­tion. The use of more than two 90° bends may
decrease the amount of draw and possibly
cause smoke spillage. Where possible, use only
corrugated (nonadjustable) elbows. These
provide a better seal.

7. The connector pipe must not pass through an
attic or roof space, closet, or any concealed
space, or floor, ceiling, wall or combustible
construction. (See Chimney Connector Sys­tems & Clearances, page 10). A manufactrured
chimney system listed to UL 103 HT MUST
be used from the first penetration of ceiling or
wall to the chimney cap. Any wall or ceiling
penetrations must conform to NFPA 211.

WARNING: DO NOT USE SINGLE WALL CON­NECTOR PIPE AS A CHIMNEY - A HOUSE FIRE
COULD RESULT.

Fig. 3b – SIDE VIEW

Minimum Clearance Dimensions

from Combustible Surfaces

CORRECT WRONG WRONG

Fig. 4 – Stovepipe/Flue Connections

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