Installation & Operating Instructions - Vermont Castings RNVOD 3340 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Installation & Operating Instructions
The Radiance Direct Natural Vent Room Heater, Model Nos.
3233 thru 3236, 3340 thru 3349, 3355 and 3356 are vented
gas appliances listed to the ANSI standard Z21.88-2005 and
CSA-2.33-2005 for Vented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-M91,
Gas-Fired Appliances For Use at High Altitudes.
The installation of the Radiance Natural Vent Room Heater
must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 — latest
edition and CSA B-149.1 Installation Code. (EXCEPTION: Do
not derate this appliance for altitude. Maintain the manifold
pressure at 3.5 inches w.c. for Natural Gas and 10 inches w.c.
for LP gas at maximum input.)
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases unless a certified kit is used.
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories, and repair and servicing of
equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency,
preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified. The term "quali-
fied agency" means any individual, firm, corporation, or
company that either in person or through a representative
is engaged in and is responsible for (a) installation or
replacement of gas piping, or (b), the connection, installa-
tion, repair, or servicing of equipment, who is experienced
in such work, familiar with all precautions required, and
has complied with all the requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction.
The Radiance Natural Vent Room Heater should be in-
spected before use and at least annually by a qualified
service agency. It is imperative that control compartments,
burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance
be kept clean.
The Radiance Natural Vent Room Heater and its individual
shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The Radiance Natural Vent Room Heater must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply pip-
ing system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
An accessible tap is located above the pilot/On-Off knob for
checking the inlet pressure.
This appliance mmust be properly connected to a listed 4"
(102 mm) Type B venting system or toan approved masonry
or factory-built chimney system. In Canada, a complete reline
of Class A chimneys is required. This heater is equipped with
a vent safety shutoff system.
This appliance is approved for bedroom installations in the
U.S. and Canada. Check local codes for natural vent require-
ments.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local
codes.
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Radiance Natural Vent Gas Heater
WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected
to a properly installed and maintained venting system can
result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible
death.
The Radiance Natural Vent Room Heater, when installed, must
be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70, (latest edition), or of the current Canadian
Electrical Code C22.1.
Due to high temperatures this appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
WARNING: This appliance is hot while in operation. Keep
children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause
burns or ignition of combustible materials.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should
be carefully supervised when they are in the same room
as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Any safety screen, glass or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the ap-
pliance.
The appliance area must be kept clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed. The installation must include adequate accessi-
bility and clearance for servicing and proper operation.
WARNING: Do not operate the Room Heater with the
glass panel removed, cracked or broken. Replacement
of the panel should be done by a licensed or qualified
service person.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
Do not burn wood, trash or any other material for which this
appliance was not designed. This appliance is designed
to burn either natural gas or propane only.
This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney
flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, nor for purpose of resale,
from the manufacturer.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or
oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion 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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