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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.
— Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
— 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.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an after
market permanently located manufactured
(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
Pinnacle & Stardance
Direct Vent, Rear Vent
Gas Heater
Models: 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996,
2997 & 2998
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 • 905-670-7885
www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com
C E RT I F I E D
20003457 11/02 Rev. 6
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Page 1: Safety Information
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent, Rear Vent Gas Heater Models: 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996, 2997 & 2998 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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Installation & Operating Instructions The Pinnacle (PDV20) and Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996, 2997 and 2998, are vented gas appliance listed to ANSI Standard Z21.88b-2001 and CSA-2.33b-2001 for Vented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances... -
Page 4: Stove Dimensions
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Stove Dimensions - Pinnacle Direct Vent Gas Heater 17" (432mm) 25 " (641mm) Fig. 1 PDV20 dimensions. Stove Dimensions - Stardance Direct Vent Gas Heater 25" (635mm) Fig. 2 SDVR dimensions. 5"... -
Page 5: Clearance Requirements
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Clearance Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top. Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel rear skirt. -
Page 6: Minimum Clearances, Alcove Installation
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Alcove Installation 6" (150mm) Sidewall/ Trim PDV20 ST381 Fig. 5 Alcove installation. Mantel Clearances Combustible Mantel or Trim Materials 3" (75mm) Min. PDV20 and SDVR A (Max.) 9” (230mm) 7 ”... -
Page 7: High Elevations
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle / Stardance Direct Vent / Rear Vent Certified to: ANSI Z21.88b-2001 / CSA Z2.33b-2001 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition. -
Page 8: Vertical Termination
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vertical Termination A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8' (2.44m) and no more than 40’ (12m) above the appli- ance flue collar. A 2 " restrictor plate (supplied) must be used (where specified) in all vertically terminated vent systems. - Page 9 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Your stove is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • Vermont Castings, Majestic Products does not require any opening for inspection of vent pipe. •...
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Page 10: General Venting Information - Termination Location
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters General Venting Information - Termination Location VENT TERMINATION CFM145a A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened C = Clearance to permanently closed window D = Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located... -
Page 11: Termination Clearances
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) Balcony - with no side wall Combustible& Noncombustible 12"(305mm) Fig. 10 Termination clearances. 20003457 Outside Corner Combustible... -
Page 12: Vent Components
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vent Components The following kits are available to meet the needs of most installations. All pipe has a 7" outer diameter and includes a 4" diameter inner section. A (CG) designation indicates the part is finished in Charcoal Gray paint. -
Page 13: Assembly Procedures
• On/Off Switch (R Models) • Switch Wire Harness (R Models) • Owner Registration Card • Lava Rock package (Models 2950, 2951) Firebox Preparation 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. -
Page 14: Heater Shell Assembly
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Heater Shell Assembly Unpack the cast iron stove shell parts from the ship- ping carton. Inspect each part for shipping damage and set them aside on a protective surface. Porcelain enamelled surfaces are fragile. -
Page 15: Install The Firebox
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Install the Firebox NOTE: Dry fit the Starter Pipe and first vent pipe sections to the flue collar to align and drill pilot holes as necessary, while the firebox is on the shipping pallet. -
Page 16: Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fig. 19 Correct position of fan skirt installation. 4. The rheostat control switch attaches to the left side of the valve bracket at the front of the stove. (Fig. 20) •... - Page 17 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fig. 23 Apply sealant to the starter pipe, and fasten to stove with Phillips screws. 2. Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to Figures 24, 25 & 26 to determine the top of the opening centerline.
- Page 18 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 59 " (1505mm) Fig. 27 Minimum wall thimble centerline. 61" (1549mm) Fig. 28 Minimum wall thimble centerline. 2. Dry fit the inner and outer pipe of the first elbow directly to the starter pipe.
- Page 19 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Side Wall Termination Assembly 1. Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to Figures 27 & 28, to determine the minimum centerline of wall opening. It may be necessary to first position the stove and measure to find the hole location.
- Page 20 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fig. 34 Measure the horizontal length. Wall Sleeve ST216 Fig. 35 Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts. Seal Both Terminal Ends Caulk Plate Joint with Weatherproof Sealant Fig.
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Page 21: Vertical (Through The Roof) Vent Assembly
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly NOTE: All vertically terminated installations must, where specified, use the 2 ” restrictor plate, to comply with Vertical Termination Window (Fig. 8, Page 9), included in the hardware bag. -
Page 22: Vertical Through Existing Chimney
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vertical Through Existing Chimney The heater must be vented to the outdoors through an existing masonry or prefabricated fireplace chimney system through the roof. The heater is approved to be vented to the outdoors through any solid-fuel fireplace chimney that has been constructed or installed in accordance with the na- tional, Provincial/State and local building codes and is... -
Page 23: Fireplace Installation Requirements
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fireplace Installation Requirements - PDV20 Transition Connector 25 " (641mm) 24 " (619mm) 15 " (400mm) Fig. 43 PDV20 minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. Fireplace Installations Using Existing Wood Stove Chimneys Existing Wood Stove Chimney PIpe Finished... - Page 24 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fireplace Installation Requirements - SDVR Transition Connector 26" (660mm) 16" (406mm) Fig. 45 SDVR minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. Fireplace Installations Using Existing Wood Stove Chimneys Existing Wood Stove Chimney Pipe Finished...
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Page 25: Connect Gas Supply Line
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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 PDV20 and SDVR may be converted from one gas to another using the appropriate Fuel Conversion Kit listed on page 36. -
Page 26: Install The Front And Top Plates
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Switch Assembly Screws Fig. 47 Attach switch assembly to rear shroud. Fig. 48 Attach switch wires to valve. Install the Front and Top Plates The Stardance stove shell is available with either a solid front plate or an operable door front plate. -
Page 27: Install The Log Set
5. Engage the top log with the rear log and the pins on the middle logs. (Fig. 53) Right Log Middle Left Left Ember Log Fig. 53 Log placement for Models 2950 and 2951. Decorative Grate LG139 Fig. 54 Correct log placement. Top Log Rear Log Right Ember Log... -
Page 28: Operation
Control Knob Fig. 57 RN & RP valve control. ST621 Handle Holder Models 2950, 2951 ST624 Fig. 58 Pilot Assembly location. Flame & Temperature Adjustment For stoves equipped with HI/LO valves, flame adjustment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO adjustment knob located near the center of the gas control valve. - Page 29 Fig. 61 Correct pilot flame Models 2950, 2951. Fig. 62 Correct pilot flame pattern. SIT pilot. 20003457 ST233 Red Glow Fig. 63 Correct burner flame pattern. ST233a Red Glow Fig. 64 Correct burner flame pattern for Models 2950, 2951. CO105c LG140a LG155...
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Page 30: Lighting And Operating Instructions
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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. A. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. -
Page 32: Instructions For Rf Comfort Control Valve
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve The Comfort Control Valve allows remote control of temperature, fan and flame appearance. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away from grounded metal. - Page 33 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Auto Mode 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. When the control is in the AUTO mode, the main burner will turn on/off or modulate based on the heat needed to maintain the set temperature.
- Page 34 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Comfort Valve System Control Sequence Of Operation With Transmitter Local Path If manual switch is set to LOCAL, did main burner light and fan turn on? Turn pilotstat knob to PILOT to turn off main burner.
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Page 35: Fuel Conversion Instructions
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Auto Path If the manual switch is set to REMOTE, press the mode button to display AUTO on the transmitter. Does the transmitter display the room and temperture setting? If the settings is above room temperture on the... - Page 36 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 7. Hold the burner at the right hand side and lift to clear the right burner leg. Then pull to the right to clear the injectors on the left hand side. 8.
- Page 37 #68 / .031” 000-5014 #68 / .031” 000-5030* #67 / .032” *Models 2950, 2951 20003457 All Models 21.Replace burner. Slide the burner in at an angle with left side lower than the right side. Slide the left side onto the injectors, making sure the burner leg remains at a 90°...
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Page 38: Maintenance
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Your PDV20 and SDVR Gas Heaters will provide years of service with minimal upkeep. The following proce- dures will help ensure that your stove continues to function properly. Annual System Inspection Have the entire heater and venting system inspected annually by a qualified gas technician. -
Page 39: Gasket Replacement
Do not use your stove if the flame pattern differs from that shown here. Contact your Vermont Castings dealer or a qualified technician for help. Red Glow Fig. 80 Correct flame pattern. Red Glow Fig. 81 Correct flame pattern, Models 2950, 2951. ST179 LG140 LG155... -
Page 40: Stove Disassembly
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Stove Disassembly If there is ever a need to remove the firebox assembly from the stove shell, support the firebox with solid stands about 6” (150mm) tall under the left and right outer edges of the firebox base. -
Page 41: Replacement Parts
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. Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater: Models 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996, 2997, 2998 20003457 ¥... - Page 42 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater Models 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996, 2997, 2998 (continued) Ref. Description 1. Gas Log Assembly 1a. Log, Rear 1b. Log, Right 1c.
- Page 43 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater Models 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996, 2997, 2998 (continued) Ref. Description 24. Switch, ON/OFF - R/WDV Trim ON/OFF Switch - JDV 25.
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Page 44: Optional Accessories
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fan Kits FK28 Fan The FK28 fan helps distribute heated air from within the firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox temperature rises above and falls below a preset temperature. -
Page 45: Warranty
Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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 The Vermont Castings , Majestic Products Company (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Company) warrants that your new... - Page 46 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com...