DutchWest 2478 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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Page 1 Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model 2478 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual 2278 SAFETY NOTICE Dutchwest If this heater is not properly installed, operated, and maintained, a house fire may result. noncat For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 Portland, Oregon. The test stan- dards utilized were UL 1482 for the United States and ULC S-627 for Canada.
Page 3: Specifications
(e.g. unusually well-insulated, not insulated, built underground, or if you live in a more severe or more temper- ate climate), these figures may not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Dutchwest Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home.
Page 4: Installation
Chimney Types Tile Lined Your Dutchwest Convection Heater must be connected Masonry to 1) a chimney complying with the requirements for Chimney Type HT chimneys in the standard for Chimneys, Fac-...
Page 5 4/1/96 Chimney Size Chimney The Model 2478 heater should be vented into a ma- Flue Liner sonry chimney with a square flue with nominal flue size Flue Elbow of 8”...
Page 6 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® 2. Secure each joint between sections of chimney con- Double-Wall Connector nector, including telescoping joints, with at least three Information on assembling and installing double-wall sheet metal screws. connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the 3.
Page 7 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Securing the Connector Thimble Sleeve to a Masonry Chimney Flue The Dutchwest Convection heater may be connected Elbow Thimble to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry fireplace chimney. Keep Sleeve Freestanding Installations End Flush...
Page 8 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Fireplace Installations - Through the Fireplace 12” (305 mm) The Convection heater may be installed either without Chimney legs* as a fireplace insert, or with standard legs at- Connector tached - depending on the safety regulations that apply to your situation, the height of the fireplace opening and your own preference.
Page 9 If covers must be used on both sides, each cover must be mounted on non-combustible spacers at least 1” (25 mm) clear of the wall. Your Dutchwest dealer or your local building inspector can provide de- tails of other approved methods of passing a chimney connector through a combustible wall.
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
The charts and sample Trim (T) ......8” (203 mm) installations that follow list all the clearances required ST800 Top Trim (TT) ....11” (294 mm) for the various installation configurations of Dutchwest fireplace Mantel (M) ..... 17¹⁄₂” (445 mm) install Convection Heaters.
Page 12 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Designing a Safe Installation Clearance Chart Reference Diagrams Refer to the diagrams below when using the Stove and The section that follows contains charts with the infor- Chimney Connector Clearance Chart that follows. For mation that you’ll need to make your installation safe.
Page 13 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Charts Model 2478 Medium Convection Heater UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES Corner Corner Parallel Installations Installations Parallel Installations Installations Stove Clearance Side Rear Corner Side Rear Corner No heat shields (A) 20”...
Page 14 ® 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 ® Wall Heat Shield Dimensions DutchWest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model #2478 48” 48” (1220 mm) (1220 mm) Rear Exit 60” (1525 mm) 48” (1220 mm) Spaced 1” Spaced 1” Centered Behind Stove (25 mm) (25 mm)
Page 16: Assembly
6/04 (4) 1/4-20 x 1” hex head screws, (to attach legs) If any parts are missing or damaged, immediately notify your Dutchwest dealer for replacements. Do not install your stove without having all necessary parts or using damaged parts. * A Bottom Heat Shield is required in many instal- Bolt lations.
Page 17 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Fan Kit Installation 6. Reposition the stove so the other front corner over- hangs the pallet and remove the leg bolt from the 1. Secure the fan assembly to the inner back with two bottom of the stove. Align the leg with the bolt hole (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4”...
Page 18: Operation
Operation 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 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Damper Function Successful Wood Burning The Damper is operated by moving the handle on Woodburning is often said to be more of an art than a the upper left side of the stove. (Fig. 26) It has two science.
Page 20 It may take a week or two to determine the 6/04 djt amount of heat and the length of burn you should ex- You can load wood into your Dutchwest Convection pect from various control settings. Heater through either the front or side doors. Front...
Page 21 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Lighting the Fire You’ll soon find that this stove is HOT WHILE IN OPER- ATION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNI- Step 1. Open the stove damper. Open the primary air TURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Page 22 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Safe Ash Handling Remove Ashes Frequently Ashes may contain hot coals and must be treated with Wear heavy stove gloves when removing ashes. Check extreme care. Ashes should be placed outdoors in a the ash compartment before reloading the stove. If the metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
Page 23: Maintenance
Pawl Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the Striker painted cast iron of your Dutchwest Convection Heater Screw looking new. If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely. Wire-brush areas needing to be painted.
Page 24 Adjusting Bolt (on underside) where an inadequate seal is evident. Front of All rope-type gasketing used in the Dutchwest Convec- Stove tion Heater is made of fiberglass. The gasket is 3/8” Lock Nut diameter for front and side doors and the ash door and 3/8”...
Page 25 If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimney more likely to result from cooler-burning fires, weekly system yourself, contact your local Dutchwest dealer or cleaning may be necessary. hire a qualified chimney sweep in your area to do the At the very least, inspect the chimney connector and job.
Page 26 Vacuum Both Rear Corners professional mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated chimney. Your local Dutchwest dealer Ash Build-Up ST876 or a chimney sweep can help determine when re- Fig. 34 Inspect and clean out ash accumulation on either placement is necessary.
Page 27 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Draft Management Your stove is only one part of a system that includes this makes the steel chimney support a good draft the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The more quickly than masonry does. Steel chimneys are...
Page 28 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® minimize creosote accumulation with an effective chim- for installing a different appliance without relocating the ney design and the use of operational techniques that thimble. encourage good draft and complete combustion. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney.
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.
Page 30: Illustrated Parts List
23 39 42 13 14 4 MHSC 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 2478 Bottom 30002075 Inner Bottom 30002076 Primary Air to Inner Bottom Gasket (1/4”...
Page 31 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Dutchwest Convection Heater (continued) Models 2478 Ref. Description 2478 Brick Support Bracket 30004465 Shoe Refractory 30002101 Shoe Gasket 30002286 Lower Fireback Refractory 30002102 Upper Fireback Refractory 30002212 Lower Retainer 30002272 Right End Insulation 30002209 Right End Refractory...
Page 32: Warranty
Contact the Dutchwest Authorized Dealer deterioration not resulting from physical damage or from whom you purchased your stove or MHSC if the overloading of the woodstove for the lifetime of this purchase was direct.

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