Vermont Casting 2462 - Manual

5 Dutchwest 7001135 Prefabricated Chimneys A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances. A horizontal connector run should be inclined 1/4” per foot (20 mm per meter) from the stove toward the chimney. The recommended maximum length of a hori...

6 Dutchwest 7001135 Double-Wall Connector Information on assembling and installing double-wall connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions exactly. Most manufacturers of prefabri-cated double-wall insulated chimneys also off...

7 Dutchwest 7001135 Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney The Dutchwest Convection heaters may be connected to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry fireplace chimney. Freestanding Installations If the chimney connector must pass through a combus-tible wall to reach the chimney, fo...

8 Dutchwest 7001135 Fireplace Installations - Through the Fireplace The Convection heaters may be installed either without legs* as a fireplace insert, or with standard legs at-tached - depending on the safety regulations that apply to your situation, the height of the fireplace opening and your own p...

9 Dutchwest 7001135 A flush-mounted sheet metal cover may be used on one side only. If covers must be used on both sides, each cover must be mounted on non-combustible spacers at least 1” (25 mm) clear of the wall. Your Dutchwest dealer or your local building inspector can provide de-tails of other a...

10 Dutchwest 7001135 To install the heater without legs as a fireplace insert, the floor must be completely noncombustible, such as an unpainted concrete floor over earth.Many fireplaces do not satisfy the “completely non-combustible” requirement because the brick or con-crete hearth in front of the fire...

11 Dutchwest 7001135 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...

12 Dutchwest 7001135 Designing a Safe Installation The section that follows contains charts with the infor-mation that you’ll need to make your installation safe. Included are a chart to tell you exactly where to cut the hole in the ceiling so that the stove will meet clearance requirements, a chart...

13 Dutchwest 7001135 1 Shielding for a top exit stove must include a shield insert to protect the area behind the flue collar.2 Chimney connector heat shields must extend exactly 24” (610 mm) above the flue collar of the stove.3 All installations venting straight up to a factory built chimney require ...

14 Dutchwest 7001135 Distance from Center of Flue Collar to Wall in Top-Exit Installations Dutchwest Convection Heaters equipped with rear heat shields NOTE: These are not clearance distances. These measurements indicate where the centerline of the flue collar will be for various installations. Measu...

15 Dutchwest 7001135 Wall Heat Shield Dimensions DutchWest Convection Heaters, Models #2460 (Small), #2461 (Large), and #2462 (Extra Large) ST428 rear wall protection 7/00 ST428 60” (1525mm) Top Exit 48” (1220mm) Rear Exit 36” (910mm) Centered Behind Stove Fig. 16 Rear wall protection. Spaced 1” (25...

16 Dutchwest 7001135 Your convection heater requires some assembly. Follow the directions carefully and refer to the parts diagram at the back of this manual. CAUTION: The Dutchwest Convection Heater is very heavy. To prevent personal injury or damage, either to the stove or your home, have two or m...

17 Dutchwest 7001135 Heater Controls and Features Air Controls The Dutchwest Convection Heater has two air controls that regulate the amount of air drawn into the stove. Generally, more air entering the stove allows the fire to burn hotter and faster, while less air decreases heat output while prolon...

18 Dutchwest 7001135 Damper Function The Damper is operated by moving the handle on the upper left side of the stove. (Fig. 24) It has two positions: OPEN, to start the fire and load fuel, and CLOSED, for greatest efficiency and heat. When the damper is closed, exhaust gases pass through an insu-lated...

19 Dutchwest 7001135 Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single combination of control settings will fit every situation. Each installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn. Control settings also dep...

20 Dutchwest 7001135 How to Build and Maintain a Wood Fire Loading Wood Your Dutchwest Convection Heater accepts wood from both the front and side. Front loading is useful for kin-dling a new fire and adding an occasional log, however, we recommend side loading as most convenient when adding several ...

21 Dutchwest 7001135 Further suggestions... * If the charcoal bed is relatively thick and your fuel is well-seasoned, it is possible to add fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and damper, and reset the air control within five minutes.* When refueling, avoid breaking the charcoal bed into...

22 Dutchwest 7001135 Keep Your Stove Looking New and Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Dutchwest Convection Heater looking new. If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely. Wire-brush area...

23 Dutchwest 7001135 3. Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newly- cleaned groove. 4. Lay the gasket into the groove. Wait until you are a couple inches from the end before you cut it. 5. Test the gasket by closing the door on a slip of paper as described above. Adjust the gasket in any areas w...

24 Dutchwest 7001135 Cleaning the Chimney System The chimney system is composed of the chimney and the pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. Inspect the chimney and chimney connector at least twice monthly, and clean if necessary. When you first begin using the stove, check daily for creosote ...

25 Dutchwest 7001135 The Chimney Connector TWO WEEKS: • Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if necessary. TWO MONTHS:• Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay particular attention to the horizontal runs of chim-ney connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if necessary. Yearly ...

26 Dutchwest 7001135 Remove and Inspect the Combustor • Wear safety glasses, a dust mask, and gloves. • Remove the four bolts that secure the stove top plate. There are two each on both the left and the right side, just under the top plate overhang. With the bolts removed, lift the top. • For a visu...

27 Dutchwest 7001135 In any chemical reaction, including the combustion process, there are certain conditions which must be met before the reaction can take place. For example, a reaction may require a certain temperature, or a certain concentration of the reactants (the combustion gases and oxygen)...

28 Dutchwest 7001135 Your stove is only one part of a system that includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the sys-tem works well. Wood stove operation depends on ...

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© CFM Corporation Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of de-fects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door panels, cement, an...