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Radiance

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 Direct Vent Gas Heater 

30004967

Gas Specifications

   

 

 

Max.  Min.

   

 

 

Input  Input

  Model 

Fuel  Gas Control  BTU/h  BTU/h

 

RADVT Series 

Nat  Millivolt Manual  38,000  5,000

  RADVT Series 

Prop  Millivolt Manual  36,000  5,000

  RADVTCS Series  Nat  Millivolt Hi/Lo  38,000  5,000
  RADVTCS Series  Prop  Millivolt Hi/Lo  36,000  5,000

Weight: Fully assembled; 350 lbs.

  Natural 

LP (Propane)

  Inlet Minimum 

5.5” w.c. 

11.0” w.c.

  Inlet Maximum 

14.0” w.c. 

14.0” w.c.

  Manifold Pressure 

3.5” w.c. 

10” w.c.

Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures

The installation of your Vermont Castings stove must 

conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, 

with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z3.1/NFPA 54 

- latest edition, or CSA B149.1 Installation code. (EX-

CEPTION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude up 

to ,000 (610 m) for natural gas and  4,500 feet (1,370 

m) for LP Gas. Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5” 

w.c. for Natural Gas and 10.0” w.c. for LP Gas.

High Elevations

Input ratings are  shown in BTU per hour and are 

certified without deration for elevations up to 2,000 

feet (610 m) for natural gas and 4,500 feet (1,370 m) 

for LP gas above sea level.
In the USA installations with elevations above 2,000 

feet (610 m) for natural gas and 4,500 feet (1,370 m) 

for LP gas must be in accordance with the current 

ANSI  Z223.1/NFPA  54  and/or  local  codes  having 

jurisdiction.
In  Canada,  please  consult  provincial  and/or  local 

authorities  having  jurisdiction  for  installations  at 

elevations above 2,000 feet (610 m) for natual gas 

and 4,500 feet (1,370 m) for LP gas.

WARNING:    Improper  installation,  adjustment,  al-

teration, 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.

Horizontal Termination 

The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 4” (610 mm) 

off the top of the unit, before the first elbow. The horizontal 

run may extend up to 0’ (6m) and include a vertical rise of 

up to 40’ (1 m). (Fig. 7) Horizontal termination must also 

meet the criteria shown in Figures 10 through 1.
•  Approved vent systems must terminate above and includ-

ing the heavy line in Figure 7.

•  Two 45° elbows may be substituted for each single 90° 

elbow.

•  With a rise between ’ - 5’,  one 90° or two 45° elbows 

may be used.

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vent run

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 Horizontal vent termination window.

May use up to 

three 90° Elbows

One 90° 

Elbow

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Venting Configuration

No Restrictor Plate 

Required

Summary of Contents for Radiance RADVTBD

Page 1: ...structions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE This appliance may be installed in an after market permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plat...

Page 2: ... 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 20 Vertical Through the Roof Vent As...

Page 3: ... 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 manufactured 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 res...

Page 4: ...lly 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 monoxide detectors and signage installe...

Page 5: ...Supply Inlet Supply Inlet 11 279 mm 13 6 340 mm See Page 7 for Flue Collar Centerline Dimensions Fig 1 Radiance dimensions Radiance Direct Vent Stove Dimensions Proposition 65 Warning Fuels used in gas woodburning or oil fired appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm Californ...

Page 6: ...tem Only A B E C D ST207a Stardance Stove locations 9 28 00 djt Clearance Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3 4 and 5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel rear skirt The Radiance heater is approved for installation into an alcove constructed of combustible ma...

Page 7: ...ngs Group Pipe 55 1399 mm DuraVent Pipe ST131b Fig 5 Minimum wall centerline Direct Vent Only Hearth Requirements The Radiance Heater must be installed on rigid flooring When the heater is installed directly on any combustible surface other than wood flooring a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the unit must be used as the hearth There are no other hearth requirements neede...

Page 8: ... Z223 1 NFPA 54 and or local codes having jurisdiction In Canada please consult provincial and or local authorities having jurisdiction for installations at elevations above 2 000 feet 610 m for natual gas and 4 500 feet 1 370 m for LP gas WARNING Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation an...

Page 9: ...ade by loosening the adjustment screw to allow the restrictor plate to slide up or down Fig 9 A guide for usage is shown in Figure 10 NOTE Some installations may require some adjustment by the installer for optimum flame appearance Optimum flame appearance is a flame that is not subject to tall dirty yellow flames producing soot or flames lifting off of the ember bed ports Restrictor Plate Adjustm...

Page 10: ...ep in mind are shown in Figure 11 Important All vent clearances must be maintained Check your vent termination clearances against Fig ures 11 through 13 The vent should be placed so that people cannot be burned by accidentally touching the vent surfaces when the stove is operating The vent termination should be located where it cannot be damaged by such things as automobile doors lawn mowers or sn...

Page 11: ...ter 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 combustion air inlet to any Btuh 3kW 12 30 cm for 10 000 Btuh 3kW 9 other appliances appliances 10 000 Btuh 3kW and 23 cm for appliances 10 000 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 91 cm Btuh 3kW and 50 000 Btuh for ap...

Page 12: ... sidewalls Min 12 305 mm for vinyl sidewalls O 8 2 4 m Min O P V V V 584 15 No of Caps DMin CMax 1 3 914 mm 2 x DActual 2 6 1 8 m 1 x DActual 3 9 2 7 m 2 3 x DActual 4 12 3 7 m 1 2 x DActual DMin of Termination caps x 3 CMax 2 termination caps x DActual NOTE Termination in an alcove space spaces open only on one side and with an overhang is permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non ...

Page 13: ...46DVA F6 Flashing 6 12 12 12 46DVA F12 Steel Chimney Conversion Kit Kit A 6B 8B 46DVA KCA Kit B 6B 10Z x 46DVA KCB Kit C 6B 13 46DVA KCC Masonry Chimney Conversion Kit 46DVA KMC Vertical Termination Cap High Wind 46DVA VCH Vertical Termination Cap Low Profile 46DVA VC Included in Minimum Horizontal Vent Kit 2792 All DuraVent Straight vent pipe sections have a net length 1 37mm lessthanthenominaldi...

Page 14: ... Termination 7TDVSNORK Vertical Termination Kit 1 12 6 12 Pitch 7TDVSKVA 1 Combination Horizontal Offset Roof Support 1 Vertical Termination 1 Storm Collar 1 1 12 6 12 Flashing 1 Finishing Plate CG 1 Finishing Collar CG 1 Polished Brass Flue Pipe Ring 1 Hardware Package Vertical Termination Kit 7 12 12 12 Pitch 7TDVSKVB 1 7 12 12 12 Flashing and all of the other Vertical Termination parts Vertical...

Page 15: ...stove to the rear of the pallet just far enough to access rear leg holes Make sure the stove does not tip over backwards Fig 13 2 Attach the rear legs using 3 8 hex head bolts and flat washer supplied Tighten with a 9 16 wrench or socket Remove and discard the large slot head screws using the flat blade screwdriver 3 Carefully tip the stove onto its rear legs Adjust the pallet to allow access to o...

Page 16: ... Bracket Snapstat Extension Assembly Rheostat Assembly ST473a Blower Assembly Fig 15 Fan kit components WARNING This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounded plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug 2 Remove the rear shroud panel Fig 17 and fasten the...

Page 17: ...gn holes on the pipe with the holes on the flue collar of the firebox Fasten the pipe to the holes in the flue collar with the 12 x 1 2 sheet metal screws provided Fig 21 2 Dry fit the Inner Pipe assembly to the stove for the purpose of determining the center line of the pipe on the wall Side Wall Terminations Dry fit the outer elbow with the vertical outer vent and confirm the centerline align me...

Page 18: ...its factory equipped with appliance adapters from other brands of Direct Vent systems it is permissible to simply slide a length of DT pipe over the appliance adapter Secure with a minimum of two 8 x 1 4 sheet metal screws and seal with hi temp silicone Side Wall Termination Assembly 1 Locate the vent opening on the wall Refer to Page 7 Figure 5 to determine the opening centerline It may be necess...

Page 19: ...nst the wall plate to cover the screws Fig 28 10 For both Vermont Castings Group and DuraVent Systems Install the vent terminal Fig 29 Apply high temperature sealant one inch from the ends of the in ner and outer collars Guide the inner and outer vent termination collars into the adjacent pipes Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2 Fasten the termination to the wall with the sc...

Page 20: ...norkel Fasten 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 protrud ing wall face Fig 31 ST219 snorkel detail Recessed Wall Sheet Metal Screws and Bracket Wall Screws and Anchors Waterproof Seal Around Pipe ST219 Fig 30 Use extension brackets to mount snorkel against recessed wall Firestop Finishin...

Page 21: ... vent appliances incorporating outlet collars configured to receive most common 4 ID 6B OD or 5 ID by 8 OD Twist Lock Style direct vent systems The adapter incorporates two 2 indentations on the out er wall of the inlet end which are designed to Twist Lock into place upon attachment to the appliance outlet Align the adapter indentations with the entry slots of the appli ance outlet and slide toget...

Page 22: ...KIRK VERTICAL SUPPORT Ceiling Support Plate Ceiling Support Collar Trim Plate ST923 Fig 35 Ceiling support Fig 36 Selkirk Venting Components Vent Termination VC Storm Collar SC Roof Flashing AF Ceiling Support CS Trim Plate TP Pipe Length Pipe Length Appliance Adapter AAV ST924 Vertical Venting Pipe Length Appliance Adapter AAV 90 Elbow EL90 Pipe Length Trim Plate TP Required if Wall Thimble is no...

Page 23: ...rted ev ery 4 122 cm of pipe This can be done with the use of plumbers strapping or the offset support Adjustable Length AJ An Adjustable Length is available to accommodate in stallations where non standard lengths are necessary The adjustable length telescopes down over a standard length of pipe and provides an extension range of 3Z x 89 mm to 10Z x 267 mm Install by sliding the inlet end of the ...

Page 24: ... and screw or nail in place Fig 41 Seal around the perimeter of the thimble face plate on the exterior wall using an RTV silicone sealant to provide protection from possible rain infiltration Fig 41 NOTE The wall thimble accommodates wall thickness es of 4Z x 114 mm to 7Z x 191 mm If a larger range is needed due to a thicker wall it is permissible to field fabricate a metal sleeve extension and at...

Page 25: ...dimensions specified in the framing table for the cathedral ceiling support box CCS the ceiling support SC and wherever the firestop spacer FS is being used 3 Cut and frame the appropriate sized square hole through the ceiling Repeat the process for other ceiling penetrations as necessary 4 Determine and mark the roof penetration in the same manner 5 Cut a hole in the roof at this point large enou...

Page 26: ...und the pipe covering the sides and upper ares of the flashing base with roofing material However be sure the lower unnailed portion of the base covers the roofing material 14 Position the storm collar around the pipe and slide down until it is in contact with the flashing Secure the storm collar by inserting the two 2 tabs into the raised slots and fold tabs back Seal the area between the storm c...

Page 27: ...pot for Front Right Log LG487 Figure 49 FRONT LOGS Figure 50 Front Left Log Front Right Log LG489 3 Install the front left and right logs Fig 50 by placing them on the ribs shown in Figure 49 Make sure the logs line up with the flat spots on the ember bed intended for location purposes Fig 49 4 Install the left cross log by engag ing the hole on the bottom with the pin on the left side of the rear...

Page 28: ...off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The Radiance Heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less than 1 2 psig There must be a gas shuto...

Page 29: ...lation Install the Mesh and Grille Place the mesh and grille on the top of the Radiance stove to complete assembly Thermostat Wire Gauge Maximum Run 18 20 feet 16 20 40 feet 14 up to 60 feet 1 Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and run the wires to the stove location Terminate these leads with 1 4 female connectors 2 Connect the thermostat wires to the valve Fig 53 FP1622 Fig 53 I...

Page 30: ...check that the pilot flame and burner flame patterns are as shown in Figure 56 If flame patterns are incorrect turn the heater off Contact your dealer or a qualified gas technician for assistance Do not operate the heater until the pilot flame is correct ST477a Stardance pilot location 10 4 00 Fig 55 Pilot Assembly location ST476 Pilot As sembly Flame Temperature Adjustment ForstovesequippedwithHI...

Page 31: ...ttothefloorbecausesome 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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the Fire Department To Turn Off Gas To Heater Lighting an...

Page 32: ...lot 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 interru...

Page 33: ...t of activation or interference from other nearby transmissions reset the code using the following procedure 1 Slide the code switches on the transmitter and receiver to choice of ON or OFF position Switches 1 2 3 and 4 are preset to ON for both the transmitter and receiver Fig 59 2 The switches on the transmitter and receiver must match in order for the system to work ST1088 RCSITE battery tab Ba...

Page 34: ...P2144 thermostat mode 12 08 F F SET Fig 63 Thermostatic mode FP2144 4 There will be a slight delay in the response of the unit on off to a temperature Room temperature is moni tored every three 3 minutes 5 Press AUTO FLAME button to exit the thermostatic mode The transmitter will be in the manual off mode and the fireplace will be shut off Flame Height Setting for Thermostatic Mode Figure 64 1 Hol...

Page 35: ...wn Figure 69 1 If transmitter measures a room temperature exceed ing 99 F the LCD will display HI and the trans mitter will turn off the appli ance 2 Transmitter will not function until the room temperature has dropped below 99 F If transmitter measures a room temperature less than 40 F the LCD will display LO and NO SIGNAL will be sent to turn on the appliance Receiver Slide Switch 1 ON position ...

Page 36: ...LCD display is blank 3 LCD display shows funny dis play 4 Appliance does not come on 5 Receiver cannot receive signal 6 Blower is not on after the stove is turned on Causes 1 Low battery 1 Wiring Electrical connections 2 Privacy DIP switch setting on transmitter does not match re ceiver 3 Transmitter measure tem perature exceeding 99 F and shows HI on LCD 4 Distance between the trans mitter and re...

Page 37: ...ottom out and away to disengage from the stove body Page 26 Fig 46 2 Undo the right and left latches at the top of the glass frame Page 26 Fig 47 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 Valve Conversion RADVT Series Models 1 T...

Page 38: ...ification label F supplied with the step per motor to the valve body where it can easily be seen Fig 76 4 Make step motor and mV valve electrical connec tions 5 Regulator conversion complete 6 Test for Leaks Pilot Orifice Conversion 1 Locate pilot Fig 77 ST1093 install new step motor ST1093 Fig 76 Remove mounting screws from old pressure regulator assembly Replace step motor with new conversion st...

Page 39: ...ustment The air shutter opening may be verified by measuring as shown in Figure 83 All Models 1 Replace burner making sure venturi on bottom of em ber bed aligns with orifice and is seated properly on air shutter assembly Fig 81 Make sure burner is slid into place at a slight angle and opposite to how it was removed When burner is slid into place the three 3 pem studs should slide down through cle...

Page 40: ...l Orifice Part Minimum Maximum RADVT RADVTCS 33 0 113 20012554 25 000 36 000 Natural gas only Table 2 Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to Natural Gas Input BTU h Model Kit Orifice Part Minimum Maximum RADVT 20012899 RADVTCS 20300166 31 0 120 20006927 25 000 38 000 Conversion to LP Input BTU h Model Kit Orifice Part Minimum Maximum RADVT 20012729 RADVTCS 20300165 1 75 mm 20012946 25 000 36 0...

Page 41: ...gh your local dealer to touch up areas as needed Clean areas to be painted with a wire brush and be sure to cover the logs burner and valve as sembly glass and frame assembly Apply the paint spar ingly two light coats of paint will give better results than a single heavy coat Clean porcelain enamel surfaces with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaning agents If necessary use only a cleaning...

Page 42: ...ket ends Fig 85 4 Apply a thin bead of high temperature sili cone rubber sealant along the inside corner of the glass frame all around the perimeter Place the flat gasketed side of the glass panel back 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 sy...

Page 43: ... Millivolt Gas Valve St124b on off switch wiring 1 11 00 djt TP TH TP TH Thermostat Optional Thermopile Black Black Millivolt Gas Valve St124c Thermostat wiring 1 11 00 djt TP TH TP TH FAN JUNCTION BOX FAN POWER CORD Strain Relief Chassis Ground BLK GRN GRN WHT ON OFF Rheostat Chassis Ground RHEOSTAT SNAPSTAT BOX Snapstat BLK B L K BLK BLK BLK WHT ST153 rdv connections diag 10 99 Fig 89 Fan circui...

Page 44: ...T1090 SIT valve wiring 120V AC Plug 120V AC Blower Receiver Fig 90 SIT Hi Lo blower schematic ST1091 120V AC Plug for Receiver Receiver 120V AC Plug for Blower Blower SIT mV Valve Hi Lo Regulator Tag to blower Tag Tag ST1092b SIT valve schematic Tag to 120V AC ST1092a Fig 91 SIT Hi Lo blower wiring Wiring Diagrams RADVTCS ...

Page 45: ...8 24 39 1 1c 1b 1e 1d 2 47 48 49 26a b OFF FA N ON AUTO FLAM E ON RS OFF 41 23b Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Models RADVT Series RADVTCB RADVTEB RADVTBS RADVTBD RADVTBM RADVTCS Series RADVTCSCB RADVTCSEB RADVTCSBS RADVTCSBD RADVTCSBM ...

Page 46: ...1601290 17 Wood Handle 1600664 18 Pan Hd Sl 1 4 20 x 3 Z 1201310 19 Brushed Nickel Insert 30002714 20 Control Door Handle Assembly 30002730 21 Washer Flat 1 4 Blk 266 x 629 064 1202473 22 CS Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Blk 1201372 23a Latch Front Door 30001249 23b Front Door Steel Handle w Screw 30002720 24 Fan Blower RADVTCS Series Only 30005069 25 Valve Nova SIT820 852 20012218 25a Valve SIT MV HI LO 0 ...

Page 47: ...Hi Lo Blower RADVTCS Series only RCSITEA 42 Wire w Straight Term 2 End 50 10002582 44 Gasket Base Pan 20004287 45 Gasket HE Door 1203687 46 Gasket Cement 3 oz Tube not shown 1206122 47 Restrictor Plate 20013028 48 Right Burner Support Assembly 20012443 49 Tie Bracket Assembly 20012442 50 Rear Shroud Assy RADVT Series Only 20004194 50a Rear Shroud Assy RADVTCS Series Only 20300123 51 Bracket Ignite...

Page 48: ... Door Door Door 4 Classic RADVTCB 1301194 30001751 30001752 30001376 30001378 30001377 30001413 30001753 Black RADVTCSCB Biscuit RADVTBS 30003244 30003239 30003238 30003240 30003242 30003241 30003243 30003245 RADVTCSBS Bordeaux RADVTBD 30006794 30006789 30006788 30006790 30006792 30006791 30006793 30006795 RADVTCSBD Brown RADVTBM 30004933 30004927 30004926 30004928 30004930 30004929 30004931 30004...

Page 49: ...l Functions Controlled RCB RCM On Off Remote RCBE WMTD RCST RCSTE RCT ON OFF Thermostat Remote WWTD RCSTEB RCSITEA RCSIT WT Wall Thermostat MVWS Wall Switch Screen Kit An optional screen R40SK for use with the operable doors is available to allow the doors to be left in the open position Warming Shelf Warming shelves add versatility to your stove they can be used to keep foods warm at mealtime Mod...

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Page 51: ...funding the purchase price of the product Any labor and related repair charges relating to the cost and expenses of replacing or repairing defective components under the Limited Lifetime Warranty are not covered except as provided for under the Basic One Year Warranty Any part or component replaced under the provisions of this warranty is covered for six months or the remainder of the original war...

Page 52: ...66 0 68 4 RADVTCS Series 66 0 68 4 Based on CSA P 4 1 09 Based on CSA P 4 1 09 Recherchez dans la brochure les caractéristique de rendement énergétique de foyer au gaz Énerguide Selon CSA P 4 1 09 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcastingsgroup com ...

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