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    INST ALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMA TION 20012950 1/08 Rev . 5 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. Stardance Direct V ent, Rear V ent Gas Heater Models: SDDV[...]

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    2 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H ea te rs 20012950 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[...]

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    3 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 The Stardan ce Direct V ent Room Heater , Models. SDDVR Series: SDDV RCB, SDDVRE B, SDDVRMB , SDDVRBS, SDDVR CH, SD- DV RVG , SD DV RBD; SDDV RC Ser ies: SDD VR CCB, SDDV RCE B, SDDVRCMB, SDDVRCBS, SDDVRCCH, SDDVRCVG, SDDVR - CBD are vented gas appliances listed to ANSI Standard Z21.88[...]

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    4 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Installation & Operating Instructions 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[...]

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    5 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 9" (229 mm) C L V alve Inlet 26  " (680 mm) 25  " (654 mm) 14  " (368 mm) 3" (76 mm) C L 12950 SDDVR dimensions 7/07 djt V alve Inlet 8" (203 mm) SDDVR Models SDDVRC Models 7  ” (197 mm) 22  ” (565 mm) Flue [...]

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    6 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 WARNING: • Always maintain required clearances (air spaces) to nearby combustibles to prevent fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insulation. All venting components must maintain a 1” (25 mm) clearance to combus- tible materials. Maintain a 6” (152 mm) clear- ance when usi[...]

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    7 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 ST128a SDVR flue centerline 10/9/00 djt C L 18  " (476mm) 2  " (63mm)  " (102 mm)  " (102 mm) ST128a Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Fig. 3 Parallel installation, minimum back and side clearance. ST129a stardance [...]

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    8 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Weight: Fully assembled 350 lbs. Gas Specifications Max. Min. Inp ut Input M odel Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/ h SDDVR Series Nat Millivolt 21,000 15,000 SDDVR Series Prop Millivolt 21,000 16,000 SDDVRC Series Nat Comfort Control 21,000 15,000 SDDVRC Series Prop Comfort Control 21,000 [...]

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    9 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 V ertical T ermination 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. NOTE: The restrictor plate s[...]

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    10 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 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 and 12. [...]

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    1 1 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 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 5/01/01 Rev . 12/05/01 sta INSIDE CORNER DET AIL V A G N N CF[...]

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    12 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Fig. 12 T ermination clearances. Outside Corner Inside Corner T ermination Clearances T ermination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. G = Combustible 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) F = Combustible 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible 2&[...]

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    13 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 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 vent p[...]

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    14 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 If you are not installing a fan, proceed to the ap- propriate vent assembly section. Install Optional Fan Kit #2960/FK28 Fan Kit Contents: • #10 x 1/2” phillips screws, 6 • Control Knob • Retainer Collar • Snapstat • Snapstat Bracket • Blower Assembly w/ Rheostat Control[...]

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    15 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 2. Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to Fig- ures 18 & 19 to determine the top of the opening centerline. It may be necessary to first position the stove and measure to find the hole location. De- pending on whether the wall is made of combustible materials, cut the ope[...]

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    16 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 ST131b wall thimble 12/3/99 djt 61" (1549mm) ST131b Fig. 20 Minimum wall thimble centerline. 6. Slip the wall plate and trim collar over the interior end of the horizontal pipe and install into the wall sleeve. Seal the joint inside the wall plate if needed to keep cold air from [...]

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    17 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Fig. 23 Locate vent opening. VO584-100a VO584-100 V ent Opening 2/99 djt 9 ³⁄₈ " (240mm) 9 ³⁄₈ " (240mm) 7 ¹⁄₂ " (191mm) V ent Opening - Combustible W all V ent Opening - Noncombustible W all ZCS103 Zero Clearance Sleeve & Firestop 12/6/99 djt 12” ([...]

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    18 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 10.Install the vent terminal. (Fig. 28) Guide the inner and outer vent termination collars into the adjacent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2”. Fasten the termination to the wall with the screws provided, and caulk the joint with weath- erproof sealan[...]

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    19 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 V ertical (Through the Roof) V ent Assembly NOTE: All vertically terminated installations must, where specified, use the restrictor plate, to com- ply with V ertical T ermination Window (Fig. 8, Page 8), included in the hardware bag. The plate must be installed as directed on Page 8,[...]

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    20 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 • All vegetation within 36” (914 mm) that may interfere with the draft. NOTE: The collar extending down from the T ermina- tion base is the air intake collar . Use the flex vent liner , marked with a blue line , to connect between this collar and the lower flue collar on the T r[...]

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    21 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 ST379a SDVR Min. fireplace installation 6/00 26" (660mm) 16" (406mm) ST379a T ransition Connector Fig. 34 Minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. 26" (660mm) 20  " (521mm) ST380a SDVR min. lintel height 6/00 ST380a T ransition Connector Fire[...]

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    22 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Selkirk Direct-T emp Metalbestos Direct V ent System Installation Instructions 1. Determine whether the length of pipe fits the appli- ance outlet by attempting to engage the parts. If the parts engage smoothly , proceed to Step 2. If ob- structions, interference or loose fit is not[...]

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    23 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950      V ent T ermina- tion (VC) Storm Collar (SC) Roof Flash- ing (AF) Ceiling Support (CS) T rim Plate (TP) Pipe Length Pipe Length Appliance Adapter (AA V) 90° Elbow (EL90) Fig. 39 Selkirk venting compo[...]

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    24 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Supporting DIRECT -TEMP: Horizontal Support Horizontal runs of Direct-T emp should be supported every 4’ (122 cm) of pipe. This can be done with the use of plumbers strapping or the offset support. Adjustable Length (AJ) An Adjustable Length is available to accommodate installations[...]

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    25 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950     W all Thimble Shield Seal with RTV Silicone Sealant on Exterior side here (around perimeter) W all Thimble Shield W all Thimble Face Plate W all Thimble Face Plate ST930 Fig. 43 W all thimble. a[...]

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    26 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950     V ertical T ermination Approved Silicone Sealant Here Storm Collar Flashing Offset Support Collar Firestop Spacer Ceiling Support Collar Ceiling Support Plate T rim Plate ST933 Fig. [...]

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    27 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 seated. Depress lock tab to secure the cap to the pipe. NOTE: In high wind areas, it is recommended to screw termination to the pipe with two (2) #8 x 1/4” sheet metal screws. The screws should be approximately 3/4” from the bottom of the vertical termination’s galvanized collar[...]

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    28 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Thermostat Wire / Gauge Maximum Run 18 40 feet 20 25 feet 22 16 feet Thermostat Connection (Optional) R Models Only Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts. Check the table below for the appropriate gauge thermostat wire to use for the length of lead required in your inst[...]

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    29 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 CAUTION: Before installation, inspect ember bed burner for damage. Do not use ember bed if damaged or cracked. NOTE: Small, shallow surface cracks are acceptable. Install the Log Set     Raised Notch Pin Pilot Ass[...]

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    30 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950     Left Log Right Log Figure 53 LG494     Rear Log T op Log Left Log Right Log Ember Bed LG495 Figure 54 3. Install the left log[...]

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    31 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Operation   �           ?[...]

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    32 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Flame Characteristics It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner flames. Compare them to Figure 58. If any of the flames appear abnormal call a service person. CO105d Pilot flame 6/07 djt CO105d Fig. 58 Correct pilot and burner flame patterns[...]

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    33 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 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/Of f switch to “OFF” p[...]

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    34 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 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 carefully [...]

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    35 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Instructions for RF Comfort Control V alve The Comfort Control V alve allows remote control of temperature, fan and flame appearance. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away from grounded metal. Operation 1. If the manual switch is in remote position, switch it to LOCAL. (Fig.[...]

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    36 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Auto Mode In the AUTO 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 AUTO mode, the main burner will turn on/off or modulate based on the heat needed to maintain the[...]

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    37 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 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 once [...]

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    38 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Auto Path 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? Move switch from LOCAL to REMOTE. Press any key within 30 seconds. If the setting is above room temperature on[...]

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    39 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 W ARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions and all appli- cable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly , a[...]

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    40 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 CO106a D V360/580 Gas Con v ersion Pilot2 1/28/00 djt Index T ab Snap Ring Allen Wrench CO106a Fig. 71 Remove pilot orifice. CO105a gas conv ersion Pilot  1/28/00 djt  Pilot Hood Pilot Bracket CO105a Fig. 70 Remove pilot hood. 3. Remove motor top cap using a s[...]

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    41 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Burner Orifice Conversion 1. Remove three (3) 3/8” nuts on bottom side of burner pan. (Fig. 74) 2. Carefully remove ember bed by tilting the right side up and lifting out toward the right side of the unit. (Fig. 75)    Rem[...]

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    42 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 T able 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to Natural Gas Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice Part # Minimum Maximum SDDVR 20012919 SDDVRC 20012912 #43 / .089” 20005480 15,000 21,000 Conversion to LP Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice Part # Minimum Maximum SDDVR 2001291 1 SD[...]

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    43 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Maintenance Y our Stardance Gas Heater will provide years of ser- vice 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 qualified [...]

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    44 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Gasket Replacement The Stardance Gas Heater use a ‘tadpole’ type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the frame. In time, this gasket can become brittle and compressed and should be replaced. New gasket is available from your dealer . Shut off the gas supply and allow the st[...]

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    45 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 F AN JUNCTION BO X F A N Strain Relief Chassis Ground BLK GRN GRN WHT O N / O FF R he os t at Chassis Ground Snapstat BLK BLK BLK BLK B L K WHT ST153 rdv connections diag. 10/99 RHEOST A T / SNAPST A T BO X PO WER CORD Fig. 83 Fan circuit. MOT OR SNAPST A T ON/OFF RHEOST A T WHT[...]

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    46 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 CEMENT 4 5 45 13 14 15 LOCAL REMOTE ON • PILOT OFF • LED 22 23a 25 26 24 27 29 28 23b 23c 30 33a,b 42 38 1 1 43 3 16 17 18 12 44 9 10 39 20 8 7 6 21 34 1a 1b 1c 1d 1 2 32a,b 31a,b 37 40 41 19 36 12950 Stardance Rear vent parts 6/07 48 49 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make [...]

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    47 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Stardance Direct V ent/Rear V ent Gas Heater (continued) Models SDDVR Series: SDDVRCB, SDDVREB, SDDVRMB, SDDVRBS, SDDVRCH, SDDVRVG, SDDVRBD SDDVRC Series: SDDVRCCB, SDDVRCEB, SDDVRCMB, SDDVRCBS, SDDVRCCH, SDDVRCVG, SDDVRCBD Ref. Description SDDVR/SDDVRC 1. Log Set - Complete 20012551 [...]

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    48 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Ref. Description SDDVR/SDDVRC 38. Transmitter Honeywell RF 20002047 40. Antennae, Honeywell 395783-1 20003561 41. Sensor 1450 CMG-8184-0032 10002013 42. Wiring Harness 10002582 43. Gasket, Base Pan 20002282 44. Gasket, HE Door 1203687 45. Gasket Cement 1206122 46a. Handle Insert (not [...]

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    49 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK28 Fan The FK28 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 prov[...]

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    50 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950[...]

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    51 Sta r dance Direct V ent - Re ar V e nt Gas H eaters 20012950 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 Vermont Castings gas product will be free of defective material or workmanship during the period the pro[...]

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    Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) SDDVR 66 SDDVR (LP) 66 SDDVRC 66 SDDVRC (LP) 66 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www .cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation[...]