Vermont Castings 3900-3916 Installation And Operating Manual Download Page 24

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Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater

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3.  Open control access panel.
4.  Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-

wise 

 to “OFF”.  Do not force.

5.  Close control access panel.

1. 

STOP!

  Read the safety information above.

2.  Turn off all electrical power to the fireplace.
3.  For MN/MP/TN/TP appliances ONLY, go on to 

Step 4. For RN/RP appliances turn the ON/OFF 
switch to “OFF” position or set thermostat to 
lowest level.

4.  Open control access panel.
5.  Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-

wise 

  to “OFF”.

10. Push the control knob all the way in and hold.  

Immediately light the pilot by repeatedly depress-
ing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears. 
Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 
(1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it 
will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes 
out, repeat steps 5 through 8.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

 Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• 

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 
the Fire Department

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas 

control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not 
push in or turn by hand, do not try to repair it, call a 
qualified service technician. Applying force or any 
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D. Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under 

water.  Immediately call a qualified service techni-
cian to inspect the heater and to replace any part of 
the control system and any gas control which has 
been under water.

A.  This heater has a pilot which must be lit manu-

ally. When lighting the pilot follow these instruc-
tions exactly.

B.  BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the 

heater 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 SMELL GAS

• 

Do not try to light any fireplace

• 

Do not touch any electric switch

• 

Do not use any phone in your building

• 

Immediately call your gas supplier from a 
neighbor’s phone. 

To Turn Off Gas To Heater

Lighting and Operating Instructions

1.  Turn the ON/OFF switch to Off position or set 

the thermostat to lowest setting.

2.  Turn off all electric power to the  fireplace if 

service is to be performed.

Lighting Instructions

6.  Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then 

smell for gas, including near the floor. If you 
smell gas, STOP!  Follow “B” in the safety infor-
mation above. If you do not smell gas, go to the 
next step.

7.  Remove glass door before lighting pilot. (See 

Glass Frame Removal section).

8.  Visibly locate pilot by the main burner.
9.  Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise 

  to “PILOT”.

  •    If knob does not pop up when released, stop 

and immediately call your service technician or 
gas supplier.

  •    If after several tries, the pilot will not stay lit, 

turn the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your 
service technician or gas supplier.

11. Replace glass door.
12. Turn gas control knob to “ON” position.
13. For RN/RP appliances turn the ON/OFF switch to 

“ON” position or set thermostat to desired setting.

14. Turn on all electrical power to the fireplace.

WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion 

may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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Summary of Contents for 3900-3916

Page 1: ...tructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the re department DO NOT STORE OR USE GASO LINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE This appliance...

Page 2: ...Procedures Install the Optional Fan 13 Venting System Assembly Direct Vent 14 Install Vent Adapter Pipe 14 Side Wall Termination Assembly 15 Vent Termination Below Grade 17 Vertical Through the Roof V...

Page 3: ...e air from the room for combustion and vent the exhaust vertically through the roof to the atmosphere This appliance is approved for bedroom installations in the U S and Canada This appliance may be i...

Page 4: ...rect Vent Gas Heater This heater may be converted into a Natural Vent unit in the eld If a Natural Vent heater is desired the Vermont Castings Z31D00 FSDHAG Draft Hood must be directly installed to th...

Page 5: ...ted out of traf c and away from fur niture and draperies The surface of the Heater Is hot when it is in use Young children should be watched carefully when they are in the same room when the Heater is...

Page 6: ...ue centerline Wall Centerline from Floor ST131b Stardance wall thimble 9 28 00 djt A Direct Vent Only ST131b Effective Minimum Wall Thimble 56 1480 mm CFM Pipe Centerline 52 1378 mm Simpson Duravent...

Page 7: ...ving jurisdiction In Canada please consult provincial and or local au thorities having jurisdiction for installations at eleva tions above 4 500 feet 1 370m WARNING Improper installation adjustment al...

Page 8: ...anning the installation consider the location of the vent terminal and clearances Some of the most common clearances to keep in mind are shown in Fig ure 10 Important All vent clearances must be maint...

Page 9: ...inals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding Horizontal venting must be installed on a level plane without an inclining or declining slope There must not be any obstruction such as bushes garden...

Page 10: ...nt outlet 3 91cm 3 91cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet 6 15cm for appliances 10 000 6 15cm for appliances to building or the combustion air inlet to any Btuh 3kW 12 30cm for 10 000 Btuh...

Page 11: ...Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors G Combustible 6 152 mm Noncombustible 2 51 mm F Combustible 6 15...

Page 12: ...oal Gray paint Consult your dealer about other vent parts that may be appropriate to complete the installation Min Through the Wall Vent Kit 7TFSSK 1 90 Degree Elbow CG 1 24 Straight pipe CG 1 24 42 A...

Page 13: ...the rheostat tightening with a wrench Do not over tighten Attach the control knob to the rheostat shaft Use the wire tie to secure the fan and rheostat wire harnesses together ST473 Fan parts 2767 FK2...

Page 14: ...Inner Starter and secure the assembly with three sheet metal screws Fig 17 3 Dry t the Inner Pipe assembly to the stove for the purpose of determining the center line of the pipe on the wall Side Wall...

Page 15: ...n Dura Vent install inner adapter pipe ST356 dura vent ST356a Fig 21 Simpson Dura Vent install outer adapter pipe Side Wall Termination Assembly 1 Locate the vent opening on the wall Refer to Fig ure...

Page 16: ...required if installing a second 90 elbow Fig 25 8 Slip the wall plate and trim collar over the interior end of the horizontal pipe and install into the wall sleeve Seal the joint inside the wall plat...

Page 17: ...Firestop Wall Screws and Anchors Snorkel Termination Cap Drain Window Well ST218a Fig 28 Snorkel kit installation ST219 snorkel detail 12 6 99 djt Recessed Wall Sheet Metal Screws and Bracket Wall Sc...

Page 18: ...irectly after the Draft Hood Adapter up to the ceiling then B vent pipe must be used Do not mix types of B vent pipe use components from one maker or the other Follow the vent component maker s instru...

Page 19: ...nstall the left log by engaging hole on bottom with pin on rear log Fig 34 Then set left bottom side on the burner so the edge of the log touches the left side of the rebox 5 Loosely sprinkle the lava...

Page 20: ...ith the air shutter adjusted to the minimum allowed opening Refer to Table 1 Based on the altitude where the stove is located a shutter adjustment is acceptable to provide a mixed balance of ame color...

Page 21: ...ri ces aligned with tubes on the inside of the burner Failure to do so could affect the ame appearance and performance of the unit 10 Refasten the right and left log bracket assembly 11 Refasten the r...

Page 22: ...rs 2 Connect the thermostat wires to the valve Fig 42 Install the Front Plate Hold the front plate by the window bars and lift it into position engaging the two steel tabs on the top corners behind th...

Page 23: ...u can open a window to provide fresh air to alleviate the condition Pilot and Burner Inspection Each time you light your heater check that the pilot ame and burner ame patterns are as shown in Figure...

Page 24: ...these instruc tions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas Be sure to smell next to the oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor WHAT TO DO IF Y...

Page 25: ...e thermocouple operates the pilot ame Tighten the thermocouple The thermopile operates the main valve ON and OFF Clean and or adjust pilot for maximum ame impingement on thermocouple and thermopile Tu...

Page 26: ...he transmitter will now control the main valve ame modulation level and fan control 7 If the manual switch is in the LOCAL position the valve will be at the highest xed pressure setting and the fan wi...

Page 27: ...er for recognition process to occur between the receiver valve and transmitter 3 Use functions as described in TRANSMITTER sec tion Troubleshooting 1 Locate LED light on valve 2 LED will blink after e...

Page 28: ...Yes Local Path If manual switch is set to LOCAL did main burner light and fan turn on Move switch from local to remote Press any key on transmitter Move switch back to local Turn pilotstat knob to PI...

Page 29: ...dis play the room and tempera ture setting Auto Path Move switch from LOCAL to REMOTE Press any key within 30 seconds If the setting is above room temperature on the transmitter does the main valve an...

Page 30: ...such as a coun ter protected by a towel 4 Remove the logset from the rebox 5 Remove the rear log bracket by unfastening the screw Fig 53 6 Remove the right and left log bracket assembly by unfastening...

Page 31: ...Pilot 1 28 00 djt Pilot Hood Pilot Bracket CO105a Fig 57 Remove pilot hood CO106a DV360 580 Gas Conversion Pilot2 1 28 00 djt Index Tab Snap Ring CO106a Fig 58 Remove pilot ori ce Allen Wrench Pilot t...

Page 32: ...to the base 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 NOTE It is very critical to keep the left burner...

Page 33: ...painted surfaces looking new Use high temperature stove paints available through your local dealer to touch up areas as needed Clean areas to be painted with a wire brush and be sure to cover the log...

Page 34: ...ST179 Fig 65 Wrap the gasket material around the outside iedge of the glass Inspect the Vent System Annually Have the vent system inspected annually by a quali ed technician Shut off the main gas supp...

Page 35: ...uit NOTE IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE SF 2 200 C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT Thermocouple Safety Limit Switch Valve ST665 Safety...

Page 36: ...4 10a 11 12 13 14 16 15 10b 10c 17 30 27 28 29 36 3 22 23 38 39 40 41 42 48a b 49 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design materials speci cations prices and discontinue colors and...

Page 37: ...27 7533113 15 Nut Electrode SIT 0 974 144 57886 16 Tubing Pilot w Fittings 1 8 x 24 10001296 17 Thermopile PSE for RF Pilots 20002400 18 Burner Housing Assembly NG LP 20002214 19 Switch ON OFF RN RP M...

Page 38: ...ting with 8738 20010645 49 Ignitor Piezo w Nut SIT 52464 50 Bracket Piezo Ignitor not shown 20010876 Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit NG to LP JDV SDV30R Kit 000 5022 Conversion Kit NG to LP SDV30R...

Page 39: ...OFF and Temperature IMTFK Wall mounted thermostat control Screen Kit An optional screen S30SK for use with the operable doors is available to allow the doors to be left in the open position Warming S...

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Page 42: ...If upon inspection the damage is found to be the fault of the manufacturer repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer parts and or labor Any part and or component replaced under the prov...

Page 43: ...nstate que les dommages sont la faute du fabricant les r parations les pi ces et la main d uvre seront autoris es sans frais pour le client Toute pi ce et ou tout composant remplac en vertu des dispo...

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