Page 2 | DEFENDER™ Vogelzang International Corp. TR001B | 20110118.4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE/BUILDING FIRE
MAY RESULT. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR OR UNSURE ABOUT PROPER INSTALLATION PRO-
CEDURES, A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL HEATING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR SHOULD
BE CONSULTED. FOR YOUR SAFETY, CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT
PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS, AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR AREA.
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
5–7). Do not place furniture or other objects within
the clearance area.
2. Verify that the stove is properly installed before fir-
ing 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.
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 5 – 7 in this manual.
4. Do not install this stove in a mobile home, manu-
factured home, trailer or tent (NO EXCEPTIONS!
per HUD Federal Standard: 24 CFR Ch.XX).
5. If any parts are missing or defective, please notify
the dealer or manufacturer immediately. DO NOT
OPERATE A STOVE THAT IS MISSING ANY
PARTS!.
6. Do not tamper with combustion air control beyond
normal adjustment capacities.
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 approved masonry or a UL 103 HT (U.S.)
Listed Residential Type and Building Heating
Appliance Chimney. Use a 6” diameter chimney,
that is high enough to give a good draft. (See
specifics in Chimney Connections 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.
10. Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney con-
nector 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 15)
11. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air
control to closed position, leave the build-
ing and CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
IMMEDIATELY! Have a clearly understood plan
on how to handle a chimney fire by contacting your
local or provincial fire authority for information on
proper procedures in the event of a chimney fire.
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 operate stove while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
14. 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.
15. Dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a noncom-
bustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials. Keep the ashes in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. The ashes may be buried in the ground or
picked up by a refuse collector.
16. The paint used on your stove may give off
smoke and/or odor during the first fires. This
may occur during the first 12 to 15 fires un-
til the paint has cured. After the paint has
cured this will end and not reoccur. 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 odor. If the stove is
over fired, paint discoloration will occur.
17. 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. Clean with soap and warm water
continued on next page
