Dutchwest Direct Vent / Natural Vent Gas Heater

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PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Dutchwest stove.

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these

instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.

 

Installation & Operating Instructions

3

 

 

Stove Dimensions

4

 

 

Installation Requirements

5

 

 

Locating the Stove

5

 

 

Clearance Requirements

5

 

 

Parallel & Corner Installation

6

 

 

Wall and Ceiling Clearances

6

 

 

Hearth Requirements

6

 

 

Gas Specifications

7

 

 

Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures

7

 

 

High Elevations

7

 

 

Horizontal Termination - Direct Vent ONLY

7

 

 

Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY

8

 

 

Vent Termination Clearances

8

 

 

General Venting Information - Termination Location

10

 

 

Termination Clearances

11

 

 

Venting Requirements - Natural Vent ONLY

11

 

 

Venting Requirements and Options - Direct Vent ONLY

12

 

 

Install the Optional Fan

13

 

 

Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent

14

 

 

Install Vent Adapter Pipe (CFM Vent Components)

14

 

 

Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Simpson Dura-Vent Components)

15

 

 

Side Wall Termination Assembly

15

 

 

Vent Termination Below Grade

17

 

 

Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly

17

 

 

Venting System Assembly - Natural Vent

18

 

 

Install the Vent Pipe

18

 

 

Install the Log Set

19

 

 

Connect Gas Supply Line

19

 

 

Burner Information

20

 

 

Air Shutter Adjustment & Instructions

20

 

 

Complete the Assembly

21

 

 

Install ON/OFF Switch

21

 

 

Thermostat Connection (Optional)

22

 

 

Install the Front and Top Plates

22

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

Your First Fire

23

 

 

Pilot and Burner Information

23

 

 

Flame & Temperature Adjustment / Flame Characteristics

23

 

 

Lighting and Operating Instructions

24

 

 

Troubleshooting - Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System

25

 

 

Fuel Conversion Instructions

26

 

 

Maintenance

 

 

 

Annual System Inspection

29

 

 

Logset and Burner/Cleaning and Inspection

29

 

 

Care of Cast Iron

29

 

 

Cleaning the Glass

29

 

 

Glass Replacement

29

 

 

Gasket Replacement

30

 

 

Inspect the Vent System Annually

30

 

 

Check the Gas Flame Regularly

30

 

 

Stove Disassembly

30

 

 

Wiring Diagram

31

 

 

Replacement Parts

32

 

 

Optional Accessories

34

 

 

Warranty

35

 

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Energuide

36

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Vermont Casting 2466, 2465 manual Table of Contents

2466, 2465 specifications

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