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.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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 Stove Dimensions .......................................
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Installation & Operating Instructions The Pinnacle (PDV20) and Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 3920, 3926, 3930, 3936, 3960, 3966, 3970, 3976, 4065, 4070, 4075, 4080, are vented gas appliance listed to ANSI Standard Z21.88b2002 and CSA-2.33b-2002 for Vented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances For Use at High Altitudes.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Stove Dimensions - Pinnacle Direct Vent Gas Heater 5" (140mm) 17" (432mm) Flue Transition Connector (For fireplace installation only) 24³⁄₈" (619mm) 25¹⁄₄" (641mm) 22³⁄₈" (568mm) 16³⁄₈" (400mm) 26¹⁄₂" (673mm) 3457 Fig. 1 PDV20 dimensions. Stove Dimensions - Stardance Direct Vent Gas Heater 7" (178mm) CL Valve Inlet 26³⁄₄" (680mm) 26" (660mm) 24" (610mm) Valve Inlet CL 3" (76mm) 25" (635mm) 14" (356mm) 3457 Fig. 2 SDVR dimensions.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Clearance Requirements WARNING: Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top. Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel rear skirt. The PDV20 and SDVR heaters are approved for installation into an alcove constructed of combustible materials to the dimensions and clearances shown on the next page.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 9" (230mm) Max. Mantel Width Alcove Installation 6" (150mm) Sidewall/ Trim See Fig. 6 6" (150mm) Sidewall/ Trim 2¹⁄₂" (63mm) Rear Wall PDV20 ST381 9" (230mm) Max. Mantel Width See Fig. 6 SDVR 2¹⁄₂" (63mm) Rear Wall ST381a Fig. 5 Alcove installation. Hearth Requirements Mantel Clearances The PDV20 and SDVR Heaters must be installed on rigid flooring.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle / Stardance Direct Vent / Rear Vent Certified to: ANSI Z21.88b-2002 / CSA Z2.33b-2002 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters 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” w.c. for Natural Gas and 10” w.c. for Propane.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vertical Termination Vent Termination Clearances A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8' (2.44m) and no more than 40’ (12m) above the appliance flue collar. A 2¹⁄₄" restrictor plate (supplied) must be used (where specified) in all vertically terminated vent systems. NOTE: The restrictor plate supplied with the vertical termination should be discarded. Install restrictor plate supplied with stove directly at stove outlet.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Vent Termination Clearances Your stove is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • CFM Specialty Home Products does not require any opening for inspection of vent pipe. • Only CFM Corporation venting components specifically approved and labelled for this stove may be used. • Minimum clearances between vent pipes and combustible materials is one (1") inch (25mm), except where stated otherwise.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V H A D V N N E V B C V L B Fixed Closed F B V Ope Operable rab le V V Fixed Closed G V B B B V J X I A V VENT TERMINATION M G V K X V A X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED CFM145a Canadian Installations1 A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened C
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Recessed Location Outside Corner A= Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) A V B= Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) V D C C E V B Balcony with perpendicular side wall Balcony with no side wall G V V G= Combustible & Noncombustible 12"(305mm) C = Maximum depth of 48" (1219mm) for recessed location.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Installation Unpack the Stove The stove is shipped fully assembled on its back. Unpack the stove and carefully set it upright. 1/4-20 x 3/8” Hex Head Bolt CAUTION Bracket 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.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 2. Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to Figures 17, 18 & 19 to determine the top of the opening centerline. It may be necessary to first position the stove and measure to find the hole location. Depending on whether the wall is made of combustible materials, cut the opening to the size shown in Figure 17. Combustible wall openings must be framed as shown in Figure 17. Retaining Nut Rheostat Knob Rheostat FK104 Sealant Fig.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 9³⁄₈” W x 10³⁄₈” H Wall Opening Firestop Ventilated Wall Plate Open End Down Wall Sleeve Seal Around Finishing Collar 59¹⁄₄" (1505mm) Seal Around Terminal 25³⁄₄" (654mm) to Top of Opening ST400 ST131c Fig. 19 PDV20 with Rear Vent Kit 7TFSRSK installation. 3. Measure the wall thickness and cut the wall sleeve sections to proper length (MAXIMUM 12”). Assemble the sleeve with the #8 sheet metal screws supplied.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 4. Attach the elbow to the starter pipe. Vent Opening - Combustible Wall 9³⁄₈" (240mm) • Run a bead of sealant about 1/2” from end of the starter pipe and attach the assembly to the stove using three 1/4-20 x 3/8” Phillips screws provided in the parts bag. (Fig. 22) 5. Install the first elbow and secure using three sheet metal screws. Insert the elbow over the stove flue collar.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Trim Collar Wall Sleeve X Wall Plate ST216 Fig. 28 Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts. Seal Both Terminal Ends ST478 Fig. 26 Determine the vertical pipe length. the elbow to the outside wall face, about 2” or the distance required if installing a second 90° elbow. (Fig. 27) 8. Slip the wall plate and trim collar over the interior end of the horizontal pipe and install into the wall sleeve.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 6. Level the soil to maintain a 4” clearance below the snorkel. If the foundation is recessed, use extension brackets (not supplied) to fasten the lower portion of the snorkel. Fasten the brackets to the wall first, and then fasten to the snorkel with self-tapping #8 x 1/2” sheet metal screws. Extend the vent pipes out as far as the protruding wall face. (Fig.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 8. Install appropriate pipe sections until the vent run reaches above the flashing. The enlarged ends of the vent sections always face downward. 9. Install the storm collar and seal around the joints. (Fig. 34) 10. Add additional vent lengths to achieve the proper overall height. 11. Install termination cap.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 6. Apply high-temperature sealant to the top of the chimney. Feed the two liners down through the chimney flue and damper opening. Fasten the termination assembly to the chimney with the four set screws (C) provided. 7. Trim the flex liners as needed. Each should be only long enough to connect to the Transition Connector. There should be no sag in either flex liner when the stove is in place. 8.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fireplace Installation Requirements - PDV20 Transition Connector 22³⁄₈" (568mm) 24³⁄₈" (619mm) 25¹⁄₄" (641mm) Transition Connector 24³⁄₈" (619mm) 15³⁄₄" (400mm) 18³⁄₄" (476mm) ST379 ST380 Fig. 36 PDV20 minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Fireplace Installation Requirements - SDVR Transition Connector Transition Connector 26" (660mm) 26" (660mm) 20¹⁄₂" (521mm) 16" (406mm) ST380a ST379a Fig. 38 SDVR minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Connect the Gas Supply Line Check the rating plate attached by a steel cable to the firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox for the type of fuel to be used. The PDV20 and SDVR may be converted from one gas to another using the appropriate Fuel Conversion Kit listed on Page 41. Burner Information The appliance must only use the gas specified on the rating plate, unless converted using a Vermont Castings Fuel Conversion Kit.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Thermostat Connection Switch Assembly Existing Holes Screws ST315 Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts. 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.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Install the Log Set Remove the logs from their packaging, and inspect each piece for damage. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED LOGS. 1. Install the rear log by centering it side to side on the sheet metal shelf at the back of the firebox. (Fig. 43) The log will touch both sides and back wall of the firebox. 2. Install the right log by placing right side of log on burner so it is just touching firebox side.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Operation Piezo Ignitor Button O H PILOT ADJ TPTH TP OFF ON P IL O I T TH Pressure Tap L 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. 45) When not in use, the handle may be stored in the handle holder on the right side of the rear shroud. (Fig.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters ST233 Fig. 50 Correct pilot flame pattern. PSE Pilot. Red Glow LG140a Fig. 52 Correct burner flame pattern. CO105c Fig. 51 Correct pilot flame pattern. SIT pilot.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 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 1. Spark ignitor will not light 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefully following the lighting instructions 3.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve The Comfort Control Valve allows remote control of temperature, fan and flame appearance. 7. If the manual switch is in the LOCAL position, the valve will be at the highest fixed pressure setting and the fan will be at the highest fixed speed. The transmitter will control the fan only. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away from grounded metal. Operation 1.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Auto Mode Pilot Assembly In the AUTO mode, the room temperature, set temperature, flame and fan levels will be shown. AUTO will appear next to both the flame and fan icons. Fan When the control is in the AUTO mode, the main burner will turn on/off or modulate based on the heat needed to maintain the set temperature. The flame level will change automatically to optimize the heat output needed to maintain the set temperature.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Comfort Valve System Control Sequence Of Operation With Transmitter Set manual switch to local or remote Five minute wait period Light pilot burner Yes Did the LED stop blinking? Review LED failure analysis. Release pilotstat knob. Yes Turn pilotstat knob from PILOT to ON. Cycle switch once and leave in remote. Press any key on transmitter for recognition operation.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Auto Path Move switch from LOCAL to REMOTE. Press any key within 30 seconds. PIL OT PILOT ADJ ON I Fig. 56 Attach the gas line to the right side of the valve. Conversion Precautions No Before proceeding, turn control knob on valve to OFF and turn gas supply OFF. Turn OFF any electricity that may be going to the appliance. Conversion Procedure No Turn pilotstat knob to OFF to turn valve completely off.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 7. Hold the burner at the right hand side and lift to clear the right burner leg. Then pull to the right to clear the injectors on the left hand side. 8. Remove injector orifices from left burner leg using 1/2” wrench. (Fig. 64) 9. Install conversion orifices. (See Table 2) Models 3920, 3930, 4065, 4070 (R Models) Only 10.Remove cap from Hi-Lo knob. This can be accomplished by lifting the plastic cap off the screw. (Fig. 58) 11.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters NOTE: Be sure burner leg remains at a 90° angle to firebox base after conversion. Models 3960, 3970, 4075, 4080 (RF Models) Only 16. Follow procedure for pilot type 2 to replace pilot orifice. 17. Remove and replace plug on lower right hand side of the valve; Red for LP and Blue for NG. (Page 30, Fig. 53) 18. Remove motor top cap. Depress and turn center plunger until arrow points to correct screw. Red for LP and Blue for NG.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Maintenance Your PDV20 and SDVR Gas Heaters 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.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters NOTE: Shown without top for clarity. Inspect the Vent System Annually Have the vent system inspected annually by a qualified 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 ST391a Fig. 66 Release the latches to release the glass frame.
Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Stove Disassembly If there is ever a need to remove the firebox assembly from the stove shell, support the firebox with solid stands about 6” (152mm) tall under the left and right outer edges of the firebox base. Do not set the firebox assembly directly on the floor; this can damage the control valve and/or the gas lines from the valve to the firebox. Before removing the firebox from the shell, disconnect the on/off switch wires from the valve.
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Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater, (continued) Ref. 1. 1a. 1b. 1c. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10a. 10b. 11a. 11b. 12a. Description Gas Log Assembly Log, Rear Log, Right Left Log Grille, UV30 Mesh, Grille - UV30 Cement, Gasket 3oz. Tube Manifold Assembly Lava Rocks Burner Gasket, Glass - Med.
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Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK28 Fan The FK28 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. Specifications 115 Volt / 60Hz / .
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