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This manual describes the installation and operation of the Vogelzang, VG5770, VG5770I wood heater. This heater meets the 2015
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specifi c test
conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,898 to 24,335 Btu/hr.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Vogelzang, VG5770, VG5770I wood heater. This heater meets the 2015
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specifi c test
conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,898 to 24,335 Btu/hr.
IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing and
operating this product. Failure to do so may result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death. Proper installation of
this stove is crucial for safe and efficient operation.
Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer.
Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other
appliance or stove.
Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting system
of this unit.
Use of outside air is not required for this unit.
Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and
information on any additional installation restrictions or inspec-
tion requirements in your area.
Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important
operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at
a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.
This appliance is designed for the use of pelletized fuel
that meet or exceed the standard set by the Pellet Fuel
Institute(PFI), The use of other fuels will void warranty.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or ’freshen up’
a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from the
stove while it is in use.
A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room
as this product.
Install a smoke detector on each floor of your home; incase of
accidental fire from any cause it can provide time for escape.
The smoke detector must be installed at least 15 feet (4,57
M) from the appliance in order to prevent undue triggering of
the detector when reloading.
Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction. Turn
the ON/OFF SWITCH to ”OFF’ and contact your dealer.
Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning (see
”MAINTENANCE ”). Failure to maintain your stove may lead
to improper and/or unsafe operation.
Disconnect the power cord before performing any mainte-
nance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to ”OFF” does not
disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless
instructions for doing so are given in this manual. All other
work should be done by a trained technician.
Do not operate your stove with the viewing door open. The
auger will not feed pellets under these circumstances and
a safety concern may arise from sparks or fumes entering
the room.
Allow the stove to cool before performing any maintenance or
cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with
a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible surface or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
The exhaust system should be checked monthly during the
burning season for any build-up of soot or creosote.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the stove. Educate all
children on the dangers of a high-temperature stove. Young
children should be supervised when they are in the same
room as the stove.
The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation; there-
fore, you should always use some type of hand protection
when refueling your stove.
A power surge protector is required. This unit must be plugged
into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not
use an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug. Do not route
the electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the heater.
Do not route the cord in foot traffic areas or pinch the cord
under furniture.
The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power
outage does occur, check the heater for smoke spillage and
open a window if any smoke spills into the room.
The feed door must be closed and sealed during operation.
Never block free airflow through the open vents of the unit.
Keep foreign objects out of the hopper
.
The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high torque
electric motors. Keep all body parts away from the auger
while the stove is plugged into an electrical outlet. These
moving parts may begin to move at any time while the stove
is plugged in.
Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near
this stove.
When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be grounded
directly to the steel chassis and bolted to the floor. WARN-
ING—THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE BED-
ROOM (per HUD requirements). CAUTION—THE STRUC-
TURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL,
AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
CAUTION: Burning fuel creates carbon monoxide and can be
hazardous to your health if not properly vented.
* This appliance is a freestanding heater. It is not intended to be attached to any type of ducting. It is not a furnace.
Safety Precautions
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