Vermont Casting 2477 사용자 설명서

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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 32 as 
a starting point to help determine the best settings for 
your installation.

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.

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. 32  Position the primary air control lever for different burn 
rates.

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air settings

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