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Convection Heater Model 2463 7001219 3/05 Rev . 2 Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www .majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com CFM Specialty Home Products If this heater is not properly installed, [...]
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2 Dutchwest 7001219 PLEASE NOTE Please read this entire manual berfore you install and use your new room heater . Failure to fol- low instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or loss of life. Save these instruc- tions for future use. Patents: U.S. - D288357, 4502395, 4646712; Canada - 1235969. Other foreign mechanical patents issue[...]
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3 Dutchwest 7001219 Specifications Dutchwest, Model 2463 Range of heat output ................ 6,600 - 27,300 Btu’s/Hr Maximum heat output .......................... 35,000 Btu’s/Hr 1 Average Area heated (ft 2 ) ........ 700 - 1400 2 (65-130 m 2 ) Maximum burn time .............................................. 8 hrs 1 Loading ................[...]
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4 Dutchwest 7001219 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 I[...]
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5 Dutchwest 7001219 Prefabricated Chimneys A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances. The applicable standard is BS4543 Factory-made insulated chimneys, Part 1: 1990 Methods of test for factory chimneys with stainless steel flue linings for use with solid fuel fired appliances. Chimney [...]
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6 Dutchwest 7001219 Do not use galvanized chimney connector; it cannot withstand the high temperatures that can be reached by smoke and exhaust gases and it may release toxic fumes under high heat. Double-W all Connector Information on assembling and installing double-wall connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall pipe. Follow t[...]
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7 Dutchwest 7001219 Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney The Model 2463 may be connected to either a free- standing 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-through section t[...]
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8 Dutchwest 7001219 Fireplace Installations - Through the Fireplace The Model 2463 heater 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 c[...]
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9 Dutchwest 7001219 Floor Protection Freestanding Installations A constructional hearth should be provided of solid, noncombustible material at least 125 mm thick (which may include the thickness of any solid, noncombustible floor under a hearth) and at least 33” (838 mm) deep by 40” (1016 mm) wide. Note that at these minimum dimensions, the s[...]
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10 Dutchwest 7001219 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 Adapter and Fireplace Insert installa[...]
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1 1 Dutchwest 7001219 Clearance Chart Reference Diagrams Refer to the diagrams below when using the Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Chart which follows. For ex- ample, the letter “A” gives the minimum side clearance for installations in which the stove is not equipped with a rear heat shield and the wall beside the stove is not protected.[...]
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12 Dutchwest 7001219 Stove Installed Stove in Stove Installed Stove in Parallel to W all Corner Paralle to W all Corner Side Rear Corners Side Rear Corners No heat shields (A) 22” (B) 24” (C) 18” (D) 12” (E) 14” (F) 10” (559 mm) (610 mm) (457 mm) (305 mm) (356 mm) (254 mm) Rear exit, rear h.s. (G) 22” (H) 14” n/a (I) 12” (J) 12”[...]
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13 Dutchwest 7001219 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 c[...]
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14 Dutchwest 7001219 W all Heat Shield Dimensions DutchWest Convection Heaters, Model 2463 ST428 rear wall protection 7/00 60” (1524mm) T op Exit W all Shield Spaced 1” (25 mm) from Floor 48” (1219 mm) Rear Exit ST428 Fig. 16 Rear wall protection. ST429 sidewall protection 7/00 48” (1219 mm) 60” (1524 mm) W all Shield Spaced 1” (25 mm) [...]
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15 Dutchwest 7001219 Y our convection heater requires some assembly . Follow the directions carefully and refer to the parts diagram at the back of this manual. Unpack the Parts Remove all loose parts from the firebox and the ash pan. Check to make sure all the parts are included and intact. Y ou should have received: • 1 fully assembled heater [...]
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16 Dutchwest 7001219 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 co[...]
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17 Dutchwest 7001219 Damper Function The Damper is operated by moving the handle on the upper left side of the stove. (Fig. 23) 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 [...]
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18 Dutchwest 7001219 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 “[...]
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19 Dutchwest 7001219 Break-in Fires If your stove is new or has new cast iron replacement parts, “season” the new cast iron with a few break-in fires. Follow Steps 1-3 below . Then let the fire burn out. Do not close the damper . Maintain a small, but not smoky , fire by adjusting the primary air control. After the break-in fires, continue [...]
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20 Dutchwest 7001219 Safe Ash Handling Ash 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. The closed con- tainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If th[...]
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21 Dutchwest 7001219 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 com[...]
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22 Dutchwest 7001219 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. 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-type[...]
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23 Dutchwest 7001219 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 thi[...]
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24 Dutchwest 7001219 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 ch[...]
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25 Dutchwest 7001219 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 occurs[...]
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26 Dutchwest 7001219 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 [...]
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27 Dutchwest 7001219 34 23 24 29 32 6 5 2 7 22 4 21 8 9 53 10 16 17 33 43 18 39 47 13 14 19 37 38 42 35 1 1 1 30 12 13 36 50 41 3 31 20 40 1219 Dutchwest 2463 parts 3/05 48 45 26 27 28 44 49 51 58 59 CFM Specialty Home Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at an[...]
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28 Dutchwest 7001219 1. Bottom 7000958 2. Back II 7001 144 3. Inner Bottom 7001 136 4. Back II, Inner 7001 130 5. Inner T op 7001 1 12 6. Web, Inner T op 7001 1 10 7. Inner T op Channel Cap 7000961 8. Air Distributor 7000952 9. Baffle 7000953 10. Side, Right 7001229 1 1. Side, Left 7001 120 12. Door , Side Sm 7001 121 13. Load Door Handle (2) 5004[...]
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31 Dutchwest 7001219 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty CFM Specialty Home Products warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects 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 a[...]
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410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www .majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com CFM Specialty Home Products[...]