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DutchWest 2479 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.
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SAFETY NOTICE
2278
Dutchwest
noncat
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5/04
R
Non-Catalytic
Convection
Heater
Model 2479
30002291 5/12 Rev. 23

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  • Page 1 Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model 2479 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual SAFETY NOTICE 2278 If this heater is not properly installed, operated, and maintained, a house fire may result. Dutchwest For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local noncat building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your cover...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® The Dutchwest Model 2479 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. Dutchwest Model 2479 is not listed for mobile home installations.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Specifications Model 2479 29¹⁄₄” (743 mm) 29³⁄₄” (756 mm) 32¹⁄₂” (826 mm) 24¹⁄₂” (622 mm) 2278 19” (483 mm) Dutchwest 30¹⁄₄” (768 mm) Center of Flue Collar, Rear Exit noncat specs 5/04 34” (864 mm) 5³⁄₄”...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DUTCHWEST CON- Masonry Chimneys VECTION HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLA- inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove TION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIREC- is installed.
  • Page 5 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Guidelines for Installing Prefabricated Chimneys the Chimney Connector A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and The chimney connector is the single-wall pipe, or listed listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances. and approved double-wall pipe that connects the stove A horizontal connector run should be inclined 1/4”...
  • 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 with Flue Tile If the chimney connector must pass through a combus-...
  • Page 8 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Fireplace Installations - Through the Fireplace 12” (305mm) Chimney Con- The Convection heater may be installed either without nector 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 Fig. 12 Be sure to follow exactly the minimum floor protection requirements on all four sides of the stove. Heat protection is provided by the MHSC Bottom Heat Shield. Spark, ember and thermal protection must be provided by a floor protector constructed with noncom- bustible material as specified.
  • Page 10 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Procedure: Many fireplaces do not satisfy the “completely non- combustible” requirement because the brick or con- 1. Convert specifications to R-value: crete hearth in front of the fireplace opening usually is i. R-value given - no conversion needed. supported by heavy wooden framing as in Figure 13.

  • Page 11: Clearances

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® 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 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. example, the letter “A”...
  • Page 13 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Charts Model 2479 Large 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) 21” (B) 26”...
  • Page 14 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Distance from Center of Flue Collar to Wall in Top-Exit Installations Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2479 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 #2479 48” 48” (1219 mm) (1219 mm) Rear Exit 48” (1219 mm) 48” (1219 mm) Spaced 1” Spaced 1” Centered Behind Stove (25 mm) (25 mm) from Floor ST802 ST801...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Assembly Your convection heater requires some assembly. Bottom Heat Shield 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 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® 6. Reposition the stove so the other front corner over- Lower Load Door Refractory 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 ® Operation Heater Controls and Features Air Control The Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2479 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. 27) It has two science.
  • Page 20 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You High 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 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. control fully.
  • 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

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Maintenance Keep Your Stove Looking New Small Locking Large Locking Nut And Working Its Best 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.
  • 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 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® liner, attached to flexible fiberglass rods designed for Cleaning the Chimney System this purpose. Run the brush up and down the liner The chimney system is composed of the chimney and so that any deposits fall to the bottom of the chimney the pipe that connects the stove to the chimney.
  • Page 26 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® The Chimney Connector TWO WEEKS: • Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if necessary. TWO MONTHS: • Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if nec- essary.
  • 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 other parts of the system will affect how well the stove not as attractive as masonry, but they are very durable works.
  • 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 ® 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; and since installations, homes, and fuel vary, the stove operator must also vary technique, (mostly timing), to achieve satisfying results.

  • Page 30: Illustrated Parts List

    1  25  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 2479 Ref. Description 2479 Bottom 30002078...
  • Page 31 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater ® Dutchwest Convection Heater (continued) Models 2479 Ref. Description 2479 Fountain Assembly 30002100 Brick Support Bracket 30004465 Shoe Refractory 30002243 Shoe Gasket 30002864 Lower Fireback Refractory 30002244 Upper Fireback Refractory 30002251 Lower Retainer 30002272 Right End Insulation 30002209 Right End Refractory 30002213...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Contact the Dutchwest Authorized Dealer used in this product will be warranted against from whom you purchased your stove or MHSC if the deterioration not resulting from physical damage or purchase was direct. (Do not operate the stove as...

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