Radiance
®
Direct Vent Gas Heater
30004967
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.
Table of Contents
Installation &
General Information ....................................................................................................3
Operating Instructions
Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..........................4
Stove Dimensions .......................................................................................................5
Installation Requirements ...........................................................................................6
Locating the Stove ......................................................................................................6
Clearance Requirements ............................................................................................6
Parallel Installation ......................................................................................................7
Corner Installation .......................................................................................................7
Wall and Ceiling Clearances .......................................................................................7
Hearth Requirements ..................................................................................................7
Gas Specifications ......................................................................................................8
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ...............................................................................8
High Elevations ...........................................................................................................8
Horizontal Termination ................................................................................................8
Vertical Termination .....................................................................................................9
Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs...................................................9
Vent Termination Clearances ....................................................................................10
General Venting Information - Termination Location .................................................11
Termination Clearances ............................................................................................1
Venting Requirements and Options ..........................................................................13
Assembly Procedures
Tools Required ..........................................................................................................15
Parts Bag Contents ...................................................................................................15
Unpack and Assemble Legs ......................................................................................15
Install Optional Fan ...................................................................................................16
Venting System Assembly - Direct Vent ....................................................................17
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Vermont Castings Group Corporation Components) .......17
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (DuraVent Components) ...................................................17
Install Vent Adapter Pipe (Selkirk Corporation Components) ....................................18
Side Wall Termination Assembly ...............................................................................18
Vent Termination Below Grade .................................................................................0
Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly ..............................................................0
Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct Vent System ................................................1
Install Log Set ............................................................................................................6
Connect Gas Supply Line .........................................................................................8
Burner Information ....................................................................................................8
Install ON/OFF Switch ..............................................................................................9
Thermostat Connection (Optional) ............................................................................9
Receiver Installation - RADVTCS Series ...................................................................9
Install the Mesh and Grille ........................................................................................9
Operation
Your First Fire ...........................................................................................................9
Pilot and Burner Inspection .......................................................................................9
Flame & Temperature Adjustment .............................................................................30
Flame Characteristics ...............................................................................................30
Lighting and Operating Instructions ..........................................................................31
Troubleshooting - SIT NOVA 80 (RADVT Series) ...................................................3
Instructions for RCSITEA ..........................................................................................33
Troubleshooting RCSITEA .........................................................................................36
Fuel Conversion Instructions ....................................................................................37
Maintenance
Annual System Inspection ........................................................................................41
Logset and Burner/Cleaning and Inspection .............................................................41
Care of Cast Iron .......................................................................................................41
Cleaning the Glass ....................................................................................................41
Glass Replacement ...................................................................................................41
Gasket Replacement ................................................................................................4
Inspect the Vent System Annually .............................................................................4
Check the Gas Flame Regularly ...............................................................................4
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................43
Replacement Parts
...................................................................................................................................45
Optional Accessories
...................................................................................................................................49
Warranty
...................................................................................................................................51