Operating instructions

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Radiance
®
Direct Vent Gas Heater
20306759
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 re hazard and will void the warranty.
Table of Contents
Installation & General Information ............................. 3
Massachusetts Residents Only ........................................4
Stove Dimensions ............................................................5
Installation Requirements ................................................. 6
Locating the Stove............................................................6
Clearance Requirements .................................................6
Parallel Installation ..........................................................7
Corner Installation ...........................................................7
Wall and Ceiling Clearances ...........................................7
Hearth Requirements ......................................................7
Gas Specications ...........................................................8
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ...................................8
High Elevations ...............................................................8
Horizontal Termination ..................................................... 8
Vertical Termination .........................................................9
Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs .......9
Vent Termination Clearances ........................................10
General Venting Information - Termination Location ..... 11
Termination Clearances .................................................12
Venting Requirements and Options ...............................13
Assembly Procedures ............................................... 15
Tools Required ..............................................................15
Parts Bag Contents .......................................................15
Unpack and Assemble Legs ........................................... 15
Install Optional Fan .......................................................16
Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent ........................17
Install Vent Adapter Pipe ...............................................17
Side Wall Termination Assembly ...................................18
Vent Termination Below Grade ...................................... 20
Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly ...................20
Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct Vent System ....21
Install Log Set.................................................................26
Connect Gas Supply Line ..............................................28
Burner Information .........................................................28
Install ON/OFF Switch ................................................... 29
Thermostat Connection (Optional) ................................29
Receiver Installation - RADVTCS Series .......................29
Install the Safety Barrier .................................................30
Install the Mesh and Grille ............................................. 30
Operation ....................................................................31
Your First Fire ................................................................31
Pilot and Burner Inspection ...........................................31
Flame & Temperature Adjustment .................................31
Flame Characteristics ....................................................31
Lighting and Operating Instructions ...............................32
Troubleshooting - SIT NOVA 820 (RADVT Series) .......33
Instructions for RCSITEA ..............................................34
Troubleshooting RCSITEA .............................................38
Fuel Conversion Instructions ......................................... 39
Maintenance ............................................................... 43
Annual System Inspection ............................................. 43
Logset and Burner/Cleaning and Inspection .................43
Care of Cast Iron ...........................................................43
Cleaning the Glass ........................................................43
Glass Replacement .......................................................44
Gasket Replacement ..................................................... 44
Inspect the Vent System Annually .................................44
Check the Gas Flame Regularly ...................................44
Wiring Diagrams ............................................................ 44
Replacement Parts ...................................................45
Optional Accessories ............................................... 49
Warranty ....................................................................51