VG1120-L Owner’s Instruction and Operation Manual

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AIR TUBES

The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to

provide an accurate mix of secondary air to ensure the

highest eciency. Any damage or deterioration of these

tubes may reduce the eciency of combustion. The air

tubes are held in position by screws or snap pins. Locate

these to either side of the tube and remove it to allow the

tube to be removed and replaced.

BLOWER OPERATION

The variable-speed blower circulates air warmed by the

rebox into the living area to distribute the heat more

evenly. The blower control knob is located on the side of

the blower housing. Turn the knob clockwise to turn the

blower on. The speed is controlled by turning the knob

clockwise for slower speeds and counter-clockwise

for faster speeds. To turn the blower off, turn the speed

control knob fully counter-clockwise. It is recommended

to turn the blower off when the unit is not in operation. The

blower should be removed at the beginning of every “burn”

season and air-blown clean, removing any dust or build-up.

CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE. YOU ARE OVERFIRING

IF ANY PART OF THE APPLIANCE GLOWS RED. CLOSE

THE DOOR AND SHUT DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO

REDUCE THE AIR SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWN THE FIRE.

CAUTION:

SLOW BURNING FIRES FOR EXTENDED USE OR

BURNING GREEN WOOD MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE

CREOSOTE BUILD-UP. IGNITION OF CREOSOTE

OR OVERFIRING COULD CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE.

CHIMNEY FIRES BURN EXTREMELY HOT AND MAY

IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, CALL THE FIRE

DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY!

CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR

REMOVAL

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other

organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture

to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the

relatively cool chimney ue of a slow-burning re. As a

result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining.

When ignited this creosote makes an extremely high

temper re. The chimney connector and chimney should

be inspected at least once every two months during the

heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has

occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3 mm or more),

it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney

re. We strongly recommend that you install a magnetic

thermometer on your smoke exhaust pipe, approximately

18” above the stove. This thermometer will indicate the

temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke

exhaust system. The ideal temperature for these gases

is somewhere between 275°F and 500°F. Below these

temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above

500°F, heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost into

the atmosphere.

TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP

• Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and

higher chimney temperatures, therefore less creosote

deposit.

• Leave the air control fully open for about 5 min. every

time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper

operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can

only take place if the rebox is hot enough.

• Always check for creosote deposit once every two

months and have your chimney cleaned at least once

a year.

• If a chimney or creosote re occurs, close all dampers

immediately. Wait for the re to go out and the heater

to cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no

damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure

no more creosote deposits is remaining in the chimney.

CAUTION:

A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL

STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH WERE ASSUMED TO

BE A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE CHIMNEY.

IF A CHIMNEY FIRE OCCURS, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY

INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE USING

AGAIN.

NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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