Vermont Casting RADVTCB - Manual (Page 2)

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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater
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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.
Table of Contents
Installation & General Information ....................................................................................................3
Operating Instructions Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..........................4
Stove Dimensions .......................................................................................................5
Installation Requirements ...........................................................................................6
Locating the Stove ......................................................................................................6
Clearance Requirements ............................................................................................6
Parallel Installation ......................................................................................................7
Corner Installation .......................................................................................................7
Wall and Ceiling Clearances .......................................................................................7
Hearth Requirements ..................................................................................................7
Gas Specifications ......................................................................................................8
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ...............................................................................8
High Elevations ...........................................................................................................8
Horizontal Termination ................................................................................................8
Vertical Termination .....................................................................................................9
Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs ..................................................9
Vent Termination Clearances ....................................................................................10
General Venting Information - Termination Location .................................................11
Termination Clearances ............................................................................................12
Venting Requirements and Options ..........................................................................13
Assembly Procedures Tools Required ..........................................................................................................15
Parts Bag Contents ...................................................................................................15
Unpack and Assemble Legs ......................................................................................15
Install Optional Fan ...................................................................................................16
Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent ....................................................................17
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (CFM Corporation Components) ......................................17
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Simpson Dura-Vent Components) ...................................17
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Selkirk Corporation Components) ....................................18
Side Wall Termination Assembly ...............................................................................18
Vent Termination Below Grade .................................................................................20
Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly ..............................................................20
Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct Vent System ................................................21
Install Log Set ............................................................................................................26
Connect Gas Supply Line .........................................................................................28
Burner Information ....................................................................................................28
Install ON/OFF Switch ..............................................................................................29
Thermostat Connection (Optional) ............................................................................29
Install the Mesh and Grille ........................................................................................29
Operation Your First Fire ...........................................................................................................29
Pilot and Burner Inspection .......................................................................................29
Flame & Temperature Adjustment .............................................................................30
Flame Characteristics ...............................................................................................30
Lighting and Operating Instructions ..........................................................................31
Troubleshooting - SIT NOVA 820 (RADVT Series) ...................................................32
Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve ................................................................33
Fuel Conversion Instructions ....................................................................................37
Maintenance Annual System Inspection ........................................................................................41
Logset and Burner/Cleaning and Inspection .............................................................41
Care of Cast Iron .......................................................................................................41
Cleaning the Glass ...................................................................................................41
Glass Replacement ...................................................................................................41
Gasket Replacement ................................................................................................42
Inspect the Vent System Annually ............................................................................42
Check the Gas Flame Regularly ...............................................................................42
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................43
Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................................................44
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................................................48
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................51