Table Of Contents - Vermont Castings SDDVT Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent 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 &
Operating
Instructions
Assembly
Procedures
Operation
Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................47
Warranty
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General Information ............................................................................................................3
Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..................................4
Stove Dimensions ................................................................................................................5
Installation Requirements .....................................................................................................6
Locating the Stove ...............................................................................................................6
Clearance Requirements .....................................................................................................6
Parallel & Corner Installation ................................................................................................7
Wall and Ceiling Clearances ................................................................................................7
Hearth Requirements ...........................................................................................................7
Gas Specifications................................................................................................................8
Air Shutter Setting ................................................................................................................8
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ........................................................................................8
Horizontal Termination - Direct Vent ONLY ..........................................................................8
Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY ...............................................................................9
Restrictor Plate Adjustment ..................................................................................................9
Vent Termination Clearances .............................................................................................10
General Venting Information - Termination Location .......................................................... 11
Termination Clearances .....................................................................................................12
Venting Requirements - Natural Vent ONLY ......................................................................12
Venting Requirements and Options - Direct Vent ONLY ....................................................13
Install the Optional Fan ......................................................................................................15
Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent .............................................................................16
Install Vent Adapter Pipe ....................................................................................................16
Side Wall Termination Assembly ........................................................................................17
Vent Termination Below Grade ...........................................................................................19
Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly .......................................................................19
Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct Vent System ........................................................20
Venting System Assembly - Natural Vent ...........................................................................25
Install the Vent Pipe ...........................................................................................................26
Install the Log Set ..............................................................................................................26
Connect Gas Supply Line ..................................................................................................28
Burner Information..............................................................................................................28
Install ON/OFF Switch ........................................................................................................28
Thermostat Connection (Optional) .....................................................................................29
Install the Front Plate .........................................................................................................29
Your First Fire .....................................................................................................................29
Pilot and Burner Information ..............................................................................................29
Flame & Temperature Adjustment / Flame Characteristics ................................................30
Lighting and Operating Instructions ...................................................................................31
Troubleshooting - SIT NOVA 820 (SDDVT Series) ...........................................................32
Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve (SDDVTC Series) ............................................33
Fuel Conversion Instructions ..............................................................................................37
Annual System Inspection ..................................................................................................41
Logset and Burner/Cleaning and Inspection ......................................................................41
Care of Cast Iron ................................................................................................................41
Cleaning the Glass .............................................................................................................41
Glass Replacement ............................................................................................................41
Gasket Replacement ..........................................................................................................42
Inspect the Vent System Annually ......................................................................................42
Check the Gas Flame Regularly ........................................................................................42
Stove Disassembly .............................................................................................................42
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................43
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