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VS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3
Code Approval ............................................................. 4
Product Features ......................................................... 5
Product Specifications ............................................ 5
High Elevations ....................................................... 5
Gas Pressures ........................................................ 5
Gas Specifications & Orifice Size ........................... 5
Stove Dimensions ....................................................... 6
Pre-Installation Information
Stove Location ........................................................ 7
Clearances ................................................................... 8
Venting Installation ...................................................... 9
Installation Precautions ........................................... 9
Installation Planning ................................................ 9
Installation for Horizontal Termination ................... 13
Installation for Vertical Termination ....................... 16
Stove Installation
Check Gas Type.................................................... 20
Installing Gas Piping to Stove/Burner System
Location ................................................................ 20
Checking Gas Pressure ............................................ 21
Louver Installation ..................................................... 22
Electrical Installation................................................. 23
Electrical 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 Castings gas 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.
Operating Instructions .............................................. 27
What To Do If You Smell Gas ................................ 27
Lighting Pilot for the First Time ............................. 27
Lighting Pilot ......................................................... 28
Lighting Burner ...................................................... 29
To Turn Off Gas ..................................................... 29
Cleaning & Maintenance ........................................... 30
Venting System ..................................................... 30
Cleaning Glass ...................................................... 30
Pilot and Burner Flames ....................................... 30
Firebox Cleaning ................................................... 30
Air Shutter Adjustment ............................................. 31
Glass Replacement ................................................... 32
Blower......................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 34
Replacement Parts .................................................... 35
Venting Components ............................................. 37
For Massachusetts Residents Only ......................... 38
Warranty ..................................................................... 39