Stardance® Vent-Free Gas Heater
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings stove.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Stove Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 4
Clearance Requirements ..................................................................................................... 5
Hearth Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5
Gas Specifications ............................................................................................................... 6
High Elevations ................................................................................................................... 6
Odor During Operation ........................................................................................................ 6
Vent Free Features .............................................................................................................. 7
Fresh Air Requirements ....................................................................................................... 7
Unpack the Firebox ............................................................................................................. 8
Install Optional Fan Kit ........................................................................................................ 8
Install ON/OFF Switch ......................................................................................................... 9
Thermostat Connections ..................................................................................................... 9
Install Log Set .................................................................................................................... 11
Complete the Installation ................................................................................................... 12
Your First Fire .................................................................................................................... 14
Flame Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 14
Lighting Instructions .......................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 16
Cleaning Procedure ........................................................................................................... 18
Glass Replacement ........................................................................................................... 18
Care of Cast Iron ............................................................................................................... 18
Catalytic Combustor .......................................................................................................... 19
Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................................... 20
Glass / Catalyst Kit ............................................................................................................ 22
Remote Controls ............................................................................................................... 22
Warming Shelf ................................................................................................................... 22
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 23
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Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn-
ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combus-
tion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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