R Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model 2478 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual 2278 SAFETY NOTICE Dutchwest If this heater is not properly installed, operated, and maintained, a house fire may result. noncat For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local cover and installation inspection requirements in your building officials about restrictions 5/04 area. DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use 30002278 5/12 Rev.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater The Dutchwest Model 2478 covered in this Owner’s Guide has been tested and listed by OMNI - Test Laboratories, Inc. of Portland, Oregon. The test standards utilized were UL 1482 for the United States and ULC S-627 for Canada. Dutchwest Model 2478 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.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Specifications A D C G F H B E Model 2478 A 26³⁄₄” (683 mm) B 27¹⁄₄” (695 mm) C 29³⁄₄” (756 mm) D 23” (584 mm) 2278 E 17¹⁄₂ ” (445 mm) Dutchwest F noncat27¹⁄₄” specs(692 mm) Center of Flue Collar, Rear Exit G 30¹⁄₂” (775 mm) 5/04 H 5C\v” (146 mm) Log length 22” (560 mm) Maximum burn time1 Up to 10 hrs. Average area heated (sq. ft.)2 800 - 1600 (74 - 149 m2) 4 Range of heat output 10,600 - 25,300 Btu/hr. Maximum heat output1 40,000 Btu/hr.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DUTCHWEST CONVECTION 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.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 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 horizontal run is 3 feet (1m) and the total length of chimney connector should be no longer than 8 feet (2.5m).
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 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 prefabricated double-wall insulated chimneys also offer doublewall connector pipes. Using a chimney and connector pipe from the same manufacturer helps simplify the assembly and installation.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney The Dutchwest Convection heater may be connected to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry fireplace chimney. Thimble Sleeve Flue Elbow Thimble Keep Sleeve End Flush with Flue Tile Freestanding Installations If the chimney connector must pass through a combustible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommendations in the wall pass-through section that follows.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Fireplace Installations Through the Fireplace The Convection heater may be installed either without legs* as a fireplace insert, or with standard legs attached - depending on the safety regulations that apply to your situation, the height of the fireplace opening and your own preference. For either situation, the chimney connector/positive connection kit extends back from the stove, enters the fireplace cavity, and turns upward.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 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 details of other approved methods of passing a chimney connector through a combustible wall.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Procedure: 1. Convert specifications to R-value: i. R-value given - no conversion needed. ii. k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R = 1 x T k iii. K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R = 1 xT K x 12 iv. r-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R = r x T 2. Determine the R-value of the proposed alternate floor protector: i. Use the formula in Step 1 to convert values not expressed as R. ii.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Clearances Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and nearby combustible materials to ensure that such materials do not overheat.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Designing a Safe Installation Clearance Chart Reference Diagrams The section that follows contains charts with the information 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 that gives stove clearances for all installations, and a chart to illustrate the required sizes of wall shields for various installations.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Charts Model 2478 Medium Convection Heater UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES Corner Corner Parallel Installations Installations Parallel Installations Installations Stove Clearance Side Rear3 Corner Side Rear3 Corner No heat shields (A) 20” (B) 25” (C) 15¹⁄₂” (D) 7” (E) 19” (F) 10¹⁄₂” (508 mm) (635 mm) (394 mm) (178 mm) (483 mm) (267 mm) Rear exit, (G) 16” (H) 12” N/A N/A N/A N/A flue collar heat shields (406
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Distance from Center of Flue Collar to Wall in Top-Exit Installations Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2478 NOTE: These are not clearance distances. These measurements indicate where the centerline of the flue collar will be for various installations. Measurements are from the centerline of the flue collar to the wall, not the wall protector.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Wall Heat Shield Dimensions DutchWest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Model #2478 48” (1220 mm) 48” (1220 mm) Rear Exit ST801 48” (1220 mm) Centered Behind Stove Spaced 1” (25 mm) from Floor Fig. 16 Rear wall protection. 60” (1525 mm) Spaced 1” (25 mm) from Floor ST802 Fig. 17 Sidewall protection.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Assembly Your convection heater requires some assembly. Follow the directions carefully and refer to the parts diagram at the back of this manual. Bottom Heat Shield 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.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Lower Load Door Refractory 6. Reposition the stove so the other front corner overhangs the pallet and remove the leg bolt from the bottom of the stove. Align the leg with the bolt hole in the bottom of the stove, and attach it with the bolt and washer. Tighten securely. 7. Reposition the stove so the first rear leg can be attached. Attach the leg using the procedure described in Step 6. (Fig. 21) 8. Reposition the stove so the remaining leg can be attached.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Operation Heater Controls and Features Air Control The Dutchwest Convection Heater Model 2478 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.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Damper Function Successful Wood Burning The Damper is operated by moving the handle on the upper left side of the stove. (Fig. 27) 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 travel through a secondary combustion chamber at the rear of the stove before flowing into the chimney. Woodburning is often said to be more of an art than a science.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single control setting 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 depend on your particular installation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the stove up through the chimney.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Lighting the Fire Step 1. Open the stove damper. Open the primary air control fully. Step 2. Lay some crumpled newspapers in the stove. Place six or eight finger-width size pieces of dry kindling on the paper. On the kindling, lay two or three larger sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2” (25-50 mm) thick. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA, OR ENGINE OIL.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Remove Ashes Frequently Safe Ash Handling Wear heavy stove gloves when removing ashes. Check the ash compartment before reloading the stove. If the ash pan is nearly full, empty the pan. Before replacing the ash pan, clear away any ash that may have spilled over the sides and back of the pan. Ashes may contain hot coals and must be treated with extreme care. Ashes should be placed outdoors in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Maintenance 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 areas needing to be painted. Remove non-painted components such as air controls or cover them with masking tape.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 3. Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newlycleaned 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 where an inadequate seal is evident. All rope-type gasketing used in the Dutchwest Convection Heater is made of fiberglass.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater 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 — a substance that can look like either thick tar or black, crisp flakes. Experience will show how often you need to clean to be safe. The frequency may even vary during the year.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater helpful) and vacuum away ash using a flexible vacuum hose inserted into each passage. Care should be taken not to damage the white fibrous material in this rear chamber. (Fig. 35) 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 chimney connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if necessary.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater Draft Management 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 system works well. Wood stove operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. Natural draft occurs when exhaust gas is hotter (and therefore lighter) than the outdoor air at the top of the chimney.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater for installing a different appliance without relocating the thimble. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney. Longer runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe for longer runs. Single Venting Your stove requires a dedicated flue. Do not connect the stove to a flue used by any other appliance.
Dutchwest® Non-Catalytic Convection Heater of the other appliances. If you need to crack a nearby window or door to enable the chimney to pull well, you should install an outside-air intake to bring combustion air into the room. Conclusion Woodburning is more an art than a science. Art includes technique; and since installations, homes, and fuel vary, the stove operator must also vary technique, (mostly timing), to achieve satisfying results.
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LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty For Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Wood Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty MHSC warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical damage or overloading of the woodstove for the lifetime of this product. This coverage includes the components of the EverBurn System: “shoe, fountain, and fireback. Coverage is provided only to the original purchaser.
