SDDVT Series Stardance® Direct Vent Gas Heater Installation and Operating Instructions Models: SDDVT(CS)CBSB, SDDVT(CS)BSSB, SDDVT(CS)BDSB, SDDVT(CS)BMSB WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage. • • • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Table of Contents 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. Installation & Operating Instructions General Information ............................................
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater General Information The Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. SDDVTCB, SDDVTEB, SDDVTBS, SDDVTBD, SDDVTBM, SDDVTCSCB, SDDVTCSEB, SDDVTCSBS, SDDVTCSBD, SDDVTCSBM is a vented gas appliance listed to the ANSI Standard Z21.88-2009 and CSA 2.33-2009 for Vented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances For Use at High Altitudes.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Installation Requirements Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent Dimensions 7" Outer Dia. (178 mm) Supply Inlet 12⁵⁄₈” (321 mm) Flue Collar C L 2⁷⁄₈” (73 mm) 9" (229 mm) 12⁵⁄₈” (321 mm) C L 7" Outer Dia. (178 mm) Supply Inlet 2⁷⁄₈” (73 mm) 8" (203 mm) Flue Collar CL SDDVT Models 8³⁄₄" (222 mm) SDDVTC Models 26³⁄₄" (680 mm) 7³⁄₄” (197 mm) Supply Inlet CL 3" (76 mm) 14¹⁄₂" (355 mm) 25¹⁄₂" (648 mm) Figure 1 Stardance dimensions.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Installation Requirements The installation 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. Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5 inches w.c. for Natural Gas, and 10 inches w.c. for Propane). A D B In Canada, installation must be in accordance with the current CSA B-149.1 Installation Codes and/or local codes.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline, Direct Vent and Natural Vent Wall Centerline from Floor Direct Vent Only C L C A D A C L B ST128b Stove Clearances: A: 4” (102 mm) B: 4” (102 mm) Pipe Centerlines: C: 151⁄2” (395 mm) ST128b D: 9” (229 mm) Figure 3 Parallel installation, minimum back and side clearStardance ances, and flue centerlines.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Gas Specifications Model Fuel Gas Control SDDVT Series Nat Millivolt Manual SDDVT Series Prop Millivolt Manual SDDVTCS Series Nat Millivolt Hi/Lo SDDVTCS Series Prop Millivolt Hi/Lo Max. Input BTU/h 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 Min. Input BTU/h 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Air Shutter Setting Minimum rear injector air inlet openings.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ (2.44 m) and no more than 40’ (12 m) above the appliance flue collar. A restrictor plate (supplied) must be used where specified in all vertically terminated vent systems. (Figure 8) NOTE: The restrictor plate supplied with the vertical termination should be discarded.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Vent Termination Clearances When planning the installation, consider the location of the vent terminal and clearances. Some of the most common clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure 11. Important: All vent clearances must be maintained. Check your vent termination clearances against Figures 11 through 13. The vent should be placed so that people cannot be burned by accidentally touching the vent surfaces when the stove is operating.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL V G N H A D L V E C B V F Ope B V Operable rable V B CFM145a V VENT TERMINATION B Fixed Closed B V V Fixed Closed J X B A X AIR SUPPLY INLET M I V K X AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Canadian Installations1 US Installations2 A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12” CFM145a (30cm) 12” (30cm) DV Termin Location deck, or balcony 5/01/01
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Alcove Applications* Inside Corner Outside Corner G= Combustible 6" (152 mm) G Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) V F= Combustible 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) V C V O F Balcony with perpendicular side wall Balcony with no side wall D C E E = Min. 2” (51 mm) for non-vinyl sidewalls Min. 12” (305 mm) for vinyl sidewalls O = 8’ (2.4 m) Min.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Venting Requirements and Options Direct Vent ONLY Approved Vent System Components The Stardance Heater must be vented to the outdoors through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof. The venting system must be comprised of the appropriate listed venting components specified on this page. These parts are available from DuraVent Corporation, Selkirk Corporation or your Vermont Castings Dealer.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Vermont Castings Group Vent Components The following kits are available to meet the needs of most installations. All pipe has a 7” outer diameter and includes a 4” diameter inner section. A (CG) designation indicates the part is finished in Charcoal Gray paint. Consult your dealer about other vent parts that may be appropriate to complete the installation. Min.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Install the Optional Fan - SDDVT Series If you are installing the optional convection Fan Kit #2767 (FK26), continue here. If you are not installing a Fan Kit, go to Page 16, Venting System Assembly. 1. The fan kit includes a Blower Assembly and a Rheostat Assembly, connected by a cable. (Figure 14) The Blower Assembly mounts to the bottom rear of the stove, and the Rheostat mounts to the valve bracket to the left of the valve.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Venting System Assemlby - Direct Vent General Information The Stardance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Pages 13 & 14. Follow the vent component instructions exactly. ENT For U.S. installations: The venting system must conform with local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. CEM For Canadian installations: The venting system must conform to the current CSA B149.1 installation code.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater For units factory equipped with appliance adapters from other brands of Direct Vent systems, it is permissible to simply slide a length of DT pipe over the appliance adapter. Secure with a minimum of two #8 x 1/4” sheet metal screws and seal with hi-temp silicone. Inner Adapter Pipe 1/4-20 x 3/8 Phillips Screws Side Wall Termination Assembly ENT CEM ST355b Figure 21 DuraVent - install inner adapter pipe. 1. Locate the vent opening on the wall.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 12” (305 mm) Max. Length Sleeve X #8 Sheet Metal Screws ST215 Figure 26 Measure the horizontal length. Firestop ZCS103 Figure 24 Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop. 5. Install first theZCS103 inner then the outer straight pipe section(s), trimmed down, Sleeve to the point of the elbow. Zeroend Clearance Drill 3 holes through each joint and fasten with sheet & Firestop metal screws.12/6/99 djt 6.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Vent Termination Below Grade Recessed Wall Install Snorkel Kit #7FSDVSKS when it is not possible to meet the required vent termination clearances of 12” (305 mm) above grade level. The snorkel kit will allow installation depth of down to 7” (178 mm) below grade level. The seven inches is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates the wall.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater #7DVAIS Attic Insulation Shield #7DVFS Firestop in Upper Floor Use Four 8dNails #7DVFS Firestop in Ceiling ST222 Use three #5 sheet metal screws at each joint Sealant Storm Collar Upper edge of flange goes under upper shingles Flashing #7DVSKV (A, B, or F) RoofSupport ST221 Figure 32 Roof support and flashing. 9. Install the storm collar ST221 and seal around the joints. (Figvent thru roof ure 32) 10.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Gasket Outlet End Inlet End To Termination Lock Tab To Appliance ST922 Figure 33 Joint connection.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Supporting DIRECT-TEMP: Vertical Support Vertical installations can be supported by two methods: Ceiling Support (CS) (used in flat ceiling installation) comes with a support plate and a support collar. Install it by screwing the support plate to the top of the properly framed ceiling joist opening, using screws provided. A round trim plate (TP) is attached to the ceiling, using screws, to provide a finished appearance once installed.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater quire it. Contact the appliance manufacturer for information if uncertain. When installed in Canada, a wall thimble is required on all installations in which the vent passes through a combustible wall. 5. If required, install the outside half of the wall thimble (WT) through the opening and screw or nail in place.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Storm Collar Approved Silicone Sealant Here Flashing Offset Support Collar Figure 41 Horizontal termination. Firestop Spacer Vinyl Siding Standoff ST931 Selkirk Horiz termination 6/07 Horizontal Termination ST932 Figure 42 Vinyl siding standoff and horizontal termination. with the horizontal termination. If no thimble is used, ST932 place the Trim Plate (TP) on the DIRECT-TEMP pipe.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater (610 mm)] either the cathedral ceiling support box or the ceiling support plate and assemble lengths of pipe to satisfy this distance. Do not attach assembly to appliance. 8. Loosely position the support collar around the assembled lengths (flared end down). 9. From above, lower the assembled pipe sections down through the cathedral ceiling box or ceiling support plate and attach it to the appliance adapter.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater For U.S. installations: The venting system must conform with local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z22.1. DANGER For Canadian installations: The venting system must conform to the current CSA B149.1 installation code. HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. Install the Vent Pipe Apply a bead of sealant around bottom end of inner starter pipe (found in bag with logset) and attach to stove.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Connect the Gas Supply Line Rear Log Pilot Assembly Conversion instructions are provided with each kit and beginning on Page 37 in this manual. Figure 48 3. Install the left log by mating the hole on the bottom of the log with the pin in the ember bed. (Figure 48) Position the log over air hole in ember bed. Lg493 4. Install the right logRear bylog mating the notch on the bottom of the log with the 6/07 raised notch on the ember bed.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater To connect Natural Gas, use a fitting with 3/8” NPT nipple on the valve side and 1/2” natural gas supply line with an input of 28,000 BTUs at a manifold pressure of 3.5” and minimum inlet supply for adjustment of 5.5” w.c. THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THERE MUST BE A GAS SHUT-OFF BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE SUPPLY.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Install the Front Plate Hold the front plate by the window bars and lift it into position, engaging the two steel tabs on the top corners behind the adjacent bosses in the side plates. (Figure 53) Then seat the Front against the sides so the tabs at the bottom lip engage with the notches in the stove legs. When properly installed, the bottom of the Front Plate cannot be pulled away from the sides without also lifting it.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Operation DANGER Pilot and Burner Inspection 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. DANGER The Stardance is operated with the front plate in place with the doors open or closed. The barrier screen is designed to attach over the doors, or over the glass frame with the doors open.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Lighting and Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Troubleshooting the Gas Control System (SDDVT Series) SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned electrode at pilot Using a match, light pilot. If pilot lights, turn off pilot and push the red button again.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Instructions for RCSITEA SDDVTCS Series CAUTION: The RCSITEA is only certified for use on vented heater rated equipment. This remote control system provides a safe, reliable and user-friendly remote control for millivolt valve gas appliances, blower speed and flame height adjustment. The system can be manually or thermostatically turned on and off with the transmitter. Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Initial Startup Figure 61 1. After initial power up or °F when RESET button is pressed, the transmitter is reset. The reset button is located behind the battery door of transmitter. 2. During system reset, all feaFP2142 tures of the LCD DISPLAY Figure 61 will be visible. After one Typical Reset Display FP2142 second, the LCD will be start up initialized. A typical reset display isinitial shown in Figure 60. Note the temperature scale is degree F. 3.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 2. Use the ON / s button to set the desired On Delay Time from 0 to 15 minutes. 3. Use the OFF / t button to set the desired Off Delay Time from 0 to 15 minutes. FP2146 4. If there is no input within 3 seconds, the new set- Figure 66 ting will be transmitted to Blower time delay display FP2146 receiver. blower delay timer 5. The default settings for both transmitter and receiver 12/08 are 5 minutes for ON delay time and 8 minutes for OFF delay time.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Testing Remote Control System 1. Light the gas appliance following the lighting instructions on Page xx. Confirm the pilot light is on; it must be in operation for the remote control to operate the main gas valve and blower. Appliance control knob must be in the ON position, and ON/OFF switch must be in OFF position. 2. Slide the 3 position button on the remote receiver to the ON position and the main gas flame should ignite. 3.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Fuel Conversion Instructions Figure 70 Attach the gas line to the left side of the valve. Conversion Precautions ST226b Before proceeding, turn control knob on valve to OFF attachTurn gas line and turn gas supply OFF. OFF any electricity that 6/07 djt may be going to the appliance. Conversion Procedure 1. Remove the barrier screen and the stove front. Lift stove front up and then swing bottom out and away to disengage from the stove body. 2.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater SDDVTCS Series Models 1. Using the TORX T20 bit remove and discard the three (3) pressure regulator mounting screws from the old pressure regulator assembly. (Figure 75) 3. Remove pilot hood by lifting up. (Figure 78) Do not remove snap ring to remove pilot hood. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the pilot tube for conversion. 4. Remove pilot orifice with Allen wrench. (Figure 79) 5. Install the conversion orifice.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 3. Remove injector orifice from left burner bracket with a 1/2” wrench. Use a back up wrench to prevent damage to the manifold. (Figure 81) 4. Install conversion orifice. (Refer to Table 2) 5. The air shutter is factory set according to table on Page 7 and should not need adjustment. The air shutter opening may be verified by measuring as shown in Figure 82. All Models 1.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Maintenance Your Stardance Gas Heater will provide years of service with minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that your stove continues to function properly. Annual System Inspection Have the entire heater and venting system inspected annually by a qualified gas technician. Replace any worn or broken parts. Logset and Burner / Cleaning and Inspection Cleanliness is critical to the proper function of the heater.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 4. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone rubber sealant along the inside corner of the glass frame, all around the perimeter. Place the flat gasketed side of the glass panel back into the steel frame. Pinch the rounded inside-facing gasket material to bulk it up. 5. Replace the glass frame and front panel as previously described.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Wiring Diagrams - SDDVT ON OFF Thermopile Black TP/TH Chassis Ground ST124b Thermostat Black GRN Thermostat (Optional) (Optional) Optional Thermostat Wiring TH K Black TH TP Thermopile St124b on/off/switch wiring 1/11/00 djt BL K BLK FAN JUNCTION BOX Millivolt Gas Valve Strain Relief Black ST124c ON / OFF Rheostat Figure 87 On/Off switch and optional thermostat circuit.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Wiring Diagrams - SDDVTCS Black 120V AC Adapter Black mV Valve TH TP /TH Receiver 120V AC Plug Female Male SIT HI / LO Valve 120V AC Blower ST1091a Figure 90 SIT Hi/Lo blower schematic. ST1090 120V AC Plug for Receiver SIT valve wiring SIT mV Valve Receiver Tag Tag Tag: to blower Tag: to 120V AC Hi/Lo Regulator Blower 120V AC Plug for Blower ST1092b Figure 91 SIT Hi/Lo blower wiring.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Replacement Parts 2 1 6 5 1a 4 1c 1d 3 1b 8 14 7 11 12 15 10 9 16 13 17 18 19a,b 27a,b 28a,b 34 22 23 21 ON 24 20 N FA TO E AU AM FL 31 F OF 32 ON RS 29 OF F 36 33 25 35 26 38 37 48 39 T EN M CE 47 50 4968 Stardance SDDVT/TCS parts 8/09 Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Replacement Parts Ref. Description 1. Log Set - Complete 20012551 1a. Log Rear 20012546 1b. Log Right 20012548 1c. Log Left 20012547 1d. Log Top 20012915 2. Ember Bed Assembly 3. Top Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 4. Front, Operable Door Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 5. Door Right Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 6. Door Left Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 7. Left End Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 8.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Replacement Parts Ref. Description 34. Remote Kit (Hi/Lo, Blower) (SDDVTCS Series only) SDDVT/SDDVTCS RCSITEA 35. Sensor 1450 CMG-8184-0032 (for use with FSDHAG only) 10002013 36. Wiring Harness 10002582 37. Gasket, Base Pan 20002282 38. Gasket HE Door 1203687 39. Gasket Cement 1206122 40. Handle Package, Ceramic w/Screw (not shown) 0004345 42. Switch Bracket (not shown) 43. Starter Pipe (not shown) 30000245 44.
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater Optional Accessories Fan Kit - STDDVT FK26 Fan The FK26 fan helps distribute heated air from within the firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox temperature rises above and falls below a preset temperature. A rheostat provides for variable fan speeds. Used with standard millivolt models. 115 Volt / 60Hz / .
Stardance® Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings brand gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces installed in the United States of America or Canada.
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