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Oxford Direct Vent / Natural Vent Gas Heater

30005123

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 

PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

All Vermont Castings Group gas stoves equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner.

BASIc WARRANTY

Vermont Castings Group (hereinafter referred to collectively as the 

Company)  warrants  that  your  new  Vermont  Castings  Group  Gas 

Fireplace/Stove is free from manufacturing and material defects for a 

period of one year from the date of purchase, subject to the following 

conditions and limitations.

ExTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY

The  heat  exchanger,  where  applicable,  and  combustion  chamber 

of  every  Vermont  Castings  Group  gas  product  is  warranted  for  life 

against  through  wall  perforation.  All  appliances  equipped  with  an 

Insta-Flame  Ceramic  Burner  have  limited  lifetime  coverage  on  the 

ceramic burner plaque. Warrantees are made to the original owner 

subject to proof of purchase and the conditions and limitations listed 

on this Warranty Document

cOMpONENT WARRANTY

CAST IRON: All external and internal cast iron parts are warranted for a 

period of three years.

Note:

 On porcelain enamel finished external parts and accessories 

The Company offers no Warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces. In-

spect all product prior to accepting it for any damage to the enamel.
The salt air environment of coastal areas or a high humidity environ-

ment can be corrosive to the porcelain enamel finish. These condi-

tions can cause rusting of the cast iron beneath the porcelain enamel 

finish, which will cause the finish to flake off.
Dye lot variations with replacement parts and/or accessories can oc-

cur and are not covered by warranty.

GLASS  DOORS:  Glass  doors  are  covered  for  a  period  of  one  year. 

Glass doors are not warranted for breakage due to misuse or accident.  

Glass doors are not covered for discoloration or burned in stains due to 

environmental issues, or improper cleaning and maintenance.
BRASS PLATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: Brass parts should be 

cleaned with Lemon oil only. Brass cleaners cannot be used.  Mortar 

mix and masonry cleaners may corrode the brass finish.  The Company 

will not be responsible for, nor will it warrant any brass parts which are 

damaged by external chemicals or down draft conditions.
GAS VALVES: Gas valves are covered for a period of one year
ELECTRONIC  AND  MECHANICAL  COMPONENTS:  Electronic  and 

mechanical  components  of  the  burner  assembly  are  covered  for  one 

year. All steel tube burners are warranted for one year.
ACCESSORIES: Unless otherwise noted all components and Vermont 

Castings Group company supplied accessories are covered for a period 

of one year.

cONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

•  This  new  Vermont  Castings  Group  product  must  be  installed  by  a 

competent, authorized, service contractor. A licensed technician, as 

prescribed by the local jurisdiction must perform any installation/ser-

vice  work.  It  must  be  installed  and  operated  at  all  times  in  accor-

dance with the Installation and Operating instructions furnished with 

the product. Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the 

product shall nullify this warranty.

•  This warranty is non-transferable, and is made to the original owner, 

provided that the purchase was made through an authorized supplier 

of the Company.

•  The customer must pay for any Authorized Dealer in-home travel fees 

or service charges for in-home repair work. It is the dealers option 

whether the repair work will be done in the customer’s home or in the 

dealer’s shop.

•  If upon inspection, the damage is found to be the fault of the manu-

facturer, repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer parts 

and/or labor.  

•  Any part and/or component replaced under the provisions of this war-

ranty is covered for six months or the remainder of the original war-

ranty, whichever is longest.

•  This warranty is limited to the repair of or replacement of part(s) found 

to be defective in material or workmanship, provided that such part(s) 

have been subjected to normal conditions of use and service, after 

said defect is confirmed by the Company’s inspection.

•  The company may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with 

respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of the defec-

tive part(s)

•  Any  installation,  labor,  construction,  transportation,  or  other  related 

costs/expenses arising from defective part(s), repair, replacement, or 

otherwise of same, will not be covered by this warranty, nor shall the 

Company assume responsibility for same. Further, the Company will 

not be responsible for any incidental, indirect, or consequential dam-

ages except as provided by law.

• 

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMI-

TATIONS OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR 

LIMITATIONS  ON  HOW  LONG AN  IMPLIED  WARRANTY  LASTS, 

SO  THE ABOVE  LIMITATIONS  MAY  NOT APPLY  TO YOUR  CIR-

CUMSTANCES.  THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS 

AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE 

TO STATE. 

•  All other warranties-expressed or implied- with respect to the product, 

its components and accessories, or any obligations/liabilities on the 

part of the Company are hereby expressly excluded.

•  The Company neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to as-

sume on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this 

Vermont Castings Group product

•  The warranties as outlined within this document do not apply to chim-

ney components or other non Vermont Castings Group accessories 

used in conjunction with the installation of this product..

•  Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty but 

is  subject  to  claim  against  the  common  carrier.  Contact  the  dealer 

from whom you purchased your fireplace/stove (do not operate the 

appliance as this might negate the ability to process the claim with the 

carrier).

•  The Company will not be responsible for:
  a)  Down drafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions such 

as near-by trees, buildings, roof tops, hills, or mountains.

  b)    Inadequate  ventilation  or  negative  air  pressure  caused  by  me-

chanical systems such as furnaces, fans, clothes dryers, etc.

•  This warranty is void if:
  a)  The fireplace has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by 

chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging chemicals.

  b)  The fireplace has been subjected to prolonged periods of damp-

ness or condensation

  c)  Any damages to the fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchang-

er or other components due to water, or weather damage, which is the 

result of but not limited to, improper chimney/venting installation.

  d)  Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product has 

occurred.

IF WARRANTY SERVIcE IS NEEDED…

1) Contact your supplier.  Make sure you have your warranty, your 

sales receipt, and the model/serial number of your  Vermont Cast-

ings Group product.

2) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO ANY SERVICE WORK YOURSELF.

Summary of Contents for OXDV30NV

Page 1: ...LEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE INSTALLER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an after marketpermanentlylocatedmanufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas i...

Page 2: ...irements and Options Direct Vent ONLY 13 Install the Optional Fan 14 Venting System Assembly Direct Vent 15 Install Vent Adapter Pipe Vermont Castings Group Vent Components 15 Install Vent Adapter Pipe Dura Vent Components 16 Side Wall Termination Assembly 15 Vent Termination Below Grade 18 Vertical Through the Roof Vent Assembly 18 Venting System Assembly Natural Vent 19 Install the Vent Pipe 19 ...

Page 3: ...om 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 installed in an aftermarket manufac tured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes WARNING Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can ...

Page 4: ...haust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no lessthanone half 1 2 inchinsize GASVENTDIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS Inspection The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installationunless uponinspection theinspectorobserves carbon mo...

Page 5: ...ve is shipped from the factory as a Direct Vent Gas Heater This heater may be converted into a Natural Vent unit in the field If a Natural Vent heater is desired the FSDHAG Draft Hood must be directly installed to the top of the unit according to the installation instructions The Draft Hood Adapter is available in the 7FSDHASK stove kit or as a separate item When the stove is converted to Natural ...

Page 6: ... Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 5 and 6 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel rear skirt The heater is approved for installation into an alcove con structed of combustible materials to the dimensions and clearances shown on the next page The same clearances...

Page 7: ... clearances to ceiling or alcove Wall Centerline from Floor ST1121 wall thimble A A Effective Minimum Wall Thimble 57Z x 1461 mm Vermont Castings Group Pipe Centerline 53Z x 1359 mm Simpson DuraVent Pipe ST1121 Fig 5 Minimum wall thimble centerline Hearth Requirements The heater must be installed on rigid flooring When the heater is installed directly on any combustible surface other than wood flo...

Page 8: ... and or local authorities having jurisdiction for installations at elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370 m WARNING Improper installation adjustment alter ation service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assis tance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Horiz...

Page 9: ...lanning the installation consider the location of the vent terminal and clearances Some of the most com mon clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure 10 Important All vent clearances must be maintained Check your vent termination clearances against Fig ures 9 through 11 The vent should be placed so that people cannot be burned by accidentally touching the vent surfaces when the stove is opera...

Page 10: ...nals 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 gar den sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from the front of the termination hood Do not locate termination hood where excessive snow or ice build up may occur Be sure to check vent termina tio...

Page 11: ...or assy I Clearance to service regulator vent 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 3kW 9 other appliances appliances 10 000 Btuh 3kW and 23cm for appliances 10 000 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 91cm Btuh 3kW and 50 000 Btuh for appliances 100 000 B...

Page 12: ...or plate supplied with the stove is not used 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 6 152 mm Noncombustible 2 51 mm G Balcony with no side wall M Combustible Noncombustible 12 305 mm M Balcony with perpendicular side wall M 12 305 mm P 6 152 mm...

Page 13: ...n Through the Wall Vent Kit 7TFSSK 1 90 Degree Elbow CG 1 24 termination pipe CG 1 24 44 Adjustable Section 1 Side Wall Termination cool touch with siding shield 1 Firestop 1 Zero clearance sleeve 1 Hardware package 1 Finishing plate CG 1 Finishing collar CG 4 Charcoal Gray flue pipe rings Vertical Termination Kit 1 12 6 12 Pitch 7TDVSKVA 1 Combination Horizontal Offset Roof Support 1 Vertical Ter...

Page 14: ...ponents 2 Remove the rear skirt insert panel at the bottom of the Rear Skirt Fig 13 and fasten the blower assembly to the firebox back with the two Phillips pan head bolts originally installed in the firebox back 1 Fig 14 3 Attach the snapstat assembly to the snapstat bracket with two sheet metal screws 2 Fig 14 Attach the snapstat bracket to the stove with a hex head bolt passing through the brac...

Page 15: ...chwest restictor plate 5 15 03 ST759 Fig 16 Install the restrictor plate only if required for the vent ing configuration Refer to Page 9 2 Attach Inner Starter Pipe found in with the logset to the next section of inner pipe Run a bead of sealant about 1 2 from the upper end of the Inner starter pipe and join the two sections together Drill three pilot holes into the Inner Starter and se cure the a...

Page 16: ...er pipe ST763 DW dura vent attach outer assy ST763 Fig 21 Simpson DuraVent install outer adapter pipe Side Wall Termination Assembly 1 Locate the vent opening on the wall Refer to Figure 5 Page 7 to determine 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 ...

Page 17: ...f 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 plate if needed to keep cold air from being drawn into the home 9 Seal the ends and connect the horizontal pipe to the elbow Fasten the wall plate to the pipe with three sheet metal screws Slide the trim collar up a...

Page 18: ...chors Waterproof Seal Around Pipe ST219 Fig 29 Use extension brackets to mount snorkel against recessed wall If the foundation is recessed use extension brackets not supplied to fasten the lower portion of the snorkel Fas ten 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 29...

Page 19: ...es of B vent pipe use components from one maker or the other Follow the vent component maker s instructions exactly The heater will also accept standard or enamelled 7 150 mm diameter pipe around the Type B venting for deco rative purposes only Fig 32 NOTE The restrictor plate supplied with the stove is not used for Natural Vent applications ST358 DW Decorative pipe around b vent 5 15 03 djt Decor...

Page 20: ...side of the firebox 5 Loosely sprinkle the lava rocks directly on top of the burner in front of and between the decorative grate and the right and left logs Use the lava rock to cover brackets on the burner Fig 35 LG141 Stardance Install logs 1 12 11 00 djt Left Log Right Log Rear Log Decorative Grate LG141 Fig 34 Install the back left and right logs Connect the Gas Supply Line Check the Rating Pl...

Page 21: ...with 3 8 NPT nipple on the valve side and 1 2 propane gas supply line with an input of 28 000 BTUs at a manifold pressure of 10 0 and minimum inlet supply for adjustment of 11 0 w c Air Shutter Adjustment The Oxford is shipped from the factory with the air shut ter adjusted to the minimum allowed opening Refer to Table 1 Based on the altitude where the stove is located a shutter adjustment is acce...

Page 22: ...lds the injectors at a 90 angle to the base Fig 40 This keeps the orifices aligned with tubes on the inside of the burner Failure to do so could affect the flame ap pearance and performance of the unit 10 Refasten the right and left log bracket assembly 11 Refasten the rear log bracket 12 Replace logs 13 Replace glass and stove front Follow lighting instructions on Page 25 Check flame color appear...

Page 23: ...in place witht he 3 8 locking nut provided Fig 43 The front attaches to the stove by four steel tabs that en gage with corresponding cast ribs onto the sides and bot tom 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 44 Then lower the front into position so the lower tabs engage with the corresp...

Page 24: ...assistance Do not operate the heater until the pilot flame is correct Follow regular maintenance procedures as described on Page 30 ST769 Dutchwest pilot location 5 15 03 djt Pilot Assembly ST769 Fig 45 Pilot assembly location Flame Temperature Adjustment For stoves equipped with HI LO valves flame adjustment is accomplished by rotating the HI LO adjustment knob located near the center of the gas ...

Page 25: ...uctions 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 Lighti...

Page 26: ...t burner assembly utilizes both a thermocouple and a thermopile The thermocouple operates the main valve operation On and Off Clean and or adjust pilot for maximum flame impingement on thermopile and thermocouple Turn valve knob to Pilot Maintain flow to pilot millivolt meter should read greater than 10mV If the reading is okay and the pilot does not stay on replace the gas valve NOTE An interrupt...

Page 27: ...t the top left and right corners of the glass frame Fig 59 Page 31 3 Pull the top edge of the glass and frame assembly away from the firebox face Place the assembly out of the way on a flat padded surface such as a counter protected by a towel 4 Remove the logset from the firebox 5 Remove the rear log bracket by unfastening the screw Fig 49 6 Remove the right and left log bracket assembly by unfas...

Page 28: ...106b Fig 55 Remove pilot orifice Pilot type 2 Loosen pilot hood turning counterclockwise using a 7 16 wrench Fig 54 NOTE You may use pene trating oil to prevent pilot hood threads from seizing up Remove pilot orifice with needlenose pliers Fig 55 NOTE Use a wrench to hold pilot tube in place while removing the orifice Install the conversion orifice Reinstall pilot hood and tighten until mark on pi...

Page 29: ...er adjust burner replace 3 20 00 djt 90 Left Burner Leg Injector Shoulder ST353 Fig 56 Be sure to maintain 90 angle at left burner leg Conversion to Natural Gas Input BTU h Kit Front Part Rear Part Minimum Maximum 30005155 54 055 30000514 44 086 30000334 19 000 28 000 Conversion to LP Input BTU h Kit Front Part Rear Part Minimum Maximum 30005154 69 029 30000513 54 055 30000514 20 000 28 000 Table ...

Page 30: ...d especially for use on porcelain enamel surfaces Cleaning the Glass WARNING Allow the glass cool completely before attempting to clean ST1125 remove front ST1125 Fig 57 Remove the stove front WARNING HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS 3 Carefully remove the glass and frame assembly and place it out of the way on a flat padded surface suc...

Page 31: ...k into the steel frame Pinch the rounded inside facing gasket material to bulk it up 5 Replace the glass frame and front panel as previously described Inspect the Vent System Annually Have the vent system inspected annually by a qualified technician Shut off the main gas supply before inspect ing the system Both the inner exhaust pipe and the outer combustion supply pipe must be checked to confirm...

Page 32: ...circuit NOTE IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUP PLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RE PLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE SF 2 200 WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT Thermocouple Safety Limit Switch Valve ST665 Safety Limit Switch wiring 5 29 01 djt ST665 Fig 62 Draft hood adapter wiring FAN JUNCTION BOX FAN POWER CORD Strain Relief Chassis Ground BLK GRN GRN WHT ON OFF Rheostat Chassis Ground RHEOSTAT SNAPSTA...

Page 33: ...changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice Oxford Direct Vent Natural Vent Gas Heater Models OXDV30NV Ref Description Oxford 1 Gas Log Assembly SDV30 20003458 1a Rear Log 20003459 1b Right Log 20003460 1c Left Log 20003461 2 Small Lava Rock Package 57897 3 Top 30001925 4 Front 30001928 5 Door 30001929 6 End Rt 30001927 7 End Lt ...

Page 34: ...bly NG LP 20002214 22 Grate Burner JDV 20002167 23 Ashdoor Handle Assy E V WSI 5004241 24 Handle Damper Maple Wood Blk 1600664 25 Switch ON OFF RN RP Models 30000874 26 Wiring Harness FSDV32 RN JDV 10002582 27 Right Log Bracket 20002166 28 Left Log Bracket 20002165 29 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 TOPLK Z 1203290 30 Gasket Base Pan JDV 20002282 31 Gasket Base Pan Inner 20002566 32 Gasket Cement 3 oz tube not...

Page 35: ... itself does not require regular maintenance how ever periodic cleaning of the fan and the surrounding area is required Installation Refer to Page 14 for installation instructions Remote Controls The remote control allows you to turn the heater on or off from anywhere in the room Refer to Page 32 for wiring diagrams Model Functions Controlled RC1 ON OFF RC2 ON OFF and Temperature IMTFK Wall mounte...

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Page 39: ...Dealer in home travel fees or service charges for in home repair work It is the dealers option whether the repair work will be done in the customer s home or in the dealer s shop If upon inspection the damage is found to be the fault of the manu facturer repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer parts and or labor Any part and or component replaced under the provisions of this war ra...

Page 40: ...gs Fireplace Efficiency OXDV30NV 63 0 OXDV30PV 63 0 Nous recommandons que nos appareils de chauffage au gaz soient installés et entretenus par des professionnels qui ont été accrédités aux È U par le National Fireplace Institute NFI comme étant des spécialistes du NFI en matièred appareils de chauffage au gaz Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcastingsgroup ...

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