Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RADVTCH Vermont Casting
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INST ALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMA TION 20012697 8/07 Rev . 1 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING AND USING APPLIANCE. W ARNING! IF THE INFORMA TION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE.
2 2 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 PLEASE READ THE INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a V ermont Castings stove. IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
3 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 The Ra dian ce D irec t V e nt Room H eate r , M odel Nos . R ADVTCB, R A DVT EB, R A DVT MB, R A DVT BS, R A DVTCH , R A DV T VG, R A DVT BD, R ADV T BB, R .
4 4 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 29 " (758 mm) 31" (787 mm) 7" Outer Dia. (178 mm) Flue Collar L C 4 " (120 mm) 14 " (378 mm) ST126 R.
5 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Installation Requirements The installation must conform with local codes or , in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54 - latest edition. (EXCEP- TION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude.
6 6 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Fig. 3 Parallel installation, minimum back and side clear- ances, and flue centerlines. ST130 42" (1070mm) Min.
7 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Gas Specifications Max. Min. Inp ut Input Mo del Fuel Gas Control BT U /h BTU/h RADVT Series Nat Millivolt 38,000 25,000 RADVT Series Prop Millivolt 36,000 25,000 RADVTC Series Nat Comfort Control 38,000 25,000 RADVTC Series Prop Comfort Control 36,000 25,000 Weight: Fully assembled; 350 lbs.
8 8 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 V ertical T ermination A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ (2.44 m) and no more than 40’ (12 m) above the ap- pliance flue collar . A restrictor plate (supplied) must be used, where specified, in all vertically terminated vent systems.
9 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 V ent T ermination Clearances Y our stove is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof.
10 10 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 V V V V V V V X X X D E B B B C B M B A J K F L VENT TERMINA TION AIR SUPPL Y INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED H I Operable Operable Fixed Closed V B CFM145a DV T ermin Location 5/01/01 Rev .
1 1 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Fig. 12 T ermination clearances. Outside Corner Inside Corner T ermination Clearances T ermination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors.
12 12 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 V enting Requirements and Options Approved V ent System Components The Radiance Heater must be vented to the outdoors through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof. The venting system must be comprised of the appropriate listed venting components specified on this page.
13 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 V ertical T ermination Cap 4DT -VC CFM V ent 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.
14 14 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST720 Radiance slide stove back 7/30/02 djt ST720 Fig. 13 Slide stove back just far enough to access rear leg holes.
15 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST347a JUV FK28 rheostat install 9/21/00 Rheostat Retaining Collar Rheostat Knob ST347a Fig. 18 Attach the fan rheostat. Rheostat Install the Optional Fan If you are installing the optional convection Fan Kit #2767 (FK26), continue here.
16 16 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 V enting System Assembly General Information The Radiance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Pages 12 and 13.
17 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST651 Fig. 23 Simpson Dura-V ent - install outer adapter pipe. ST652 dura v ent attach outer assy 4/20/01 djt ST649 dura vent attach inner assy 4/20/01 djt CEMENT ST649 Inner Adpater Pipe 1/4-20 x 3/8” Phil- lips Screws Fig.
18 18 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 4. For CFM Vent Pipe only: If necessary , measure to determine the vertical length (X) of pipe required from the adapter pipe to the wall cutout centerline, including a 2” overlap at the joint. (Fig. 26) use a hacksaw or tin snips to trim the pipe as needed.
19 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 1 1. For CFM only: Install Charcoal Gray Pipe Rings (#7FSDRG) or Polished Brass Pipe Rings (#7FSDRP) at pipe joints, if desired. V ent T ermination Below Grade Install Snorkel Kit #7FSDVSKS when it is not possible to meet the required vent termination clearances of 12” (305 mm) above grade level.
20 20 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 7. Install the appropriate roof support and flashing, making certain that the upper flange of the flashing base is below the shingles. (Fig. 33) 8. Install appropriate pipe sections until the vent run reaches above the flashing.
21 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Gasket Lock T ab Inlet End Outlet End ST922 T o T ermination T o Appliance Fig. 34 Joint connection. it by screwing the support plate to the top of the prop- erly framed ceiling joist opening, using screws provided.
22 22 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 The Cathedral Ceiling Support (CCS) may be used in pitched or flat ceiling installations and comes with a support collar and a decorative two part square trim plate.
23 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 from traffic areas such as walkways if it is less than 7’ (2.1 m) high. Refer to Pages 10, 1 1, Figures 1 1, 12 for more detail.
24 24 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 If the wall is brick or concrete, and contains no com- bustible material, a 7” (178 mm) round penetration hole is adequate. The wall thimble is not required. The perforated straps of the horizontal termination provide a method of attachment.
25 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Minimum Height Above Roof ST934 minimum height 6/07 Minimum Roof Pitch Height Flat to 7/12 1’0” Over 7/12 to 8/12 1’6” Over 8/12 to 8/12 2’0” Ov.
26 26 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Rear Log LG488 Figure 48 2. Install the rear log by plac- ing it on the ember bed toward the back of the firebox. (Fig. 48) The log should touch the back wall of the firebox.
27 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Figure 51 Left Cross Log Rear Log Right Cross Log Front Right Log Front Left Log Ember Bed LG490 Conn.
28 28 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Install ON/OFF Switch The switch assembly parts are found in the parts bag. 1. Attach switch assembly to left rear side of stove shroud (when facing shroud) using two screws and existing holes in shroud. (Fig.
29 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST477 Stardance pilot location 10/4/00 Fig. 54 Pilot Assembly location. ST476 Pilot As- sembly Flame & T emperature Adjustment For stoves equipped with HI/LO valves, flame adjust- ment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO adjustment knob located near the center of the gas control valve.
30 30 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 3. Open control access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock- wise to “OFF”. Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Turn of f all electrical power to the fireplace.
31 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 T roubleshooting the Gas Control System (RADVT Series) NOTE : Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. SIT NOV A 820 MILLIVOL T V AL VE Symptom 1.
32 32 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Instructions for Comfort Control V alve RADVTC Series 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.
33 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Auto Mode 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.
34 34 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Light pilot burner Set manual switch to local or remote Release pilotstat knob. T urn pilotstat knob from PILOT to ON. If manual switch is set to LOCAL, did main burner light and fan turn on? T urn pilotstat knob to PILOT to turn off main burner .
35 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 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 setti.
36 36 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Conversion Precautions Before proceeding, turn control knob on valve to OFF and turn gas supply OFF . T urn OFF any electricity that may be going to the appliance.
37 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 2. Remove and replace plug on lower right hand side of the valve; Red for LP and Blue for NG. (Page 32, Fig. 57) 3. Remove motor top cap using a standard slotted screwdriver . Depress and turn center plunger until arrow points to correct screw .
38 38 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Burner Orifice Conversion 1. Remove three (3) 3/8” nuts on bottom side of burner pan. (Fig. 72) 2. Carefully remove ember bed by tilting the right side up and lifting out toward the right side of the unit.
39 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 T able 3. Air Shutter Adjustment Natural Gas Natural Gas LP Model High Altitude RADVT/RADVC 1/2” Open 1/2” Open 1/2” Open T able 4. High Altitude Orifice [Required for altitudes above 2000’ (610 m) up to 4500’ (1,370 m)] Input (BTU/h) Model Orifice Part # Minimum Maximum RADVT/RADVTC #33 / 0.
40 40 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Maintenance Y our Radiance Gas Heater will provide years of service with minimal upkeep. The following procedures 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.
41 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Gasket Replacement The Radiance Gas Heater uses a ‘tadpole’ type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the frame. In time, this gasket can become brittle and compressed and should be replaced. New gasket is available from your dealer .
42 42 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 NOTE: IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE, AS SUP- PLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE, MUST BE RE- PLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE SF-2, 200°C WIRE OR ITS EQUIV ALENT .
43 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 10 1a 40 14 16 7 42 45 12697 RADVT/RADVTC parts 6/07 djt 37a,b,c 47 LOCAL REMOTE ON • PILOT OFF • LED 6 7 8 15 26a,b 27a 27b 27c 29 30 28 31 33 32 34 35.
44 44 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Radiance Direct V ent Gas Heater (continued) Models: R ADVT S eries: R A D V TC B, R ADVTEB, R ADVTMB, R ADV TBS, RA D V TC H , R ADVT VG, R AD V TBD , R.
45 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit, NG to LP - RADVTC Kit 20012900 Conversion Kit, NG to LP - RADVT Kit 20012729 Conversion Kit, LP to NG - RADVTC Kit 20012902 Conversion Kit, LP to NG - RADVT Kit 20012899 High Altitude Conversion Kit Kit 20013135 35b.
46 46 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Radiance Direct V ent Gas Heater (continued) Models: R ADVT S eries: R A D V TC B, R ADVTEB, R ADVTMB, R ADV TBS, RA D V TC H , R ADVT VG, R AD V TBD , R.
47 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK26 Fan The FK26 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 tem- perature rises above and falls below a preset tempera- ture.
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51 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred to as CFM) warrants that all cast iron parts, the combustion chamber , ceramic burner , and.
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 800-668-5323 • www .cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation.
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