Connect The Gas Supply Line; Burner Information - Vermont Castings Radiance RADVTSCCB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

CONNECT THE GAS SUPPLY LINE

Check the Rating Plate attached by a steel cable to the
firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox for
the type of fuel to be used. The Radiance may be converted
from one gas to another using the appropriate Fuel Con-
version Kit listed in this manual under Replacement Parts.
In the U.S.; Gas connection should be made in accordance
with current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54. Since some municipalities have additional local codes,
be sure to consult your local authority.
In Canada; consult the local authority and CSA-B149.1
installation code.
NOTE: Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap
and water solution. Do not use an open flame for
leak testing.
Light the pilot according to the directions in the Operation
section of this manual.

BURNER INFORMATION

The appliance must only use the gas specified on the rating
plate, unless converted using a Vermont Castings Fuel
Conversion Kit. To convert from Natural Gas to LP use Kit
20012729 or 20012900. To convert from LP to Natural Gas
use Kit 20012899 or 20012902.
Conversion instructions are provided with each kit and in
this manual.
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS
SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES.
THERE MUST BE A GAS SHUT-OFF BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE SUPPLY.
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CAUTION
This appliance should only be connected by a qualified
gas technician. Test to confirm manifold pressures as
specified below.
The Radiance Heater and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The Radiance Heater must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less
than 1/2 psig.
There must be a gas shutoff between the stove and
the supply.
In order to connect Natural Gas, use a fitting with 1/2"
NPT on the valve side and 1/2" natural gas supply line
with an input of 38,000 BTUs at a manifold pressure
of 3.5" between minimum inlet supply of 5.5" w.c. and
maximum of 14.0" w.c.
In order to connect Propane, use a fitting with 1/2" NPT
on the valve side and 1/2" propane gas supply line
with an input of 36,000 BTUs at a manifold pressure of
10.0" between a minimum inlet supply of 11.0" w.c. and
maximum of 14.0" w.c.
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