DutchWest 2478 Homeowner'S Installation And Operating Manual Download Page 13

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Dutchwest

®

 Non-Catalytic Convection Heater

30002278

1.   Shielding for a top exit stove must include a lue collar shield to protect the area behind the lue collar.
2.  Chimney connector heat shields must extend exactly 24” (610 mm) above the lue collar of the stove.
3.  Dimension is to the top plate of the stove, not the back wall of the stove.

Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Charts

 

 

Stove Clearance 

Side 

Rear

3

 

 Corner 

Side 

Rear

3

 

Corner

  No heat shields 

(A)  20” 

(B)  25” 

(C)  15

¹⁄₂

” 

(D)  7” 

(E)  19” 

(F)  10

¹⁄₂

”   

   

(508 mm) 

(635 mm)  (394 mm) 

(178 mm)  (483 mm) 

(267 mm)     

  Rear exit, 

(G)  16” 

(H)  12” 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

 

  lue collar heat shields 

(406 mm) 

(305 mm)

  Top exit

1,2

, lue collar 

(K) 14” 

(L)  15” 

(M)  7

¹⁄₂

” 

(N)  7” 

(O)  11” 

(P)  7”

 

 

  Single-wall connector 

(356 mm) 

(381 mm)  (191 mm) 

(178 mm)  (279 mm) 

(178 mm)               

  w/connector heat shield 

Right Side

 

 

 

Right Side

 

 

 

 

  and right side heat shield 

Only

 

 

 

Only

  Top exit

, lue collar 

(K)  17” 

(L)  15” 

(M)  7

¹⁄₂

” 

(N)  8” 

(O) 14

¹⁄₂

” 

(P)  7” 

 

  heat shield, 

(432 mm) 

(381 mm)  (191 mm) 

(178 mm)  (368 mm) 

(178 mm)   

  Double wall connector

  Chimney Connector Clearance:

  Single-wall connector 

 

20”   

 

 

14”   

 

 

  No connector heat shield 

 

(508 mm) 

 

 

(356 mm)

  Single-wall

 connector 

 

10” 

 

 

6” 

 

 

  w/connector heat shield 

 

(254 mm) 

 

 

(152 mm) 

 

 

  & lue collar heat shield 
  Double-wall connector 

 

10” 

 

 

9

¹⁄₂

” 

 

 

  & lue collar heat shield 

 

(254 mm) 

 

 

(241 mm)

  Front Clearance to Combustibles: 

 

(All Installations)

 

 

 

48” (1219 mm) 

 

Model 2478 Medium Convection Heater

  

UNPROTECTED SURFACES

 

 

PROTECTED SURFACES

 

 

Corner 

 

Corner

 

Parallel Installations 

Installations  Parallel Installations 

Installations

Important:
When choosing an installation utilizing the side loading door located on the left side of the stove, follow the 

minimum dimensions given in the Stove and Chimney Connector Chart on Page 13 and the Minimum Dimen-

sions for Noncombustible Floor Protectors given on Page 9, Figure 12.
For operation of the side loading door, the minimum clearances on the left side of the stove for usable opera-

tion is 13” (330 mm) in a corner installation and 18” (457 mm) in a parallel installation.

Summary of Contents for 2478

Page 1: ...this heater is not properly installed operated and maintained a house ire may result For safety follow all installation operation and maintenance directions Contact local building oficials about rest...

Page 2: ...to cause cancer birth de fects and other reproductive harm California Health Safety Code Sec 25249 6 Table of Contents Speciications 3 Installation 4 Clearances 10 Assembly 16 Operation 18 Maintenanc...

Page 3: ...d or if you live in a more severe or more temper ate climate these igures may not apply Since so many variables affect performance consult your Dutchwest Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expec...

Page 4: ...must be connected to 1 a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the standard for Chimneys Fac tory Built Residential Type and Building Heating Appli ance UL 103 or 2 a code a...

Page 5: ...himney Connector The chimney connector is the single wall pipe or listed and approved double wall pipe that connects the stove to the chimney The chimney itself is a masonry or prefabricated structure...

Page 6: ...telescoping joints with at least three sheet metal screws 3 Secure the chimney connector to the chimney In structions for various installations follow below 4 Conirm that the installed stove and chim...

Page 7: ...rises from the stove turns ninety degrees and goes back into the ireplace chimney The liner of the ireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimne...

Page 8: ...all is cut away a sufi cient distance from the single wall connector to provide the required 12 305 mm clearance for the connector Any material used to close up the opening must be non combustible The...

Page 9: ...rial with an R value of at least 0 744 Refer to How to Deter mine if Alternate Floor Protection Materials are Accept able section The loor protector may be covered with a decorative noncombustible mat...

Page 10: ...installations must include the bottom heat shield The loor protector must also meet standard requirements for freestanding installations Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations with Standard Leg...

Page 11: ...furnish ings and other combustible materials away from the stove as well In general a distance of 48 1220 mm must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as drying clothes...

Page 12: ...the Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Chart that follows For example the letter A gives the minimum side clear ance for installations in which the stove is not equipped with any heat shield and th...

Page 13: ...P 7 heat shield 432 mm 381 mm 191 mm 178 mm 368 mm 178 mm Double wall connector Chimney Connector Clearance Single wall connector 20 14 No connector heat shield 508 mm 356 mm Single wall2 connector 10...

Page 14: ...wall protector A B C E D F C F Chimney Connector Side Rear Corner Side Rear Corner Listed Approved A 30 B 13 C 18 D 21 E 12 F 18 Double wall with 762 mm 330 mm 470 mm 533 mm 318 mm 457 mm lue collar...

Page 15: ...er Model 2478 48 1220 mm 60 1525 mm Spaced 1 25 mm from Floor ST802 Fig 17 Sidewall protection 60 1525 mm 48 1220 mm Spaced 1 25 mm from Floor ST803 Fig 18 Corner wall protection Wall Shields Meet at...

Page 16: ...parts or using damaged parts A Bottom Heat Shield is required in many instal lations Refer to the loor protection information found in the Installation Section of this manual Attach the Legs and Heat...

Page 17: ...owly to ensure the loor is not scratched Retighten all leg fastening hardware ST816 Fig 21 Reposition stove so one rear leg can be attached Rheostat Knob Rheostat Snapstat Pan Head Screws Fig 23 Fan i...

Page 18: ...stove Fig 24 The lever operates two internal shut ters Opening the inlet shutters provides air for primary combustion To open the shutters turn the lever clockwise The shutters are all the way open wh...

Page 19: ...quickly resulting in short burn time and dimin ished stove performance If you must burn it mix it in with greener wood to slow the burn Store your irewood under cover to keep it dry Even for short te...

Page 20: ...empt to increase the iring rate of your heater by altering the air control adjustment range outlined in these directions In some newer homes that are well insulated and weather tight poor draft may re...

Page 21: ...T THE FIRE DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAM MABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPTHA OR ENGINE OIL Also never use gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter luid or similar liquids to start or freshe...

Page 22: ...on a noncombustible surface in a metal container with a tight itting lid ST438 ST805 Fig 29 Check the ash compartment before reloading the stove Safe Ash Handling Ashes may contain hot coals and must...

Page 23: ...procedure Fig 31 1 Loosen the small locking nut with an open end wrench 2 Use the allen wrench included with the stove to turn the striker screw clockwise one quarter turn and close the door to test...

Page 24: ...loosen and then remove the two 2 nuts on the threaded rods that secure the top plate to the inner top of the stove 2 Remove the top plate and open the damper 3 Loosen the adjusting bolt s lock nut Fi...

Page 25: ...stove cool completely before you inspect the chimney Use a lash light and mirror to sight up the lue through the chimney clean out door or chimney connector inspection tee If no inspection access is...

Page 26: ...tor and the elbows Clean the system if nec essary ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors for inspection and cleaning Replace weak sections of connector Inspect t...

Page 27: ...m the high lue temperatures Because the insulation is less dense than masonry the inner steel liner warms up more quickly than a masonry chimney this makes the steel chimney support a good draft more...

Page 28: ...re All of the installation characteristics that adversely affect chimney draft also promote creosote condensation Consequently you can minimize creosote accumulation with an effective chim ney design...

Page 29: ...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 satisfyin...

Page 30: ...he right to make changes in design materials speciications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2478 Ref Description 2478 1 Bottom 30...

Page 31: ...85 Door Gasket Front Ash and Load Doors 1203589 26 Kaowool 30004711 27 Inner Door 30004710 28 Wood Handle w Lifter 30002787 29 Load Door to June 2005 30002084 Load Door II replaces above 30002439 When...

Page 32: ...r any fuel not recommended in the Owners Guide 4 This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other than a Dutchwest Authorized Dealer 5 Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered...

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