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INSTALLER / CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual before
installing and using appliance.
WARNING: If the information in this Radiance
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing
Vent Free Gas Heater
property damage, personal injury or
loss of life. Model RUVSOD: 3370 thru 3379
—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
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free 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 and Operating Instructions ..................................................
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Installation & Operating Instructions In order to ensure safe and effective installation, this unit must be installed only by a qualified agency, individual, firm, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING corporation or company that is experienced in the installa- MAY LEAD TO DEATH! tion, repair and servicing of this type of appliance and is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon familiar with the building codes and installation techniques monoxide poiso
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Radiance Vent Free Gas Heater Dimensions 29³⁄₄" (756mm) RADIANCE 28¹⁄₄" (717mm) 6¹⁄₂" Supply Inlet (165mm) 11" (279mm) 31" (787mm) 18³⁄₈" (465mm) Drawing Not to Scale 4555 Fig. 1 Radiance Vent Free dimensions. 4 20004555
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Clearance Requirements A Minimum Clearances to B Combustible Materials C Maintain clearance, (empty space), between combus- tible materials and the heater as specified below. V D W Wall E X A B Y Z ST694 ST101 Mantel Mantel from A: To Side Wall / Trim* ........................ 4" (101.6mm) Ref. Shelf Depth Ref. Stove Top B: To Rear Wall ................................... 4" (101.6mm) A7¹⁄₂” (190mm) V 16” (406mm) Alcove Clearances B 6” (152mm) W
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater High Elevations Gas Specifications Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are Max. Min. certified without deration from elevations up to Input Input 4,500 feet (1,370m) above sea level. Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h Nuisance outages may occur at altitudes above RUVSODRN Nat. Millivolt 35,000 26,000 4,500 feet (1,370m) if dirt, dust, lint and/or cob- RUVSODRP Prop Millivolt 35,000 26,000 webs are allowed to accumulate on burner and/or Fireb
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater 1) Unusually Tight Construction Vent Free Features 2) Confined Space The Radiance RUVSOD, Model Nos. 3370 thru 3379, 3) Unconfined Space is an unvented gas heating appliance tested and listed First, determine which classification defines the to the ANSI standard Z21.11.2-2000. This appliance is intended space. specifically configured to burn either Natural Gas or Propane fuel, as indicated on the metal rating plate Unusually Tight Construction at
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater with a volume of 1152 cubic feet. The total space A confined space may be ventilated in two ways: volume is 3840 cubic feet. (1728 + 960 + 1152). A) Open up or provide at least two ventilating grilles to an adjoining unconfined space. Use any of the options 2. Divide the volume of space by 50 cubic feet. The illustrated in Figure 4. result is the maximum BTU/Hr that the space can Each of the two grilles must provide an opening of at support. least
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Assembly Procedures Read these instructions thoroughly before starting Remove the Front, Screen and Logs the assembly. Follow procedures in the order given. Inspect the stove for damage before starting Remove the Front panel, the Screen panel, the Log the assembly. Do not install this stove if any Set and hardware bag from the firebox before position- damage is evident. Contact your dealer immedi- ing the stove. ately. 1. Remove the accessory packag
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater 6. Remove pallet and allow stove to gently rest on all Assemble the Legs four legs. 1. Slide stove to the rear of the pallet just far enough to 7. Adjust leg levelers to compensate for irregularities in access rear leg holes. Make sure the stove does not the hearth. tip over backwards. (Fig. 7) Install Optional Fan 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
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater 4. Attach the fan assembly to the fan bracket provided 6. Position the fan assembly so the ducts slide be- in the log box. Use #10 sheet metal screws provided tween the inner and outer shroud. The inner shroud with fan kit. Do not remove finger guard screws.(Fig. should engage with the two slots in the ends of the 10) bracket so that bracket and shroud are interlocked. (Fig. 12) Secure the bracket with the four sheet metal Snapstat screws provided i
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Install ON/OFF Switch 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) Rheostat 2. Run wires down back of stove, under bottom of rear shroud to valve. 3. Attach wires to valve terminals. (Fig. 17) Retaining Nut Switch Control Knob ST347a Existing Assembly Holes Fig. 14 Attach rheostat to control panel. Valve may look different.
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater 4. Replace burner. Slide the burner in at an angle with ON OFF On/Off Switch Wiring 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. Left Burner Leg TP/TH Injector Orifices TP Black 90¡ TH ST124b Optional Therm
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater 8. Install glass frame assembly by resting the bottom CAUTION edge of the frame on support brackets below the front opening of the firebox. Swing the top edge of the This appliance should only be assembly toward the firebox, and center it. Fasten by connected by a qualified gas techni- closing the latches over the top left and right edges of cian. Test to confirm manifold the frame. (Fig. 22) pressures as specified below. The Radiance Heater and its
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Right Log Complete the Installation Right Rear Log 1. Replace the screen frame by sliding the hooks over Left Rear Log the top front edge of the firebox and resting the bottom 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 b
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HI Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Operation 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) Natural Pilot Counterclockwise to Open LP Pilot ST673 Fig. 30 Pilot assembly locatio
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O 3 2 ON 1 T O Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free 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 manu- instructions. ally. When lighting the pilot follow these instruc- • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the tions exactly. Fire Department B. BEFORE LIGHTING sm
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O L Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Troubleshooting Follow these procedures in the order presented. WARNING TURN OFF HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE SERVICING. CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Inspect and re-connect, replace No spark at pilot when Ignitor is 1. Ignition Electrode is disconnected or repair as necessary. operated. from ignition wire, broken or incorrectly positioned. 2. Replace wire. 2. Ignitor wire is broken. 3. Replace Piezo Ignitor. 3. Bad Piezo Ig
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Troubleshooting cont’d. SOLUTION CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE Pilot lights but flame goes out 1. Control Knob not fully depressed 1. Depress Control Knob fully and when Control Knob is released. or held in long enough. hold in for a full 30 seconds. 2. Gas supply line shut-off valve is not fully open. 2. Fully open gas supply line shut- 3. Thermocouple connection is off valve. loose at the Control Valve. 3. Inspect and tighten securely. 4. Pilot flame d
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Vermont Castings Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater Maintenance The following procedures will help ensure that your heater continues to perform safely and efficiently. Screen Hooks Firebox Cleaning and Inspection Cleanliness is critical to correct operation of the Glass Latch heater. The log set, burner, valve controls and air circulation areas must all be kept free of dust and unobstructed by debris. Inspect these areas before each use and clean whenever accumulation is evident. Follow the simple pr
