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Non-Catalytic
Convection
Heater
Model 2478CE
Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating Manual
For use in Europe
2278
Dutchwest
noncat
cover
5/04
SAFETY NOTICE
If this heater is not properly installed, operated, and maintained, a house fire may result.
For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local
building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your
area.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater The Dutchwest Model 2478CE covered in this Owner’s Guide has been tested and listed to current standards. The test standards utilized were UL 1482 for the United States and EN13240:2001 + A2:2004 for Europe. Dutchwest Model 2478CE is not listed for mobile home installations. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990. PLEASE NOTE Read this entire manual before you instal
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Specifications Dutchwest NC Model 2478CE 1 Nominal heat output ............. 11.6 kW (39,600 BTU/hr) Weight .................................................191 kg (420 lbs.) Minimum flue draught ...................... 12 Pa (0.048” WG) Width (leg-to-leg) ...................................695 mm (27 ¹⁄₄”) Mean flue gas temp .............................. 457° C (855° F) Depth (leg-to-leg) ..................................445 mm (17 ¹⁄₂”) Efficiency (space
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DUTCHWEST CON- Chimney Types VECTION HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY Your Dutchwest Convection Heater must be connected RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLA- to a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner, TION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIREC- to a relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or TIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS to a prefabricated m
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Connecting Flue Pipes Prefabricated Double-Wall Insulated Chimney Connector pipes should meet the requirements of the building regulations. This can be achieved by the use connecting fluepipes included in the following catego- ries: a) Vitreous enamelled steel pipe complying with BS 6999: 1989 (1996); b) Pipes made from stainless steel as descirbed in BS EN 1008-1:1995 grades 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4432 or Tile Lined 1.4436 with flue wall thickness of at
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater mm) holes in the bottom of the first section of chimney Single-Wall Connector connector and secure it to the flue collar with three #10 The single-wall chimney connector should be made of x 1/2” sheet metal screws. 24 gauge or heavier steel, and must have a minimum 2. Secure each joint between sections of chimney con- internal diameter of 152 mm (6”) for model 2478CE. nector, including telescoping joints, with at least three Install single-wall chimn
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater connector enters the chimney. Follow all the guidelines Securing the Connector for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding to a Masonry Chimney masonry chimney, and pay special attention to these The Dutchwest Convection heater may be connected additional points: to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry • Check the stove and chimney connector clearances fireplace chimney. to combustible mantel or trim materials. Use the
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater er or your local building inspector can provide details of Flue Liner other approved methods of passing a chimney connec- tor through a combustible wall. Extend Chimney Con- nector to the First Tile of Damper DO NOT CONNECT THE HEATER TO ANY AIR DIS- the Flue Liner Plate is Removed TRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. or Locked in Open Observe Position Miniumum Clearances 460 mm (18”) Empty Space All Around the Sheet Metal Chimney Connector Cover (One s
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor Fireplace Installations protection. The Dutchwest Model 2478CE has a reversible flue col- Fireplace insert installations also have specific clear- lar to allow for either top exit or rear exit installations. ance requirements to the side walls, side decorative You may install your Dutchwest Model 2478CE in an trim, and fireplace mantel. This information is found in existing fireplace as a fireplace ins
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater bustible material forming the recess of a fireplace is a Clearances minimum of 200 mm. As with any solid fuel heating stove, extremely high Minimum rear clearance from combustible walls surface temperatures can occur, particularly in the (e.g. timber framed or studded walls) 660 mm (26”) event of uncontrolled operation, e.g. if the doors measured from the rear edge of the stove top. (Fig. are inadvertently left open. It is crucial that suf- 13, B)
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Assembly Your convection heater requires some assembly. Bottom Heat Shield Follow the directions carefully and refer to the parts diagram at the back of this manual. Unpack the Parts Remove the bottom heat shield strapped to the top of the stove and all loose parts from the firebox and the ash pan. Check to make sure all the parts are included and intact. You should have received: • 1 fully assembled heater body • 1 bottom heat shield* • 4 legs •
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 6. Reposition the stove so the other front corner over- Fan Kit Installation hangs the pallet and remove the leg bolt from the 1. Secure the fan assembly to the inner back with two bottom of the stove. Align the leg with the bolt hole (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head screws and one (1) 1/4” in the bottom of the stove, and attach it with the bolt star washer as shown in Figure 18. and washer. Tighten securely. 2. Attach snapstat to the mounting holes on th
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Operation Heater Controls and Features Air Control The Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2478CE has a control that regulates 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 and prolongs the overall burn time. The Air Control Lever is located at the lower front edge of the left side (looking from the front of the stove). (Fig. 19) The lever
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Damper Function Successful Wood Burning The Damper is operated by moving the handle on Woodburning is often said to be more of an art than a the upper left side of the stove. (Fig. 22) It has two science. You’ll easily master the art if you start by using positions: OPEN, to start the fire and load fuel, and good, dry fuel and by understanding how the stove’s air CLOSED, for greatest efficiency and heat. When the supply system operates. damper is c
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single control setting will fit every situation. Each High installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn. Medium Control settings also depend on your particular instal- lation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the stove up through the chimney. Draft is affected by such Low things as the height, type
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater You’ll soon find that this stove is HOT WHILE IN OPER- Lighting the Fire ATION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNI- Step 1. Open the stove damper. Open the primary air TURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. control fully. DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring may Step 2. Lay some crumpled newspapers in the stove. cause a house fire, or can result in permanent damage Place six or eight finger-width size pieces of dry kin- to the stove. If a par
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Safe Ash Handling Remove Ashes Frequently Ashes may contain hot coals and must be treated with Wear heavy stove gloves when removing ashes. Check extreme care. Ashes should be placed outdoors in a the ash compartment before reloading the stove. If the metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed con- ash pan is nearly full, empty the pan. Before replacing tainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible the ash pan, clear away any ash
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Maintenance Below you will find important informaiton on general Small Locking Large Lock- Nut care, inspection and maintenance of your Dutchwest ing Nut Pawl stove. Should it become necessary, use only replace- ment parts recommended by your authorized dealer. Striker Keep Your Stove Looking New Screw And Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface Door An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Dutchwest Conve
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 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 Adjusting Bolt (on underside) where an inadequate seal is evident. Front of All rope-type gasketing used in the Dutchwest Convec- Stove tion Heater is made of fiberglass. The
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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Clean the chimney using a specially designed chimney Cleaning the Chimney System cleaning brush, the same size and shape as the flue The chimney system is composed of the chimney and liner, attached to flexible fiberglass rods designed for the pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. Inspect this purpose. Run the brush up and down the liner the chimney and chimney connector at least twice so that any deposits fall to the bottom of the chimney
