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INSTALLER / CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
APPLIANCE.
Stardance
WARNING!
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
Natural Vent Gas Heater
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
Model SNV30: 3980-3996
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas suppler.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:
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Stardance 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 ................................................................
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater General Information The Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 3980- This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured 3996 is a vented gas appliance listed to the ANSI standard (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. Z21.88b-2002 and CSA-2.33b-2002 for Vented Room Heaters, The Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater, when installed, and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances For Use at High Al- must be electrically groun
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Dimensions See Page 5 for Flue Collar Centerline Dimensions. 9" (229mm) C Valve L Inlet 26 ���" (680 mm) Valve Inlet C L 3" (76 mm) 25" 14���" (355 mm) (635 mm) 4406 Fig. 1 Stardance dimensions. 7067 Stardance fully assembled dimensions 12/22/03 djt 20007067 44
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Ceiling Clearances Clearance Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials 45" (1140mm) Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 2 through 5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top. Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of 72" the sheet metal rear skirt. (1829mm) The Stardance heater is approved for installation into an alcove constructed of combustible materials to the dimensions and clearances shown on the next page. T
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Venting Requirements and Options Gas Specifications The Stardance must be properly connected to a listed Max. Min. 4” (102 mm) Type B venting system or to an approved Input Input Class A masonry or factory-built chimney system. In Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h Canada, a complete relining of Class A chimney sys- SNV30RN Nat Millivolt 28,000 19,000 tems is required. SNV30RP Prop Millivolt 28,000 21,500 The Stardance Natural Vent stove will accept
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Passing Through a Venting Requirements Combustible Wall or Ceiling 36 An approved pass-through device is always required 34 A when a vent passes through a combustible wall or ceil- 32 B ing. Check with the maker of the vent system for the 30 correct listed devices that are available. A listed pass- 28 through device is required whether or not the installa- 26 tion includes decorative pipe around the Type B venting 24 system. NOTE: It is essential to seal
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Installation Unpack the Stove Snapstat Wire The Stardance is shipped fully assembled on its back. Rheostat Wire Unpack the stove and carefully set it upright. Fan Bracket CAUTION Porcelain enamelled surfaces are fragile. Handle porcelain enamelled castings tenderly. Familiarize yourself with the assembly steps before you begin and proceed with deliberation and care. If possible, have assistance available. Place enamelled castings on a soft, cushioned sur-
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Outer Slot Shroud MOTOR Inner Shroud Slot BLK SNAPSTAT BLK WHT ON/OFF RHEOSTAT POWER ST194 ST196 Fig. 10 Position the fan to engage the inner shroud with the Fig. 13 #2767 / FK26 fan wiring diagram. fan bracket slots and secure with sheet metal screws. ST194 Venting System Assembly Snapstat attach fan to shroud Left Air Duct 11/99 Adjust the leg levelers as needed. They should not ST196 extend any further from the leg than necessary. FK26 fan diangram The v
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Insert the B-vent adapter into the flue collar and drill Connect the Gas Supply Line 1/8” (3mm) pilot holes through both the stove’s collar and the adapter. Attach the adapter to the flue collar Check the Rating Plate attached by a steel cable to the with sheet metal screws. (Fig. 15) firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox for the type of fuel to be used. The Stardance may be Attach the first section of venting to the B-vent adapter. conver
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TP TPTH TH PILOT ADJ Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Burner Information The appliance must only use the gas specified on the rating plate, unless converted using a Fuel Conversion Kit. Refer to Page 25 for the correct Fuel Conversion Kit for your model. Conversion instructions are provided with each kit and beginning on Page 16 in this manual. ST228 THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CON- Fig. 18 Attach switch wires to valve. NECTED TO THE GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN. The
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Left Log Install the Front Plate Hold the front plate by the window bars and lift it into Right position, engaging the two steel tabs on the top corners Log behind the adjacent bosses in the side plates. (Fig. 21) 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. Engage steel tab
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�� Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Operation The Stardance is operated with the operable door front plate in place with the doors open or closed. To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 22) When not in use, the handle may be stored in the handle holder on the right side of the rear shroud. (Fig. 23) Clockwise Pilot As- to Open sembly ST476 Fig. 24 Pilot Assembly location. ST477 Flame & Temperature Adjustment Stardance Co
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O 3 2 ON 1 T O Stardance 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 manu- • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the ally. When lighting the pilot follow these instruc- Fire Department tions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the ga
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Troubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System NOTE: Before troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure the external gas shutoff is in the “ON” position. WARNING: REMOVE THE GLASS PANEL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Defective or misaligned Using a match, light [ilot. If pilot lights, turn off pilot and 1. Spark ignitor will electrode at the pilot push the ignitor button again. If pilot wil
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O L L L I I Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater 6. Remove the right and left log bracket assembly by Fuel Conversion Instructions unfastening the two screws which hold the burner in place. (Fig. 28) WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed 7. Hold the burner at the right hand side and lift to clear by a qualified service agency in accordance with the right burner leg. Then pull to the right to clear the the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable injectors on the left hand side
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O O L L I I P P F F F F O O Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater A Pilot Hood B C Pilot Bracket CO105a Fig. 32 Remove pilot hood. Index Tab Allen Wrench FC107 CO105a Fig. 30 Remove mounting screws, pressure regulator tower gas conversion and spring and diaphragm assembly. Pilot Snap Ring E 1/28/00 djt FC107 CO106a SIT820 valve conversion Fig. 33 Remove pilot orifice. 10/03 is set at 1/8” or 3/8” opening depending on rating plate serial number. To convert to natural gas, the shutter s
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater 17. Replace burner. Slide the burner in at an angle Left Burner Leg with 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. Lower the right Injector Orifices hand side down in to place. Make sure the burner is 90° as far left as possible and the injector shoulders are inside the burner. NOTE: It is very critical to keep the left burner leg, which holds the injectors, a
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Maintenance Your Stardance Gas Heater will provide years of service CAUTION with minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that your stove continues to function properly. TURN THE PILOT OFF BEFORE PAINTING. ALLOW THE HEATER TO COOL COMPLETELY Annual System Inspection BEFORE PAINTING. Have the entire heater and venting system inspected annually by a qualified gas technician. Replace any worn or broken parts. Cleaning the Glass WARNING: Let th
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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Inspect the Vent System Annually Have the vent system inspected annually by a quali- fied technician. Shut off the main gas supply before inspecting the system. Both the inner exhaust pipe and the outer combustion supply pipe must be checked to confirm that they are unblocked and in good condition. Check the Gas Flame Regularly NOTE: Shown without top for clarity. ST582a To ensure that the stove is operating properly, check the flames periodically to confirm th
