Vermont Castings Radiance RUVSOD 3237 Mounting instructions
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Homeowner’s Installation
and Operating Manual
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Stove Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 4
Clearance Requirements .....................................................................................................5
Hearth Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5
Gas Specifications ...............................................................................................................6
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ....................................................................................... 6
High Elevations ................................................................................................................... 6
Odor During Operation ........................................................................................................6
Vent Free Features ..............................................................................................................7
Fresh Air Requirements .......................................................................................................7
Tools Required/Hardware Bag Contents .............................................................................9
Unpacking the Radiance ..................................................................................................... 9
Remove the Front, Screen and Logs .................................................................................. 9
Assemble Legs ..................................................................................................................10
Install Optional Fan ........................................................................................................... 10
Install ON/OFF Switch .......................................................................................................12
Thermostat Connection (Optional) .................................................................................... 12
Glass & Catalyst Installation ..............................................................................................13
Connect the Gas Supply Line ............................................................................................14
Install Log Set ....................................................................................................................14
Complete the Installation ...................................................................................................15
Your First Fire ....................................................................................................................16
Pilot and Burner Inspection ............................................................................................... 16
Flame & Temperature Adjustment .....................................................................................16
Flame Characteristics ........................................................................................................16
Lighting Instructions .......................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................18
Firebox Cleaning and Inspection .......................................................................................20
Cleaning Procedure ...........................................................................................................20
Glass Replacement ...........................................................................................................20
Care of Cast Iron ...............................................................................................................20
Catalytic Combustor ..........................................................................................................21
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Fuels used in gas, woodburn-
ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combus-
tion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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In order to ensure safe and effective installation, this unit
must be installed only by a qualified agency, individual, firm,
corporation or company that is experienced in the instal-
lation, repair and servicing of this type of appliance and is
familiar with the building codes and installation techniques
appropriate in your area. Contact your hearth products
dealer or local gas supplier for the name of a qualified ser-
vice person.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fittings and
installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed
gas fitter or licensed plumber.
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If any of the original wire as supplied with the ap-
pliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire
of at least 105° F temperature rating.
Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches,
dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater
may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
the heater serviced. Some people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia,
those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.
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31"
(787mm)
296M"
(756mm)
RADIANCE
186"
(465mm)
11"
(279mm)
2856M"
(717mm)
656O"
(165mm)
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RUVSOD specs
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Drawing Not to Scale 4555
Supply Inlet
Radiance Vent Free dimensions.
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Maintain clearance, (empty space), between combus-
tible materials and the heater as specified below.
The Radiance Unvented heater must be installed on
rigid flooring. If the appliance is installed on any com-
bustible surface other than wood flooring, such as
carpet or tile, a metal or wood panel must be installed
to extend the full length and width of the unit. There are
no other hearth or floor protection requirements.
Minimum mantel clearance.
FP599b
JUV
stove mantel heights
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A
B
C
D
E
V
W
X
Y
Z
A 7¹⁄₂” (190 mm) V 16” (406 mm)
B 6” (152 mm) W 14¹⁄₂” (368 mm)
C 4¹⁄₂” (114 mm) X 13” (330 mm)
D 3” (75 mm) Y 11¹⁄₂” (292 mm)
E 1¹⁄₂” (38 mm) Z 10” (254 mm)
ST694
Wall
ST103a
Min. Clrnc
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BB
D
A
C
Maximum Alcove Depth ..............24” (610 mm)
To Side Wall ..................................4” (102 mm)
To Rear Wall ................................. 4” (102 mm)
To Ceiling ..................................60” (1524 mm)
ST103a
ST101
Min. Freestanding Clrnc
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B
A
To Side Wall / Trim*........................... 4” (102 mm)
To Rear Wall ..................................... 4” (102 mm)
ST101
Minimum wall clearances.
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Firebox weight / shipping 175 lbs.
The installation of your Radiance 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. (EXCEPTION: Do not derate this
appliance for altitude up to 4,500 feet (1,370 m).
Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5” w.c. for Natural
Gas and 11.0” w.c. for LP Gas.
Neither natural gas nor propane gas give off an odor
when burned. The nature of a vent free combustion
system, however, is such that odors may occasional-
ly be produced during heater operation when impuri-
ties exist in the immediate area. Cleaning solutions,
paint, solvents, cigarette smoke, candles, adhesives,
new carpet or textiles, etc., all can create fumes.
These fumes may mix with combustion air and can
create odor. Such odors will disappear over time,
however the condition can be alleviated by opening a
window or otherwise providing additional ventilation
to the area.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer.
Inlet Minimum 5.5” w.c. 11” w.c.
Inlet Maximum 14” w.c. 14” w.c.
Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. 10” w.c. (MP)
11” w.c. (RP)
Natural LP (Propane)
RUVSODRN Nat. Millivolt 35,000 26,000 Fully
Closed
RUVSODRP 1” Open
RUVSODRP Prop Millivolt 35,000 26,000 No air
w/Catalyst shutter
(remove)
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The Radiance RUVSOD, Model Nos. 3357, 3358,
3370 thru 3379, is an unvented gas heating appliance
tested and listed to the ANSI standard Z21.11.2-2000.
This appliance is specifically configured to burn either
Natural Gas or Propane fuel, as indicated on the metal
rating plate attached to the rear shroud. The Radiance
RUVSOD is not fuel convertible.
The RUVSOD is shipped fully assembled with the ex-
ception of the log set. The log set is assembled during
installation.
The RUVSOD is equipped with a Honeywell control
valve that allows thermostatic control, on/off switch or a
remote switch (not supplied).
The RUVSOD model incorporates variable regulators
that allow you to adjust burner heat output between
HIGH, (35,000 Btu), and LOW, (26,000 Btu). See the
Operation Section for details.
A push button Piezo ignitor is used to light the stand-
ing pilot. The pilot incorporates an Oxygen Depletion
System (ODS/pilot) which will shut off gas flow to the
burner in the event that sufficient fresh air becomes
unavailable for continued safe operation.
Modern construction standards have resulted in homes
that are highly energy-efficient and that allow little heat
loss. Your home needs to breathe, however, and all
fuel-burning appliances within it require fresh air in
order to function properly and safely. Exhaust fans,
clothes dryers, fireplaces, and other fuel burning appli-
ances all use the air inside the building. If the available
fresh air is insufficient to meet the demands of these
appliances, problems can result.
The Radiance Unvented heater has specific fresh air
requirements.
The following informa-
tion will help you insure that adequate fresh air is avail-
able for the heater to function properly.
Any space within a home can be classified in the follow-
ing categories:
1) Unusually Tight Construction
2) Confined Space
3) Unconfined Space
First, determine which classification defines the intend-
ed space.
You must provide additional fresh air if the space falls
into this classification. Unusually Tight Construction is
defined as construction wherein:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmo-
sphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a
rating of one perm or less with openings gasketed or
sealed and
b. weather stripping has been added on openable win-
dows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as
joints around window and door frames, between sole
plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you
must provide supplemental fresh air for the appliance
from outside the home as detailed on page 7, B.
If your home does not meet the above criteria, follow
the procedure below.
Use the following formula to determine if you have a
confined or unconfined space.
is defined as the room in which you will install
the heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas-
sageways or ventilation grilles between the rooms.
The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 BTU per hour, (4.8 m3 per kw), of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in that space and
an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not
less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour, (4.8 m3
per kw), of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly
with the space in which the appliances are installed,
through openings not furnished with doors, are consid-
ered a part of the unconfined space.
Determine the volume of space, (length x width x
height). Include adjoining rooms connected by doorless
passageways or ventilating grilles.
A room that is 18’ x 12’ x 8’ has a volume of 1728
cubic feet, ( length x width x height). An adjoining open
kitchen that is 10’ x 12’ x 8’ has a volume of 960 cubic
feet. An adjoining open dining room is 12’ x 12’ x 8’ with
a volume of 1152 cubic feet. The total space volume is
3840 cubic feet. (1728 + 960 + 1152).
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Divide the volume of space by 50 cubic feet. The re-
sult is the maximum Btu/hr that the space can support.
3840 divided by 50 = 76.8 or 76,800 Btu/hr.
Add the Btu/hr ratings of all fuel-burning appliances
installed in the same space, including the following:
Gas Water Heater Gas Furnace
Gas Fireplace Logs Unvented Gas Heater
Vented Gas Heater* Other Gas Appliances*
Do not include Direct Vent appliances as these utilize
outside air for combustion and vent to the outdoors.
Gas Range 55,000 Btu/hr
Unvented Heater +33,000 Btu/hr
Total 88,000 Btu/hr
Compare the maximum Btu/hr rating the space can
support with the total Btu/hr used by the appliances.
76,800 Btu/hr - max. the space can support
88,000 Btu/hr - total used by appliances
In this example, the maximum Btu/hr that the space can
support is less than the total used by the appliances,
the space is considered to be . Addi-
tional air must be provided to meet the requirements of
the Unvented heater.
A confined space may be ventilated in two ways:
Open up or provide at least two ventilating grilles to
an adjoining unconfined space. Use any of the options
illustrated in Figure 4.
Each of the two grilles must provide an opening of at
least 50 square inches, with all opening dimensions
being at least 3”. One grille must be located within 12”
of the ceiling; the other within 12” of the floor. (If the
total exceeds 100,000 Btu/hr, additional grilles will be
required.)
Vent the room directly to the outdoors. (Provide one
square inch of opening for each 4,000 Btu/hr.
If the total Btu/hr used by the appliances is less than
the maximum Btu/hr the space is able to support, the
room meets theUnconfined spacecriteria and no fur-
ther ventilation is required.
For further information on ventilation guidelines and
sizing specifications follow the National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 Section 5.3.
vent370-2
Ventilation options
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12”
12”
Option 3 -
Vents to
Adjoining
Room
Option 1
Vents to
Adjoining
Room
Option 2
- Remove
Door to
Adjoining
Rooms
VO370-2
Vent options to provide additional air.
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The Radiance is shipped on its back, mounted to a
wooden pallet. It is fully assembled, although packing
materials must be removed from the firebox and the
Log Set installed. Connection to the gas supply must
be performed only by a qualified gas technician who
should also verify that adequate ventilation is available
to support proper burner function.
Installation of optional accessories, such as the Fan,
Glass/Catalyst, or thermostat, is most easily accom-
plished before the gas supply connection is made.
• Stub-handled Phillips screwdriver • work gloves
• Standard Phillips screwdriver • knife
• Standard flat-blade screwdriver
• Tape measure • needlenose pliers
• Porcelain Handle (Front Door)
• Control Door Handle & Screw
• (2) Bags of Lava Rock
• (6) 10 x 1/2” Screws
• Bracket, Wire Switch
• Registration Card & Manual
• (4) CS, Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1 Gr 2-Z
• (4) Washer, Fl 3/8-Z
1. Cut the shipping straps.
2. Unpack the top grate and screen from the carton,
and set them aside.
Remove the Front panel, the Screen panel, the Log Set
and hardware bag from the firebox before positioning
the stove.
1. Remove the accessory package from the top of the
stove. The manual, hardware package, and lava
rocks are packed on top of the firebox. Set these
aside.
2. Remove the Front Plate. Grasp one side and the
bottom, and lift the front plate as a unit (the control
door attaches to the stove front). Swing the bottom
edge out and away from the stove body, (Fig. 5)
3. Remove the screen frame. (Fig. 6)
4. Remove the Log Set. Lift out the package and any
packing material from the burner tray and firebox.
Unpack the log set and inspect each piece for dam-
age. Set the
logs aside out of the way.
Remove the front plate.
ST139
ST139
Radiance
remove front
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Lift screen from firebox.
ST187a
ST187
RUVSOD
remove screen
7/01
Screen Hooks
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It is easiest to install the optional fan kit #2767/FK26,
before the stove is moved to its final location or con-
nected to the gas line.
The fan consists of a blower assembly and a rheo-
stat switch that are connected by a wire harness. The
blower attaches to a bracket at the bottom of the rear
shroud. The rheostat installs at the bottom of the stove
on the left of the valve.
The fan kit includes a ‘snapstat’, a temperature-sens-
ing switch which will be mounted to the blower duct just
below the top plate of the stove. The snapstat automati-
cally turns the fan on or off at approximately 109° F.
The rheostat provides a range of fan speed settings
from OFF (which overrides the snapstat function) to
high.
• Fan assembly with rheostat and snapstat
• wire tie • control knob • retaining collar
Sheet metal edges can be sharp. Be sure to
wear protective gloves.
1. Loosen the four phillips head screws which secure
the rear shroud to the stove sides. (Fig. 9)
2. Carefully pull the shroud assembly away from the
rear of the stove.
3. With the rear shroud assembly in the upright posi-
tion, set the bottom of the shroud on a padded surface
to prevent scratching the surface. Unfasten the four
phillips head screws which attach the outer shroud to
the inner duct assembly.
1. Slide stove to the rear of the pallet just far enough to
access rear leg holes. Make sure the stove does not
tip over backwards. (Fig. 7)
ST720
Radiance
slide stove back
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ST720
Slide stove back just far enough to access rear leg
holes.
2. Attach the rear legs using 3/8” hex head bolts and
flat washer supplied. Tighten with a 9/16” wrench or
socket.
3. Carefully tip the stove onto its rear legs. Adjust the
pallet to allow access to one of the front leg holes.
Be sure to leave the pallet under the stove to prevent
the stove from falling fully forward. (Fig. 8)
To prevent valve tubing from being
crushed or damaged, make sure to rest valve on
wooden pallet.
ST721
Radiance
attach
front legs
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Washer
Hex Head Bolt
ST721
Carefully tip stove onto back legs. Leave pallet under
stove to keep stove from falling fully forward.
4. Have your assistant attach one leg using the hard-
ware described.
5. Move the pallet to allow access to the other front leg
hole. Attach remaining leg.
6. Remove pallet and allow stove to gently rest on all
four legs.
7. Adjust leg levelers to compensate for irregularities in
the hearth.
ST189
fan remove shroud
radiance
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ST189
Loosen four phillips screws holding rear shroud as-
sembly and remove. Remove four phillips screws holding rear
shroud to inner duct assembly. Remove rear shroud.
Rear Shroud As-
sembly
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4. Attach the fan assembly to the fan bracket provided
in the log box. Use #10 sheet metal screws provided
with fan kit. Do not remove finger guard screws. (Fig.
10)
5. Connect snapstat leads. Disconnect the snapstat
module from the leads inside the snapstat bracket. (Fig.
11) Bend open the snapstat bracket. Use needlenose
pliers to remove the black plastic grommet from the
bracket. Discard the bracket. Insert the grommet and
wires into the large hole at the bottom right corner of
the inner shroud. Feed the snapstat wire leads through
the grommet into the stove interior. Connect the two
wires to the two snapstat extension leads attached to
the inner shroud.
ST640
RUVSOD
snapstat
7/01
Snapstat Bracket
Snapstat Module
Pinch
Grommet to
Remove
ST670
Remove the snapstat and grommet from the bracket
and insert the grommet into the inner shroud.
6. Position the fan assembly so the ducts slide be-
tween the inner and outer shroud. The inner shroud
should engage with the two slots in the ends of the
bracket so that bracket and shroud are interlocked.
(Fig. 12) Secure the bracket with the four sheet metal
screws provided in the finish bag.
7. Route the rheostat wire assembly to the right be-
tween the inner and outer shroud. Run the wire through
the slots at the bottom right corner of the inner shroud.
8. Refasten the outer shroud to the inner duct assem-
bly.
ST194
attach fan to shroud
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{Inner Shroud}
Position the fan to engage the inner shroud with the
fan bracket slots and secure with sheet metal screws.
Outer
Shroud
Slot
Slot
ST194
9. Install the snapstat by loosening the front screw on
the inner side of the duct (Fig. 13) slide the snapstat
under the head of the screw and tighten. Connect the
leads to the snapstat. Make sure the snapstat assembly
is mounted straight front to back.
10. Slide shroud assembly over the sides and fasten
the four screws loosened earlier.
11. The rheostat control switch attaches to the left side
of the valve bracket at the front of the stove. (Fig. 14)
• Remove retaining nut from shaft of rheostat. (if
pre-installed)
• Insert the rheostat through the hole in the back
of the left side of the valve bracket, aligning the
locator pin with the smaller hole in that bracket.
ST195
attach snapstat
11/99
Install the snapstat and connect the extension wire
terminals. View is with top removed, however, access is
available through the rear when installing fan before gas line
connection.
Snapstat
Left Air Duct
ST671
ST669
RUVSOD
attach fan to bracket
7/01
Attach the fan assembly to the fan bracket.
Fan
Bracket
Finger Guard
Snapstat
Wire
Rheostat
Wire
ST669
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MOTOR
SNAPSTAT
ON/OFF
RHEOSTAT
WHT
WHT
BLK
BLK
BLK
GRN
BLK
POWER
ST196
FK26 fan diangram
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#2767 / FK26 Fan Wiring Diagram
ST196
If you are installing the fan kit after the stove is
in its final location, follow same steps mentioned previ-
ously with the exception of disengaging only the right
side of the outer shroud.
ST347a
JUV
FK28
rheostat install
9/21/00
Rheostat
Retaining Nut
Control Knob ST347a
Attach rheostat to control panel. Valve may look dif-
ferent.
The switch assembly parts are found in the parts bag.
1. Attach switch assembly to left rear side of stove
shroud using two screws and existing holes in
shroud. (Fig. 16)
2. Run wires down back of stove, under bottom of rear
shroud to valve.
3. Attach wires to valve terminals. (Fig. 17)
TP TH
TPTH
ST228
attach switch
wires to valve
12/99
ST228
Attach switch wires to valve.
ST315
attach switch assy
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Existing
Holes
Switch As-
sembly
Screws ST315
Attach switch assembly to rear shroud.
18 40 feet
20 25 feet
22 16 feet
Do not use low voltage (24V) thermostats.
Check the table below for the appropriate gauge ther-
mostat wire to use for the length of lead required in your
installation.
1. Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and
run the wires to the stove location. Terminate these
leads with 1/4” female connectors.
2. Connect the thermostat wires to the valve. (Fig. 17)
• Thread the retaining nut onto the shaft of the
rheostat, tightening with a wrench. Do not over-
tighten.
• Attach the control knob to the rheostat shaft.
• Use the wire tie to secure the fan and rheostat
wire harnesses together.
12. Plug the power cord into a standard grounded 110
volt household outlet. If the fan control knob is not
turned to the OFF position, the fan will turn on when
the temperature at the snapstat reaches approximately
109° F.
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1. Remove left and right log bracket assembly by
unfastening the two screws which hold the burner in
place. Loosen the screw on the rear log bracket and
remove the bracket.
2. Hold the burner at the right hand side and lift to clear
the right burner leg. Then pull to the right to clear the
injectors on the left hand side.
3. Turn burner upside down and remove air shutter.
Discard air shutter. (Fig. 18)
OFF ON
Thermostat
(Optional)
Thermopile
Black
Black
Millivolt
Gas Valve
St124b
on/off/switch
wiring
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TP/TH
TP
TH
Thermostat
(Optional)
Thermopile
Black
Black
Millivolt
Gas Valve
St124c
Thermostat
wiring
1/11/00 djt
TP/TH
TP
TH
ST124b
ST124c
ST353a
injector orifice
replace
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90¡
Left Burner Leg
Injector Orifices
ST353a
Be sure injector orifices remain at 90° to the base.
4. Replace burner. Slide the burner in at an angle with
left side lower than the right side. Slide the left side onto
the injectors, making sure the burner leg remains at a
90° angle to the base. (Fig. 19) Lower the right hand
side down in to place. Make sure the burner is as far
left as possible and the injector shoulders are inside the
burner.
5. Replace left and right log bracket assembly, tighten
rear log bracket, and replace logs.
6. Latches provided in catalyst kit must be installed
on top of firebox. Use two phillips screws to secure in
place. (Fig. 20)
7. Slide catalyst between top plate and firebox. Allow
catalyst to “fall” into hole on top of firebox. Secure with
two screws as shown in Figure 21.
ST187
pull frame latches
11/99
Phillips
Screws
Phillips Screws
ST671
Attach glass latches.
Catalyst Location
ST667
RNVOD
air shutter
converting
from NG to Lp
6/4/01 djt
Air Shutter (Remove and Discard)
Bottom of Burner Pan
ST667
Remove air shutter and discard.
ST201
remove catalytic
combustor
11/99
ST201
Install catalytic combustor.
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1. Remove the logs from their packaging, and inspect
each piece for damage.
2. Install the rear left log by placing it on the sheet
metal shelf at the back of the firebox. (Fig. 23) The
log should touch the back wall of the firebox. Slide
the log to the left until the left side lines up with the
left bracket. (Fig. 23) When the log is in place the
left front corner of the log should rest on the decora-
tive grate.
3. Install the rear right log by placing it on the sheet
metal shelf at the back toward the right. Make
sure the right side of the log lines up with the right
bracket. (Fig. 23) When the right and left rear
logs are in place, they should touch the back of the
firebox and each other.
4. Install the right log by engaging hole on the bottom
with pin on the right rear log. (Fig. 23) Set the bottom
of the log on the bracket and bring forward to come
in contact with decorative grate on right.
Check the Rating Plate attached by a steel cable to the
firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox
for the type of fuel to be used.
Gas connection should be made in accordance with
current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. Since
some municipalities have additional local codes, be
sure to consult you local authority.
Connect the gas supply and test for leaks. Use a 50/50
solution of liquid soap and water to test for leaks at gas
fittings and joints. NEVER test with an open flame.
Light the pilot according to the directions on page 16,
before going to the next step.
ST187
pull frame latches
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ST672
Set glass frame in place and secure latches.
8. Install glass frame assembly by resting the bot-
tom edge of the frame on support brackets below the
front opening of the firebox. Swing the top edge of the
assembly toward the firebox, and center it. Fasten by
closing the latches over the top left and right edges of
the frame. (Fig. 22)
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5. Loosely sprinkle the lava rocks directly on top of the
burner just behind decorative grate. (Fig. 25) Use
the lava rock to cover brackets on the burner. Do
not place lava rocks toward back of burner. The lava
rock is shipped inside the bag assembly.
LG160
RNV logs
top view
6/4/01 djt
Left Rear Log Right Rear
Log
Lava rock may
be placed in this
area
Decorative Grate
Lava rock placement.
LG160
LG156
Radiance logs
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LG171
Install the left and right rear logs and the right log.
Decorative
Grate
Right Log
Right Rear Log
Left Rear Log
Left Bracket Right Bracket
LG155
Radiance logs
installed
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LG172
Completed log installation.
Lava Rock
Log rests on
decorative grate
1. Replace the screen frame by sliding the hooks over
the top front edge of the firebox and resting the bot-
tom on the support brackets. If the catalyst has been
installed, place the glass front on the stove by resting
the bottom edge of the frame on support brackets
below the front opening of the firebox. Swing the top
edge of the assembly toward the firebox, and center
it. Fasten it by closing the latches over the top left
and right edges of the frame.
2. Replace the stove front by grasping it by the left and
right edges. Lift it so that tabs on the back side of
the top corners engage notches at the top forward
corners of the stove sides. Then gently swing the
bottom of the front panel to a vertical position, and
lower it till prongs on its bottom left and right corners
engage with notches cast into the tops of the forward
legs. (Fig. 26) Test that the front is installed securely
by grasping two of panel’s vertical bars, and pulling
the panel toward yourself. When the panel is in place
properly you should not be able to pull the bottom of
the front toward yourself without also lifting it.
3. Attach the wooden handle to the control door using
the #8-32 x 2” screw from the parts bag. (Fig. 27)
4. Set the screen and the cast-iron grate into the re-
cess in the stove top.
This completes the installation and assembly of the
Radiance RUVSOD.
Replace the front panel.
ST139a
ST139a
Radiance
replace front
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ST197
RUVS attach accessory door handle
7/01
Attach the handle to the control door.
ST197
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The Radiance is shipped with the operable door front
plate. The stove may be operated with the doors either
open or closed. To open the front doors, insert the
handle provided into the door latch stub and turn it to
the right and up. (Fig. 28) When not in use, the handle
may be stored in the handle holder on the right side of
the rear shroud. (Fig. 29)
Read these instructions carefully and familiarize your-
self with the burner controls shown on Page 17. Locate
the pilot assembly, Figure 30. Follow the lighting instruc-
tions on Page 16 exactly.
During the first fire, it is not unusual to smell some odor
associated with new logs, paint and metal being heated.
Odors should dissipate within the first eight to ten hours,
however, you can open a window to provide fresh air to
alleviate the condition.
Each time you light your heater check that the pilot
flame and burner flame patterns are as shown in Figure
32 and Figure 33. If flame patterns are incorrect, turn
the heater off. Contact your dealer or a qualified gas
technician for assistance. Do not operate the heater
until the pilot flame is correct.
For units equipped with HI/LO valves, the flame adjust-
ment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO adjustment
knob located near the center of the gas valve. (Fig. 31)
ST621
Radiance
operable doors
1/31/01
To open the front doors, turn handle counterclockwise.
Clockwise
to Close
Counterclockwise
to Open
ST621
ST624
handle holder
2/6/01
RADIANCE
Handle
Holder
ST656
When not in use, store handle in the handle holder.
ST673
RUVSOD
Pilot assembly location
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Natural
Pilot
LP Pilot ST673
Pilot assembly location.
LO
HI
Turn
counterclockwise
to decrease
flame height
Turn clockwise
to increase
flame height
HV102
Honeywell hi/lo knob
4/5/99 djt
Flame adjustment knob for Honeywell valve.
It is important to periodically perform a visual check
of the pilot and burner flames. Compare them to the
illustration below. (Fig. 32, 33) If the flame patterns ap-
pear abnormal, contact a qualified service provider for
service and adjustment.
Red Glow
ST198
pilot flame detail
11/99
ST198
Correct pilot flame appearance. OP pilot.
LG173
Correct burner flame pattern.
LG155
Radiance logs
installed
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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. Read the safety information above.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the fireplace.
3. For MN/MP/TN/TP appliances ONLY, go on to
Step 4. For RN/RP appliances turn the On/Off
switch to “OFF” position or set thermostat to
lowest level.
4. Open control access panel.
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to “OFF”.
10. Push the control knob all the way in and hold.
Immediately light the pilot by repeatedly depress-
ing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears.
Continue to hold the control knob in for about one
(1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it
will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes
out, repeat steps 5 through 8.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
Fire Department
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not
push in or turn by hand, do not try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician. Applying force or any
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service techni-
cian to inspect the heater and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit manu-
ally. When lighting the pilot follow these instruc-
tions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor
because some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
• Do not try to light any fireplace
• Do not touch any electric switch
• Do not use any phone in your building
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-
tions.
1. Turn the On/Off switch to Off position or set the
thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the fireplace if
service is to be performed.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then
smell for gas, including near the floor. If you
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety infor-
mation above. If you do not smell gas, go to the
next step.
7. Remove glass door before lighting pilot. (See
Glass Frame Removal section).
8. Visibly locate pilot by the main burner.
9. Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise
to “PILOT”.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop
and immediately call your service technician or
gas supplier.
• If after several tries, the pilot will not stay lit,
turn the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
11. Replace glass door.
12. Turn gas control knob to “ON” position.
13. For RN/RP appliances turn the On/Off switch to
“ON” position or set thermostat to desired setting.
14. Turn on all electrical power to the fireplace.
PILOT
ON
OFF
ON
P
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O
F
F
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FP1067
lighting instruction
knobs
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5
4
3
2
1
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P
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3/8" - 1/2"
FP1068
Lighting instructions
Pilots
18
Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater
20004555
Follow these procedures in the order presented.
1. Ignition Electrode is disconnected
from ignition wire, broken or incor-
rectly positioned.
2. Ignitor wire is broken.
3. Bad Piezo Ignitor.
1. Inspect and re-connect, replace
or repair as necessary.
2. Replace wire.
3. Replace Piezo Ignitor.
1. Gas supply is turned off or supply
line shut-off valve is closed.
2. Control Knob is not in PILOT posi-
tion.
3. Control Knob not pressed in while
in PILOT position.
4. Air present in gas lines.
5. Inlet supply pressure is not within
correct settings.
6. Other conditions that should be
identified only by a qualified gas
technician.
1. Turn on gas supply or open sup-
ply line shut-off valve.
2. Turn Control Knob to PILOT.
3. Press Control Knob in while in
the PILOT position.
4. Continue holding in Control Knob
and repeat ignition procedure
until air is bled from the lines.
5. Call local gas supplier. Adjust
inlet supply pressure to specifica-
tion: NG; 5.5” w.c.-14.0”w.c. LP;
11.0” w.c.-14.0”w.c.
6. Call qualified gas technician.
PILOT
ON
OFF
PILOT
ADJ
L
O
H
I
HV104
Honeywell Valve
with pilot 2
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Piezo Ignitor
Regulator
Pilot / Main Control
HV104
Honeywell valve assembly.
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1. Control Knob not fully depressed
or held in long enough.
2. Gas supply line shut-off valve is
not fully open.
3. Thermocouple connection is
loose at the Control Valve.
4. Pilot flame does not touch the
Thermocouple.
This can be caused by:
A) Incorrect gas pressure, and/or
B) other conditions that should
be identified only by a qualified
service technician.
5. Thermocouple is damaged.
6. Control Valve is damaged.
1. Depress Control Knob fully and
hold in for a full 30 seconds.
2. Fully open gas supply line shut-
off valve.
3. Inspect and tighten securely.
4. A) Call local gas supplier. Adjust
inlet supply pressure to specifica-
tion: NG; 5.5” w.c.-14.0”w.c. LP;
11.0” w.c.-14.0”w.c.
B)Call local gas service techni-
cian.
5. Call local gas service technician.
6. Call local gas service technician.
Correct LP Pilot Flame. Correct NG Pilot Flame.
1. Gas supply line shut-off valve is
not fully open.
2. Foreign material is blocking
Burner ports.
3. Main Burner orifice is clogged.
4. Thermostat or remote switch not
activated.
5. Bad Thermopile.
1. Fully open gas supply line shut-
off valve.
2. Inspect and clear debris away
from Burner ports.
3. Call local gas service technician.
4. Set thermostat to higher tem-
perature or check remote switch.
5. Call local gas service technician.
1. Insufficient fresh air.
2. Incorrect inlet supply pressure.
1. Determine that adequate ventila-
tion exists to provide sufficient
fresh air. Open a window or pro-
vide additional ventilation. (See
Fresh Air Requirements, Pages
7-8)
2. Call local gas supplier. Adjust
inlet supply pressure to specifica-
tion: NG; 5.5” w.c.-14.0”w.c. LP;
11.0” w.c.-14.0”w.c.
ST121a
JUV
Pilot flame wrong 2
9/25/00 djt
Pilot flame is weak - does not touch
Thermocouple.
Pilot flame is lifting.
Thermopile
Thermo-
couple
ST121a
ST674
RUVSOD
Pilot flame 2
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Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater
20004555
The following procedures will help ensure that your
heater continues to perform safely and efficiently.
Follow the simple procedure outlined below.
Frequent cleaning may be necessary in living environ-
ments subject to excessive carpet lint or pet hair. For
example, if you live with a dog that sheds continuously,
you will need to inspect the burner area frequently and
clean it as often as the accumulation requires.
Turn the burner OFF and let the heater cool com-
pletely before cleaning.
Lift the Front plate up and then swing the bottom out
to disengage it from the heater shell. (Page 9, Fig.
5)
Remove the screen by lifting up and away from the
unit. Or, if so equipped, remove the glass panel by
releasing the two upper retainer latches. Lift the
panel up and off of the firebox frame. (Fig. 35)
Carefully inspect the log set for damage. Contact
your local dealer if any damage is evident.
Use a soft-bristled brush vacuum cleaner attach-
ment to remove dust or debris from the log set, pilot
and burner. Use care as the log set is fragile.
Inspect the catalytic combustor at the top of the
firebox. Replace the combustor if any damage or
deterioration is evident.
Replace the screen or glass panel and the front
plate.
If so equipped, do not operate this appliance with the
glass panel cracked, broken, or removed. Replace
damaged glass only with MHSC ceramic glass panel
Part No. 1601290. Follow the Cleaning Procedure
instructions regarding parts removal.
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will help keep the
painted surfaces looking new. Use high-temperature
stove paints, available through your local dealer, to
touch-up areas as needed. Clean areas to be painted
with a wire brush and be sure to cover the log set,
burner and valve assembly. Apply the paint sparingly;
two light coats of paint will give better results than a
single heavy coat.
Porcelain enamel surfaces should be cleaned with a
soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
If necessary, use only a cleaning agent formulated spe-
cifically for use on porcelain enamel surfaces.
Remove the screen or glass panel.
ST675
RUVSOD
screen/glass removal
7/01
Screen Hooks
Glass Latch
ST675
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