Gas Specifications; Gas Inlet And Manifold Pressures; High Elevations; Horizontal Termination - Direct Vent Only - Vermont Castings 3232 Installation And Operating Manual

Gas Specifications
Model Fuel Gas Control
RDVODRN Nat
RDVODRP Prop
RDVODRFN Nat Comfort Control
RDVODRFP Prop Comfort Control
Weight: Fully assembled; 350 lbs.

Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures

Inlet Minimum
Inlet Maximum
Manifold Pressure
Radiance Direct Vent/Natural Vent
Certified to:
ANSI Z21.88-2005 / CSA 2.33-2005
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
The installation of your Vermont Castings stove
must conform with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition, or CSA B149.1
Installation code. (EXCEPTION: Do not derate this
appliance for altitude up to 4,500 feet (1,370m).
Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5" w.c. for Natural
Gas and 10.0" w.c. for LP Gas.

High Elevations

Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certified without deration for elevations up to
4,500 feet (1,370m) above sea level.
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370m) in USA,
installations must be in accordance with the
current 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 (1,370m).
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
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Max. Min.
Input Input
BTU/h BTU/h
Millivolt 35,000 25,000
Millivolt 35,000 27,500
35,000 25,000
35,000 27,500
Natural LP (Propane)
5.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c.
14.0" w.c. 14.0" w.c.
3.5" w.c. 10" w.c.
Radiance Direct Vent /Natural Vent Gas Heater
Horizontal Termination -
Direct Vent ONLY
The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 24" (610mm)
off the top of the unit, before the first elbow. The hori-
zontal run may extend up to 20' (6m) and include a
vertical rise of up to 40' (12m). (Fig. 7) Horizontal termi-
nation must also meet the criteria shown in Figures 10
through 12.
• Approved vent systems must terminate above and
including the heavy line in Figure 7.
• Two 45˚ elbows may be substituted for each single
90˚ elbow.
• With a rise between 2' - 5', one 90˚ or two 45˚ elbows
may be used.
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Horizontal Run (in feet)
Fig. 7 Horizontal vent termination window.
May use up to
three 90° Elbows
Unacceptable
Venting Configuration
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ST134a
FDV28
Horizontal
vent run
12/3/99 djt
areas modified
1/11/00 djt
ST134a
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