Vermont Casting 2477 manual Alcove Installations, Construction Requirements

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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater

Alcove Installations

Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations.

ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE DUTCHWEST MODEL #2477 IS PERMITTED IN BOTH THE US AND CANADA.

Construction Requirements

The following illustrations show noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimen- sions for alcove construction.

 

 

7/16” Du-

36"

Use recommended

rock® (or

equivalent)

(914 mm)

floor protection

spaced 1” off

Max.

 

wood studs

 

 

on noncom-

 

 

bustible

 

 

spacers

40" (1016 mm) Min.

ST829

Fig. 16 Alcove floor plan. Sheetrock on front face butts to Durock® (or equivalent) alcove lining.

 

ST504

Fig. 18

Cutaway perspective of alcove installation.

Existing Combustible

 

Framing

20" (508 mm)

 

Metal studs

 

36"

support 7/16”

 

(914 mm)

Durock® (or

 

11¹⁄" Max.

equivalent)

 

or sheet

 

(292 mm)

metal ceiling

14¹⁄"

Min.

 

(362 mm)

 

Joist Shield (Sup- plied by Chimney Manufacturer)

1” air gap top and bottom, on both sides and back wall

Metal

Stud

Combustible facing may overlap metal studs by only 1”

7/16” Durock® (or equivalent)

40" (1016 mm) Min.

ST830

Fig. 19 Reflected ceiling plan.

Ceiling sup-

 

port package

 

extends 2”

 

below Durock®

 

(or equivalent)

 

ceiling

 

1” air gap,

79"

top, bottom,

on both

(201 cm)

sides and

 

back wall

 

NOTE: From

 

76” (193 cm)

 

to 79” (201

 

I N T R E P I D I I

ST503

Fig. 17 Alcove side section.

cm) must be

 

covered by a

 

noncombus-

 

tible material.

ST506

 

Fig. 20 Front view: 79” (201 cm) minimum clearance form hearth to combustibles on front face. Combustible facing may overlap metal studs by only 1” (25 mm). It should not extend below the height of the noncombustible ceiling.

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Contents Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model Table of Contents Accessories Specifications ModelInstallation Chimney TypesMasonry Chimneys Guidelines for Installing the Chimney Connector Two Types of ConnectorSingle-Wall Connector Prefabricated ChimneysDouble-Wall Connector Assembling Single-Wall Chimney ConnectorSecuring the Connector to a Prefabricated Chimney Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney Freestanding InstallationsFireplace Installations Above the Fireplace Fireplace Installations Through the Fireplace Wall Pass-ThroughsFloor Protection CanadaFireplace Installations ProcedureFireplace Installation Clearances ClearancesKeep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Safe Ways to Reduce ClearancesAlcove Installations Construction RequirementsDesigning a Safe Installation Clearance Chart Reference DiagramsCorner Parallel Installations Stove Clearance Side Rear Chimney Connector ClearanceRight Side OnlyCorner Parallel Installations Chimney Connector Side Rear Dutchwest Convection Heater ModelWall Heat Shield Dimensions DutchWest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model #2477Assembly Unpack the PartsAttach the Legs and Heat Shield Fan Kit Installation Heater Controls and Features Air Control OperationDamper Function Successful Wood Burning Burn Only High-Quality FuelLoad Doors Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for You How to Build and Maintain a Wood Fire Loading WoodBreak-in Fires Lighting the Fire Reloading and Reviving the FireRemove Ashes Frequently Safe Ash HandlingMaintenance Cleaning the GlassAdjust the Door Latch Test and Repair the Door GasketsDamper Adjustment Primary Air Control AdjustmentAvoid Damaging the Glass Door Panel Cleaning the Chimney System Inspect Regularly, Clean As RequiredTWO Weeks Draft Management Draft Testing Single VentingFuel CreosoteDutchwest Convection Heater Dutchwest Convection Heater Limited Lifetime Warranty Months, whichever is longer

2477 specifications

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