Vermont Casting 2170 - Manual

5 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Prefabricated Chimneys A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested andlisted for use with solid-fuel burning appliances to theHigh-Temperature (H.T.) chimney Standard UL-103-1985 (2100 ° F.) for the United States, and High Tem- perature (650 ° C) Standard ULC S-629 fo...

6 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney The Seneca may be connected to either a freestandingmasonry chimney or a masonry fireplace chimney. Freestanding Installations If the chimney connector must pass through a combus-tible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recomm...

7 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 ThimbleSleeve Elbow Flue KeepSleeveEnd Flushwith FlueTile Thimble Flue Liner ChimneyConnector ST243 Fig. 6 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must becemented in place securely. Fireplace Installations - Above the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney conne...

8 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Floor Protection A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottomplate of your Seneca stove. The floor area directlyunder and around the stove will require protection fromradiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embersthat may escape the firebox. Heat protection is...

9 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 U.S. Installations: The floor protector is required underthe stove and must extend at least 16 inches from thefront and left (loading door) side of the stove, and atleast 6 inches from the right side and rear. (Fig. 11) Itmust also extend under the chimney connector and 2i...

10 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Wall Shields One way to reduce clearances is with a wall shieldconstructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or ofanother noncombustible material such as 1/2" (13 mm)insulation board such as Durock ® or Wonderboard ® , or common brick “laid on flat,” with the 3 ¹⁄₂ ...

11 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Unprotected A. Mantel 26” (660mm) B. Top Trim 26” (660mm) C. Side Trim 12” (305mm) Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances ST731 Fig. 15 Maintain clearances to combustible components ofthe mantelpiece. C C A B

12 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Seneca Clearance Chart Stove Clearance Stove InstalledParallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Side Rear Corners Side Rear Corners No stove heat shields Chimney Connector Clearance Unprotected Vertical Surfaces Protected Vertical Surfaces Clearance to Comb...

13 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Top Exit Installations, no heat shields Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove in Corner Seneca Clearance Diagrams A B C C D E G H I I F F J K L L M N O O P Q* R* R* S T N/A U V N/A T...

14 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Wall Shield Requirements for Common Seneca Installations NOTE: Add 3 ³⁄₄ ” (95mm) to the height of a wall shield when using the optional pedestal instead of the legs. B C A A. 52” (1320mm) B. 48” (1220mm) C. 1” (25mm) ST733 Fig. 16 Side wall shield dimensions fora top exi...

16 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Unpack the Parts Remove all loose parts from the firebox and the ashpan. Check to make sure all the parts are included andintact. You should have received: • 1 fully assembled heater body, (with catalytic burnerinstalled in its chamber below the stove top) • 4 legs • 1 as...

17 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 The Seneca Controls Air Controls The Seneca has two air controls that regulate theamount of air drawn into the stove. Generally, more airentering the stove allows the fire to burn hotter andfaster, while less air decreases heat output whileprolonging the overall burn time...

18 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 hardwood is not available, tamarack, yellow pine, whitepine, Eastern red cedar, fir, and redwood are softwoodsthat are commonly burned. They too should be prop-erly dried. The length of the wood should be the sameas that specified for your particular stove. Avoid usingwoo...

19 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 How to Build a Wood Fire and Keep it Going A Seneca leaves the factory with the catalyticcombustor installed. In the United States it is against the law to operate thiswood heater in a manner inconsistent with the operat-ing instructions in this manual, or if the catalyti...

21 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 increase over an approximate 30 minute period. Theprobe temperature will peak during the first 2/3 of theburn time and then fall after the volatiles haveburned off. To ensure continued operation of thecombustor, let the temperature approach 1000 ° F (540 ° C) before reduc...

22 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Keep Your Stove Looking New And Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep thepainted cast iron of your Seneca looking new. If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to coolcompletely. Wire-brush areas needing to be ...

23 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 5. Test the gasket by closing the door on a slip of paper as described above. Adjust the gasket in any areaswhere an inadequate seal is evident. All rope-type gasketing used in the Seneca is made offiberglass. The gasket size for the front, side and ashdoors, as well as f...

24 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Adjusting Bolt Lock Nut Damper Rod Anchor Bolt ST441 Front ofStove Fig. 32 Damper adjustment. Care of the Catalytic Combustor This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, whichneeds regular inspection and periodic replacement forproper operation. Reminder: It is again...

26 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 The chimney connector should be cleaned by discon-necting the sections, taking them outside, and removingany deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall theconnector sections after cleaning, being sure to securethe individual sections with three sheet metal screwsper sect...

27 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 In any chemical reaction, including the combustionprocess, there are certain conditions which must bemet before the reaction can take place. For example, areaction may require a certain temperature, or a certainconcentration of the reactants (the combustion gasesand oxyge...

28 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 Your stove is only one part of a system that includes thechimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The otherparts of the system will affect how well the stove works.When there is a good match between all the parts, thesystem works well. Wood stove operation depends o...

30 Dutchwest Seneca 2006063 © Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Warranty Limited Three Year Warranty Vermont Castings, Majestic Products warrants that this SenecaStove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of three years from the date you receive it, except thatthe cataly...