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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: Vogelzang 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.
CAUTION: Stove is heavy. Make sure you have adequate help and use proper lifting techniques whenever
moving stove.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Materials
(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with your
stove and are required for proper installation.)
• Flooring Protection as specied
• Chimney Connection: 6”/152mm dia. minimum 24
MSG black or
• 26 MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s).
• 1/2”/13mm Sheet Metal Screws
• Chimney: Existing 6˝ Code-approved Lined
Masonry Chimney
• or 6˝ Inside Dia. UL 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629 (CDN)
listed manufactured chimney.
• Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends
Rutland Code 78
Tools
• Pencil
• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill: Hand or Electric
• 1/8” dia. Drill Bit (for sheet metal screws)
• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)
• 9/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet with 9/16” Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
1. Uncrate the stove and remove all packing
materials and protective poly bag.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket material
from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1). This blanket
provides an air seal on the side walls of the stove
to direct combustion gasses over the secondary
combustion tubes before exiting via the chimney. DO
NOT REMOVE the ceramic blanket or your stove will not
operate properly.
2. Remove all parts from inside stove. The leg styles
may change between models. NOTE: Stove may
be lightened during installation by removing re
brick. Replace rebrick & ash cover before using.
There are ve different sizes brick and two with
notches. Note the location of each while removing
for proper location inside rebox.
3. Place attened carton on oor and lay the stove
on it’s back.
4. Steel Leg Installation: Step One- Slide the
Attachment Plate onto the four screws located
on the bottom of the stove. Step Two- Align holes
and slide the bottom heat shield onto the same
four screws. Step Three- Slide a legs onto one of
the bolts and use a washer and nut to secure to
the stove. Repeat this step for the remaining three
legs.
5. Cast Leg Installation: Align the bottom heat shield
and the legs to the designated holes located on
the bottom of the stove. Use two bolts on each leg
to secure the heat shield and leg to the stove.
6. Carefully lift the stove into an upright position.
-4-
provides an air seal on the side walls of the stove
to direct combustion gasses over the secondary
combustion tubes before exiting via the chimney. DO
NOT REMOVE the ceramic blanket or your stove will not
operate properly.
2. Remove all parts from inside stove. The leg styles
may change between models. NOTE: Stove may
be lightened during installation by removing re
brick. Replace rebrick & ash cover before using.
There are ve different sizes brick and two with
notches. Note the location of each while removing
for proper location inside rebox.
3. Place attened carton on oor and lay the stove
on it’s back.
4. Steel Leg Installation: Step One- Slide the
Attachment Plate onto the four screws located
on the bottom of the stove. Step Two- Align holes
and slide the bottom heat shield onto the same
four screws. Step Three- Slide a legs onto one of
the bolts and use a washer and nut to secure to
the stove. Repeat this step for the remaining three
legs.
5. Cast Leg Installation: Align the bottom heat shield
and the legs to the designated holes located on
the bottom of the stove. Use two bolts on each leg
to secure the heat shield and leg to the stove.
6. Carefully lift the stove into an upright position.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Materials
(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with your
stove and are required for proper installation.)
• Flooring Protection as specied
• Chimney Connection: 6”/152mm dia. minimum 24
MSG black or
• 26 MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s).
• 1/2”/13mm Sheet Metal Screws
• Chimney: Existing 6˝ Code-approved Lined
Masonry Chimney
• or 6˝ Inside Dia. UL 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629 (CDN)
listed manufactured chimney.
• Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends
Rutland Code 78
Tools
• Pencil
• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill: Hand or Electric
• 1/8” dia. Drill Bit (for sheet metal screws)
• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)
• 9/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet with 9/16” Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
1. Uncrate the stove and remove all packing
materials and protective poly bag.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket material
from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1). This blanket
NOTICE: Vogelzang 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.
CAUTION: Stove is heavy. Make sure you have adequate help and use proper lifting techniques whenever
moving stove.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
CAUTION: STOVE IS HEAVY. MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE ADEQUATE HELP AND USE PROPER
LIFTING TECHNIQUES WHENEVER MOVING
STOVE.
1. Uncrate the stove and remove all packing materials
and protective poly bag.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket
material from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1).
This blanket provides an air seal on the side walls
of the stove to direct combustion gasses over the
secondary combustion tubes before exiting via the
chimney. DO NOT REMOVE the ceramic blanket
or your stove will not operate properly.
ing. There are six different sizes brick and two with
notches. Note the location of each while removing
or refer to fig. 9a, b & c (page 6) for proper location
inside firebox.
Fig. 4 – Optional
Blower Assembly
position and secure using the nuts removed in
step #4. Tighten nuts securely.
6. Next install the Ash Drawer Supports to the
threaded weldments on the bottom of the stove,
fig. 3. Each support uses three threaded bolts as
shown.
7. Carefully lift the stove into an upright position.
OPTIONAL BLOWER ATTACHMENT
(NOT INCLUDED WITH STOVE)
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.
2. Remove all parts from inside stove. NOTE: Stove
may be lightened during installation by removing
fire brick. Replace firebrick & ash cover before us-
Fig. 2– Attach (4)
Legs
DO NOT
REMOVE!
3. Place flattened
carton on floor
and lay the stove
on it’s back.
4. Remove the four
9/16” nuts from
the threaded
studs located on
each corner.
5. Place legs in
1. Attach blower assembly
(fig. 4) to back of rear
deflector. (fig.5)
NOTE: Make sure ce-
ramic gasket is posi-
tioned between rear de-
flector heat shield and
blower assembly. Use
four screws provided to
fasten the blower to rear
heat shield.
continued on next page
Fig. 3 – Attach
Ash Drawer
or equivalent)
tools
• Pencil
• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill: Hand or Electric
• 1/8” dia. Drill Bit (for sheet metal screws)
• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)
• 9/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet with 9/16” Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
materials
(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with
your stove and are required for proper installation.)
Flooring Protection as specified (see page 6)
Chimney Connection: 6”/152mm dia. minimum 24 MSG black or
26 MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s).
1/2”/13mm Sheet Metal Screws
Chimney: Existing 6˝ Code-approved Lined Masonry Chimney
or 6˝ Inside Dia. UL 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629 (CDN) listed
manufactured chimney.
Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends Rutland Code 78
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.
Bottom Heat
Shield
Steel Legs
Attachment Plate
-4-
provides an air seal on the side walls of the stove
to direct combustion gasses over the secondary
combustion tubes before exiting via the chimney. DO
NOT REMOVE the ceramic blanket or your stove will not
operate properly.
2. Remove all parts from inside stove. The leg styles
may change between models. NOTE: Stove may
be lightened during installation by removing re
brick. Replace rebrick & ash cover before using.
There are ve different sizes brick and two with
notches. Note the location of each while removing
for proper location inside rebox.
3. Place attened carton on oor and lay the stove
on it’s back.
4. Steel Leg Installation: Step One- Slide the
Attachment Plate onto the four screws located
on the bottom of the stove. Step Two- Align holes
and slide the bottom heat shield onto the same
four screws. Step Three- Slide a legs onto one of
the bolts and use a washer and nut to secure to
the stove. Repeat this step for the remaining three
legs.
5. Cast Leg Installation: Align the bottom heat shield
and the legs to the designated holes located on
the bottom of the stove. Use two bolts on each leg
to secure the heat shield and leg to the stove.
6. Carefully lift the stove into an upright position.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Materials
(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with your
stove and are required for proper installation.)
• Flooring Protection as specied
• Chimney Connection: 6”/152mm dia. minimum 24
MSG black or
• 26 MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s).
• 1/2”/13mm Sheet Metal Screws
• Chimney: Existing 6˝ Code-approved Lined
Masonry Chimney
• or 6˝ Inside Dia. UL 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629 (CDN)
listed manufactured chimney.
• Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends
Rutland Code 78
Tools
• Pencil
• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill: Hand or Electric
• 1/8” dia. Drill Bit (for sheet metal screws)
• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)
• 9/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet with 9/16” Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
1. Uncrate the stove and remove all packing
materials and protective poly bag.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket material
from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1). This blanket
NOTICE: Vogelzang 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.
CAUTION: Stove is heavy. Make sure you have adequate help and use proper lifting techniques whenever
moving stove.
TR001B | 20120125.1 www.vogelzang.com DEFENDER™ | Page 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
CAUTION: STOVE IS HEAVY. MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE ADEQUATE HELP AND USE PROPER
LIFTING TECHNIQUES WHENEVER MOVING
STOVE.
1. Uncrate the stove and remove all packing materials
and protective poly bag.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket
material from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1).
This blanket provides an air seal on the side walls
of the stove to direct combustion gasses over the
secondary combustion tubes before exiting via the
chimney. DO NOT REMOVE the ceramic blanket
or your stove will not operate properly.
ing. There are six different sizes brick and two with
notches. Note the location of each while removing
or refer to fig. 9a, b & c (page 6) for proper location
inside firebox.
Fig. 4 – Optional
Blower Assembly
position and secure using the nuts removed in
step #4. Tighten nuts securely.
6. Next install the Ash Drawer Supports to the
threaded weldments on the bottom of the stove,
fig. 3. Each support uses three threaded bolts as
shown.
7. Carefully lift the stove into an upright position.
OPTIONAL BLOWER ATTACHMENT
(NOT INCLUDED WITH STOVE)
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.
2. Remove all parts from inside stove. NOTE: Stove
may be lightened during installation by removing
fire brick. Replace firebrick & ash cover before us-
Fig. 2– Attach (4)
Legs
3. Place flattened
carton on floor
and lay the stove
on it’s back.
4. Remove the four
9/16” nuts from
the threaded
studs located on
each corner.
5. Place legs in
1. Attach blower assembly
(fig. 4) to back of rear
deflector. (fig.5)
NOTE: Make sure ce-
ramic gasket is posi-
tioned between rear de-
flector heat shield and
blower assembly. Use
four screws provided to
fasten the blower to rear
heat shield.
continued on next page
Fig. 3 – Attach
Ash Drawer
or equivalent)
tools
• Pencil
• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill: Hand or Electric
• 1/8” dia. Drill Bit (for sheet metal screws)
• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)
• 9/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet with 9/16” Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
materials
(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with
your stove and are required for proper installation.)
Flooring Protection as specified (see page 6)
Chimney Connection: 6”/152mm dia. minimum 24 MSG black or
26 MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s).
1/2”/13mm Sheet Metal Screws
Chimney: Existing 6˝ Code-approved Lined Masonry Chimney
or 6˝ Inside Dia. UL 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629 (CDN) listed
manufactured chimney.
Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends Rutland Code 78
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.
Bottom Heat
Shield
Steel Legs
Attachment Plate
-4-
provides an air seal on the side walls of the stove
to direct combustion gasses over the secondary
combustion tubes before exiting via the chimney. DO
NOT REMOVE the ceramic blanket or your stove will not
operate properly.
2. Remove all parts from inside stove. The leg styles
may change between models. NOTE: Stove may
be lightened during installation by removing re
brick. Replace rebrick & ash cover before using.
There are ve different sizes brick and two with
notches. Note the location of each while removing
for proper location inside rebox.
3. Place attened carton on oor and lay the stove
on it’s back.
4. Steel Leg Installation: Step One- Slide the
Attachment Plate onto the four screws located
on the bottom of the stove. Step Two- Align holes
and slide the bottom heat shield onto the same
four screws. Step Three- Slide a legs onto one of
the bolts and use a washer and nut to secure to
the stove. Repeat this step for the remaining three
legs.
5. Cast Leg Installation: Align the bottom heat shield
and the legs to the designated holes located on
the bottom of the stove. Use two bolts on each leg
to secure the heat shield and leg to the stove.
6. Carefully lift the stove into an upright position.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Materials
(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with your
stove and are required for proper installation.)
• Flooring Protection as specied
• Chimney Connection: 6”/152mm dia. minimum 24
MSG black or
• 26 MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s).
• 1/2”/13mm Sheet Metal Screws
• Chimney: Existing 6˝ Code-approved Lined
Masonry Chimney
• or 6˝ Inside Dia. UL 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629 (CDN)
listed manufactured chimney.
• Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends
Rutland Code 78
Tools
• Pencil
• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill: Hand or Electric
• 1/8” dia. Drill Bit (for sheet metal screws)
• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)
• 9/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet with 9/16” Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
1. Uncrate the stove and remove all packing
materials and protective poly bag.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket material
from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1). This blanket
NOTICE: Vogelzang 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.
CAUTION: Stove is heavy. Make sure you have adequate help and use proper lifting techniques whenever
moving stove.
TR001B | 20120125.1 www.vogelzang.com DEFENDER™ | Page 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
CAUTION: STOVE IS HEAVY. MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE ADEQUATE HELP AND USE PROPER
LIFTING TECHNIQUES WHENEVER MOVING
STOVE.
1. Uncrate the stove and remove all packing materials
and protective poly bag.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove ceramic blanket
material from inside stove pipe opening (Fig. 1).
This blanket provides an air seal on the side walls
of the stove to direct combustion gasses over the
secondary combustion tubes before exiting via the
chimney. DO NOT REMOVE the ceramic blanket
or your stove will not operate properly.
ing. There are six different sizes brick and two with
notches. Note the location of each while removing
or refer to fig. 9a, b & c (page 6) for proper location
inside firebox.
Fig. 4 – Optional
Blower Assembly
position and secure using the nuts removed in
step #4. Tighten nuts securely.
6. Next install the Ash Drawer Supports to the
threaded weldments on the bottom of the stove,
fig. 3. Each support uses three threaded bolts as
shown.
7. Carefully lift the stove into an upright position.
OPTIONAL BLOWER ATTACHMENT
(NOT INCLUDED WITH STOVE)
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.
2. Remove all parts from inside stove. NOTE: Stove
may be lightened during installation by removing
fire brick. Replace firebrick & ash cover before us-
Fig. 2– Attach (4)
Legs
3. Place flattened
carton on floor
and lay the stove
on it’s back.
4. Remove the four
9/16” nuts from
the threaded
studs located on
each corner.
5. Place legs in
1. Attach blower assembly
(fig. 4) to back of rear
deflector. (fig.5)
NOTE: Make sure ce-
ramic gasket is posi-
tioned between rear de-
flector heat shield and
blower assembly. Use
four screws provided to
fasten the blower to rear
heat shield.
continued on next page
Fig. 3 – Attach
Ash Drawer
or equivalent)
tools
• Pencil
• 6 foot Folding Rule or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill: Hand or Electric
• 1/8” dia. Drill Bit (for sheet metal screws)
• Screwdrivers (blade and Phillips type)
• 9/16” Nut Driver or Ratchet with 9/16” Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
materials
(NOTE: The following items are NOT included with
your stove and are required for proper installation.)
Flooring Protection as specified (see page 6)
Chimney Connection: 6”/152mm dia. minimum 24 MSG black or
26 MSG blue steel straight stove pipe or elbow(s).
1/2”/13mm Sheet Metal Screws
Chimney: Existing 6˝ Code-approved Lined Masonry Chimney
or 6˝ Inside Dia. UL 103 HT (US)/ULC-S629 (CDN) listed
manufactured chimney.
Furnace Cement (manufacturer recommends Rutland Code 78
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.
Bottom Heat
Shield
Steel Legs
Attachment Plate