Clearance Requirements; Alcove Minimum Dimensions; Hearth Requirements - Vermont Castings 3980 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Clearance Requirements

Minimum Clearances to
Combustible Materials
Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 2
through 5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top.
Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of
the sheet metal rear skirt.
The Stardance heater is approved for installation into
an alcove constructed of combustible materials to the
dimensions and clearances shown on the next page.
The same clearances apply in a standard parallel instal-
lation.
Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance
and Flue Centerline
C
D
C L
B
Stove Clearances
Pipe Centerlines
Fig. 2 Parallel installation requirements.
Corner Installation: Minimum Clearance and
Flue Centerline
B
B
A
Stove Clearance
Pipe Centerline
Fig. 3 Corner installation requirements.
20007067
C L
A
A: 5" (125mm)
B: 4" (102mm)
C: 16" (406mm)
ST128b
D: 9¹⁄₄" (235mm)
ST128b
SNV flue centerline
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A
A: 4" (102mm)
B: 17" (432mm)
ST129b
ST129b
SNV
corner specs
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater
Ceiling Clearances
45"
(1140mm)
72"
(1829mm)
Fig. 4 Minimum ceiling clearance; minimu alcove height.

Alcove Minimum Dimensions

ST657
SNV
Min. Clg Clrnc
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A
A: 4" (102mm)
B: 33" (838mm)
C: 5" (125mm) ST658
SNV
Fig. 5 The Stardance Natural Vent Stove is approved for
alcove mins.
installation into alcoves built of combustible materials.
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Hearth Requirements

The Stardance Heater must be installed on rigid floor-
ing. When the heater is installed directly on any com-
bustible surface other than wood flooring, a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
unit must be used as the hearth. There are no other
hearth requirements.
• Always maintain required clearances
(air spaces) to nearby combustibles
to prevent fire hazard. Do not fill air
spaces with insulation. All venting compo-
nents must maintain a 1" (25 mm) clearance to
combustible materials. Maintain a 6" (152 mm)
clearance when using single wall pipe.
• The gas appliance and vent system must be
vented directly to the outside of the building
and never be attached to a chimney serving a
separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance.
• Refer to the manufacturer's instructions in-
cluded with the venting system for complete
installation procedures.
ST657
C
A
B
ST658
WARNING:
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