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Northline Express RAILROAD POTBELLY PB65XL Owner's Manual

Summary of RAILROAD POTBELLY PB65XL

  • Page 1

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 1 railroad potbelly stove model pb65xl owners manual (save this manual for future reference) 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. Thi...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Page 2 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 safety instructions read all instructions carefully. Read all instructions carefully. 1. The installation of this stove must comply with your local building code rulings. Please observe the clear- ances to combustibles (see reference figures 2–4 ). Do not place f...

  • Page 3

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 3 31. 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. Detec- tors should be located close to sleeping areas. Fo...

  • Page 4: Assembly Instructions

    Page 4 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 tools required caution: stove is heavy. Make sure you have adequate help and use proper lifting techniques whenever moving stove. Refer to diagram and parts lists at back of this manual. 1. Uncrate the stove and remove all protective packing materials and protect...

  • Page 5: Locating Stove

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 5 36" corner clearances 36" locating stove proper clearances must be maintained for ad- equate air circulation. Adequate ventilation must be provided while operating this stove. 1. The stove must be placed on solid con- crete, solid masonry, or when installed on a ...

  • Page 6: Connector Pipe Installation

    Page 6 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 connector pipe installation 1. The smooth end of the stovepipe fits over the cast iron flue collar at top rear of stove (fig. 5). A). Crimped end of pipe must be away from stove. B). Hand form lower end (fig. 6) of stove pipe to oval shape (fig. 7) and slide over...

  • Page 7: Chimney Connections

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 7 chimney connections the stove must be connected to either a ma- sonry or manufactured metal chimney built and tested to the specifications listed on the previous pages. Chimneys perform two functions: 1). As a means of exhausting smoke and flue gases which are th...

  • Page 8

    Page 8 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 fig. 11 - chimney construction through roof fig. 12 - chimney connection to firebox through masonry wall chimney connections continued … manufactured chimney r e f e r to c h i m n e y a n d c h i m n e y connector maker’s instructions for installation and use. U...

  • Page 9

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 9 chimney connections continued … e n d o r s e m e n t s f r o m n a t i o n a l l y r e c o g n i ze d organizations for use as fireplaces, they have not been tested for connection to wood stove heaters. Connecting a stove to such a device will void the manufactu...

  • Page 10

    Page 10 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 a. Brick masonry minimum 3.5˝/ 89mm thick brick masonry all framed into combustible wall with a minimum of 12˝/305mm brick separation from clay liner to combustibles. The fireclay liner shall run from outer surface of brick wall to, but not beyond, the inner sur...

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 11 operating instructions caution: house fire hazards • gasses emitted from freshly added coal must be burned or they will ac- cumulate and explode. Never smother a fire when adding fresh coal. • never use manufactured “coal bricks” made of coal dust and wax- type ...

  • Page 12

    Page 12 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 operating instructions continued … 11. Do not touch – severe burns may result! After firing do not touch stove until it has cooled. 12. This is a cast iron stove. It does not have welded seams. From time to time you may need to “refill and/or replace the stove c...

  • Page 13: Maintenance & Service Hints

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 13 maintenance & service hints 2. When burning wood, use hardwood rather than softwood. Burn only seasoned ( ity by weight) wood. Do not mix green wood with seasoned wood. Wood that hisses, sizzles, and blackens prior to igniting should be considered too green. Gre...

  • Page 14

    Page 14 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 parts list – pb65xl railroad potbelly stove when ordering missing or replacement parts, always give the model number of the stove, part number, and part description. Use the illustrations and part lists provided to identify parts. Contact us at 616-396-1911 to o...

  • Page 15

    Vgz-003 / 20120327.0 pb65xl / page 15 floor protector material calculations this stove has been tested for and must be installed on a floor protector with the proper thermal resistance or r-value as stated in step 1 of the installation instructions under “locating stove” section of this manual. If t...

  • Page 16: Made In China

    Page 16 / pb65xl vgz-003 / 20120327.0 this vogelzang heating appliance is safe when installed properly and will provide you with years of service. However, always exercise good judgement when you are using this stove. You are dealing with fire! Fire is inherently dangerous and must be treated with r...