Vermont Casting SDDVTCMB manual

INST ALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMA TION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING AND USING APPLIANCE. W ARNING! IF THE INFORMA TION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE. FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed by a qualified insta[...]

2 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 PLEASE READ THE INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a V ermont Castings stove. IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructio[...]

3 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 General Information The Stardance Direct V ent/Natural V ent Room Heater , Model Nos. SDDVTCB, SDDVTEB, SDDVTMB, SDDVTBS, SDDVTCH, SDDVTVG, SDDVTBD, SDDVTCCB, SDDVTCEB, SDDVTC- MB, SDDVTCBS, SDDVTCCH, SDDVTCVG, SDDVTCCBD, is a vented gas appliance listed to the ANSI standard Z21.88[...]

4 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Installation Requirements Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber . For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, bui[...]

5 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Stardance Direct V ent / Natural V ent Dimensions 26  " (680 mm) 25  " (654 mm) 14  " (355 mm) 3" (76 mm) C L 12734 Stardance dim 8/07 djt Supply Inlet 9" (229 mm) C L 7" Outer Dia. (178 mm) Flue Collar L C Supply Inlet SDDVT[...]

6 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Clearance Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3 and 4 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top. Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel rear skirt. The Stardance heater is approved for inst[...]

7 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 ST128b Stardance flue centerline 9/28/00 djt C L C L B D C A Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline, Direct V ent and Natural V ent ST128b Stove Clearances: A: 4” (102 mm) B: 4” (102 mm) Pipe Centerlines: C: 15 ¹⁄₂ ” (395 mm) D: 9” (229 mm) Fig. 3[...]

8 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Weight: Fully assembled; 202 lbs. Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures Natural LP (Propane) Inlet Minimum 5.5” w .c. 1 1.0” w .c. Inlet Maximum 14.0” w .c. 14.0” w .c. Manifold Pressure 3.5” w .c. 10” w .c. Stardance Direct V ent / Natural V ent Certified to: ANSI Z21.88-200[...]

9 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 V ertical T ermination - Direct V ent ONL Y A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ (2.44m) and no more than 40’ (12m) above the appli- ance flue collar . A restrictor plate (supplied) must be used where specified in all vertically terminated vent systems. (Fig.[...]

10 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 When planning the installation, consider the location of the vent terminal and clearances. Some of the most common clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure 1 1. Important: All vent clearances must be maintained. Check your vent termination clearances against Figures 1 1 throug[...]

1 1 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 General V enting Information - T ermination Location V V V V V V V X X X D E B B B C B M B A J K F L VENT TERMINA TION AIR SUPPL Y INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED H I   Operable Operable Fixed Closed V B CFM145a DV T ermin Location 5/01[...]

12 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Fig. 12 T ermination clearances. V enting Requirements - Natural V ent Only FP567 NVBR/NVBC VENTING RUNS 1 1/12/97 V enting Runs Horizontal Run (in feet) V ertical Run (in feet) (Measured from top of the unit before any elbow) A: V ertical installations up to 36 feet (12m) in height[...]

13 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 V enting Requirements and Options - Direct V ent ONL Y Approved V ent System Components The Stardance Heater must be vented to the outdoors through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof. The venting system must be comprised of the appropri- ate listed venting components sp[...]

14 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 CFM V ent Components The following kits are available to meet the needs of most installations. All pipe has a 7” outer diameter and includes a 4” diameter inner section. A (CG) designa- tion indicates the part is finished in Charcoal Gray paint. Consult your dealer about other [...]

15 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Install the Optional Fan If you are installing the optional convection Fan Kit #2767 (FK26), continue here. If you are not installing a Fan Kit, go to Page 16, V enting System Assembly . 1. The fan kit includes a Blower Assembly and a Rheo- stat Assembly , connected by a cable. (F[...]

16 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 V enting System Assemlby - Direct V ent General Information The Stardance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Pages 13 & 14. Follow the vent component instructions exactly . For U.S. installations: The venting system must con- form with local cod[...]

17 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 ST355b dura vent attach inner assy no restrictor plate 6/07 djt CEMENT 1/4-20 x 3/8 Phillips Screws Inner Adapter Pipe ST355b Fig. 21 Simpson Dura-V ent - install inner adapter pipe. ST356 dura v ent attach outer assy  4/7/00 djt ST356a Fig. 22 Simpson Dura-V ent - instal[...]

18 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 including a 2” overlap at the joint. (Fig. 25) use a hacksaw or tin snips to trim the pipe as needed. 5. Install first the inner then the outer straight pipe section(s), trimmed end down, to the point of the el- bow . Drill 3 holes through each joint and fasten with sheet metal s[...]

19 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 ST218 install snorkel 12/6/99 djt W aterproof Seal Around PIpe Firestop W all Screws and Anchors Snorkel T ermination Cap Drain Window Well ST218a Fig. 29 Snorkel kit installation. ST219 snorkel detail 12/6/99 djt Recessed W all Sheet Metal Screws and Bracket W all Scr[...]

20 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 ST222 vent thru ceiling 12/99 #7DV AIS Attic Insulation Shield #7DVFS Firestop in Upper Floor #7DVFS Firestop in Ceiling Use Four 8dNails ST222 Fig. 31 Install firestops and attic insulation shield. ST221 vent thru roof 12/99 Sealant Storm Collar Use three #5 sheet metal scre[...]

21 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 V ent T ermination (VC) Storm Collar (SC) Roof Flashing (AF) Ceiling Support (CS) T rim Plate (TP) Pipe Length Pipe Length Appliance Adapter (AA V) ST924 V ertical V enting     Gasket Lock T ab Inlet End Outlet End ST9[...]

22 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Supporting DIRECT -TEMP: V ertical Support V ertical installations can be supported by two methods: Ceiling Support (CS) (used in flat ceiling installation) comes with a support plate and a support collar . Install it by screwing the support plate to the top of the prop- erly frame[...]

23 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Consider locating the appliance in a place where there will be no interference with wall studs, electrical wir- ing, conduit, plumbing pipe or other obstructions. The termination should be located at least 12” (305 mm) (Fig. 39) above grade, remain above the snow line in geograp[...]

24 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734     Horizontal T ermination ST931 Fig. 41 Horizontal termination. ST932 Selkirk standoff 6/07 Vinyl Siding Standof f ST932 Horizontal T ermination Fig. 42 Vinyl siding standof f and[...]

25 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 6. Install the ceiling support cathedral ceiling support box assembly , as appropriate. 7. Determine the distance from the appliance outlet to a point just above [approximately 12” (305 mm) to 24” (610 mm)] either the cathedral ceiling support box or the ceiling support plate [...]

26 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 For U.S. installations: The venting system must con- form with local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z22.1. For Canadian installations: The venting system must conform to the current CSA B149.1 installation code. Install the V ent Pipe Apply a bead of sealant a[...]

27 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734     Left Log Right Log Figure 48 LG494     Rear Log T op Log Left Log Right Log Ember Bed LG495 Figure 49 3. Install the left[...]

28 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Connect the Gas Supply Line Check the Rating Plate attached by a steel cable to the firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox for the type of fuel to be used. The Stardance may be converted from one gas to another using the appropri- ate Fuel Conversion Kit listed[...]

29 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Thermostat Connection (optional) Use only a thermostat rated for 500 millivolts. Check the table below for the appropriate gauge ther- mostat wire to use for the length of lead required in your installation. Thermostat W ire / Gauge Maximum Run 18 20 feet 16 20 - 40 feet 14 up to [...]

30 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Flame & T emperature Adjustment For stoves equipped with HI/LO valves, flame adjust- ment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO adjustment knob located near the center of the gas control valve. (Fig. 54) Fig. 54 Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve. L O H I FP390 FLAME ADJUSTMEN[...]

31 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 3. Open control access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock- wise to “OFF”. Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Turn of f all electrical power to the fireplace. 3. Turn the ON/OFF switch to “OFF?[...]

32 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 T roubleshooting the Gas Control System (SDDVT Series) NOTE : Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. SIT NOV A 820 MILLIVOL T V AL VE Symptom 1. Spark ignitor will not light 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefull[...]

33 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Instructions for RF Comfort Control V alve SDDVTC Series The Comfort Control valve allows remote control of tem- perature, fan and flame appearance. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away form grounded metal. Operation 1. If the manual switch is in remote position, switch[...]

34 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Auto Mode In the AUT O mode, the room temperature, set tem- perature, flame and fan levels will be shown. AUTO will appear next to both the flame and fan icons. When the control is in the AUT O mode, the main burner will turn on/off or modulate based on the heat needed to maintain[...]

35 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Comfort V alve System Control Sequence of Operation with T ransmitter Set manual switch to local or remote five minute wait period Light pilot burner Did the LED stop blinking? Review LED failure analysis Release pilotstat knob T urn pilotstat knob from PILOT to ON Cycle switch o[...]

36 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 If the manual switch is set to REMOTE, press the mode button to display AUTO on the transmitter . Does the transmitter dis- play the room and tempera- ture setting? Auto Path Move switch from LOCAL to REMOTE. Press any key within 30 seconds. If the setting is above room temperature [...]

37 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Fuel Conversion Instructions W ARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instruc- [...]

38 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 FP1037b comfort valve convert 3/6/01 djt LOCAL REMOTE ON • PILOT OFF • LED Motor T op Cap Center Plunger Blue - NG Red - LP V alve FP1037b Fig. 65 Depress and turn center plunger . 3. Remove motor top cap using a standard slotted screwdriver . Depress and turn center plunger unt[...]

39 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734    Remove Nuts Remove Nut Bottom View Fig. 71 Remove three (3) nuts securing ember bed in place. ST918    Pem Studs ST919 Fig. 72 T ilt ember bed slight[...]

40 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Conversion to Natural Gas Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice Part # Minimum Maximum SDDVT 20012903 20,000 SDDVTC 20012905 #38 / .101” 20009310 22,000 28,000 T able 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to LP Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice Part # Minimum Maximum SDDVT 200[...]

41 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Maintenance Y our Stardance Gas Heater will provide years of service with minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that your stove continues to function properly . Annual System Inspection Have the entire heater and venting system inspected annually by a qualifie[...]

42 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 ST208 glass s wivel latch 12/99 ST208 Fig. 76 Release the latches to release the glass frame. Gasket Replacement The Stardance Gas Heater uses a ‘tadpole’ type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the frame. In time, this gasket can become brittle and compressed and [...]

43 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 OFF ON Thermostat (Optional)  Therm opile Black Black Millivolt Gas Valve St124b on/off/s witch wiring 1/11/00 djt TP/TH TP TH Wiring Diagrams ST124b On/Off Switch Wiring Thermostat (Optional)  Therm opile Black Black Millivolt Gas Valve St124c Ther m[...]

44 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 1a 1b 1c CEMENT 42 12 1 1 10 35 39 12734 Stardance SDDVT/TC parts 6/07 30a,b 40 9 LOCAL REMOTE ON • PILOT OFF • LED 3 4 6 5 20a 22 23 21 24 26 25 20b 20c 27 38 33 41 7 8 36 17 18 31 1d 1 2 16 19 34 37 13 14 15 28a,b 29a,b 50 51 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes [...]

45 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Ref. Description SDDVT/SDDVTC 1. Log Set - Complete 20012551 1a. Log Rear 20012546 1b. Log Right 20012548 1c. Log Left 20012547 1d. Log T op 20012915 2. Ember Bed Assembly 20012492 3. T op Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 4. Front, Operable Door Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 5. Door Righ[...]

46 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20012734 Stardance Direct V ent/Natural V ent Gas Heater SDDVT Series: SDDVTCB, SDDVTEB, SDDVTMB, SDDVTBS, SDDVTCH, SDDVTVG, SDDVTBD, SDDVTC Series: SDDVTCCB, SDDVTCEB, SDDVTCMB, SDDVTCBS, SDDVTCCH, SDDVTCVG, SDDVTCBD Ref. Description SDDVT/SDDVTC 31. Ignitor Piezo w/Nut SIT 52464 32. Bracke[...]

47 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK26 Fan The FK26 fan helps distribute heated air from within the firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox tem- perature rises above and falls below a preset tempera- ture. A rheostat [...]

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51 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20012734 LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred to as CFM) warrants that all cast iron parts, the combustion chamber , ceramic burner , and heat exchanger of every V ermont Castings gas product will be free of defective material or workmanship during the period th[...]

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