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    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[...]

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    2 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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 rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 General Information The Stardance Direct V ent/Natural V ent Room Heater , Model Nos. 3900-3916, 3940-3956 is a vented gas appliance listed to the ANSI standard Z21.88b-2002 and CSA-2.33b-2002 for V ented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appli - ances For Use at High Altit[...]

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    4 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 Stardance Direct V ent / Natural V ent Dimensions 9" (229 mm) C L V alve Inlet 26  " (680 mm) 25" (635 mm) 14  " (355 mm) 3" (76 mm) C L 7065 Stardance fully assembled dimensions 1/6/04 djt V alve Inlet Attention The Stardance stove is shipp[...]

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    5 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 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 in[...]

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    6 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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 P[...]

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    7 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 Weight: Fully assembled; 202 lbs. Gas Specifications Max. Min. Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h SDV30RN Nat Millivolt 28,000 20,000 SDV30RP Prop Millivolt 28,000 19,000 SDV30RFN Nat Comfort Control 28,000 20,000 SDV30RFP Prop Comfort Control 28,000 19,500 Gas Inlet a[...]

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    8 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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 2Zv” restrictor plate (supplied) must be used where specified in all vertically terminated vent systems.[...]

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    9 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 V ent T ermination Clearances Y our stove is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • CFM Corporation does not require any opening for inspection of vent pipe. • Only CFM Corporation and Simpson DuraV ent vent - ing components specifi[...]

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    10 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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 5/01/01[...]

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    1 1 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 Fig. 10 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 hei[...]

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    12 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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 spec[...]

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    13 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 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 14, V enting System Assembly . 1. The fan kit includes a Blower Assembly and a Rheo- stat Assembly , connected by a cable. (F[...]

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    14 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 V enting System Assemlby - Direct V ent General Information The Stardance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Page 12. Follow the vent component instructions exactly . For U.S. installations: The venting system must con- form with local codes and/or [...]

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    15 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 Install the V ent Adapter Pipe (Simpson Dura-V ent Components) 1. Install the Restrictor Plate. Consult the ‘V ent Run Specifications’ on Page 8 to determine whether the restrictor plate is needed. If so, put the restrictor plate in place within the inner flue collar . (Fig.[...]

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    16 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 For DuraV ent pipe only: Install vent pipe by aligning the locking system together , sliding the pipes togeth- er and twisting clockwise. • Install 90° elbow . T wist lock as before. • Slide the wall plate over horizontal run before at - taching the horizontal run to the elbow [...]

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    17 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 V ent T ermination Below Grade Install Snorkel Kit #7FSDVSKS when it is not possible to meet the required vent termination clearances of 12” (305mm) above grade level. The snorkel kit will allow installation depth of down to 7” (178mm) below grade level. The seven inches is me[...]

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    18 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 9. Install the storm collar and seal around the joints. (Fig. 31) 10. Add additional vent lengths to achieve the proper overall height. 1 1. Apply cement to the inner and outer termination col- lars and install the terminal cap. ST222 vent thru ceiling 12/99 #7DV AIS Attic Insulatio[...]

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    19 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 Install the V ent Pipe Apply a bead of sealant around bottom end of inner starter pipe (found in bag with logset) and attach to stove. Apply a bead of sealant around top of inner starter pipe and install the Z31D00 FSDHAG Draft Hood according to Draft Hood instructions. (Fig. 33) [...]

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    20 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 In the U.S.; Gas connection should be made in ac- cordance with current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54. Since some municipalities have additional local codes, be sure to consult your local authority . In Canada; consult the local authority and CSA-B149.1 installation c[...]

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    21 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 8. The air shutter is located on the bottom of the burner to the left. Unfasten the two nuts holding the shutter in place. The shutter may be adjusted between the factory adjusted 1/2” to fully open. Reassemble the shutter to allow the rear injector air inlet to close from the m[...]

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    22 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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 Wire / Gauge Maximum Run 18 20 feet 16 20 - 40 feet 14 up to 60 [...]

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    23 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 Operation The Stardance is operated with the operable door front plate in place with the doors open or closed. T o open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 44) When not in use, the handle may be stored in the handle hol[...]

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    24 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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. For MN/MP/TN/TP appliances ONL Y , g[...]

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    25 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 T roubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System NOTE: Before troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure the external gas shutoff is in the “ON” position. W ARNING: REMOVE THE GLASS P ANEL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORREC[...]

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    26 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 Instructions for RF Comfort Control V alve 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 it to LOCAL. (F[...]

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    27 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 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 mainta[...]

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    28 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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 onc[...]

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    29 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 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 temperatur[...]

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    30 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 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- ti[...]

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    31 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 FC107 SIT820 valve conversion 10/03 A B C O F F P I L O T O Fig. 55 Remove mounting screws, pressure regulator tower and spring and diaphragm assembly . FC107 D E F FC108 SIT regulator conversion 10/03 O F F P I L O T O FC108 Fig. 56 Replace regulator . Pilot Orifice Conversion 1[...]

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    32 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 Models 3940, 3950 (RF Models) Only 16. Follow procedure for pilot type 2 to replace pilot orifice. 17. Remove and replace plug on lower right hand side of the valve; Red for LP and Blue for NG. (Page 26, Fig. 49) 18. Remove motor top cap. Depress and turn center plunger until arrow[...]

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    33 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 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[...]

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    34 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 ST208 glass s wivel latch 12/99 ST208 Fig. 64 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 [...]

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    35 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 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[...]

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    36 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 1a 1b 1c PILOT ON OFF PILOT ADJ L O H I CEMENT 2 5 6 7 19 8a,b 20 4 18 21 7065 Stardance fully assembled parts 1/6/04 djt 25a,b, c,d 31 24 32 LOCAL REMOTE ON • PILOT OFF • LED 9a,b 26 33 35 34 10a 1 1 12 13 14 16 15 10b 10c 17 30 27 28 29 36 3 22 23 38 39 40 41 42 48a,b 49 CFM C[...]

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    37 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 2. Gasket Cement 1206122 3. Manifold Assembly 20003739 4. Lava Rocks Burner 57897 5. Gasket, Glass - Med. Knit - RDV40 1203702 6. Glass, DV25 1601691 7. Glass Frame Assembly - SDV30 30000127 8a. V alve RN Honeywell VS8420E 2038 (Serial #’ s up to 8738)* 10001782 8b. V alve RP Ho[...]

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    38 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 Stardance Direct V ent/Natural V ent Gas Heater (SDV30) Models 3900-3916, 3940-3956 (continued) Ref. Description SDV30 34. Door , Right - Stardance Refer to Enamel Parts Chart Page 38 35. Door , Left - Stardance Refer to Enamel Parts Chart Page 38 36. Sensor 1450 CMG-8184-0032 10002[...]

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    39 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 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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    40 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065[...]

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    41 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065[...]

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    42 Sta rdan ce D ir ect V ent/N atur al V ent Gas H eater 20007065 BASIC W ARRANTY CFM Corporation (here inafter referre d to collect ively as the Company) warrants that your new V ermont Castings or Majestic Gas Fireplace/ Stove is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase, subject to the follo[...]

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    43 Sta rda nce Direct V ent/N a t ur al V ent Gas H ea te r 20007065 GARANTIE DE BASE La société CFM Corporation (ci-après la « Société ») garantit votre nouveau poêle/foyer au gaz V ermont Castings ou Majestic contre tous défauts de fabrication et de matières premières pour une période d’un an à compter de la date d’achat, sous r?[...]

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    Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) SDV30RN 63.0 SDV30RP 63.0 SDV30RFN 63.0 SDV30RFP 63.0 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 800-668-5323 • www .cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation[...]