Vogelzang International BK150E Owner's Manual

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BE­FORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OR OP­ERATING THE STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

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.

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

Deluxe BARRel stove KIt

Model BK150E Owners Manual

(save this manual for future reference)

DO Not INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE
HOME, MANUFACTURED HOME, TENT, OR
TRAILER – NO EXCEPTIONS!

NOTE: THIS STOVE IS

Not A UL LISTED STOVE.

NOTE: A PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED HEAT­ING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR SHOULD
BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

Double Barrel Stove Kit BK50E

(does not include barrels)

(kit does not

include barrel)

For use with 30 – 55 gallon closed

head-style steel barrels only.

For use with 30 – 55 gallon closed

head-style steel barrels only.

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1. The installation of this barrel stove kit must comply
with your local building code rulings. While assem­bling, always wear ANSI approved safety goggles and
protective gloves. Use a file grinder to remove any
sharp edges from holes cut in the barrel. DO NOT
USE A TORCH to cut barrel openings. Volatile gasses
may be trapped inside and explosion could result.

2. Use only new or reconditioned closed head-style, steel
barrels of 30 gal min. & 55 gal. max. size. Do not use a
rusted barrel or one that is contaminated with residual
toxic chemicals or volatile gases. Do not install more
than one heat-exchange barrel over combustion barrel.

3. 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!

4. WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. DO NOT store wood,
kindling, flammable liquids or other combustible mate­rials in the vicinity of the appliance. Do not place fuel,
furniture or any other objects within the clearance area.
Refer to reference figures 3–5 in this manual.

5. DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME,

MANUFACTURED HOME, TRAILER OR TENT NO
EXCEPTIONS! (HUD Federal Standard: 24 CFR
Ch.XX).

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

9. Always connect this stove to a chimney and vent
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 BURNING STOVE TO
AN ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT. This is not safe.

Use approved masonry or an Underwriters Laborato­ries Listed UL 103 HT 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).

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. WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. 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 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. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate to a height
such that they block the spin draft openings.

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

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

18. The special paints used on your kit parts may give off
some smoke and an odor while they are curing during
the first 12 to 15 fires. Additional smoke and odor may

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......Read All Instructions Carefully.

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eas. Detectors should be located away from the heating
appliance to avoid false alarms. Follow manufacturer’s
placement, installation and maintenance 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 puffing (open airflow

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…

be emitted from the barrel components. 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.

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

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. DO NOT LEAVE SMALL CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED

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. Replace any barrel that shows signs of wear, fatigue or
has holes in it.

23. WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. 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 PROTEC-
TIVE CLOTHING, fire retardant hearth gloves and eye
protection, to prevent burns.

25. Never operate this stove with the ash or feed doors open.
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 the
ash or 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 CONJUNCTION

WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT WORK.

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 FIRE-

PLACE.

32. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your
home. Detectors should be located close to sleeping ar-

CAUTION: CUT HAZARD. BARREL MAY HAVE
SHARP EDGES WHERE OPENINGS HAVE BEEN
CUT. DE BURR EDGES, USE PRECAUTIONS
AND WEAR ANSI APPROVED SAFETY EQUIP­MENT WHEN INSTALLING BARREL STOVE KIT.

CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT
USE ACETYLENE TORCH TO CUT OPENINGS
IN BARREL – SOME BARRELS MAY CONTAIN
EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLE GASSES. MAKE
SURE BARRELS ARE THOROUGHLY CLEANED
BEFORE INSTALLING STOVE KIT.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

tools required

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

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

1. Remove parts from inside of carton. Parts
include: one damper collar (#1), two leg sets (#2),
one door/frame assembly (#3–16) and one hard­ware pack (#7).

2. Stand barrel on end with plug facing up. Position
door between the large and small plugs with the
large plug at the 12 o’clock position.

NOTE: On 30 gallon barrels, use end without plugs

for mounting door.

3. Open the feed door and trace around the opening
using a scribe or marking pencil.

4. Open the ash door and trace around the opening
using a scribe or marking pencil.

5. Remove the door assembly from the barrel end.

6. Cut the opening for the feed door and ash door (fig.

1) using either a sabre saw or a reciprocating saw
with a metal blade. De burr opening with metal file.

materials required

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

10. Cut the flue pipe opening using a sabre saw
or reciprocating saw. De burr opening with metal file.

11. Reposition the damper collar over the newly created
opening. Mark and drill the mounting holes using
a 1/4” bit. De burr holes with metal file. Attach the
damper collar using nuts and bolts provided with
kit.

Metal File

Drill: Hand or Electric

1/4” dia. Drill Bit

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

10mm Nut Driver or
Ratchet with 10mm Socket
(for Stove Bolts)

Safety Glasses

Safety Gloves

Pencil or scribe

6 foot Folding Rule or
Tape Measure

Sabre or Reciprocating Saw
with metal cutting blade

Tin Snips

Steel Barrel(s): Use only 30–55
gal. closed head-style steel
barrel(s).

Flooring Protection: Install on
non-combustible (soil or con­crete) floor. Non-combustible
floor protection must be pro­vided under any connector pipe
extending 2” on either side.

Chimney Connector Pipe:
round 6” dia. minimum 24

MSG black or 26 MSG blue
steel stove pipe (straight and/
or elbow(s) as required).

1/2” Sheet Metal Screws.

Chimney: Existing 6” Lined Ma­sonry Chimney or 6” Inside Dia.
listed Type HT chimney.

Furnace Cement (manufacturer
recommends Rutland Code 78
or equivalent).

Fig. 1 – Cut opening in end of barrel, drill mounting

holes and install door assembly.

Double Barrel Stove Kit Model BK50E

1. After lower barrel has been assembled, place
adapter legs on top of bottom barrel. Mark holes,
drill and attach.

2. Place second barrel on top of lower barrel.

3. Align barrels, mark, drill and cut opening for damper
collar in the bottom of the top barrel to connect to
the damper/collar at rear of the lower barrel.

4. Attach damper collar to bottom of top barrel.

5. Align both barrels and place a piece of 6” blue/black
stove pipe between rear damper/collars of top and
bottom barrels.

6. Secure adapter legs
to top barrel.

7. On opposite (front)
end of top barrel,
mark, cut and attach
damper collar for
chimney connection
(fig. 2).

Fig. 2 – Double Barrel

Stove Kit BK50E

7. Set the door frame assembly over the newly created
holes. Mark and drill the mounting holes using a
1/4” bit. De burr opening with metal file. Attach the
assembly using nuts and bolts provided with kit.

8. With the door opening cut, you are now able to get
at the inside of the barrel to attach leg assemblies.
Center legs so barrel is stabilized and secure legs
to barrel.

9. Align damper/collar toward the rear of barrel. Us­ing a scribe or marking tool, trace the throat of the
collar onto the barrel top.

NOTICE: Vogelzang International Corp. grants no warranty, stated or implied for the assembly, installation or

maintenance of your barrel stove kit and assumes no responsibility of any incidental or consequential damages.

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

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES

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

Unit to Back wall ................................. 36 inches

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

Pipe Connector to Ceiling/Wall ........... 18 inches

LOCATING STOVE

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 similar non-combustible surface.

NOTE: WOODEN FLOORING COVERED WITH
TILE OR STONE Must BE CONSIDERED A
COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.

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 (figure 3 – 5), locate your
stove accordingly (figure 3) and careful­ly place the stove in your selected location.
Install stove pipe, elbows, and thimble as required,
utilizing either a recently cleaned and inspected,
code-approved, 6” masonry chimney with flue
liner or a 6” i.d., maximum 64 square inch, listed
chimney.

4. Use 6” round black stove pipe. DO NOT USE GAL-
VANIZED 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 should be spaced 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 3 – 5) 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! (HUD Federal
Standard: 24 CFR Ch.XX)

7. The clearances provided are minimum
dimensions.

8. This stove is NOT a UL listed stove.

Fig. 3 – Floor Protector Clearances Fig. 5 – Minimum Clearances

Fig. 4 – Top View

Minimum Corner

Clearances from

Combustible Surfaces