Vermont Casting RADVTCSG User Manual
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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
Stove Dimensions .......................................................................................................4
Installation Requirements ...........................................................................................5
Locating the Stove ......................................................................................................5
Clearance Requirements ............................................................................................5
Parallel Installation ......................................................................................................6
Corner Installation .......................................................................................................6
Wall and Ceiling Clearances .......................................................................................6
Hearth Requirements ..................................................................................................6
Gas Specifications ......................................................................................................7
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ...............................................................................7
High Elevations ...........................................................................................................7
Horizontal Termination ................................................................................................7
Vertical Termination .....................................................................................................8
Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs ..................................................8
Vent Termination Clearances ......................................................................................9
General Venting Information - Termination Location .................................................10
Termination Clearances ............................................................................................11
Venting Requirements and Options ..........................................................................12
Assembly Procedures
Tools Required ..........................................................................................................14
Parts Bag Contents ...................................................................................................14
Unpack and Assemble Legs ......................................................................................14
Install Optional Fan ...................................................................................................15
Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent ....................................................................16
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (CFM Corporation Components) ......................................16
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Simpson Dura-Vent Components) ...................................16
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Selkirk Corporation Components) ....................................17
Side Wall Termination Assembly ...............................................................................17
Vent Termination Below Grade .................................................................................19
Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly ..............................................................19
Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct Vent System ................................................20
Install Log Set ............................................................................................................25
Connect Gas Supply Line .........................................................................................27
Burner Information ....................................................................................................27
Install ON/OFF Switch ..............................................................................................28
Thermostat Connection (Optional) ............................................................................28
Install the Mesh and Grille ........................................................................................28
Operation
Your First Fire ...........................................................................................................28
Pilot and Burner Inspection .......................................................................................28
Flame & Temperature Adjustment .............................................................................29
Flame Characteristics ...............................................................................................29
Lighting and Operating Instructions ..........................................................................30
Troubleshooting - SIT NOVA 820 (RADVT Series) ...................................................31
Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve ................................................................32
Fuel Conversion Instructions ....................................................................................36
Maintenance
Annual System Inspection ........................................................................................40
Logset and Burner/Cleaning and Inspection .............................................................40
Care of Cast Iron .......................................................................................................40
Cleaning the Glass ...................................................................................................40
Glass Replacement ...................................................................................................40
Gasket Replacement ................................................................................................41
Inspect the Vent System Annually ............................................................................41
Check the Gas Flame Regularly ...............................................................................41
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................42
Replacement Parts
...................................................................................................................................43
Optional Accessories
...................................................................................................................................47
Warranty
...................................................................................................................................51