Vogelzang International Performer TR009 Owner's Manual

THE PERFORMER

HIGH-EFFICIENCY WOODSTOVE

EPA Certified (3.89 grams/hr.)

Model TR009 Owners Manual

(Save These Instructions)

Le manuel de langue français est disponible à www.vogelzang.com

French language manual is available at www.vogelzang.com

™

Report No. 180-S-06b-2

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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US: UL 1482-2010 & CDN: ULC-S627-00

NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION

BE COMPLETED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING

DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.

This stove meets test standards:

EQUIPMENT INSTALLER!

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
10–12). Do not place furniture or 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.

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 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 MODIFY THIS STOVE IN ANY WAY!
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 provided,
attached as shown in the instructions. DO NOT

OPERATE WITHOUT BOTTOM HEAT SHIELD

– NO EXCEPTIONS. Heat Shield must be
assembled and installed as shown in Assembly
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 Underwrit­ers Laboratories Listed UL 103 HT / 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 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.

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. 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…

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. When adding fuel be careful not to smother the fire.
Do not build fires against glass and make sure the
coal bed does not obstruct the air inlet. Do not load
fuel to a height or in such a 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 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.

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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 ...................................................................................... 7

Floor Protector, Minimum Clearances .............................................. 7 – 9

FIRE BRICK ASSEMBLY .................................................................................... 9

CHIMNEY SIZING ................................................................................................ 9

CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION ................................................................. 10

CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS/DRAFT ............................................................ 11 –13

CHIMNEY CONNECTION SYSTEMS & CLEARANCES ................................... 14

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

House Fire Hazards, Operating Precautions, Warnings ...................... 15

Wood Types/Sizes .................................................................................... 15

Optimal Fuel Consumption .................................................................... 15

Starting a Fire ......................................................................................... 16

Adding Fuel ............................................................................................ 16

SERVICE HINTS

Creosote Formation, Prevention, Need for Removal .......................... 17

Chimney Draft ......................................................................................... 18

Glass Care & Replacement ................................................................... 19

Glass Gasket Replacement ................................................................... 20

OPTIONAL F-6 BLOWER WIRING DIAGRAM .................................................. 20

PARTS – PERFORMER™ ................................................................................. 21

PARTS – GLASS DOOR (Glass Replacement) ................................................ 22

PARTS – FIRE BRICK ........................................................................................ 22

FLOOR PROTECTOR CALCULATIONS ........................................................... 23

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

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Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends Rutland Code 78

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TOOLS

MATERIALS

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

of the stove to direct combustion gasses over the
secondary combustion tubes before exiting via the
chimney. $/./42%-/6%THECERAMICBLANKET
or your stove will not operate properly.

Figure 2 – Pedestal Assembly
Hardware. 1/4-20 machine screws,
lock washers & hex nuts

Figure 3 –
Assemble

sides to base

2. Remove parts and hardware pack located inside
firebox.

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 interchangeable.)

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

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material from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1).
This blanket provides an air seal on the side walls

DO NOT

REMOVE!

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) machine screws, lockwash­ers & hex nuts (provided in the hardware pack) on
each side to attach both pedestal sides (#31) to the
pedestal front (#32).

5. Position ash drawer support into assembled ped­estal (Figure 5) and secure from rear with two
(2) machine screws, lock washers 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 (E).

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.

6. Position the pedestal top and attach with eight (8)
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 8).

Figure 9 – Attach Optional Blower to Stove Body

Figure 7 – Attach Pedestal to Stove Body

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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 clean out cover is in
place.

LOCATING STOVE

1. The stove must be placed on solid concrete, solid
masonry, or when installed on a combustible floor,
on an Underwriters Laboratories Listed Type 2
floor protector listed to UL standard UL 1618,
such as Hy-C or Imperial Model UL3648BK (US)
or UL4049BK (CAN). Floor protector MUST BE
1/2˝/13mm minimum thickness (R value = 0.84,
see page 23 for calculation formulas) non-com­bustible material or equivalent. US Requirements:
The floor protector must extend at least 16˝/41cm
beyond the front of the access door, 6˝/15.3cm
to the sides, 8˝/21cm beyond the rear and must
extend under and 2˝/50mm beyond either side of
the stove pipe connector if it is elbowed towards a
wall. (See figures 10 &11 and consult local building
codes and fire protection ordinances.) Canadian
Requirements: The floor protector must extend at
least 18˝/46cm beyond the front of the access door,
8˝/21cm to the sides, 8˝/21cm beyond the rear and
must extend under and 2˝/50mm 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.)

CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD. CARPETING AND
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SHALL
NOT COVER THE FLOOR PROTECTOR. THESE
MATERIALS MUST REMAIN OUTSIDE OF COM­BUSTIBLE CLEARANCES, SEE FIG. 10-12

2. The room in which the stove is installed must have
a minimum floor to ceiling height of 7 ft. (2.2 m).

3. The stove must have its own flue. Do not con­nect this unit to a chimney flue serving other
appliances. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR
DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.

4. After observing the clearances to combus­tible materials (figures 10–12), locate your floor
protector accordingly (figure 10) and care-

COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH US NFPA 211

11"min

SIDEWALL

20"

min.

TOP VIEW | USA CLEARANCES

BACKWALL

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

36"

FLOOR

PROTECTOR

8"min.

23"

6"min.24"

47"

UL 1482-2006

16"min.

Minimum

Clearances

according to

fully place the stove in your selected location.
Install connector pipe, elbows, and thimble as
required, utilizing either a recently cleaned and
inspected 6˝/152mm lined masonry chimney or a
6˝/152mm i.d. UL 103 HT/ULC-S629 listed manu­factured chimney.

5. Use round 6˝/152mm dia., minimum 24 MSG black
or 26 MSG blue steel stove pipe to connect the
stove to the chimney. Do not use galvanized stove
pipe. Secure connector pipe to the flue collar with
three (3) sheet metal screws. Use three 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.

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

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Manufactured Home, Tent or trailer – NO
EXCEPTIONS!

Ch.xx)

(HUD Federal Standard: 24 CFR

8. The clearances provided are minimum
dimensions set by UL standard 1482-2010 &
ULC-S627-00, tested and applied 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

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COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH US NFPA 211

16"/

41cm

min

SIDEWALL

24"/61cm

TOP VIEW | CANADIAN CLEARANCES

BACKWALL

min.

DASHED LINES SHOW HORIZONTAL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
AND ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIRED BENEATH

40"/
102cm

FLOOR

PROTECTOR

24"/61cm

AND EXTENDING 2” BEYOUND EACH SIDE

8"/21cm min.

49"/125cm

23"/58cm

8"/21cm min.

Minimum

Clearances

for Canadian

installation

according to

ULC S627

18"/46cm min.

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

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LOCATING STOVE continued…

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 IN USA
OR CANADA.

9. This stove meets U.S. Test Standard: UL 1482-2010
& Canadian Standard: ULC-S627-00.

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.

Figure 11a – Front View

Minimum Clearance Dimensions

from Combustible Surfaces

Figure 11c – Front View

Minimum Clearance Dimensions

from Combustible Surfaces

Figure 11b – Side View

Figure 11d – Side View

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