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Vermont Castings Dutchwest 2478 Installation And Operating Manual

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Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual
If this heater is not properly installed, operated, and maintained, a house fire may result.
For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local
building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your
area.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use
2278
SAFETY NOTICE
Dutchwest
noncat
cover
5/04
Non-Catalytic
Convection
Heater
Model 2478
30002278 10/06 Rev. 11

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  • Page 1 For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model 2478 2278 SAFETY NOTICE Dutchwest noncat cover 5/04...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater The Dutchwest Model 2478 covered in this Owner’s Guide has been tested and listed by OMNI - Test Laboratories, Inc. of Beaverton, Oregon. The test stan- dards utilized were UL 1482 for the United States and ULC S-627 for Canada.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    figures may not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Dutchwest Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home. 4. Under specific conditions used during EPA emissions testing. 30002278 Specifications Model 2478 26³⁄₄” (683 mm) 27¹⁄₄” (695 mm) 29³⁄₄” (756 mm) 23” (584 mm) 2278 17¹⁄₂...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DUTCHWEST CON- VECTION HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLA- TION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIREC- TIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
  • Page 5 AC246 4/1/96 Chimney Size The Model 2478 heater should be vented into a ma- sonry chimney with a square flue with nominal flue size of 8” x 8” (203 x 203 mm), or a round flue with nominal flue size of 6” (152 mm).
  • Page 6 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Double-Wall Connector Information on assembling and installing double-wall connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions exactly. Most manufacturers of prefabri- cated double-wall insulated chimneys also offer double- wall connector pipes. Using a chimney and connector pipe from the same manufacturer helps simplify the assembly and installation.
  • Page 7 Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney The Dutchwest Convection heater may be connected to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry fireplace chimney. Freestanding Installations If the chimney connector must pass through a combus- tible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommenda- tions in the wall pass-through section that follows.
  • Page 8 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Fireplace Installations - Through the Fireplace The Convection heater may be installed either without legs* as a fireplace insert, or with standard legs at- tached - depending on the safety regulations that apply to your situation, the height of the fireplace opening and your own preference.
  • Page 9 Model U.S. 5/04 Canada 2478 49¹⁄₂” x 45” 53¹⁄₂” x 49” (1359 mm x 1245 mm) Fig. 12 Be sure to follow exactly the minimum floor protection requirements on all four sides of the stove. Fig. 13 Combustible supporting timbers (A) may lie beneath fireplace hearths;...
  • Page 10 The Dutchwest Model 2478 has a reversible flue collar to allow for either top exit or rear exit installations. You may install your Dutchwest Model 2478 in an exist- ing fireplace as a fireplace insert with no legs, or with the standard legs attached.

  • Page 11: Clearances

    Clearances Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating. A safe installation re- quires that adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and nearby combustible materials to ensure that such materials do not overheat.
  • Page 12 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Designing a Safe Installation The section that follows contains charts with the infor- mation that you’ll need to make your installation safe. Included are a chart to tell you exactly where to cut the hole in the ceiling so that the stove will meet clearance requirements, a chart that gives stove clearances for all installations, and a chart to illustrate the required sizes of wall shields for various installations.
  • Page 13 Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Charts Model 2478 Medium Convection Heater Parallel Installations Stove Clearance No heat shields (A) 20” (508 mm) Rear exit, (G) 16” flue collar heat shields (406 mm) Top exit , flue collar (K) 14” Single-wall connector...
  • Page 14 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Distance from Center of Flue Collar to Wall in Top-Exit Installations Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2478 NOTE: These are not clearance distances. These measurements indicate where the centerline of the flue col- lar will be for various installations. Measurements are from the centerline of the flue collar to the wall, not the wall protector.
  • Page 15 DutchWest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model #2478 48” (1220 mm) Rear Exit 48” (1220 mm) Centered Behind Stove ST801 Fig. 16 Rear wall protection. ST801 rear wall protection 5/04 ST803 Fig. 18 Corner wall protection. 30002278 Wall Heat Shield Dimensions 48”...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Your convection heater requires some assembly. Follow the directions carefully and refer to the parts diagram at the back of this manual. Unpack the Parts Remove the bottom heat shield strapped to the top of the stove and all loose parts from the firebox and the ash pan.
  • Page 17 6. Reposition the stove so the other front corner over- hangs the pallet and remove the leg bolt from the bottom of the stove. Align the leg with the bolt hole in the bottom of the stove, and attach it with the bolt and washer.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Heater Controls and Features Air Control The Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2478 has a control that regulates the amount of air drawn into the stove. Generally, more air entering the stove allows the fire to burn hotter and faster, while less air decreases heat output and prolongs the overall burn time.
  • Page 19 Damper Function The Damper is operated by moving the handle on the upper left side of the stove. (Fig. 26) It has two positions: OPEN, to start the fire and load fuel, and CLOSED, for greatest efficiency and heat. When the damper is closed, exhaust gases travel through a secondary combustion chamber at the rear of the stove before flowing into the chimney.
  • Page 20 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single control setting will fit every situation. Each installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn.
  • Page 21 Lighting the Fire Step 1. Open the stove damper. Open the primary air control fully. Step 2. Lay some crumpled newspapers in the stove. Place six or eight finger-width size pieces of dry kin- dling on the paper. On the kindling, lay two or three larger sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2”...
  • Page 22 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Remove Ashes Frequently Wear heavy stove gloves when removing ashes. Check the ash compartment before reloading the stove. If the ash pan is nearly full, empty the pan. Before replacing the ash pan, clear away any ash that may have spilled over the sides and back of the pan.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Keep Your Stove Looking New And Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Dutchwest Convection Heater looking new. If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely.
  • Page 24 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 3. Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newly- cleaned groove. 4. Lay the gasket into the groove. Wait until you are a couple inches from the end before you cut it. 5. Test the gasket by closing the door on a slip of paper as described above.
  • Page 25 Cleaning the Chimney System The chimney system is composed of the chimney and the pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. Inspect the chimney and chimney connector at least twice monthly, and clean if necessary. When you first begin using the stove, check daily for creosote —...
  • Page 26 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater helpful) and vacuum away ash using a flexible vacu- um hose inserted into each passage. Care should be taken not to damage the white fibrous material in this rear chamber. (Fig. 34) The Chimney Connector TWO WEEKS: •...
  • Page 27 Your stove is only one part of a system that includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well.
  • Page 28 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater for installing a different appliance without relocating the thimble. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney. Longer runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems.
  • Page 29 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater of the other appliances. If you need to crack a nearby window or door to enable the chimney to pull well, you should install an outside-air intake to bring combustion air into the room. Conclusion Woodburning is more an art than a science. Art in- cludes technique;...

  • Page 30: Illustrated Parts List

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2478 Ref. Description Bottom Inner Bottom Primary Air to Inner Bottom Gasket (1/4” Rd Fiberglass)
  • Page 31 Dutchwest Convection Heater Models 2478 Ref. Description Brick Support Bracket Shoe Refractory Shoe Gasket Lower Fireback Refractory Upper Fireback Refractory Lower Retainer Right End Insulation Right End Refractory Lower Load Door Refractory Primary Air Flap Assembly Inner Top Fireback Retainer...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    For Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Wood Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical damage or overloading of the woodstove for the lifetime of this product.