Operating Instructions; Your First Fire; Pilot And Burner Inspection; Flame & Temperature Adjustment - Vermont Castings SDDVTCBSB Installation & Operating Manual

Operating instructions

Operation
The Stardance is operated with the front plate in place with
the doors open or closed, and the safety barrier in place. To
open the front doors, pull forward to separate the magnetic
catch.

Your First Fire

Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with
the burner controls shown on Page 32 (SDDVT models) or
page 35 (SDVTSC models). Locate the pilot assembly, Figure
57. Follow the lighting instructions in this manual 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 the first eight to ten hours,
however, you can open a window to provide fresh air to
alleviate the condition.

Pilot and Burner Inspection

Each time you light your heater check that the pilot flame and
burner flame patterns are as shown in Figure 58. If flame
patterns are incorrect, turn the heater off. Contact your dealer
or a qualified gas technician for assistance. Do not operate
the heater until the pilot flame is correct.
Follow regular maintenance procedures as described in the
Cleaning and Maintenance section of this manual.
Pilot Assembly
Figure 57 - Pilot Assembly location.
31
ST477a
Stardance
pilot location
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Flame Characteristics

It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the
pilot and the burner flames. Compare them to Figure 58. If
any of the flames appear abnormal, call a service person.
SDDVT MODELS
SDVTSC MODELS
Figure 58 - Correct pilot and burner flame appearance.
Flame & Temperature Adjustment
For SDDVT models which are equipped with HI/LO valves,
flame adjustment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO
CO105d
adjustment knob located near the center of the gas control
Pilot flame
valve. (Figure 59)
6/07 djt
Turn
counterclockwise
to increase
flame height
Figure 59 - Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve.
FP390
FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB
11/21/96
LG490
all logs
6/07
Sensor
Thermopile
FP2453
hooded pilot flames
Turn clockwise
to decrease
flame height
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