Gasket Replacement; Inspect The Vent System Annually; Check The Gas Flame Regularly - Vermont Castings SDVR Series Homeowner's Installation & Operating Manual

Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters
NOTE: Shown
without top for
clarity.
Fig. 68 Release the latches to release the glass frame.

Gasket Replacement

The PDV20 and SDVR Gas Heaters use a 'tadpole'
type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the
frame. In time, this gasket can become brittle and com-
pressed and should be replaced. New gasket is avail-
able from your dealer.
Shut off the gas supply and allow the stove to cool.
Wear safety goggles and a dust mask.
1. Remove the Front, Glass Frame and Glass Panel.
(Figs. 67, 68) Remove the old gasket. Use a ra-
zor blade to separate the glass and gasket from
the frame, and to clean the glass of any remaining
cement or bits of gasket. Use a cold chisel if neces-
sary.
2. Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it
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out around the edge of the glass. Allow an extra 1
Pinnacle
- 2" (25-50mm). Mark the spot to be cut. Use a utility
knife.
release latches
3. Starting on a long edge, remove about 6" of the pro-
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tective paper strip and apply the flat adhesive face
of the gasket around the outside-facing edge of the
panel. Continue around the panel, applying about 6"
at a time and being careful to not stretch the mate-
rial. Do not overlap the gasket ends. (Fig. 69)
4. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone
rubber sealant along the inside corner of the glass
frame, all around the perimeter. Place the flat
gasketed side of the glass panel back into the steel
frame. Pinch the rounded inside-facing gasket mate-
rial to bulk it up.
5. Replace the glass frame and front panel as previ-
ously described.
Fig. 69 Wrap the gasket material around the outside edge of
the glass.
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Inspect the Vent System Annually

Have the vent system inspected annually by a quali-
fied technician. Shut off the main gas supply before
inspecting the system. Both the inner exhaust pipe and
the outer combustion supply pipe must be checked to
confirm that they are unblocked and in good condition.

Check the Gas Flame Regularly

To ensure that the stove is operating properly, check
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the flames periodically to confirm that they match Fig-
ures 70 & 71. The flames will be blue during the first
15-20 minutes of operation, and will gradually turn to
yellow after that.
Do not use your stove if the flame pattern differs from
that shown here. Contact your Vermont Castings dealer
or a qualified technician for help.
Fig. 70 Correct flame pattern.
Fig. 71 Correct flame pattern, Models 2950, 2951.
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Red Glow
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Pinstar logs
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Red Glow
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PDV 20
log placement
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