Connect The Gas Supply Line; Burner Information - Vermont Castings SDDVTCBSB Installation & Operating Manual

Connect the Gas Supply Line

Check the Rating Plate attached by a steel cable to the
firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox
for the type of fuel to be used. The Stardance may be
converted from one gas to another using the appropriate Fuel
Conversion Kit listed in this manual under Replacement Parts.
In the U.S.; Gas connection should be made in accordance
with current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 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 code.
NOTE: Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap and
water solution. Do not use an open flame for leak testing.
Light the pilot according to the directions in the Operation
section of this manual.

Burner Information

The appliance must only use the gas specified on the rating
plate, unless converted using a Vermont Castings Fuel
Conversion Kit. To convert from Natural Gas to LP use Kit
20012735 or 20012904. To convert from LP to Natural Gas
use Kit 20012903 or 20012905.
Conversion instructions are provided with each kit and in
this manual.
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS SERVICE
TECHNICIAN. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES.
THERE MUST BE A GAS SHUT-OFF BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE SUPPLY.
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This appliance should only be connected by a qualified
gas technician. Test to confirm manifold pressures as
specified below.
The Stardance Heater and its individual shutoff 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 Stardance 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
piping system at test pressure equal to or less than 1/2
psig.
There must be a gas shutoff between the stove and the
supply.
In order to connect Natural Gas, use a fitting with 1/2" NPT
on the valve side and 1/2" natural gas supply line with
an input of 38,000 BTUs at a manifold pressure of 3.5"
between minimum inlet supply of 5.5" w.c. and maximum
of 14.0" w.c.
In order to connect Propane, use a fitting with 1/2" NPT
on the valve side and 1/2" propane gas supply line with
an input of 36,000 BTUs at a manifold pressure of 10.0"
between a minimum inlet supply of 11.0" w.c. and maxi-
mum of 14.0" w.c.
CAUTION
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