Vermont Casting 3350 User Manual

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Radiance Direct Vent /Natural Vent Gas Heater
20004188
 
Radiance Direct Vent/Natural Vent
Certified to:
ANSI Z21.88-2005 / CSA 2.33-2005
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters 
Gas Specifications
   
 
 
Max. 
Min.
   
 
 
Input 
Input
  Model 
Fuel  Gas Control  BTU/h  BTU/h
 
RDVODRN 
Nat 
Millivolt 
35,000 
25,000
  RDVODRP 
Prop 
Millivolt 
35,000 
27,500
  RDVODRFN  Nat 
Comfort Control  35,000 
25,000
  RDVODRFP  Prop  Comfort Control  35,000 
27,500
Weight: Fully assembled; 350 lbs.
  Natural 
LP (Propane)
  Inlet Minimum 
5.5” w.c. 
11.0” w.c.
  Inlet Maximum 
14.0” w.c. 
14.0” w.c.
  Manifold Pressure 
3.5” w.c. 
10” w.c.
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures
The installation of your Vermont Castings stove 
must conform with local codes, or in the absence of 
local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 
Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition, or CSA B149.1 
Installation code. (EXCEPTION: Do not derate this 
appliance for altitude up to 4,500 feet (1,370m). 
Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5” w.c. for Natural 
Gas and 10.0” w.c. for LP Gas.
High Elevations
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are 
certified without deration for elevations up to 
4,500 feet (1,370m) above sea level.
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370m) in USA, 
installations must be in accordance with the 
current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes 
having jurisdiction.
In Canada, please consult provincial and/or local 
authorities having jurisdiction for installations at 
elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370m).
WARNING:  Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service or maintenance 
can cause injury or property damage. Refer 
to this manual for correct installation and 
operational procedures. For assistance or 
additional information consult a qualified 
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Horizontal Termination - 
Direct Vent ONLY
The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 24” (610mm) 
off the top of the unit, before the first elbow. The hori-
zontal run may extend up to 20’ (6m) and include a 
vertical rise of up to 40’ (12m). (Fig. 7) Horizontal termi-
nation must also meet the criteria shown in Figures 10 
through 12.
•  Approved vent systems must terminate above and 
including the heavy line in Figure 7.
•  Two 45˚ elbows may be substituted for each single 
90˚ elbow.
•  With a rise between 2’ - 5’,  one 90˚ or two 45˚ elbows 
may be used.
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Vertical Run (in feet)
(Measured from the appliance flue collar to the top of the vent
 pipe.)
Horizontal Run (in feet)
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ST134a
FDV28
Horizontal 
vent run
12/3/99 djt
areas modified
1/11/00  djt
ST134a
Fig. 7   Horizontal vent termination window.
May use up to 
three 90° Elbows
One 90° 
Elbow
Unacceptable 
Venting Configuration