Dickinson Newport Solid Fuel Heater User manual

Dickinson Marine (1997) Ltd
407-204 Ca
yer Street
Coquitlam, B.C. Canada
V3K 5B1
www.dickinsonmarine.com
[email protected]
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
This manual MUST be read carefully
QUALITY INSPECTED BY- Doug & Don DATE- Nov 5/2008

WARNINGS AND DISCLOSURES
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BURN OIL FUELS OR GAS FUELS IN THIS APPLIANCE
CERTAIN BRANDS OF ENGENEERED FIREWOOD BURN WITH AN ENHANCED
LEVEL OF HEAT. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND REFRAIN FROM
BURNING ANY MANUFACTURED WOOD WITH AN ARTIFICIALLY INCREASED
BTU RATING.
THIS HEATER HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO HEAT A SMALL AREA OR AS AN
ESTHETIC FEATURE FOR YOUR BOAT. USE THIS HEATER RESPONSIBLY. DO NOT
OVERFIL THIS HEATER( pg. 4).
WHEN USING ENGENEERED FIREWOOD, MORE FREQUENT CLEANING OF THE
FIREBOX AND THE FLUE MAY BE REQUIRED.
FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
A PERMANENTLY OPEN FRESH AIR INLET MUST BE INSTALLED TO ALLOW AIR
TO ENTER THE BOAT AND PROVIDE COMBUSTION AIR FOR THE HEATER
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE AND THE EXHAUST PIPE GETS HOT DURING
OPERATION. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT INJURY.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT UNATTENDED
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open the air damper control located on the front of the ash drawer by sliding the
knob to the right side.
2. Close the sliding panel on the front door by unscrewing the brass thumb screw and
sliding the decorative panel down.
3. Open the heater door and load a fire lighter or starter onto the fire grate. Ignite and
add sufficient solid fuel for the fire to start. It is important not to overfill the
combustion chamber, (pg 4).
4. Close the door.
5. Once the fire is established the sliding panel may be opened
6. The air damper control can be adjusted to provide fast or extended burning.
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RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
NEWPORT SOLID FUEL HEATER
Ash
Drawer
Damper
Adjustment
45 Degree Elbows
Maximum
Stainless
Steel Liner
1/2” Air Space
Sliding
Door Panel
Fresh Air Inlet
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INSTALLATION
LOCATION
The Newport solid fuel should be mounted on a bulkhead. The area available must be large enough to
allow at least 8” of side clearance from combustible surfaces. It must be lined with high-density heat
retardant insulation and finished with a light gauge metal preferably stainless steel. Locate the heater
as close to the floor as possible for maximum stack length and to provide good heat convection. The
location must also take into consideration stack configuration and insure that the chimney above deck
is clear of any obstruction.
MOUNTING AND SECURING
Screw or bolt the heater to the stainless steel panel on the bulkhead using the rear mounting brackets
provided.
FLUE STACK
The length and straightness of the flue stack are important to the efficient burning of the heater.
Diameter - 3” (7.82cm)
Recommended length - 3 to 4 ft (.91 to 1.21m)
Note The stack must be the correct diameter.
The flue pipe requires 1” (25mm) of clearance as it rises through the deck.
Elbows in excess of 45 degrees not recommended.
A barometric damper is highly recommended to slow the burning but keep the
draft strong. A manual flue damper is also available but is only recommended when installed in a very
short chimney length otherwise a barometric damper is the best.
THE ROUND PIPE IS SQUEEZED TO FIT THE OVAL FLUE COLLAR ON THE HEATER
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THROUGH DECK FITTING
FLUE CAP
The Dickinson DP Cap (Prt#16-080) or the Dickinson “H” Cap (Prt#16-090) is recommended.
COMBUSTION AIR
To guarantee that sufficient oxygen (fresh air) is available for your heater GOOD VENTILATION IS
ESSENTIAL. It is necessary to replace the air inside your boat at the same rate as it is being
consumed by the heater. THE HOTTER THE HEATER THE MORE AIR IT WILL REQUIRE.
As most boats are relatively airtight A SEPARATE, PERMANENTLY OPEN FRESH AIR INLET
IS RECOMMENDED. This inlet must be at least 3” in diameter.
It is important to maintain a positive pressure inside the boat. High winds can draw air from the boat
and create a negative internal pressure. This condition can cause downdrafts.
FUELS
Wood, charcoal briquettes or similar solid fuels can be burned. Slow burning fuels are recommended.
Care must be taken not to overfill the combustion chamber. The heater is rated for approximately 9000
btu. This will be equal to a small handful of briquettes, or 1 or 2 slices of presto logs at 1” thick, or
equivalent sizing for wood or other solid fuels as to not damage the heater.
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OPERATION
Lighting
1) Open the damper control on the front of the ash drawer by sliding the brass
knob to the right.
2) Close the sliding panel on the front door of the heater.
3) The fire can be lit using any fire lighter or starter. IT IS IMPORTANT NOT
TO OVERFILL THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
4) Once the fuel has ignited the sliding panel may be opened and the damper
control adjusted to provide extended burning. (Note : Both the knob of the
sliding door and the damper are hot and hand protection must be worn to make
any adjustment when the heater is burning)
WARNING
PROVIDE AMPLE FRESH AIR
HEATER AND EXHAUST PIPE BECOMES HOT
BURN ONLY THE INTENDED FUELS IN THIS HEATER
DO NOT BURN THE HEATER IF WINDY CONDITIONS ARE CAUSING
DOWNDRAFTS
WARNING : DO NOT OPERATE UNATTENDED
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY PROVISIONS : dickinson warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of one year. This warranty is limited to claims submitted in writing within a one-year
period following the date of purchase. If any part of your new product fails because of a manufacturing defect
within the warranty period dickinson offers to replace said parts free of charge, provided, however, that such
parts have not been improperly repaired, altered or tampered with or subjected to misuse, abuse or exposed
to corrosive conditions. This warranty, however, is limited by certain exclusions, time limits and exceptions as
listed below. Read these limitations and exclusions carefully.
TIME LIMIT : This warranty is given too and covers only the original purchaser. Coverage terminates one year
from the date of purchase for parts replacement.
EXCLUSIONS : This warranty does not cover or include : (a) Any normal deterioration of the product and
appearance of items, due to wear and/or exposure; (b) any guarantees, promises, representations, warranties or
service agreements given or made by an authorized distributor or other person selling this product, other than
those specifically stated herein; (c) any damage or defect due to accident, improper repair, alteration,
unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, misuse or abuse of the
equipment, or exposure to corrosive conditions. This warranty is conditioned upon normal use, reasonable and
necessary maintenance and service of your product, and written notice being given promptly upon Buyer's
discovery of a warranty claim, pursuant to paragraph 6 below. Reasonable and necessary maintenance is
maintenance which you are expected to do yourself or have done for you. It is maintenance, which is necessary
to keep your product performing its intended function and operating at a reasonable level of performance.
DAMAGE LIMITATION WARNING : IN NO EVENT SHALL dickinson BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) LOSS OF USE OF
THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL, LODGING
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES, LOSS BY DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR LOSS OF INCOME,
PROFITS OR REVENUE.
ORAL OR IMPLIED WARRANTY LIMITATIONS : The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all
other warranties, written or oral, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any warranty or
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
TRANSFER LIMITATIONS : This warranty is not assignable or transferable. It covers only the original
purchaser.
CLAIM PROCEDURE : In the event of a defect, problem or that a breach of this warranty is discovered, in
order to protect any warranty rights you must promptly notify dickinson. Give name, address, and model
name, location of unit, description of problem and where you can be reached during business hours.
RESERVED RIGHT TO CHANGE : dickinson reserves the right to make changes or improvements to
products it produces in the future without imposing on itself any obligations to install the same improvements
in the products it has previously manufactured.
SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OWNER : dickinson does not give any warranty to secondary or subsequent
purchasers, and it disclaims all implied warranties to such owners.
INSPECTION : To assist you in avoiding problems with your product and to validate this warranty you are
required to do the following : (a) read the warranty; (b) inspect the product. Do not accept delivery until you
have examined the product with your supplier; (c) ask questions about anything you do not understand
concerning the product.
OWNER REGISTRATION : Fill out the WARRANTY CARD within 30 days from the date of delivery.
WARRANTY : RETURN OF THE CARD IS CONDITION PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE
AND PERFORMANCE. IF YOU DO NOT FILL OUT AND MAIL THE CARD AS DIRECTED, YOU WILL
NOT HAVE A WARRANTY.
LEGAL RIGHTS : This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may
vary within different government jurisdictions.
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