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Oxford Direct Vent / Natural Vent Gas Heater
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Table of contents
pLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OpERATING INSTRUcTIONS BEFORE USING AppLIANcE.
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an Vermont castings Group 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.
Installation &
General Information.......................................................................................................3
Operating
Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..............................................4
Instructions
Stove Dimensions .........................................................................................................5
Installation Requirements ..............................................................................................6
Locating the Stove.........................................................................................................6
Clearance Requirements...............................................................................................6
Parallel & 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 - Direct Vent ONLY ...................................................................8
Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY ........................................................................9
Vent Termination Clearances ........................................................................................9
General Venting Information - Termination Location ................................................... 11
Termination Clearances...............................................................................................12
Venting Requirements - Natural Vent ONLY ...............................................................12
Venting Requirements 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
Install the Log Set........................................................................................................20
Connect Gas Supply Line............................................................................................20
Burner Information.......................................................................................................21
Air Shutter Adjustment & Instructions ..........................................................................21
Complete the Assembly...............................................................................................22
Install ON/OFF Switch .................................................................................................22
Thermostat Connection (Optional) ..............................................................................23
Install the Front and Top Plates ...................................................................................23
Operation
Your First Fire ..............................................................................................................24
Pilot and Burner Information........................................................................................24
Flame & Temperature Adjustment ..............................................................................24
Flame Characteristics ..................................................................................................24
Lighting and Operating Instructions.............................................................................25
Troubleshooting - SIT NOVA 820 Gas Control System ...............................................26
Fuel Conversion Instructions .......................................................................................27
Maintenance
Annual System Inspection ...........................................................................................30
Logset and Burner/Cleaning and Inspection ...............................................................30
Care of Cast Iron .........................................................................................................30
Cleaning the Glass ......................................................................................................30
Glass Replacement .....................................................................................................30
Gasket Replacement ...................................................................................................31
Inspect the Vent System Annually ...............................................................................31
Check the Gas Flame Regularly .................................................................................31
Stove Disassembly ......................................................................................................31
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................32
Replacement parts
....................................................................................................................................33
Optional Accessories
...................................................................................................................................35
Warranty
....................................................................................................................................39
Energuide
....................................................................................................................................40