VGZ-017 / 0707.0 HG-6 & HG-8 Heat Grabber / Page 3
Refer to diagram and parts lists at back of this
manual.
1. Check the Owner’s Manual for your stove and
do not reduce any minimum clearances which
may be listed there. Use only Type A (all-fuel)
or lined masonry chimneys to connect to your
stove. Check your local and state building
codes for proper and safe installation.
2. If you have determined your chimney to have
an inadequate draft, overcome that deciency
before installing your Heat Grabber. Your
chimney should be capable of developing at
least 0.06 w.c. (measured in water column)
draft before installing a Heat Grabber. After
installation, the chimney should develop at
least 0.045 w.c. as measured below the Heat
Grabber. All stove pipe above or below your
Heat Grabber must be 24-gauge or heavier to
provide adequate support. Any horizontal run
of pipe must pitch upward toward the chimney
at least 1/4” per foot of horizontal run. All stove
pipe and/or elbow joints must be secured by at
least three (3) sheet-metal screws.
3. Any elbow installed below your Heat Grabber
should be of the non-adjustable type.
4. If your stove requires a hand damper (wood
and coal stoves), install BELOW the Heat
Grabber.
5. NOTE: The power cord must not contact any
part of the stove, chimney connector(s) or the
Heat Grabber components. Secure the power
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cord to keep it away from hot surfaces or their
proximity.
6. The Heat Grabber pipe size must be the same
or larger diameter than the ue outlet of the
heating appliance.
7. All electric supply cord connections shall
comply with the requirements of local authori-
ties having jurisdiction over such matters.
8. Overfiring this unit is not recommended.
Refer to your heating appliance owner’s
manual regarding overring.
9. The Heat Grabber must be installed in your
ue pipe vertically. It may be installed with
the crimped end either up or down, according
to your installation needs.
10. The Heat Grabber should be installed as close
to the ue outlet as possible, but no closer than
15” from the top or back as shown in gure
2.
11. Do Not install the Heat Grabber closer than
18” from any combustible material.
12. Use at least three (3) sheet metal screws at
each connection to secure the Heat Grabber to
the ue pipe.
13. Keep the power cord at least 12” away from
the ue pipe.
NOTICE: In case of a power outage, your stove
may be kept in use with low heat res provided you
remove the rear panel of the Heat Grabber (fan and
electrical components).
Figure 2
