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Discovery

Direct Vent Gas Stove
Model: VS38

D U E   TO   H I G H   T E M P E R AT U R E S ,   T H E 
APPLIANCE  SHOULD  BE  LOCATED  OUT  OF 
TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND 
DRAPERIES.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED 
TO  THE  HAZARDS  OF  HIGH  SURFACE 
TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO 
AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED 
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE 
APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL 
SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE 
APPLIANCE.
KEEP  THE  ROOM  AREA  CLEAR  AND  FREE 
FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, 
AND  OTHER  FLAMMABLE  VAPORS  AND 
LIqUIDS.

IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
ARE  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.

 

•  Do not touch any electrical switch; do not 

use any phone in your building.

 

•  Immediately call your gas supplier from 

a  neighbor's  phone.  Follow  the  gas 
supplier's instructions.

 

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

–  Installation and service must be performed 

by a qualified installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, 
alteration, services or maintenance can cause 
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. 
For  assistance  or  additional  information 
consult a qualified installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier.   
This appliance is only for use with the type of 
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance 
is  not  convertible  for  use  with  other  gases, 
unless a certified kit is used. 
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, 
permanently  located,  manufactured  home, 
where not prohibited by local codes.

*Aftermarket:  Completion  of  sale,  not  for  purpose  of 
resale, from the manufacturer. 

WARNINGS

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VS38 cover

Installation & Operating 

Instructions

203000245  4/10  Rev. 2

Summary of Contents for Discovery VS38

Page 1: ...not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instruction...

Page 2: ...trical Wiring 23 Remote Wall Switch 23 Log Placement 24 PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Cast...

Page 3: ...instructions for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This stove is a vented product This stove must be properly installed by a qualified service person The glass door must be properly seate...

Page 4: ...idth and depth of the appliance 18 Do not use stove if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replacement of the unit 19 Do not operate...

Page 5: ...see Clearances Page 8 ON O FF PILO T HE AT OF F FA N ST1099 SS38 controls Off Pilot On Knob Optional Remote Receiver Door Figure 1 VS38 Stove Controls Hi Lo Knob On Off RS Switch Blower ST1099 INSTAL...

Page 6: ...this unit is installed in a mobile home it must be bolted securely to the floor with leg bolts NOTE Discovery VS38 model stove works without any electrical supply Figure 2 Stove Dimensions 2656O 673 m...

Page 7: ...ce on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Check stove and flue system clearance requirements Locate the stove where it can be accessed by a gas supply line For op...

Page 8: ...ter Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the heater Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fir...

Page 9: ...tem require a minimum of 1 clearance to combustible materials on all sides of the pipe Only a 1 clearance is required where the vent passes through the nearest vertical wall INSTALLATION PLANNING Ther...

Page 10: ...s required for such venting WARNING Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements of loc...

Page 11: ...er regulator assy I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 91 cm 3 91 cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet 6 15 cm for appliances 10 000 6 15 cm for appliances to building or the com...

Page 12: ...C Maximum depth of 48 1219mm for alcove location D Minimum width for back wall of alcove location Combustible 38 965mm Noncombustible 24 610mm E Clearance from corner in alcove location Combustible 6...

Page 13: ...he appliance adaptor with pipe seams oriented towards the wall or floor Twist lock Procedure The female ends of the pipes and fittings have three locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straig...

Page 14: ...andoffs between vent cap and exterior wall The vinyl siding standoff prevents excessive heat from melting the vinyl siding material Bolt the vent cap to the standoff Apply non hardening mastic around...

Page 15: ...NSTALLATION Table 1 Horizontal Venting Vertical V Minimum Horizontal H Maximum 5 30 6 8 8 20 NOTE This configuration is for use with corner installation also Figure 15 Horizontal Termination Configura...

Page 16: ...in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceiling to the position of the burner system exit flue Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small locating hole a...

Page 17: ...the base of the flashing to the roof and framing with roofing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 18 page 17 There must be a 1 clearance from the ve...

Page 18: ...to 4 collar of stove or first vent secton as shown VENTING INSTALLATION Figure 21 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation ST1108 cat clg support box Level Cathedral Ceiling Support Box 2 Minimum Be...

Page 19: ...orizontal H H1 Minimum Maximum 8 2 9 4 10 6 11 8 23 8 H V1 V V ST1112 vert vent Table 7 Vertical Venting with Two 2 90 Elbows Vertical V V1 Horizontal H H1 Minimum Maximum 8 2 9 12 10 18 11 20 NOTE In...

Page 20: ...gas line with gas connector if allowed by local codes not provided A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the CS...

Page 21: ...o the stove Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to stoves Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from...

Page 22: ...nob to LO to get minimum pressure 5 To check gas pressures at valve turn captured screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Turn unit to high Figure...

Page 23: ...I NFPA 70 latest edition and Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 CAUTION Label all wires before disconnecting when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify pro...

Page 24: ...Install Left Base Log Left Base Log FINAL INSTALLATION WARNING The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater Sooting and other problems may result if the logs...

Page 25: ...e 34 Figure 35 Install Top Left Log Top Left Log LG738 VS38 top left log LG738 6 Place top left log on left base log Line up the hole in the bottom of the top log with the locating pins on the bottom...

Page 26: ...gs and Rock Wool Rock Wool Figure 38 Install Rock Wool Top Center Log Embers Pins FINAL INSTALLATION 8 Place top center log on top left log pins sand angle to burner Figure 37 LG740 9 Break up rock wo...

Page 27: ...ed service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to...

Page 28: ...the magnet is closed it is possible to start the lighting operation The gas control knob is designed to be operated by hand DO NOT use any tools during this operation Damaged knobs may result in seri...

Page 29: ...This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob Make sure the button is in the ON position to light the main burner Figure 40 Lighting the burner Dep...

Page 30: ...for typical burner flame Refer to Figure 45 for typical pilot flame FIREBOX CLEANING 1 Carefully remove log set and embers from combustion chamber 2 Vacuum burner compartment thoroughly 3 Vacuum any...

Page 31: ...adjusted for high altitude as follows To increase air mixture push up the adjustment rod located beneath the stove This opens the shutter more and will stop or minimize sooting Figure 46 To decrease a...

Page 32: ...glass style frame slide new glass into the 45 aluminum post not shown 7 Fasten retaining brackets back into place with 5 16 nuts 8 Replace 7 8 rope Make sure the joint is at the bottom and there is no...

Page 33: ...33 203000245 VS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove blower Blower wiring diagram for Blower ST1118 blower White Hi Temp ST1119 VS38 wiring diagram...

Page 34: ...k for spark arcing from the electrode to pilot Adjust by loosen ing screws on pilot base Adjust and retighten 4 Replace with new wire 1 A Check for proper connection of thermocouple to rear of valve B...

Page 35: ...35 203000245 VS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove replacement parts 1 4 17 9 14 13 6 15 16 19 7 10 5 11 12 2 21 24 22 3 18 AA Battery 25 23 20 8 2030245 VS38 parts...

Page 36: ...F 1 43D0094 43D0094 43D0094 43D0094 15 Ignitor Battery Module 1 45D0077 45D0077 45D0077 45D0077 16 Ignitor Wire Harness 1 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 17 ON OFF Wire Harness 1 45D0565 45D0565 45D05...

Page 37: ...x 6 Pipe 908B 7 Adjustable 11 14B Pipe 911B Wall Thimble 940 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box 941 Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 943 Roof Flashing 7 12 12 12 943S 7 x 45 Elbow 945B Vinyl Siding Standoff 950 Sto...

Page 38: ...y with the above requirements provided however that during said thirty 30 day period a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed Massachusetts Residents Only Please re...

Page 39: ...e or neglect installation damage damage from unauthorized service incidental or consequential damage or negative pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces fans clothes dryers etc Terms Th...

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