Vermont Casting 2479 - Manual (Page 20)

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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater
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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 instal-
lation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the
stove up through the chimney. Draft is affected by such
things as the height, type, and location of the chimney,
local geography, nearby obstructions, and other factors.
Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in
the stove. On the other hand, too little draft can cause
backpuffing into the room and/or insufficient heat.
How do you know if your draft is excessively high or
low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncon-
trollable burn or a part of the stove or chimney con-
nector glowing-red. Inadequate draft may is indicated
by smoke leaking into the room through the stove or
chimney connector joints.
When first using the stove, keep a record of the results
you achieve from different control settings. You will
find that specific settings will give you a fixed amount
of heat. It may take a week or two to determine the
amount of heat and the length of burn you should ex-
pect from various control settings.
Notice that changes in the weather have a strong effect
on chimney draft. Higher outdoor temperatures and
lower air pressure both weaken draft; lower tempera-
tures and higher air pressure encourage a stronger
draft. An exception to this is in installations with outdoor
chimneys; since these lose heat to the outdoors, it
takes longer to warm them up initially, and it takes more
heat to keep them warm, especially when temperatures
are very low outdoors.
Most installations do not require a large amount of
combustion air, especially if adequate draft is available.
Do not attempt to increase the firing rate of your heater
by altering the air control adjustment range outlined in
these directions.
In some newer homes that are well insulated and
weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient
air in the house. In such instances, an open window
near the stove on the windward side of the house (side
against which the wind is blowing) will provide the fresh
air needed. Another solution is to equip the stove with
an Outside Air Kit, available from your local dealer.
Use the air control settings indicated in Figure 27 as
a starting point to help determine the best settings for
your installation.
DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH
DOOR OPEN. OPERATION WITH THE ASH DOOR
OPEN CAN CAUSE AN OVERFIRING CONDITION
TO OCCUR. OVERFIRING THE STOVE IS DANGER-
OUS AND CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
How to Build and Maintain a Wood Fire
Loading Wood
You can load wood into your Dutchwest Convection
Heater through either the front or side doors. Front
loading is useful for kindling 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 stove damper is open before
opening either door.
WARNING: OPERATE YOUR DUTCHWEST CON-
VECTION HEATER ONLY WITH THE DOORS FULLY
CLOSED EXCEPT WHEN REFUELING.
THIS STOVE IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION! KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
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 air control. After the break-
in fires, continue with Step 4.
The stove’s paint and cement will emit a slight odor
as these materials cure during the first few fires. You
may wish to provide extra ventilation near the stove by
partially opening a door or window until the odor disap-
pears
Fig. 27 Position the primary air control lever for different burn
rates.
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air settings
6/04 djt
High
Medium
Low
Closed
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