Vermont Castings Dutchwest Small 2460 Manual

Damper Rod Replacement
For 8 months prior to February of 1994, the ’93 series was made with a threaded rod
installed in a threaded hole in the inner top as per earlier models made from 1990 - 1993. In
February of 1994, the thread system that had a tendency to jam was updated to the current
system with no threads. These instructions show you how to replace the old damper with the
new system.
Models affected: Small 2460 & 2181; Large 2461 & 2183; Extra-Large 2462 & 2184
Please read these instructions carefully before beginning the installation.
PARTS NEEDED:
•Damper Rod; (Small – 7001154, Large - 7001131, or Extra-Large – 7001160)
•5/8” i.d. washer (1202561)
•5/8” retaining ring (1203058)
TOOLS:
•7/16” socket or open-end wrench
•Needle nose pliers
•1/8” Allen wrench
Fig. 3 Remove the top
PROCEDURE:
1. Evenly loosen and then remove all four bolts that secure
the top plate to the sides of the stove (Fig. 3).
2. Remove the top plate. Carefully remove the refractory package from within the inner top.
Leave the catalytic element in place, but take care not to damage it (Fig.4).
3. Remove both the nut and bolt (a) that secure the damper adjuster to the damper using a
7/16” socket or open-end wrench. The nut must be reached from inside the stove.
Also, remove the two damper tab bolts and damper tabs
(b), Fig 5. Remove the damper.
Fig. 3 Remove the Top
Fig. 4 Remove Refractory
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Fig. 5 Remove Damper
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4. Rotate the damper crank forward and flip
the adjuster plate upside-down, (you will
see #950 cast into the plate) (Fig. 6). Slide
the adjuster plate over to the left end of the
crank.
5. Disconnect the old damper rod from the crank by
rotating both the crank and the adjuster as a unit in a
counter-clockwise direction (facing the left end of
the stove). As you rotate the crank and adjuster
plate through the high point of the arc, you will
need to maneuver the adjuster plate somewhat to
clear the back plate of the stove (Fig. 7). Unscrew
the damper rod from the stove.
6. Loosen the set screw with the Allen wrench to remove the faucet handle from the old rod and
re-install the handle on the new damper operating rod.
7. Install the new operating rod. Place the 5/8” washer onto the rod between the outer and
inner walls (Fig. 8), then insert the end of the rod into the crank. Properly oriented, both
the handle and the crank should be pointing downward.
Fig. 6
Fig.
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Figure 8
Figure
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8. Push the washer against the stove wall and use needle nose pliers to insert the retaining clip
onto the groove in the rod to lock the rod in place (Fig. 9 previous page).
NOTE: This is a good time to check the condition of the damper gasket and replace it, if
necessary.
9. Re-position the damper adjuster plate right side up and secure it to the damper using
the 7/16” bolt and nut.
10. Check the damper rod/damper plate action to be sure that the damper seals tightly in the
closed position. Rotate the adjustment bolt (a in Fig. 10), clockwise to improve the seal
against the gasket.
11. Inspect the catalytic element and carefully clean any debris from it using a vacuum. Be sure
the interam gasket (b in Fig 10) is properly positioned around the element. Replace the
refractory package.
12. Replace the top plate and secure it with the bolts and washers used previously. Gradually
tighten the bolts evenly, alternating from side to side.
Figure
10
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