Locating Your Stove; Clearance To Combustibles; High Elevations; Gas Inlet And Manifold Pressures - Vermont Castings RFSDV34 Installation Instructions And Homeowner's Manual

RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove

Locating Your Stove

12"
(305 mm)
A
B
12" (305 mm)
E
Fig. 2 Locate gas stove.
A) Flat on wall* B) Room Divider*
FP1620
D) Cross Corner E) Flat on wall corner
locate freestanding
Note (Fig. 2): *(A) and (B) must maintain a 1" (305 mm)
clearance between the wall and side glass of stove.
There is a minimum vertical rise required for
the venting, which varies depending on the
application. The maximum horizontal run
also has restrictions. Before starting the in-
stallation, become familiar with venting in-
structions starting on Page 9.

Clearance to Combustibles

Top of Unit to Ceiling ............................... 36" (914 mm)
Appliance
Back ........................................................ 0" (0 mm)
Side ................................................... 1" (305 mm)
Floor ........................................................ 0" (0 mm)
Corner ............................. 0" (0 mm) to Back Edges
Vent Pipe ............................................... 1" (5 mm)

High Elevations

Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certified without deration for elevations up to 4,500
feet (1,370 m) above sea level.
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in USA,
installations must be in accordance with the cur-
rent ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having
jurisdiction.
In Canada, please consult provincial and/or local
authorities having jurisdiction for installations at
elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m).

Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures

Inlet Minimum
Inlet Maximum
Manifold Pressure
6
D
C
FP160
C) Island
Natural LP (Propane)
5.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c.
14.0" w.c. 14.0" w.c.
3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c.

Gas Specifications

Model Fuel
RFSDV34TSRN Nat
RFSDV34TSRP Prop

Preparation

The use of wallpaper adjacent to this stove is not rec-
ommended, as the high heat given off by this stove may
adversely affect the binders in the adhesive used to apply
the wallpaper.
Before beginning, remove the window frame assembly
from the stove. Also check to make sure there is not hid-
den damage to the stove. Take a minute and plan out the
gas, vent and electrical supply. Refer to Window Frame
Assembly Removal Section.

Gas Line Installation

When purging gas line, the front window frame
assembly must be removed.
The gas pipeline can be brought in through the rear of
the stove as well as the bottom. Knockouts are provided
on the bottom behind the valve to allow for the gas pipe
installation and testing of any gas connection. It is most
convenient to bring the gas line in from the rear right side of
the valve as this allows fan installation or removal without
disconnecting the gas line.
The gas line connection can be made with properly tinned
3/8" copper tubing, 3/8" rigid pipe or an approved flex con-
nector. Since some municipalities have additional local
codes, it is always best to consult your local authority and
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z3.1/NFPA 54 in the
USA or the CSA-B149.1 installation codes.
Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap and water
solution. Do not use an open flame for leak
testing.
The gas control is equipped with a captured screw
type pressure test point, therefore it is not necessary to
provide a 1/8" test point up stream of the control.
When using copper or flex connector use only approved
fittings. Always provide a union when using black iron pipe
so that the gas line can be easily disconnected for burner
or fan servicing . See gas specifications for pressure details
and ratings.
The stove valve must not be subjected to any test pres-
sures exceeding 1/ psi. Isolate or disconnect this or any
other gas appliance control from the gas line when pres-
sure testing.
Max. Min.
Input Input
Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h
Millivolt Hi/Lo 30,000 1,000
Millivolt Hi/Lo 30,000 ,500
10003550