Vermont Casting 2170 manual Table of Contents, Accessories

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Dutchwest Seneca

This manual describes the installation and operation of the Seneca Model 2170 catalytic-equipped wood heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyÕs emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at a rate ranging from 9,400 to 22,800 BtuÕs/ Hr.

Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. In addition to directions on installations and operation, this manual includes directions on maintenance and assembly.

We recommend that you hire a professional solid fuel stove installer to install your stove, or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself.

The Seneca has been tested and is listed by Warnock Hersey of Middleton, Wisconsin. The test standards ANSI/UL 1482 and ANSI/UL 737 for the United States and CAN/CSA-B366.2 for Canada. The Seneca is listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels. The Seneca is not listed for installation in mobile homes.

Table of Contents

Specifications

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Installation

4

Assembly

16

Operation

17

Maintenance

22

Warranty

30

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

Accessories

#6061 Rear Heat Shield

#6062 Bottom Heat Shield

#0134 Fire Screen

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Contents Seneca Table of Contents AccessoriesSpecifications Seneca, ModelMasonry Chimneys InstallationChimney Types Prefabricated Chimneys Chimney Connector GuidelinesAssembling the Chimney Connector Chimney HeightFreestanding Installations Securing the Connector To a Prefabricated ChimneySecuring the Connector to a Masonry Chimney Wall Pass-Throughs Fireplace Installations Above the FireplaceFireplace Installations Through the Fireplace Floor Protection Wall pass-through enclosed with noncombustible materialsFloor Protection for Fireplace Keep the Stove a Safe Distance from Surrounding MaterialsFireplace and Mantel Trim Shields Safe Ways to Reduce ClearancesWall Shields Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances Shields on connector1,2 Stove InstalledHeat shield, no connector Parallel to WallSeneca Clearance Diagrams Wall Shield Requirements for Common Seneca Installations InCorner Parallel to Wall Install Air Duct for Outside Air AssemblyInstall Catalytic Probe Unpack the PartsOperation Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for You Seneca Control Settings Burn Rate Primary Air Combustor AirConditioning Your Stove How to Build a Wood Fire Keep it GoingHigh-Efficiency Wood Burning With Catalytic Combustion Starting and Maintaining a Wood FireYou will soon find out that this stove is HOT While Always Dispose of Ash in a Safe Manner Reloading and Reviving a Wood FireRemove and Store Ash Safely Test And Repair the Door Gaskets MaintenanceCleaning the Glass Avoid Damaging the Glass Door Panel Damper AdjustmentRepair Missing Cement in Seams Replace Broken Glass ImmediatelyRemove and Inspect the Combustor When to Suspect a Combustor ProblemCare of the Catalytic Combustor Watch for Better Results Stove Maintenance ScheduleChimney Connector Catalytic Combustor Draft Management Fuel Draft TestingSingle Venting CreosoteWarranty How to Obtain Service
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