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Vermont Castings RFSDV34 Installation Instructions And Homeowner's Manual

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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
E X P L O S I O N M AY R E S U LT
CAUSING PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
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 suppliers instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier call the fire department.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
Freestanding
Direct Vent Gas Stove
with the LexFire Burn System™
Model: RFSDV34
RFSDV_24_34_line
1_3550
Installation Instructions and
rev. 0602 rjs
Homeowner's Manual
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
10003550 1/13 Rev. 13

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  • Page 1 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove with the LexFire Burn System™ Model: RFSDV34 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 E X P L O S I O N M AY R E S U LT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an Vermont Castings Group gas 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

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Installation & Operating Instructions This gas stove should be installed by a qualified installer in 1. When the unit is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or accordance with local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 any combustible material other than wood, this unit must be Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.

  • Page 4: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Installation & Operating Instructions Inspection Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.

  • Page 5: Unit Dimensions

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Stove Dimensions 26 ” (667 mm) 19 ” (495 mm) 6 ” 13 ” (333 mm) (162 mm) 4 ” (114 mm) 31 ” 30” 15 ” (800 mm) (762 mm) (394 mm) 10”...

  • Page 6: Locating Your Stove

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Gas Specifications Locating Your Stove Max. Min. 12” (305 mm) Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h RFSDV34TSRN Millivolt Hi/Lo 30,000 1,000 12” (305 mm) RFSDV34TSRP Prop Millivolt Hi/Lo 30,000 ,500 Preparation The use of wallpaper adjacent to this stove is not rec-...

  • Page 7: Remote Switch Installation

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove 1/” Gas Supply Screw 1/” x 3/8” Reducer (through existing ON/OFF Switch hole) Assembly Screw 3/8” Nipple Clips 3/8” Union 3/8” Nipple 3/8” x 3/8” Shut-Off Valve CFM106 3/8” Nipple Wiring for Fig. 3 Typical gas line connection.

  • Page 8: General Venting Information-Termination Location

    . The special venting system used on Direct Vent Stoves are certified as part of the appliance, with clearances tested and approved by the listing agency. 3. Vermont Castings Group assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these requirements.

  • Page 9: General Information On Assembling Vent Pipes

    (Vaseline or similar) on the male end of the twist lock pipe prior to assembly. Twist Lock Pipes When using Vermont Castings Group twist-lock pipe it is not necessary to use sealant on the joints. The only areas Female End...

  • Page 10: How To Use The Vent Graph

    • The maximum number of 90° elbows per side wall installations is three (3). • For RFSDV4 and RFSDV34 models, the maximum horizontal rn for a minimum 1” (305 mm) vertical rise is 3’ (914 mm). (Fig. 9) 36” (914 mm)
  • Page 11 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Example: Elbow 1 = 90° Elbow  = 45° Elbow 3 = 45° Elbow 4 = 90° Total angular variation = 70° 7.5ʼ (2286 mm) 1 +  + 3 + 4 = 70°...
  • Page 12 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove STEP 2 Bead of Sealant Measure wall thickness and cut zero clearance sleeve parts to proper length (MAXIMUM 1”/305 mm). Assemble sleeve and attach to firestop with #8 sheet metal screws (supplied). Install firestop assembly. (Fig. 14) Zero clearance sleeve is only required for combustible walls.

  • Page 13: Below Grade Installations

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Below Grade Installations When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 1” (305 mm) above grade level a snorkel vent kit is recommended. It allows installation depth of down to 7” (178 mm) below grade level. The 7” is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall.

  • Page 14: Vertical Through-The-Roof Applications & Installations

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Do not back fill around snorkel. A clearance of at least 4” (102 mm) must be maintained between snorkel and the soil. Max. If the foundation is recessed, use recess brackets (not 8’ (.4 m) supplied) for securing lower portion of the snorkel.
  • Page 15 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove If there is a room above ceiling level, firestop Vertical Through-the-Roof Installation spacer must be installed on both the bottom 1. Locate your stove. and the top side of the ceiling joists. If an attic is above ceiling level a 7DVAIS (Attic .

  • Page 16: Venting Components

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Flashing 0/1 - 6/1 46DVA-F6 Venting Requirements and Options Flashing 6/1 - 1/1 46DVA-F1 Steel Chimney Conversion Kit Approved Vent System Components Kit A (6B⁄₈” - 8B⁄₈”) 46DVA-KCA The heater must be vented to the outdoors through an Kit B (6B⁄₈”...

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Glass Information Glass Cleaning It is necessary to periodically clean the glass. During start- Only glass approved by Vermont Castings Group may up condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of be used for replacement. The use of substitute glass the glass.

  • Page 18: Log Set And Lava Rock Material Installation

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove 5. Place front left log (KR8*) on top of burner, left side. Log Set and Lava Rock Material Installation Using the bottom holes in the log, locate it into the left bracket log locator studs.

  • Page 19: Flame & Temperature Adjustment

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Flame Characteristics Flame & Temperature Adjustment SRN/SRP Models It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and burner flames. Compare them to the pictorials For units equipped with ‘HI/LO’ valves the flame adjustment illustrated below (Fig.

  • Page 20: Lighting & Operating Instructions

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove 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 21 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action 1.

  • Page 22: Instructions For Rcsite

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove . Slide the privacy code switches (1,,3 & 4) on the Instructions for RCSITEA transmitter and receiver to your choice of ON or OFF position. All switches are preset to “ON” for both the RFSDV34TSR Series transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 23: Thermostatic Mode

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove The transmitter will operate the remote receiver from 1 temperature is above the set temperature within 1 foot to a maximum of 30 feet. The distance is reduce degree. when batteries are low or when the receiver is inside a 4.
  • Page 24 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Blower On Delay Time and OFF Delay Time Set- (3) seconds to exit child proof mode. The Childproof ting (Default 5 ON / 8 OFF) indicator disappears from LCD. Transmitter Thermal Shutdown Figure 39 1.
  • Page 25 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Testing Remote Control System Blower Speed Level Adjustment 1. Light the gas appliance following the lighting instruc- 1. The three speed levels of blower can be fine tuned by tions on Page xx. Confirm the pilot light is on; it must using the blower switches.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Troubleshooting Symptom Action Causes 1. Replace batteries. Change the bat- 1. Battery icon on LCD on transmit- 1. Low battery. teries every 6 months. ter. . LCD display is blank. . Check battery installation or replace batteries.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Maintenance Burner and Burner Compartment To obtain proper operation, it is imperative that the pilot and burner’s flame characteristics are steady, not lifting It is important to keep the burner and the burner compartment or floating.
  • Page 28 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Wiring Diagrams - RFSDV34TSR Black 120V AC Adapter Black T  H mV Valve Receiver T  P   /   T   H   120V AC Plug Female Male SIT HI / LO 120V AC Valve Blower ST1091 Fig. 44 SIT Hi/Lo blower schematic.
  • Page 29 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove 9a,b Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. RFSDV34 Ref. Description RFSDV34 1. Log Set Complete 10001763 1a.
  • Page 30 RFSDV34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove RFSDV34 (continued) Ref. Description RFSDV34 5a. Orifice, Main Burner - Nat. (not shown) Refer to Rating Plate 5b. Orifice, Main Burner - Prop. (not shown) Refer to Rating Plate 5c. Orifice, Front Burner - Nat. (not shown) Refer to Rating Plate 5d.

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagrams

    Installation NOTE: The FK24 is an option for Model RFSDV24; standard with model RFSDV34. Install fan before FP1518 connecting gas line to stove. 1. Open front access door; remove the cover valve.

  • Page 32: Optional Brass Trim Kit

    Remote Control Options A decorative brass window trim kit, Model RFSDV34TKAP/ These remote controls are available as an option only on S is available for the RFSDV34 Freestanding Stove. stoves fitted with RN/RP gas control valves. Kit contents: Thermostatic Remote...
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  • Page 35: Warranty

    Vermont Castings Group in the appliance are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Vermont Castings Group will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. Vermont Castings Group will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replacing or repairing such components for a period of two years from date of installation.

  • Page 36: Energuide

    (AFUE %) RFSDV34TSRN 7.1 70.0 RFSDV34TSRP 7.1 70.0 Recherchez dans la brochure les caractéristique de rendement énergétique de foyer au gaz Énerguide Based on CSA P.4.1-09 Selon CSA P.4.1-09 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...

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