Vermont Castings SDVR Series Homeowner's Installation & Operating Manual

Vermont Castings SDVR Series Homeowner's Installation & Operating Manual

Pinnacle & stardance direct vent, rear 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
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY 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.
Pinnacle & Stardance
Direct Vent, Rear Vent
Gas Heater
Models:
SDVR: 3920-3936, 3960-3976
PDV20: 2995, 2997, 4065-4067,
4069-4072, 4075-4077, 4080-4083
Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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10/6/00
C E RT I F I E D
20007066 10/06 Rev. 8

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Summary of Contents for Vermont Castings SDVR Series

  • Page 1 INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE. Pinnacle & Stardance WARNING! Direct Vent, Rear Vent IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED Gas Heater EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING Models: PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL SDVR: 3920-3936, 3960-3976...
  • 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 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Installation & Operating Instructions The Pinnacle (PDV20) and Stardance (SDVR) Direct WARNING: Operation of this heater when not con- Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 3920, 3926, 3930, 3936, nected to a properly installed and maintained venting 3960, 3966, 3970, 3976, 4065, 4070, 4075, 4080, are system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning vented gas appliance listed to ANSI Standard Z21.88b-...
  • Page 4: Stove Dimensions

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Stove Dimensions - Pinnacle Direct Vent Gas Heater 5" (140mm) 17" (432mm) Flue Transition Connector (For fireplace installation only) 24³⁄₈" 25¹⁄₄" (619mm) (641mm) 22³⁄₈" (568mm) 26¹⁄₂" 16³⁄₈" (673mm) (400mm) 3457 Fig.
  • Page 5: Clearance Requirements

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Clearance Requirements WARNING: Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials • Always maintain required clearances (air spaces) to nearby combustibles Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3, 4 and to prevent fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces 5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top.
  • Page 6: Minimum Clearances, Alcove Installation

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 9" 9" Alcove Installation (230mm) (230mm) Max. Mantel Max. Mantel Width Width 6" 6" (150mm) (150mm) Sidewall/ Sidewall/ Trim Trim Fig. 6 Fig. 6 2¹⁄₂" 2¹⁄₂" (63mm) SDVR PDV20 (63mm) Rear Wall Rear Wall ST381...
  • Page 7: High Elevations

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle / Stardance Horizontal Termination Direct Vent / Rear Vent The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 24” (610mm) Certified to: after the first elbow directly off the back of the unit, ANSI Z21.88-2005 / CSA Z2.33-2005 before the next elbow.
  • Page 8: Vertical Termination

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vertical Termination Vent Termination Clearances A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ When planning the installation, consider the location (2.44m) and no more than 40’ (12m) above the appli- of the vent terminal and clearances.
  • Page 9 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vent Termination Clearances Your stove is approved to be vented either through the There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, gar- side wall, or vertical through the roof. den sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24”...
  • Page 10: General Venting Information - Termination Location

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL Fixed Fixed Closed Closed Fixed Operable Closed AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED VENT TERMINATION AIR SUPPLY INLET CFM145a Canadian Installations US Installations CFM145a DV Termin Location...
  • Page 11: Termination Clearances

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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 perpendicular side wall with no side wall C = Maximum depth of 48"...
  • Page 12: Vent Components

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters (1) Hardware Package Vent Components Vertical Termination Kit, 7/12-12/12 Pitch The following kits are available to meet the needs of most 7TDVSKVB installations. All pipe has a 7” outer diameter and includes a (1) 7/12 - 12/12 Flashing 4”...
  • Page 13: Install Optional Fk28 Fan Kit

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Installation Unpack the Stove The stove is shipped fully assembled on its back. Un- 1/4-20 x 3/8” pack the stove and carefully set it upright. Hex Head Bolt CAUTION Bracket Porcelain enamelled surfaces are fragile.
  • Page 14: Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters centerline. It may be necessary to first position the stove and measure to find the hole location. De- pending on whether the wall is made of combustible materials, cut the opening to the size shown in Fig- ure 17.
  • Page 15: Through Side Wall / Vent Termination Below Grade

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 9³⁄₈” W x 10³⁄₈” H Firestop Wall Opening Ventilated Wall Plate Wall Sleeve - Open End Down - Seal Around Finishing Collar 59¹⁄₄" (1505mm) 25³⁄₄" (654mm) to Top of Opening Seal Around Terminal...
  • Page 16: Side Wall Termination Assembly

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 5. Install the first elbow and secure using three sheet Vent Opening - Combustible Wall metal screws. Insert the elbow over the stove flue 9³⁄₈" collar. Also, be sure to align holes on the pipe with (240mm) the holes on the flue collar of the firebox.
  • Page 17: Vent Termination Below Grade

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Trim Collar Wall Sleeve Wall Plate ST216 Fig. 28 Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts. Seal Both Termi- nal Ends ST478 ST216 install pipe thru wall Fig. 26 Determine the vertical pipe length. 12/6/99 djt the elbow to the outside wall face, about 2”...
  • Page 18: Vertical (Through The Roof) Vent Assembly

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 6. Level the soil to maintain a 4” clearance below the Vertical (Through the Roof) snorkel. Vent Assembly If the foundation is recessed, use extension brack- NOTE: All vertically terminated installations must, ets (not supplied) to fasten the lower portion of the where specified, use the 2¹⁄₄”...
  • Page 19: Vertical Through Existing Chimney

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 8. Install appropriate pipe sections until the vent run Vertical Through Existing Chimney reaches above the flashing. The enlarged ends of The heater must be vented to the outdoors through an the vent sections always face downward.
  • Page 20 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 7. Trim the flex liners as needed. Each should be only long enough to connect to the Transition Connector. Fireplace Vent System There should be no sag in either flex liner when the stove is in place.
  • Page 21: Fireplace Installation Requirements

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fireplace Installation Requirements - PDV20 Transition Connector Transition Connector 25¹⁄₄" (641mm) 24³⁄₈" (619mm) 15³⁄₄" 18³⁄₄" (400mm) (476mm) ST379 ST380 Fig. 36 PDV20 minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. Fireplace Installations Using Existing Wood Stove Chimneys ST379 ST380...
  • Page 22 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fireplace Installation Requirements - SDVR Transition Transition Connector Connector 26" 26" (660mm) (660mm) 20¹⁄₂" 16" (521mm) (406mm) ST380a ST379a Fig. 38 SDVR minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. Fireplace Installations Using Existing Wood Stove Chimneys ST380a ST379a...
  • Page 23: Connect Gas Supply Line

    The appliance must only use the gas specified on the firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox rating plate, unless converted using a Vermont Castings for the type of fuel to be used. The PDV20 and SDVR Fuel Conversion Kit. Refer to Page 41 for correct Fuel may be converted from one gas to another using the Conversion Kit for your stove model.
  • Page 24: Install The Front Plate

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Thermostat Connection (Optional) R Models Only Switch As- Existing sembly Holes Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts. Check the table below for the appropriate gauge thermostat wire to use for the length of lead required in your installation.
  • Page 25: Install The Log Set

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Install the Log Set Right Log Remove the logs from their packaging, and inspect Rear Log each piece for damage. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED LOGS. 1. Install the rear log by centering it side to side on the sheet metal shelf at the back of the firebox.
  • Page 26: Operation

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Operation The Stardance is operated with the operable door front Piezo Ignitor Pressure Tap plate in place with the doors open or closed. To open Button the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up.
  • Page 27 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters ST233 Fig. 50 Correct pilot flame pattern. PSE Pilot. Red Glow LG140a Fig. 52 Correct burner flame pattern. LG138 Pinstar logs 12/7/00 djt CO105c Fig. 51 Correct pilot flame pattern. SIT pilot. ST233 pilot 12/9/99 djt...
  • Page 28: Lighting And Operating Instructions

    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 29: Troubleshooting

    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 CORRECTIVE ACTION...
  • Page 30: Instructions For Rf Comfort Control Valve

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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 31 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Auto Mode Pilot As- sembly In the AUTO mode, the room temperature, set tem- perature, 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 32 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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 Release pilotstat knob...
  • Page 33: Fuel Conversion Instructions

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Auto Path If the manual switch is set Move switch to REMOTE, press the from LOCAL to mode button to display REMOTE. Press AUTO on the transmitter. any key within 30 Does the transmitter dis- Main seconds.
  • Page 34 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters bly to the valve using the new screws (E) supplied 7. Hold the burner at the right hand side and lift to clear with the kit. Tighten the screws securely. (Ref. torque the right burner leg.
  • Page 35 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pilot type 2 Motor Top Cap • Loosen pilot hood turning counterclockwise using a Center 7/16” wrench. (Fig. 63) Plunger • Remove pilot orifice with needlenose pliers. (Fig. • Valve •...
  • Page 36 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to Natural Gas Input (BTU/h) Kit # Front Part # Rear Part # Minimum Maxi,mum 000-5004 #56 / .0465” 30000336 #47 / .078” 20003054 14,000 21,000...
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Maintenance Your PDV20 and SDVR Gas Heaters will provide years CAUTION of service with minimal upkeep. The following proce- dures will help ensure that your stove continues to TURN THE PILOT OFF BEFORE PAINTING. ALLOW THE HEATER TO COOL COMPLETELY function properly.
  • Page 38: Gasket Replacement

    Do not use your stove if the flame pattern differs from type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the that shown here. Contact your Vermont Castings dealer frame. In time, this gasket can become brittle and com- or a qualified technician for help.
  • Page 39: Stove Disassembly

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Stove Disassembly If there is ever a need to remove the firebox assem- POWER bly from the stove shell, support the firebox with solid CORD stands about 6” (152mm) tall under the left and right outer edges of the firebox base.
  • Page 40: Replacement Parts

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 5a,b 10a,b 20a-d • 11a,b 48a,b CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. 7066 Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent PinnStar fully assembled parts...
  • Page 41 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater, (continued) Ref. Description PDV20 SDVR 1. Gas Log Assembly 20003467 20003467 1a. Log, Rear 20003463 20003463 1b. Log, Right 20003464 20003464 1c.
  • Page 42 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater (continued) Ref. Description PDV20 SDVR 37. Front Handle Shaft - NI/VER 30002717 30002717 38. Handle Package, Ceramic w/Screw 0004345 0004345 39.
  • Page 43: Optional Accessories

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Optional Accessories Screen Kit Fan Kits An optional screen, S30SK, for use with the operable FK28 Fan doors is available for the Stardance only. The screen is The FK28 fan helps distribute heated air from within used when the doors are left in the open position.
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  • Page 47: Warranty

    Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic or brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner, or standard steel tube burner. BASIC WARRANTY •...
  • Page 48: Energuide

    Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) PDV20RN 63.1 PDV20RP 63.1 PDV20RFN 63.1 PDF20RFP 63.1 SDVRRN 63.1 SDVRRP 63.1 SDVRRFN 63.1 SDVRRFP 63.1 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...

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