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Page 2 - Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater; Table of Contents

2 2 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 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 ...

Page 3 - In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:; • All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be; Installation & Operating Instructions

3 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 The Radiance Direct Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. RADVTCB, RADVTEB, RADVTMB, RADVTBS, RADVTCH, RADVTVG, RADVTBD, RADVTBB, RADVTCG, RADVTGG, RADVTSG, RADVTCCB, RADVTCEB, RADVTCMB, RADVTCBS, RAD-VTCCH, RADVTCVG, RADVTCBD, RADVTCBB, RADVTCCG, R ADV TCSG, is a v...

Page 4 - RADVT Models; RADVTC Models; Radiance Direct Vent Stove Dimensions; Proposition 65 Warning:; Fuels used in gas, woodburning; Radiance Direct Vent

4 4 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 29 �� " (758 mm) 31" (787 mm) 7" Outer Dia. (178 mm) Flue Collar L C 4 �� " (120 mm) 14 �� " (378 mm) ST126 RDV40 dimensions 10/99 R A D I A N C E 28" (711 mm) 5" (127 mm) 18 �� " (464 mm) Supply Inlet 9 �� " (241 ...

Page 5 - Installation Requirements; Possible stove locations.; Direct Vent System Only; Stardance; Clearance Requirements; Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials; Locating The Stove

5 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Installation Requirements The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition. (EXCEP-TION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude. Main-tain the manifold...

Page 6 - Parallel installation, minimum back and side clear-; Corner installation, minimum corner clearances and; Minimum wall centerline.; Sidewall Clearance; Direct Vent Only

6 6 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Fig. 3 Parallel installation, minimum back and side clear- ances, and ﬂue centerlines. ST130 �� 42" (1070mm) Min. Alcove Width 48" (1220mm) Max. Alcove Depth 6" (...

Page 7 - Gas Specifications

7 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Gas Speciﬁcations Max. Min. Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h RADVT Series Nat Millivolt 38,000 25,000 RADVT Series Prop Millivolt 36,000 25,000 RADVTC Series Nat Comfort Control 38,000 25,000 RADVTC Series Prop Comfort Control 36,000 25,000 We...

Page 8 - Vertical Termination; NOTE: The restrictor; Vertical vent termination window.; Restrictor Plate Adjustment; restrictor plate; Loosen screw to adjust restrictor plate.; Examples for Extended Run/Restrictor Plate Settings; ” (70 mm) from center of screw to top edge of plate

8 8 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Vertical Termination A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ (2.44 m) and no more than 40’ (12 m) above the ap-pliance ﬂue collar. A restrictor plate (supplied) must be used, where speciﬁed, in all vertically terminated vent systems. (Refer ...

Page 9 - Vent Termination Clearances; IMPORTANT

9 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Vent Termination Clearances Your stove is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • CFM Corporation does not require any opening for inspection of vent pipe. • Only CFM Corporation, Simpson DuraVent and Selkirk Corp...

Page 10 - General Venting Information - Termination Location; Canadian Installations

10 10 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 V V V V V V V X X X D E B B B C B M B A J K F L VENT TERMINATION AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED H I �� Operable Operable Fixed Closed V B CFM145aDV Termin Location5/01/01 Rev. 12/05/01 sta INSIDE CORNER DETAIL V A G N N ...

Page 11 - Termination clearances.; Outside Corner; Termination Clearances; with no side wall; of Caps

11 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Fig. 12 Termination clearances. 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" (15...

Page 12 - Venting Requirements and Options; Approved Vent System Components; Simpson DuraVent Components; Minimum Horizontal Vent Kit; Selkirk Corporation Vent Components

12 12 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Venting Requirements and Options Approved Vent System Components The Radiance Heater must be vented to the outdoors through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof. The venting system must be comprised of the appropriate listed venting components ...

Page 13 - Vertical Termination Cap; CFM Vent Components; and all of the other Vertical Termination parts.

13 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Vertical Termination Cap 4DT-VC CFM Vent Components The following kits are available to meet the needs of most installations. All pipe has a 7” outer diameter and includes a 4” diameter inner section. A (CG) designa-tion indicates the part is ﬁnished in Ch...

Page 14 - Slide stove back just far enough to access rear leg; Assembly Procedures; Failure to position the parts in accor-; WARNING; Tools Required; Carefully tip stove onto back legs. Leave pallet under

14 14 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST720 Radiance slide stove back 7/30/02 djt ST720 Fig. 13 Slide stove back just far enough to access rear leg holes. Assembly Procedures Failure to position the parts in accor- dance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts speciﬁcally approved ...

Page 15 - JUV; Attach the fan rheostat.; Install the Optional Fan; Remove rear shroud.; Fan kit components.; Steps 3 and 4 do not apply to RADVTC series; Attach blower assembly and snapstat.; Attach the control knob to the rheostat shaft.

15 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST347a JUV FK28 rheostat install 9/21/00 Rheostat Retaining Collar Rheostat Knob ST347a Fig. 18 Attach the fan rheostat. Rheostat Install the Optional Fan If you are installing the optional convection Fan Kit #2767 (FK26), continue here. It is easiest to i...

Page 16 - Venting System Assembly; For Canadian installations:; Connect the inner starter with the next section of in-; Dry fit the Inner Pipe assembly to the stove for; Attach inner assembly to flue collar.; attach inner assy; install outer adpater; Install the Vent Adapter Pipe; Discard the inner starter pipe

16 16 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Venting System Assembly General Information The Radiance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Pages 12 and 13. Follow the vent component instructions exactly. For U.S. installations: The venting system must con- form with...

Page 17 - Simpson DuraVent - install inner adpater pipe.; Install Vent Adapter Pipe; Vent Opening; Combustible Wall; Locate vent opening.; CFM System; leave air space on top side of cut out.; For DuraVent pipe only:

17 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST651 Fig. 23 Simpson Dura-Vent - install outer adapter pipe. ST652 dura vent attach outer assy 4/20/01 djt ST649 dura vent attach inner assy 4/20/01 djt CEMENT ST649 Inner Adpater Pipe 1/4-20 x 3/8” Phil- lips Screws Fig. 22 Simpson DuraVent - install inn...

Page 18 - Zero Clearance Sleeve; Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop.; measure vertical vent; Determine the vertical pipe length.; measure thru wall; Measure the horizontal length.; install pipe thru wall; Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts.; install wall terminal; Install the vent terminal.

18 18 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 4. For CFM Vent Pipe only: If necessary, measure to determine the vertical length (X) of pipe required from the adapter pipe to the wall cutout centerline, including a 2” overlap at the joint. (Fig. 26) use a hacksaw or tin snips to trim the pipe as nee...

Page 19 - Vent Termination Below Grade; If the; snorkel detail; Use extension brackets to mount snorkel against; install snorkel; Snorkel kit installation.; Vent Assembly

19 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 11. For CFM only: Install Charcoal Gray Pipe Rings (#7FSDRG) or Polished Brass Pipe Rings (#7FSDRP) at pipe joints, if desired. Vent Termination Below Grade Install Snorkel Kit #7FSDVSKS when it is not possible to meet the required vent termination clearan...

Page 20 - Install firestops and attic insulation shield.; vent thru roof; Roof support and flashing.; Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct; Installation Instructions; Model DT Ceiling Support (CS) Cathedral Ceiling Wall Thimble; Use of Sealant

20 20 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 7. Install the appropriate roof support and ﬂashing, making certain that the upper ﬂange of the ﬂashing base is below the shingles. (Fig. 33) 8. Install appropriate pipe sections until the vent run reaches above the ﬂashing. The enlarged ends of the ven...

Page 21 - Inlet End; Fig. 36 Selkirk Venting Components

21 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 �� Gasket Lock Tab Inlet End Outlet End ST922 To Termination To Appliance Fig. 34 Joint connection. it by screwing the support plate to the top of the prop-erly framed ceiling joist opening, using screws provided. A round trim plate (TP)...

Page 22 - Supporting DIRECT-TEMP: Horizontal Support; Horizontal Installation

22 22 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 The Cathedral Ceiling Support (CCS) may be used in pitched or ﬂat ceiling installations and comes with a support collar and a decorative two part square trim plate. Install by inserting the support box down through the framed joist opening (end with rou...

Page 23 - Below grade installation.; As a general rule, the wall thimble is optional in; When installed in Canada, a; The wall thimble accommodates wall thickness-; Horizontal Termination; Vinyl siding standoff and horizontal termination.

23 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 from trafﬁc areas such as walkways if it is less than 7’ (2.1 m) high. Refer to Pages 10, 11, Figures 11, 12 for more detail. �� Snorkel Termination Window Well 12” (305 mm) Minimum Clearance Above Grade Level to Air Intake Grade Level ...

Page 24 - If a vertical rise is necessary on the exterior side; do not back fill; Vertical Installation; Frame openings to the dimensions specified; Typical vertical venting configuration.; If the cathedral ceiling support box assembly is

24 24 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 If the wall is brick or concrete, and contains no com-bustible material, a 7” (178 mm) round penetration hole is adequate. The wall thimble is not required. The perforated straps of the horizontal termination provide a method of attachment. These can ei...

Page 25 - Minimum; Fig. 45 Minimum Height Above Roof Requirements; Whenever DIRECT-TEMP penetrates through a; Remove the stove front.; Install Log Set; each piece for damage.; Release the latches to remove the glass frame.

25 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Minimum Height Above Roof ST934minimum height6/07 Minimum Roof Pitch Height Flat to 7/12 1’0” Over 7/12 to 8/12 1’6” Over 8/12 to 8/12 2’0” Over 9/12 to 10/12 2’6” Over 10/12 to 11/12 3’3” Over 11/12 to 12/12 4’0” Over 12/12 to 14/12 5’0” Over 14/12 to 16/...

Page 26 - Install the front left and right logs

26 26 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 �� Rear Log LG488 Figure 48 2. Install the rear log by plac- ing it on the ember bed toward the back of the ﬁrebox. (Fig. 48) The log should touch the back wall of the ﬁrebox. When the log is in place, the two (2) notches on the bottom of...

Page 27 - Connect the Gas Supply Line; Gas connection should be made in ac-; CAUTION

27 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 �� Figure 51 Left Cross Log Rear Log Right Cross Log Front Right Log Front Left Log Ember Bed LG490 Connect the Gas Supply Line Check the Rating Plate attached by a steel cable to the ﬁrebox, to conﬁrm that you have the appropriate ﬁrebox fo...

Page 28 - Install ON/OFF Switch; The switch assembly parts are found in the parts bag.; PILOT; attach switch; Attach switch wires to valve.; THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CON-; attach switch assy; Attach switch assembly to rear shroud.; Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts.; Install the Mesh and Grille; Thermostat; Operation; Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and; Your First Fire

28 28 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Install ON/OFF Switch The switch assembly parts are found in the parts bag. 1. Attach switch assembly to left rear side of stove shroud (when facing shroud) using two screws and existing holes in shroud. (Fig. 52) 2. Run wires down back of stove, under ...

Page 29 - Pilot Assembly location.; Flame & Temperature Adjustment; Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve.; Pilot flame; SIT Pilot; Correct pilot and burner flame appearance.; RADVT Series; Flame Characteristics

29 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 ST477 Stardance pilot location 10/4/00 Fig. 54 Pilot Assembly location. ST476 Pilot As-sembly Flame & Temperature Adjustment For stoves equipped with HI/LO valves, ﬂame adjust-ment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO adjustment knob located near the ...

Page 30 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS; To Turn Off Gas To Heater; Lighting and Operating Instructions; Lighting Instructions; Lighting instructions

30 30 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 3. Open control access panel.4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock- wise to “OFF”. Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Turn off all electrical power to the ﬁreplace.3. Turn the On/Off...

Page 31 - Troubleshooting the Gas Control System (RADVT Series); NOTE; SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE

31 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Troubleshooting the Gas Control System (RADVT Series) NOTE : Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE Symptom 1. Spark ignitor will not light 2. Pilot will not stay ...

Page 32 - RADVTC Series; comfort valve; Transmitter diagram.; Honeywell; Comfort control valve.

32 32 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Instructions for Comfort Control Valve RADVTC Series The Comfort Control valve allows remote control of temperature, fan and ﬂame appearance. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away from grounded metal. Operation 1. If the manual switch is in rem...

Page 33 - If an Error Code 3 is observed while performing the; Blower; Comfort Valve wiring diagram.

33 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Auto Mode In the AUTO mode, the room temperature, set tem-perature, ﬂame and fan levels will be shown. AUTO will appear next to both the ﬂame and fan icons.When the control is in the AUTO mode, the main burner will turn on/off or modulate based on the heat...

Page 34 - Local Path

34 34 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Light pilot burner Set manual switch to local or remote Release pilotstat knob. Turn pilotstat knob from PILOT to ON. If manual switch is set to LOCAL, did main burner light and fan turn on? Turn pilotstat knob to PILOT to turn off main burner. Turn pil...

Page 35 - above; Auto Path; below

35 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 If the manual switch is set to REMOTE, press the mode button to display AUTO on the transmitter. Does the transmitter display the room and temperture setting? If the settings is above room temperture on the transmitter, does the main valve and fan turn on?...

Page 36 - Conversion Precautions; Fuel Conversion Instructions; attach gas line; Attach the gas line to the right side of the valve.; Conversion Procedure; WARNING: Do not overtighten the; LP Configuration; RADVTC Series Models

36 36 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Conversion Precautions Before proceeding, turn control knob on valve to OFF and turn gas supply OFF. Turn OFF any electricity that may be going to the appliance. Fuel Conversion Instructions WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualiﬁed ...

Page 37 - gas conversion; Remove pilot hood.; Gas Conversion; Remove pilot orifice.; Jefferson; Rf pilot Conversion; Remove pilot hood. (Your pilot may have a different; Depress and turn center plunger.; Pilot Orifice Conversion

37 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 2. Remove and replace plug on lower right hand side of the valve; Red for LP and Blue for NG. (Page 32, Fig. 57) 3. Remove motor top cap using a standard slotted screwdriver. Depress and turn center plunger until arrow points to correct screw. Red for LP a...

Page 38 - Burner Orifice Conversion; Carefully remove ember bed by tilting the right side; RF Pilot conversion; Bottom View; Remove injector orifice from left burner bracket with; Tilt ember bed slightly to correctly place on venturi; All Models; Replace burner making sure venturi on bottom of

38 38 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Burner Oriﬁce Conversion 1. Remove three (3) 3/8” nuts on bottom side of burner pan. (Fig. 72) 2. Carefully remove ember bed by tilting the right side up and lifting out toward the right side of the unit. (Fig. 73) CO144 RF Pilot conversion 6/07 djt Pil...

Page 39 - Table 3. Air Shutter Adjustment; Conversion to Natural Gas

39 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Table 3. Air Shutter Adjustment Natural Gas Natural Gas LP Model High Altitude RADVT/RADVC 1/2” Open 1/2” Open 1/2” Open Table 4. High Altitude Oriﬁce [Required for altitudes above 2000’ (610 m) up to 4500’ (1,370 m)] Input (BTU/h) Model Oriﬁce Part # Mini...

Page 40 - Maintenance; painted surfaces; Remove the Stove Front.

40 40 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Maintenance Your Radiance Gas Heater will provide years of service with minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that your stove continues to function properly. Annual System Inspection Have the entire heater and venting system inspecte...

Page 41 - Gasket Replacement; Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it; Inspect the Vent System Annually; glass gasket detail; Wrap the gasket material around the outside edge of

41 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Gasket Replacement The Radiance Gas Heater uses a ‘tadpole’ type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the frame. In time, this gasket can become brittle and compressed and should be replaced. New gasket is available from your dealer.Shut off the gas ...

Page 42 - BLK; rdv connections diag.; Schematic Diagram; Wiring Diagrams; On/off switch and optional thermostat circuit.

42 42 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 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°C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT. FAN JUNCTION BOX FAN POWER CORD Strain Relief Chassis Ground BLK GRN GRN WHT ON / OFF Rheostat Chas...

Page 45 - Fuel Conversion Kits

45 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit, NG to LP - RADVTC Kit 20012900 Conversion Kit, NG to LP - RADVT Kit 20012729 Conversion Kit, LP to NG - RADVTC Kit 20012902 Conversion Kit, LP to NG - RADVT Kit 20012899 High Altitude Conversion Kit Kit 20013135 35b. Pi...

Page 46 - Shell Enamel Parts - Radiance Direct Vent

46 46 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater (continued) Models: RADVT Series: RADVTCB, RADVTEB, RADVTMB, RADVTBS, RADVTCH, RADVTVG, RADVTBD, RADVTBB, RADVTC Series: RADVTCG, RADVTGG, RADVTSG, RADVTCCB, RADVTCEB, RADVTCMB, RADVTCBS, RADVTCCH, RADVTCVG, RADVTCBD, RAD...

Page 47 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kits

47 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK26 Fan The FK26 fan helps distribute heated air from within the ﬁrebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the ﬁrebox tem-perature rises above and falls below a preset temper...

Page 51 - PLATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES:; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

51 Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 20012697 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred to as CFM) warrants that all cast iron parts, the combustion chamber, ceramic burner, and heat exchanger of every Vermont Castings gas product will be free of defective material or workmanship...

Page 52 - CFM Corporation

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