Table Of Contents - Vermont Castings 0003380 Operating Manual

Radiance® 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.
Installation and Operating Instructions ...................................................................................... 3
Stove Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 4
Clearance Requirements ..................................................................................................... 5
Hearth Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5
Gas Specifications ............................................................................................................... 6
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ....................................................................................... 6
High Elevations ................................................................................................................... 6
Odor During Operation ........................................................................................................ 6
Vent Free Features .............................................................................................................. 7
Fresh Air Requirements ....................................................................................................... 7
Assembly Procedures
Tools Required/Hardware Bag Contents ............................................................................. 8
Unpacking the Radiance ..................................................................................................... 8
Remove the Front, Screen and Logs .................................................................................. 8
Assemble Legs .................................................................................................................... 9
Install Optional Fan ............................................................................................................. 9
Install ON/OFF Switch ....................................................................................................... 11
Thermostat Connection (Optional) .................................................................................... 11
Glass & Catalyst Installation .............................................................................................. 12
Connect the Gas Supply Line ............................................................................................ 13
Install Log Set .................................................................................................................... 13
Complete the Installation ................................................................................................... 14
Operation
Your First Fire .................................................................................................................... 15
Pilot and Burner Inspection ............................................................................................... 15
Flame & Temperature Adjustment ..................................................................................... 15
Flame Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 15
Lighting Instructions .......................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 17
Maintenance
Firebox Cleaning and Inspection ....................................................................................... 19
Cleaning Procedure ........................................................................................................... 19
Glass Replacement ........................................................................................................... 19
Care of Cast Iron ............................................................................................................... 19
Catalytic Combustor .......................................................................................................... 20
Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................................... 21
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. 23
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 27
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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.
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