Vermont Castings Stardance SDDVTCBSB Installation instructions

13-90-20306760Vermont Castings • Stardance SDDVTSB Installation Manual_R18 • 11/18
SDDVT Series Stardance®
Direct Vent Gas Heater
Models:
SDDVTCBSB, SDDVTBSSB, SDDVTBDSB,
SDDVTBMSB, SDVTSCCB, SDVTSCBS,
SDVTSCBD, SDVTSCBM
CERTIFIED
SAFETY BARRIER
Installation & Operating Manual
Installation and Appliance Setup - Care and Operation
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Call your dealer for questions on Installation, Operation, or Service.
NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result
in serious injury, death or property damage.
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vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
– Do not try to light any appliance.
– Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
– Leave the building immediately.
– Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
– If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
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• Installation and service must be performed
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gas supplier.
WARNING
!
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23-90-20306760Vermont Castings • Stardance SDDVTSB Installation Manual_R18 • 11/18
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
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Table of Contents
Operating Instructions 31
<RXU)LUVW)LUH31
Pilot and Burner Inspection31
)ODPH7HPSHUDWXUH$GMXVWPHQW31
)ODPH&KDUDFWHULVWLFV31
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5HDG%HIRUH/LJKWLQJ34
Signature Command Operating Instructions 36
)HDWXUHV36
Battery Installation36
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Operating instructions 38
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6DIHW\)HDWXUHV43
Troubleshooting 44
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Fuel Conversion 46
Cleaning & Maintenance 51
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Care of Cast Iron51
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Wiring Diagrams 53
Service Parts List 55
Optional Accessories 59
Limited Lifetime Warranty 60
Important Safety Information 3
Massachusetts Safety Information4
California Safety Information4
Pre-Installation 5
Stove Dimensions5
Installation Requirements6
Clearance Requirements6
Parallel Installation7
Corner Installation7
:DOODQG&HLOLQJ&OHDUDQFHV7
+HDUWK5HTXLUHPHQWV7
*DV6SHFL¿FDWLRQV8
*DV,QOHWDQG0DQLIROG3UHVVXUHV8
+LJK(OHYDWLRQV8
+RUL]RQWDO7HUPLQDWLRQ8
Vertical Termination9
5HVWULFWRU3ODWH$GMXVWPHQWIRU([WHQGHG3LSH5XQV9
Vent Termination Clearances10
*HQHUDO9HQWLQJ,QIRUPDWLRQ±7HUPLQDWLRQ/RFDWLRQ 11
7HUPLQDWLRQ&OHDUDQFHV12
Assembly & Installation 13
9HQWLQJ5HTXLUHPHQWVDQG2SWLRQV13
$VVHPEOLQJWKH6WRYH14
,QVWDOOWKH2SWLRQDO)DQ±6''970RGHOV(Millivolt Only)............14
9HQWLQJ6\VWHP$VVHPEO\16
Important Safety Information16
Before You Start16
,QVWDOOWKH9HQW$GDSWHU3LSH17
$VVHPEOH6OLS6HFWLRQV18
Secure the Vent Sections18
Disassemble Vent Sections19
+RUL]RQWDO7HUPLQDWLRQ&DS19
Divert Roof Run-off20
Vertical Side Wall Installation20
9HQW7HUPLQDWLRQ%HORZ*UDGH21
9HUWLFDO7KURXJK7KH5RRI$SSOLFDWLRQLQVWDOODWLRQ22
9HQWLQJ6\VWHP$VVHPEO\1DWXUDO9HQW23
,QVWDOO/RJ6HW24
,QVWDOO212))6ZLWFK±6''970RGHOV(Millivolt Only) 26
Thermostat Connection (optional)26
6LJQDWXUH&RPPDQG6\VWHP6&26
-XQFWLRQ%R[:LULQJ27
Command Center Wall Installation27
Wall Switch Installation 27
&RQQHFWWKH*DV6XSSO\/LQH28
Burner Information28
6LJQDWXUH&RPPDQG:LULQJ'LDJUDP29
Install the Safety Barrier30
,QVWDOOWKH0HVKDQG*ULOO30
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33-90-20306760Vermont Castings • Stardance SDDVTSB Installation Manual_R18 • 11/18
Massachusetts safety information
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Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
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WARNING: This appliance is hot while in operation. Keep
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children
and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A
physicalbarrierisrecommended ifthere areat riskindividuals
in the house. To restrict access to a stove or stove, install an
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Requirements for the Commonwealth of
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Stardance Direct Vent Stove Dimensions
Figure 1 - Stardance dimensions.
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Installation Requirements
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
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Parallel Installation
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Horizontal Termination
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Outside Corner
Inside Corner
Termination Clearances
Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors.
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6" (152 mm)
Noncombustible
2" (51 mm)
F =
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Assembly & Installation
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Horizontal Termination Cap
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