Vermont Casting Comprehensive Manual for Dutchwest Wood Stoves
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Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

Dutchwest

The Dutchwest models covered in this Owner’s Guide have been tested and listed by Inchcape Testing Services / Warnock Hersey of Middleton, Wiscon- sin. The test standards utilized were ANSI/UL 1482 for the United States and CAN/CGA - B366.2 for Canada. Dutchwest models are not listed for mobile home installations.

PLEASE NOTE

Please read this entire manual berfore you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructins my result in property damage, bodily injury or loss of life. Save these instructions for future use.

 

 

 

 

Accessories

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Specifications

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Bottom Heat Shield

Installation

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Clearance-reducing Rear Heat Shields

Clearances

12

 

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Clearance-reducing Heat Shields for single-wall

Assembly

16

 

 

stove pipe

 

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2” legs

Operation

17

 

 

• Warming shelves (Small and Large Heaters only)

Maintenance

22

 

 

• Two-speed convection blower

Illustrated Parts List

30

 

 

• Automatic thermostat for the blower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents: U.S. - D288357, 4502395, 4646712;

Canada - 1235969. Other foreign mechanical patents issued.

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Contents Convection Heater Model 2460, 2461 Accessories Table of ContentsSpecifications Stove Model Number 2460 2461 2462Masonry Chimneys InstallationChimney Types Single-Wall Connector Guidelines for Installing the Chimney ConnectorTwo Types of Connector Prefabricated ChimneysSecuring the Connector To a Prefabricated Chimney Double-Wall ConnectorAssembling Single-Wall Chimney Connector Toward Stove Flue Gas DirectionFireplace Installations Above the Fireplace Securing the Connector to a Masonry ChimneyFreestanding Installations Fireplace Installations Through the Fireplace Wall Pass-ThroughsModel Canada Fireplace InstallationsFloor Protection Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Safe Ways To Reduce ClearancesFireplace Installation Clearances ModelRear exit, rear heat shield installations Designing a Safe InstallationClearance Chart Reference Diagrams Front Clearance to Combustibles Chimney Connector ClearanceStove Clearance Chimney Connector Side Rear Corner Model 2460 Small ConvectionWall Heat Shield Dimensions Attach the Legs and Bottom Heat Shield AssemblyUnpack the Parts Heater Controls and Features Air Controls OperationSuccessful Wood Burning Damper Function Burn Only High-Quality FuelLoad Doors OpenCatalyst Air Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouPrimary Air Lighting the Fire How to Build and Maintain a Wood Fire Loading WoodBreak-in Fires Reloading and Reviving the FireSafe Ash Handling Further suggestionsRemove Ashes Frequently Adjust the Door Latch MaintenanceCleaning the Glass Test And Repair the Door GasketsRepair Missing Cement in Seams Damper AdjustmentPrimary Air Control Adjustment Avoid Damaging the Glass Door PanelMaintenance Schedule Cleaning the Chimney SystemInspect Regularly, Clean as Required Annual Spring CleaningCare of the Catalytic Combustor Yearly Spring CleaningWhen to Suspect a Combustor Problem Assess Your Present Operating ConditionsRemove and Inspect the Combustor Watch for Better ResultsCatalytic Combustor Draft Management Backpuffing Draft TestingSingle Venting FuelDutchwest Convection Heater Item/DescriptionDutchwest Convection Heater Warranty
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