Gas Specifications; Air Shutter Setting; Gas Inlet And Manifold Pressures; Horizontal Termination - Direct Vent Only - Vermont Castings SDDVT Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater
Gas Specifications
Model Fuel
SDDVT Series Nat
SDDVT Series Prop
SDDVTC Series Nat
SDDVTC Series Prop Comfort Control 28,000 22,000

Air Shutter Setting

Minimum rear injector air inlet openings.
Model Natural Gas
Direct Vent 1/2" Open
Natural Vent 1/2" Open
Weight: Fully assembled; 202 lbs.

Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures

Inlet Minimum
Inlet Maximum
Manifold Pressure
Stardance 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 mani-
fold 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 cer-
tified 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 au-
thorities having jurisdiction for installations at eleva-
tions above 4,500 feet (1,370m).
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause in-
jury 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.
Input
Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h
Millivolt 28,000 20,000
Millivolt 28,000 20,000
Comfort Control 28,000 22,000
LP
1/2" Open
1/2" Open
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.
Min.
Input
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
termination must also meet the criteria shown in Figures
9 through 11.
• 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˚ el-
bows may be used.
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1
0
1 2
Fig. 7 Horizontal vent termination window.
Horizontal Termination -
Direct Vent ONLY
May use up to
three 90° Elbows
One 90°
Elbow
Unacceptable
Venting Configureation
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Horizontal Run (in feet)
ST134a
FDV28
Horizontal
vent run
12/3/99 djt
areas modified
1/11/00 djt
ST134a
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