Fireplace Installation Clearances, Model

Fig. 14 Extra ﬂoor protection may be required for the ﬁre- place hearth, even if your stove is installed with the legs and the bottom heat shield.

Fireplace Installation Clearances

A ﬁreplace installation requires special clearance be- tween the:

•Side of the stove and the right and left walls

•Side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the ﬁreplace face

•Top of the stove and the mantel

In addition, both Fireplace Adaptor and Fireplace Insert installations have special ﬂoor protection requirements that are addressed in the section on Floor Protection.

		Dutchwest
		M
		M
		T
S
			ST426
Model:	2460	2461	2462
Side Walls (S)	20” (510mm)	24” (610mm)	23” (580mm)
Trim (T)	12” (300mm)	12” (300mm)	12” (30mm)
Mantel (M)	20” (510mm)	20” (510mm)	20” (510mm)

Fig. 15 Minimum clearances for ﬁreplace installation. Recom- mended clearances must be maintained between stove and the surrounding combustible components.

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Contents

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

Fig. 14 Extra ﬂoor protection may be required for the ﬁre- place hearth, even if your stove is installed with the legs and the bottom heat shield.

Fireplace Installation Clearances

Model:

Fig. 15 Minimum clearances for ﬁreplace installation. Recom- mended clearances must be maintained between stove and the surrounding combustible components.