INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual before installing and using appliance. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. —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.
Vermont Castings Jefferson 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 ...............................................................
Vermont Castings Jefferson 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, corporation or company that is experienced in the installation, repair and servicing of this type of appliance and is familiar with the building codes and installation techniques appropriate in your area.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater JUVS Dimensions 28¹⁄₂" (724mm) Valve Inlet C L 3" (76mm) 24" (610mm) 14¹⁄₂" (368mm) 8" (203mm) 3447 Fig. 1 Jefferson Vent Free dimensions.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Clearance Requirements A Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials B C Maintain clearance, (empty space), between combustible materials and the heater as specified below for the appropriate firebox shell being installed. D S D U F V A B Wall E T C W G X Y FP599a ST101 A: Mantel Trim ................................. 12” (305mm) B: Side Wall/Trim .............................. 4” (102mm) C: Rear Wall .....................................
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater High Elevations Gas Specifications Max. Input Min. Input Model JUVSRN JUVSRP JUVSMN Fuel Nat. Prop Nat Gas Control Millivolt Millivolt Millivolt BTU/h 28,000 28,000 28,000 BTU/h 20,000 21,000 18,500 JUVSMP Prop Millivolt 28,000 18,500 Firebox weight / shipping 110 lbs. Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures Inlet Minimum Natural 5.5” w.c. LP (Propane) 11” w.c. Inlet Maximum 14” w.c. 14” w.c. Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. 10” w.c. (MP) 11” w.c.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Vent Free Features The JUVS Gas Heater is an unvented gas appliance tested and listed to the ANSI standard Z21.11.2a.2001. The Vent Free Gas Heater is configured to use Natural Gas, (JUVSRN, JUVSMN ) or Propane (JUVSRP, JUVSMP). Because these heaters are clean-burning and highly energy-efficient, no venting system is required. The JUVS is shipped fully assembled with the exception of the log set. The log set is assembled during installation.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater 2. Divide the volume of space by 50 cubic feet. The result is the maximum BTU/hour the space can support. A. Open or provide at least two ventilating grilles to an adjoining unconfined space. (Fig. 3) Example: 3840 cubic feet divided by 50 = 76.8 or 76,800 BTU/hour. Each of the two grilles must provide an opening of at least 50 square inches, with all opening dimensions being at least 3”.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Assembly Procedures Unpack the Stove WARNING Remove the stove assembly from the shipping carton and inspect it for loose or damaged parts. Do not install this appliance if any parts are loose or if there is any visual or suspected damage resulting from shipping or handling. Report damage to your dealer/distributor immediately. The log set is packaged in the box shipped inside the firebox.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater 2. Disconnect the snapstat module from the leads inside the snapstat bracket. (Fig. 8) BLK Pinch Grommet to Remove BLK MOTOR 3. Bend open the snapstat bracket. use your fingers or needle nose pliers to remove the black plastic grommet from the bracket. Discard the grommet and bracket. BLK SNAPSTAT WHT WHT Snapstat Bracket GRN BLK ON/OFF RHEOSTAT Snapstat Module ST468 Fig. 8 Remove snaptstat and grommet from bracket. ST236 4.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Thermostat Connection (optional) (R Models only) Use only a thermostat rated for 500 millivolts. Do not use low voltage (24V) thermostats. Check the table below for the appropriate gauge thermostat wire to use for the length of lead required in your installation. Thermostat Wire / Gauge Maximum Run 18 40 feet 20 25 feet 22 16 feet 1. Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and run the wires to the stove location.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Install the Stove Front The Front Plate attaches to the stove by four steel tabs that engage with corresponding cast ribs on the sides and bottom of the stove body. Position the Front about 3” down from stove top and lift the plate to engage the upper tabs behind the adjacent ribs on the sides. (Fig. 17) Then lower the plate into position, so that the lower tabs engage with the corresponding ribs at the bottom. (Fig.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Locate the Pilot assembly to the right behind the burner. (Fig. 21) Follow the lighting instructions on page 14 exactly. For the first fire, allow the stove to operate continuously for six hours without using the fan. During the first fire, it is not unusual to smell some odor associated with new logs, paint and metal being heated.
Vermont Castings Jefferson 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 manually. When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Troubleshooting Follow these procedures in the order presented. WA R N I N G TURN OFF HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE SERVICING. CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No spark at pilot when Ignitor is operated. 1. Ignition Electrode is disconnected from ignition wire, broken or incorrectly positioned. 2. Ignitor wire is broken. 3. Bad Piezo Ignitor. 1. Inspect and re-connect, replace or repair as necessary. 1.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Troubleshooting cont’d. CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE Pilot lights but flame goes out when Control Knob is released. Fig. 26 Pilot flame is lifting. Thermopile Thermocouple SOLUTION 1. Control Knob not fully depressed or held in long enough. 2. Gas supply line shut-off valve is not fully open. 3. Thermocouple connection is loose at the Control Valve. 1. Depress Control Knob fully and hold in for a full 30 seconds. 4.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Maintenance The following procedures will help ensure that your stove 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 accumulation is evident. Follow the simple procedure outlined below.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater 2 5 1a 6 3 4 1b 8 7a,b 1c 1d 1e 14 13 9 17 19a,b c,d 15b 10 16a,b 11 18 PILOT ADJ PI LO TP T OFF 15a O H I L ON TPTH 12 TH 20 LO PILOT 21 F HI OF 15c 15d 16c,d 24 25 22 23 26 3447 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater (JUVS) (continued) Models 3095, 3096, 3097, 3100, 3101, 3102, 3105, 3106, 3107, 3110, 3111, 3112 Ref. 1. 1a. 1b. 1c. 1d. 1e. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7a. 7b. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15a. 15b. 15c. 15d. 16a. 16b. 16c. 16d. 17. 18. 19a. 19b. 19c. 19d. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK28 Fan Assembly The FK28 fan kit 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. Specifications Remote Controls The remote control allows you to turn the heater on or off from anywhere in the room.
Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic or Northern Flame brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner, or standard steel tube burner.
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