Vermont Castings Stardance 3070 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings Stardance 3070 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Stardance direct vent/natural vent gas heater
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INSTALLER / CONSUMER

SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
APPLIANCE.
WARNING!
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL IN-
JURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas suppler.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electric switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from your neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASO-
LINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
This appliance may be installed in an after
market permanently located manufac-
tured (mobile) home where not prohibited
by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases unless a certified kit is
used.
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER
Stardance
Direct Vent/Natural
Vent Gas Heater
Model SDV30: 3070, 3071,
3072, 3073
Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
Tested and listed to
ANSI Z21.88b-2001 and CSA-2.33b-2001
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777
www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com
3456
C E RT I F I E D
20003456 11/02 Rev. 7

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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    WARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS Vent Gas Heater MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION Model SDV30: 3070, 3071, MAY RESULT CAUSING PROP- 3072, 3073 ERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL IN- JURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. FOR YOUR SAFETY...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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.
  • Page 3: Installation & Operating Instructions

    The Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Room Heater, WARNING: Operation of this heater when not con- Model Nos. 3070, 3071, 3072 and 3073, is a vented gas nected to a properly installed and maintained venting appliance listed to the ANSI standard Z21.88b-2001 and system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poison- CSA-2.33b-2001 for Vented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-...
  • Page 4: Stove Dimensions

    The Stardance stove is shipped from the factory as a Direct Vent Gas Heater. This heater may be converted into a Natural Vent unit in the field. If a Natural Vent heater is desired, the Vermont Castings Z31D00 FSDHAG Draft Hood must be directly installed to the top of the unit according to the installation instructions.
  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Installation Requirements The installation must conform with local codes or, in Direct Vent System Only the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition. (EXCEPTION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude.
  • Page 6: Parallel & Corner Installation

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance Wall Centerline from Floor and Flue Centerline, Direct Vent and Direct Vent Only Natural Vent ST131b Effective Minimum Stove Clearances A: 4” (102mm) Wall Thimble 56” (1480mm)(CFM Pipe) B: 4”...
  • Page 7: Gas Specifications

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Horizontal Termination - Gas Specifications Direct Vent ONLY Max. Min. The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 24” Input Input (610mm) off the top of the unit, before the first elbow.
  • Page 8: Vertical Termination - Direct Vent Only

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY Vent Termination Clearances A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8' When planning the installation, consider the location of (2.44m) and no more than 40’ (12m) above the appli- the vent terminal and clearances.
  • Page 9: Vent Termination Clearances

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Vent Termination Clearances Your stove is approved to be vented either through the There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, side wall, or vertical through the roof. garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within •...
  • Page 10: General Venting Information - Termination Location

    ‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum 2 sides beneath the floor: NOTE: 1. Local codes or regulations may require different clearances. 2. The special venting system used on Vermont Castings Direct Vent Stoves are certified as part of the appliance, with clearances tested and approved by the listing agency.
  • Page 11: Termination Clearances

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Recessed Location Outside Corner Combustible 6"(152mm) Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) Balcony - Balcony - with no side wall with perpendicular side wall C = Maximum depth of 48"...
  • Page 12: Venting Requirements And Options - Direct Vent Only

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Venting Requirements and Options - (1) Finishing plate (CG) (1) Finishing collar (CG) Direct Vent ONLY (4) Polished Brass flue pipe rings Approved Vent System Components Through the Wall Vent Kit 7TFSDVSK...
  • Page 13: Assembly Procedures

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Assembly Procedures WARNING Failure to position the parts in Remove any accordance with these diagrams or packing failure to use only parts specifically material Rear approved for use with this heater may result in Skirt property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 14: Shell Assembly

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Shell Assembly Wingbolt 1. Attach the Rear Skirt to the Left End plate by aligning the key holes with the two wingbolts in the side. If necessary, turn the wingbolts to orient the blades Side Rib vertically.
  • Page 15: Install The Optional Fan

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr 4. The rheostat control switch attaches to the left side of Install the Optional Fan the valve bracket at the front of the stove. If you are installing the optional convection Fan Kit •...
  • Page 16: Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent • Side Wall Terminations: Dry fit the inner elbow with the vertical inner vent and confirm the centerline General Information alignment with the wall thimble opening.
  • Page 17: Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Simpson Dura-Vent Components)

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr ST356 Fig. 27 Simpson Dura-Vent - install outer adapter pipe. ST213 Side Wall Termination Assembly Fig. 25 Fasten outer pipe with #12 x 1/2” sheet metal screw. Install the Vent Adapter Pipe 1.
  • Page 18 Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 5. Install first the inner then the outer straight pipe 12” (305mm) section(s), trimmed end down, to the point of the Sleeve Max. Length elbow. Drill 3 holes through each joint and fasten with sheet metal screws.
  • Page 19: Vent Termination Below Grade

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr 6. Level the soil to maintain a 4” clearance below the 10. For both CFM and DuraVent Systems: Install the snorkel. vent terminal. (Fig. 33) Apply high temperature sealant one inch from the ends of the inner and If the foundation is recessed, use extension brackets outer collars.
  • Page 20: Vertical (Through The Roof) Vent Assembly

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Vertical (Through the Roof) #7DVAIS Vent Assembly Attic Insulation Shield Note that all vertically terminated installations must include the restrictor plate included with the stove. Refer to Figure 8, Page 8. Make certain the vent system conforms to all other requirements for vertical termination as specified on Page 8.
  • Page 21: Venting System Assembly - Natural Vent

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr For U.S. installations: The venting system must Venting System Assembly - Natural Vent conform with local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z22.1. General Information For Canadian installations: The venting system must The Stardance Heater is shipped from the factory as a conform to the current CSA B149.1 installation code.
  • Page 22: Install The Log Set

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Install the Log Set 1. Remove the logs from their packaging, and inspect each piece for damage. DO NOT INSTALL DAM- AGED LOGS. 2. Install the rear log centering it side to side on the sheet metal shelf at the back of the firebox.
  • Page 23: Burner Information

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr In the U.S.; Gas connection should be made in accor- Table 1. Air Shutter Adjustment dance with current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Minimum rear injector air inlet openings. Z223.1. Since some municipalities have additional local...
  • Page 24: Complete The Assembly

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 9. Refasten the two nuts and assemble the burner into Remove Screws Rear Log the unit by sliding the burner in at an angle with the Bracket left side lower than the right side. Slide the left side Pilot onto the injectors.
  • Page 25: Install On/Off Switch

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Thermostat Connection (optional) Install ON/OFF Switch Use only a thermostat rated for 500 millivolts. The switch assembly parts are found in the parts bag. 1. Attach switch assembly to left rear side of stove...
  • Page 26: Operation

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Operation The Stardance may be operated with the solid front plate in place or with the operable door front plate in place with the doors open or closed. To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up.
  • Page 27: Lighting And Operating Instructions

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Lighting and Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting - Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Troubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System NOTE: Before troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure the external gas shutoff is in the “ON” position. WARNING: REMOVE THE GLASS PANEL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK.
  • Page 29: Instructions For Rf Comfort Control Valve

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr 7. If the manual switch is in the LOCAL position, the Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve valve will be at the highest fixed pressure setting The Comfort Control valve allows remote control of and the fan will be at the highest fixed speed.
  • Page 30 Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Auto Mode Pilot Assembly In the AUTO mode, the room temperature, set tempera- ture, flame and fan levels will be shown. AUTO will appear next to both the flame and fan icons.
  • Page 31 Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Comfort Valve System Control Sequence of Operation with Transmitter Set manual switch Five minute wait to local or remote period Light pilot burner Did the LED stop Review LED blinking? failure analysis.
  • Page 32 Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Auto Path If the manual switch is set to REMOTE, Move switch from press the mode button LOCAL to REMOTE. to display AUTO on the Press any key within transmitter. Does the 30 seconds.
  • Page 33: Fuel Conversion Instructions

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Fuel Conversion Instructions WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with Remove Screws Rear Log Bracket the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having Pilot jurisdiction.
  • Page 34 Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Pilot Type 1 • Remove pilot hood by lifting up. (Fig. 61) Do not Pilot remove snap ring to remove pilot hood. NOTE: It is Orifice not necessary to remove the pilot tube for conver- sion.
  • Page 35 Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr All Models Left Burner Leg 21. Replace burner. Slide the burner in at an angle with left side lower than the right side. Slide the left side Injector Orifices onto the injectors, making sure the burner leg remains at a 90°...
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Maintenance Your Stardance Gas Heater will provide years of CAUTION service with minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that your stove continues to function TURN THE PILOT OFF BEFORE PAINTING.
  • Page 37: Gasket Replacement

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heaterr Inspect the Vent System Annually Have the vent system inspected annually by a qualified technician. Shut off the main gas supply before in- specting 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.
  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Wiring Diagrams POWER CORD On/Off Switch Wiring TP/TH Chassis Ground Black ST124b Thermostat (Optional) Optional Thermostat Wiring FAN JUNCTION BOX Strain Relief TP/TH ON / OFF Rheostat Black Snapstat ST124c Fig. 71 On/off switch and optional thermostat circuit.
  • Page 39: Replacement Parts

    ¥ 26a,b, 3456 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater (SDV30) Models 3070, 3071, 3072, 3073 Ref.
  • Page 40 Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater (SDV30) Models 3070, 3071, 3072, 3073 (continued) Ref.Description SDV30 Glass, DV25 1601691 Glass Frame Assembly - SDV30 30000127 Valve RN Honeywell VS8420E 2038 10001782 Valve RP Honeywell VS8420E 2020...
  • Page 41 Conversion Kit, NG to LP - SDV30RFN (DB) Kit #000-5012 Conversion Kit, LP to NG - JDV/SDV30R Kit #000-5021 Conversion Kit, LP to NG - SDV30RFP (DB) Kit #000-5011 Shell Enamel Part Numbers, Models 3070, 3071, 3072, 3073 Color Left End Right End Front (Solid) Front OP...
  • Page 42: Optional Accessories

    Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Optional Accessories Fan Kits Screen Kit FK26 Fan An optional screen, S30SK, for use with the operable doors is available to allow the doors to be left in the The FK26 fan helps distribute heated air from within open position.
  • Page 43: Warranty

    LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic or Northern Flame brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner, or standard steel tube burner. BASIC WARRANTY Any part and/or component replaced under the provisions of this •...
  • Page 44 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7885 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com...

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