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RADIANCE
Vermont Castings Radiance
INSTALLER / CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual before
installing and using appliance.
WARNING: If the information in
this manual is not followed ex-
actly, a fire or explosion may
Radiance
result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Vent Free Gas Heater
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Model RUVS40
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas suppler.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Shut of
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Vermont Castings Radiance ATTENTION CONSUMER: INSTALLER: In order to ensure safe and effective Please read this manual carefully before you installation, this unit must be installed only by begin the installation procedures. Failure to a qualified agency, individual, firm, corporation, follow instructions may result in property or company that is experienced in the damage, bodily injury or loss of life. This installation, repair and servicing of this type of manual contains important user inform
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Vermont Castings Radiance Specifications Radiance Unvented Gas Heater RUVS40 Fuel Type: NG LP This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* Manifold Pressure; Min. / Max.: 1.7"/3.5" 5.4"/11.0" manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by Min. Inlet Supply Pressure for state or local codes. adjustment:: 5.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. This appliance is to be used only with the type of Max. Inlet Supply Pressure for gas specified on the rating plate which is attached to adjustment: 8.0" W.C. 12.0
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Vermont Castings Radiance Safety Information Warnings IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you h
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PILOT PILOT ON ON I H Vermont Castings Radiance General Information Vent Free Features The Radiance RUVS40 is an unvented gas heating appliance tested and listed to the ANSI standard Z21.11.2a 1997. This appliance is specifically configured to burn either Natural Gas or Propane fuel, as indicated Radiance on the metal rating plate attached to the rear shroud. The Radiance RUVS40 is not fuel convertible. The Radiance burner controls are conveniently located and easy to operate. As illustrated in
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Vermont Castings Radiance Installation Requirements b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and WARNING c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole THIS HEATER MUST HAVE FRESH AIR FOR plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between PROPER OPERATION. IF NOT, POOR FUEL wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, COMBUSTION COULD RESULT. READ THE and gas lines, and at other openings. FOLLOWING
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Vermont Castings Radiance 3. Add the BTU/Hr ratings of all fuel-burning appli- Each of the two grilles must provide an opening of ances installed in the same space, including the at least 50 square inches, with all opening dimensions following: being at least 3". One grille must be located within 12" Gas Water Heater Gas Furnace of the ceiling; the other within 12" of the floor. (If the Gas Fireplace Logs Unvented Gas Heater total exceeds 100,000 BTU/Hr, additional grilles will be Vented Gas He
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Vermont Castings Radiance Alcove Clearances Clearance Requirements The Radiance Unvented heater may be installed in an Minimum Clearances to Combustible alcove constructed to maintain the clearances speci- fied below. Materials Maintain clearance, (empty space), between combus- A B B tible materials and the heater as specified below. C Freestanding Stove D A B D C ST103a A: Maximum Alcove Depth.............. 24" (609mm) B: To Side Wall................................... 4" (101mm) C: To Rear
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Vermont Castings Radiance Assembly Read these instructions thoroughly before starting the assembly. Follow procedures in the order given. Inspect the stove for damage before starting the assembly. Do not install this stove if any damage is evident. Contact your dealer immedi- ately. 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 perf
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Vermont Castings Radiance Install Optional Fan, #2767/FK26 Install the fan kit before the stove is connected to the E gas line. F The fan consists of a blower assembly and a B rheostat switch that are connected by a wire harness. C The blower attaches to brackets at the bottom of the rear shroud. The rheostat installs within the remote switch box, at the top left rear corner. AA D The fan kit includes a ‘snapstat’, a temperature- sensing switch which will be mounted to the blower A duct just bel
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Vermont Castings Radiance 5. Resecure the Rear Shroud panels. 7. Install snapstat. (Fig. 13) Looking through the stove front, locate the snapstat mounting screws on the • Reinstall and tighten the two sheet metal screws side of the left air duct under the top plate. Remove the (D, Fig. 10) that secure the inner and outer shrouds front screw (A), but only loosen the rear screw. Slip the together. snapstat under the rear screw, replace the front screw, • Secure the upper corner of the shroud an
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Vermont Castings Radiance Thermostat Connection (optional) Connect the Gas Line Use only a millivolt rated thermostat. Check the table Gas connection should be made in accordance with the below for the appropriate gauge thermostat wire to use current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI for the length of lead required in your installation. Z223.1. Since some municipalities have additional local codes, be sure to consult your local authority. Thermostat Wire Gauge
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PILOT PILOT PILOT ON PILOT ADJ ON ON PILOT ADJ TP TPTH TH PILOT ADJ I I I H H H Vermont Castings Radiance Install the Logs Install the logs in sequence as shown below. The log set includes six sections: the rear log, left and right middle logs, left and right ember logs, and an upper log. There is also a bag of lava rocks which simulate charcoal and embers. 1. Install the rear log (#1, Fig. 20) by engaging holes on its bottom surface with pins on the sheet-metal ST172 shelf at the back of the fi
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Vermont Castings Radiance 4. Loosely sprinkle the lava rocks (#6) directly on top Complete the Installation of the burner, between the front and middle logs. Do 1. Replace the screen frame or glass frame assem- not place any ember or lava material behind the bly by resting the bottom edge of the frame on middle logs. (Fig. 22) 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 to
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PILOT PILOT ON ON L O Vermont Castings Radiance Pilot and Burner Inspection Operation Each time you light your Radiance, check that the pilot Your First Fire flame and burner flame pattern appear as in Figures 31 and 33. If flame patterns are incorrect, turn the heater Read these instructions carefully and familiarize off and use the procedures in the Troubleshooting yourself with the burner controls of this heater. section of this manual to determing a solution. Do not The Radiance uses a Honey
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PILOT ON Vermont Castings Radiance 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 appliance has a pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. WHAT TO DO IF YOU
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Vermont Castings Radiance Trouble- Warning Turn OFF heater and allow to cool completely before servicing. Possible Cause Condition Solution 1.Ignition Electrode is disconnected 1. Inspect and reconnect, replace or No spark at Pilot when Ignitor is from ignition wire, broken o incor- repair as necessary. operated rectly positioned. 2. Piezo Ignitor nut is loose. 2. Tighten the nut to establish secure contact to the valve bracket. 3. Replace wire. 3. Ignitor wire is broken. 4. Replace Piezo ignito
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Vermont Castings Radiance Troubleshooting (continued) Condition Possible Cause Solution Pilot lights but Main Burner does not 1.Gas supply line shutoff valve is 1.Fully open gas supply line shutoff not fully open. valve. 2.Foreign material is blocking 2.Inspect and clear debris away Burner ports. from Burner ports. 3.Main Burner orifice is clogged. 3.Call local gas service technician. 4.Thermostat or remote switch not 4.Set thermostat to higher tem- activated on RUVS40. perature or check remote
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Vermont Castings Radiance Maintenance Your Radiance Vent Free heater will provide years of service with minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that your heater continues to perform safely and efficiently. Firebox Cleaning and Inspection Cleanliness is critical to correct operation of the 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 accumulat
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Vermont Castings Radiance Catalytic Combustor The combustor should be cleaned annually to ensure optimal performance. Follow the procedure below. Tools / Materials: • phillips screwdriver • rubber gloves • baking soda • tap water • white vinegar • distilled water Remove the combustor module 1. Be sure that the heater is COLD. 2. Remove the front plate, top grille and screen. (Fig. 35) 3. Use the phillips screwdriver to remove the two sheet metal screws that secure the combustor to the top
