Operation; Your First Fire; Flame & Temperature Adjustment / Flame Characteristics - Vermont Castings SDDVTEB Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater
The Stardance is operated with the front plate in place
with the doors open or closed. To open the front doors,
pull forward to separate the magnetic catch.
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH DOORS WHEN
HOT!

Your First Fire

Read these instructions carefully and familiarize your-
self with the burner controls. Locate the pilot assembly,
Figure 54. Follow the lighting instructions on Page 31
exactly.
During the first fire, it is not unusual to smell some odor
associated with new logs, paint and metal being heated.
Odors should dissipate within an hour or so, however,
you can open a window to provide fresh air to alleviate
the condition.
Fig. 54 Pilot assembly location.
Fig. 56 Correct pilot and burner flame patterns.
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ST935
SDDVT
pilot location
6/07
CO105d

Operation

Pilot and Burner Inspection
Each time you light your heater check that the pilot
flame and burner flame patterns are as shown in Figure
56. If flame patterns are incorrect, turn the heater off.
Contact your dealer or a qualified gas technician for as-
sistance. Do not operate the heater until the pilot flame
is correct.
Follow regular maintenance procedures as described
on Page 41.
Flame & Temperature Adjustment
For stoves equipped with HI/LO valves, flame adjust-
ment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO adjustment
knob located near the center of the gas control valve.
(Fig. 55)
Turn
counterclockwise
to increase
flame height
Fig. 55 Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve.
It is important to periodically perform a visual check
of the pilot and the burner flames. Compare them to
Figure 56. If any of the flames appear abnormal, call a
service person.
ST935a
Turn clockwise
Flame Characteristics
FP390
FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB
11/21/96
to decrease
flame height
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