HearthStone STERLING “G” 8531 Owner's Manual

HearthStone STERLING “G” 8531 Owner's Manual

Gas fired direct-vent room heater

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STERLING "G" DIRECT-VENT
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
v Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
v WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch electrical switches; do not use
the phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbors phone. Follow your gas suppliers
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
v Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
317 Stafford Avenue
Morrisville, Vermont 05661
E-Mail:
inquiry@hearthstonestoves.com.
Gas Fired Direct-Vent Room Heater
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien suivre
les instructions donné dans cette notice pour
réduire au minimum le risque d'incendie ou pour
éviter tout dommage matéeriel, toute blessure ou
la mort.
v Ne pas entresposer ni utiliser d'essence
ni'autrevaperurs ou liquides inflammables
dans le voisinage de cet apprareil ou de
tout autre appareil.
v QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE
ODEUR DE GAZ:
Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le
batiment où vous vous trouvez.
Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service dos incendies.
v
L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un
qualifié installer, agence de service ou le
fournisseur de gaz.
Owner's Manual
6400-40427
(8531)
05-22-03

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  • Page 1 STERLING “G” DIRECT-VENT (8531) Gas Fired Direct-Vent Room Heater Owner’s Manual AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien suivre WARNING: If the information in these les instructions donné dans cette notice pour instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or réduire au minimum le risque d’incendie ou pour explosion may result causing property éviter tout dommage matéeriel, toute blessure ou damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... 1 Introduction ..............................2 Owner Information Record..........................3 High Altitude Conversion..........................4 Warning-Caution-Safety Information ......................5 Unpacking and Inspection..........................6 Installation................................7 Positioning Your Stove ........................... 7 Hearth Requirements ............................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Sterling a pleasing look which can be maintained with minimum care. To own a HearthStone is to make a statement - a statement of your appreciation and understanding of exceptional quality. Your Sterling is manufactured using imported cast iron and stone which combine to enhance the decor of any home.
  • Page 4: Owner Information Record

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Owner Information Record Record here all relevant information concerning the purchase and installation of your Sterling gas-fired heater. This information will facilitate servicing, purchase of replacement parts and warranty claims, if necessary.
  • Page 5: High Altitude Conversion

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent High Altitude Conversion For installation from 610-1370 meters (2000-4500ft.) The orifice sizes (DMS) for natural and propane gas are 47 and 56 (front),55 (rear) respectively. See data plate for additional information. For high altitude installation consult the local gas distributor or the authority having jurisdiction for proper rating methods.
  • Page 6: Warning-Caution-Safety Information

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Warning-Caution-Safety Information area around, under and behind the unit on a regular AUTION basis to prevent the accumulation of dust and lint. This gas appliance must be operated and maintained according to the instructions contained in this owner's manual.
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Inspection

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent ENTILATION ROUND ARNING The Sterling requires a free flow of air to provide This unit is equipped with a delayed ignition safety ventilation around the unit. Your Sterling Direct-Vent switch. In the case of a delayed ignition, this switch...
  • Page 8: Installation

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent while the unit is inspected and installed. With the top stones removed and set aside, undo the lag bolts which fasten the unit to the pallet. Take care not to mar or chip the enameled legs on enameled units.
  • Page 9 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Stove Clearances To Combustibles Due to high surface and radiant temperatures, the Sterling should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Clothing and other flammable material should not be placed on or near the Sterling heater. Always maintain adequate clearances around the stove for ventilation.
  • Page 10: Log Placement Within Unit

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Log Placement Within Unit CAUTION Fragile! Handle the log set with care. Always wear gloves and safety goggles while handling the logs set. Position the front and rear burner tubes in their cradles firmly. Center the ember screen directly on the front burner tube, with the cut out set over the pilot.
  • Page 11: Allowable Venting Configuration Graphs

    The only type of vent pipe approved for use with your Sterling Direct-Vent stove is Simpson Dura-Vent's GS Direct- Vent Pipe. After determining the venting configuration for your stove, select the Simpson Dura-Vent system and HearthStone's Dura-Vent exit starter collar adaptor that will accommodate your installation. Note Refer to Appendix A Exterior termination Clearances, for determining where the termination cap position will be.
  • Page 12 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent B. Horizontal Terminations for 5"x 8" Pipe...
  • Page 13 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent C. Horizontal Terminations for 4"x 6e" Pipe Horizontal Terminations for 4"x 6e" Pipe...
  • Page 14 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent D. Vertical Terminations - Straight or (2) 45 Elbows (4"x 6e” Pipe Only) Vertical Terminations-Straight or (2) 45E Elbows (4"x6e" Pipe Only)
  • Page 15 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent E. Vertical Terminations - (1) or (2) 90 Elbows (4"x 6e" Pipe)
  • Page 16 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent IMPSON PTIONAL DAPTORS #95-60924 : 4" " R TARTER OLLAR DAPTOR Used in the following configurations: -Straight back with vertical termination. -Straight back (horizontal) to vertical with horizontal termination. #95-60924HC -Fireplace Liner Kits...
  • Page 17: Restrictor Plate Installation And Settings

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent #95-60924H: 4"x 6e" Top Exit Starter Collar Adapter Used in the following configurations: -Straight up with vertical termination. -Straight up with horizontal termination. -Straight up (vertical) to horizontal with vertical termination.
  • Page 18 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent DJUSTMENTS TO ESTRICTOR LATE Make sure the unit is cool before touching any part of the stove or venting. Remove the venting (if installed already) before adjusting the restrictor plate. Once the venting has been set aside, check the Restrictor Plate screw location.
  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Connections Electrical Connections HERMOSTAT The Sterling requires a wall-mounted thermostat for operation. The thermostat controls the unit by "calling for heat" and turning the unit on when the room is cold, and turning the unit off once the room has warmed sufficiently to satisfy the thermostat.
  • Page 20: High Altitude Adjustments

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Gas supply OTICE A qualified technician must connect the heater to the gas supply and leak test the stove before it is approved for use. Consult all local code. ARNING The stove must be installed and connected in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the current edition of the National Fuel Code ANSI Z223.1 ! CAN/CGA B149 Installation Code.
  • Page 21: Operation

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent PERATION ARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result in causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. AUTION Lighting the first time and adjustments to the stove should be performed by qualified service personnel.
  • Page 22: Lighting Instructions

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Lighting Instructions The gas control knob is located in front of the stove-inside right, front leg. 1. S ! Read the safety information above. 2. Set the thermostat to O position.
  • Page 23: Initial Adjustments

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent Initial Adjustments Variable Output Control The gas control valve (2) is equipped with a variable output control. This control varies the rate of heat produced by the stove of heat produced by the stove by varying the gas pressure to the main burner tube. The length of the burn cycle is affected by a combination of heat output and the thermostat setting.
  • Page 24: Pilot Adjustment

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent ARNING The Control has an interlock device. After shutting off all gas flow, the pilot burner cannot be relit until the thermocouple has cooled, allowing the electromagnet to be release (Approx. 60 Sec.) The gas control knob is designed to be operated by hand.
  • Page 25: Routine Maintenance And Care

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent OUTINE AINTENANCE ARNING Do not clean glass when hot! The Sterling requires minimal routine maintenance and care. The stove should always be cool and off when being cleaned or maintained. The stove should receive regular cleaning on, under and around the stove to prevent the build-up of dust and lint.
  • Page 26: Servicing And Trouble-Shooting

    If the glass on the front door is broken or cracked, immediately discontinue use of the stove. Contact your local Authorized HearthStone Dealer for a replacement door with factory installed glazing. To remove the door: turn off the gas, remove door screw, remove hinge pins, lift off the stove. To replace, reverse removal procedure.
  • Page 27 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE ORRECTIVE CTION UEnsure that the thermocouple connection at the gas valve is tight, and thermocouple is fully inserted into the pilot bracket and is tight. (Hand tight, ¼...
  • Page 28: Optional Blower Fan

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent PTIONAL LOWER An optional blower fan (#95-57010) is available from the dealer or manufacturer to boost heat output efficiency and improve air circulation within the room. It will come with complete installation instructions. The blower fan, which is powered by standard 110/115 volt, 60 cycle, 2.4 amp household current, is easily placed beneath...
  • Page 29: Exterior Termination Clearances

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent XTERIOR ERMINATION LEARANCES...
  • Page 30: Electrical Schematics

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent LECTRICAL CHEMATICS Wiring Diagram - Sterling DV 50 60 70 80 90 HearthStone 50 70 90 Wiring Color KEY: Optional Blower...
  • Page 31: Gas Control Valve

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent ONTROL ALVE...
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products MODEL Sterling “G” Direct-Vent EPLACEMENT ARTS 1546-462 Top Stone 1546-462A Side Stone 1546-463 Front Corner Stone 1546-464 Front Bottom Stone 2510-219-RS Door 2510-303 Bottom Leg 2510-401 2510-403F Front Grille 2510-411-RF Door Frame 2510-413 Side Leg...
  • Page 33 CODES. SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES, UNLESS A CERTIFIED KIT IS USED. MANUFACTURED BY: HearthStone, MORRISVILLE, VERMONT 05661 Date of Manufacture 1999 2000 2001 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    ANSI (American National Standards Institute) gas appliance safety standards in the U.S.A./ and to Canadian Gas Association Standards in Canada. HearthStone Sterling gas units have met all necessary standards. There are a number of nationally recognized testing and certification agencies throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Page 35: Limited Warranties

    Stove (the “Purchase Date”). LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY HearthStone warrants the following parts of the Stove against the following occurrences that result from defects in material and workmanship: All cast iron parts, including the cast iron heat exchanger – against breakage, cracking or burn-through.
  • Page 36: Warranty Registration

    Original Purchaser to either return the defective part, or the entire Stove (if needed), with shipping prepaid, to HearthStone or a Dealer or allow a Dealer to make a service call at the place where the Stove is located. In the event the Original Purchaser refuses to allow a Dealer to make a service call, HearthStone or a Dealer, as the case may be, will request that the Original Owner return the defective part, or the entire Stove (if needed), with shipping prepaid, to HearthStone or a Dealer.

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