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DutchWest 2478 Installation And Operating Manual

Non-catalytic convection heater
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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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2278
SAFETY NOTICE
Dutchwest
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5/04
Non-Catalytic
Convection
Heater
Model 2478
30002278 3/09 Rev. 17

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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

    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 Portland, Oregon. The test stan- dards utilized were UL 1482 for the United States and ULC S-627 for Canada.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Specifications Model 2478 26³⁄₄” (683 mm) 27¹⁄₄” (695 mm) 29³⁄₄” (756 mm) 23” (584 mm) 2278 17¹⁄₂ ” (445 mm) Dutchwest 27¹⁄₄” (692 mm) Center of Flue Collar, Rear Exit noncat specs 30¹⁄₂” (775 mm) 5/04 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 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 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” (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 Canada 5/04 under and around the stove will require protection from radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that 2478 49¹⁄₂” x 45” 53¹⁄₂” x 49” (1359 mm x 1245 mm) may escape the firebox. Fig. 12 Be sure to follow exactly the minimum floor protection requirements on all four sides of the stove.
  • 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

    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 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 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 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) from Floor...

  • 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 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 Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single control setting will fit every situation. Each High 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 Clean the chimney using a specially designed chimney Cleaning the Chimney System cleaning brush, the same size and shape as the flue The chimney system is composed of the chimney and liner, attached to flexible fiberglass rods designed for the pipe that connects the stove to the chimney.
  • 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 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 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

    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

    LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty For Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Wood Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty 5. Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by MHSC warrants that all refractory brick and material this warranty but is subject to a claim against the com- used in this product will be warranted against mon carrier.