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Convection Heater Model 2460, 2461, 2462 7001 135 1/07 Rev . 19 Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use 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 bu[...]

2 Dutchwest 7001 135 PLEASE NOTE Please read this entire manual berfore you install and use your new room heater . Failure to follow instructins my result in property damage, bodily injury or loss of life. Save these instructions for future use. The Dutchwest models covered in this Owner ’ s Guide have been tested and listed by Inchcape T esting [...]

3 Dutchwest 7001 135 1. Maximum burn times and heat outputs are based on laboratory testing using full loads of seasoned hardwoods, and may vary in individual use depending on how the stove is operated, type and moisture content of fuels, and other factors. Maximum burn times are achieved under different operating conditions than are maximum heat o[...]

4 Dutchwest 7001 135 Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DUTCHWEST CON- VECTION HEA TER IS NOT PROPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAINT AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . FOR SAFETY , FOLLOW ALL INST ALLA- TION, OPERA TION AND MAINTENANCE DIREC- TIONS. CONT ACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INST ALLA TION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS [...]

5 Dutchwest 7001 135 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- zontal run is 3 feet (1m) and the total leng[...]

6 Dutchwest 7001 135 Double-W all 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 offer double- wall connector pipes. Using a c[...]

7 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 , follow the recommenda- tions in the wall pass-[...]

8 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 preference. For either situation, the chimney[...]

9 Dutchwest 7001 135 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. Y our Dutchwest dealer or your local building inspector can provide de- tails of other approved methods of passing a chimney conne[...]

10 Dutchwest 7001 135 T o 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 fireplace opening usually is suppo[...]

1 1 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 • T op of the stove and the mantel In addition, both Fireplace Adaptor and Fireplace Insert instal[...]

12 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 that gives stove clearances for all installat[...]

13 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 a 24” (610 mm) diameter or square ceil[...]

14 Dutchwest 7001 135 Distance from Center of Flue Collar to W all in T op-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. Measurements are from the centerline of the flue [...]

15 Dutchwest 7001 135 W all Heat Shield Dimensions DutchWest Convection Heaters, Models #2460 (Small), #2461 (Large), and #2462 (Extra Large) ST428 rear wall protection 7/00 ST428 60” (1525mm) T op Exit 48” (1220mm) Rear Exit 36” (910mm) Centered Behind Stove Fig. 16 Rear wall protection. Spaced 1” (25mm) from Floor ST429 sidew all pr[...]

16 Dutchwest 7001 135 Y our 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 . T o prevent personal injury or damage, either to the stove or your home, have two or more people to help move it. Unpack the Parts [...]

17 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 prolonging the overall burn time. The Primary Air c[...]

18 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 catalytic burner before flowing into the c[...]

19 Dutchwest 7001 135 Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for Y ou 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 depend on your particular instal- lation’s ?[...]

20 Dutchwest 7001 135 How to Build and Maintain a Wood Fire Loading Wood Y our 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 logs at a time. Always be certain that the s[...]

21 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 small pieces. Large pieces of charcoal hel[...]

22 Dutchwest 7001 135 Keep Y our 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 co[...]

23 Dutchwest 7001 135 3. Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newly- cleaned groove. 4. Lay the gasket into the groove. W ait until you are a couple inches from the end before you cut it. 5. T est 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-ty[...]

24 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 th[...]

25 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 . Y early Spring Cleaning • Disassemble the c[...]

26 Dutchwest 7001 135 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 visual inspection for blockage that can be perf[...]

27 Dutchwest 7001 135 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), or a certain amount of time. Catalysts, though [...]

28 Dutchwest 7001 135 Y our 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 natural (unforced) draft. Natural draft occur[...]

29 Dutchwest 7001 135 Single V enting Y our stove requires a dedicated flue. Do not connect the stove to a flue used by any other appliance. Chimney draft is a natural form of energy and follows the path of least resistance. If the stove is vented to a flue that also serves an open fireplace or another appliance, the draft will also pull air in[...]

30 Dutchwest 7001 135 34 23 24 29 58 32 6 5 2 7 22 4 21 8 9 56 55 54 53 10 60 55 54 61 62 16 59 17 33 43 18 39 47 13 14 19 37 38 42 35 1 1 1 30 12 13 57 36 50 41 3 31 20 40 1 135 Dutchwest parts 8/02 48 45 63 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any t[...]

31 Dutchwest 7001 135 5. Inner T op 7001 1 12 7001 1 19 (See Item #61) Inner T op Ass’y (Inner T op, Web, Gasket, T abs & Bolts) 0000003 0000004 0000016 Inner T op Ass’y (Inner T op, Web, All Hardware, Baffle, -- 7001 171 -- All Gaskets) 6. Inner T op Web 7001 1 10 7001 1 10 70001 10 (to 7/97) 7. Inner T op Channel Cap 7000961 7000974 7000[...]

© CFM Corporation W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty 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, and gasketing shall be warranted as described [...]