Page 2 - Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater; Table of Contents
2 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 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....
Page 3 - General Information; Fuels used in gas, woodburning or
3 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 General Information The Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 3900-3916, 3940-3956 is a vented gas appliance listed to the ANSI standard Z21.88b-2002 and CSA-2.33b-2002 for Vented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired ...
Page 4 - Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent Dimensions; Attention
4 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent Dimensions 9" (229 mm) CL Valve Inlet 26 ��� " (680 mm) 25" (635 mm) 14 ��� " (355 mm) 3" (76 mm) CL 7065Stardance fully assembleddimensions1/6/04 djt Valve Inlet Attention The Stardance...
Page 5 - Clearance Requirements; Installation Requirements; Locating the Stove; We do not recommend the use of wallpaper; Possible stove locations.; • Always maintain required clearances
5 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Clearance Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3 and 4 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top. Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel rear skirt.T...
Page 6 - Direct Vent Only; Stardance
6 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 ST128bStardanceflue centerline9/28/00 djt C L C L B D C A Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline, Direct Vent and Natural Vent ST128b Stove Clearances: A: 4” (102 mm) B: 4” (102 mm) Pipe Centerlines: C: 15 ¹⁄₂ ” (395 mm) ...
Page 7 - Gas Specifications; Input Input; Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures; Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent; High Elevations
7 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Weight: Fully assembled; 202 lbs. Gas Specifications Max. Min. Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h SDV30RN Nat Millivolt 28,000 20,000 SDV30RP Prop Millivolt 28,000 19,000 SDV30RFN Nat Comfort Control 28,000 20,000 SDV30RFP Prop Comf...
Page 8 - Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY; bow. No more than six elbows may be used.; Vertical vent termination window.; Unacceptable Venting; Vent Termination Clearances
8 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ (2.44m) and no more than 40’ (12m) above the appli-ance flue collar. A 2Z\v” restrictor plate (supplied) must be used where specified in all vertically...
Page 9 - Location of Vent Termination
9 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 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 and Simpson DuraVent ...
Page 10 - General Venting Information - Termination Location; Canadian Installations
10 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 General Venting Information - Termination Location 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 Loc...
Page 11 - Termination clearances.; Venting Requirements - Natural Vent Only; = Acceptable venting configuration; Vent termination window - Natural Vent ONLY.; Outside Corner; Termination Clearances; with no side wall; of Caps
11 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Fig. 10 Termination clearances. Venting Requirements - Natural Vent Only FP567NVBR/NVBC VENTING RUNS11/12/97 Venting Runs Horizontal Run (in feet) V ertical Run (in feet) (Measured from top of the unit before any elbow) A: Vertical installati...
Page 12 - Venting Requirements and Options -; Approved Vent System Components; CFM Vent Components
12 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Venting Requirements and Options - Direct Vent ONLY Approved Vent System Components The Stardance Heater must be vented to the outdoors through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof. The venting system must be comprised of the appropr...
Page 13 - Install the Optional Fan; WARNING; The rheostat control switch attaches to the left side; Fan kit components.; Remove the rear skirt insert panel at the bottom of; install fan kit; Remove rear skirt insert.; attach fan; Attach the fan assembly and the snapstat.; JUV; Attach the fan rheostat.
13 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Install the Optional Fan If you are installing the optional convection Fan Kit #2767 (FK26), continue here. If you are not installing a Fan Kit, go to Page 14, Venting System Assembly.1. The fan kit includes a Blower Assembly and a Rheo- stat...
Page 14 - Venting System Assemlby - Direct Vent; For Canadian installations:; Install the Vent Adapter Pipe; install restrictor plate; Install the restrictor plate only if required for the vent-; Dry fit the Inner Pipe assembly to the stove for; Connect the inner starter with the next section of in-; Attach inner assembly to flue collar.; install outer adpater
14 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Venting System Assemlby - Direct Vent General Information The Stardance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Page 12. Follow the vent component instructions exactly. For U.S. installations: The venting system m...
Page 15 - Discard the inner starter pipe; dura vent; Side Wall Termination Assembly; Vent Opening; CFM System; Locate vent opening.; Zero Clearance Sleeve; Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop.
15 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Install the Vent Adapter Pipe (Simpson Dura-Vent Components)1. Install the Restrictor Plate. Consult the ‘Vent Run Specifications’ on Page 8 to determine whether the restrictor plate is needed. If so, put the restrictor plate in place within t...
Page 16 - For DuraVent pipe only:; 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.
16 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 For DuraVent pipe only: Install vent pipe by aligning the locking system together, sliding the pipes togeth-er and twisting clockwise. • Install 90° elbow. Twist lock as before. • Slide the wall plate over horizontal run before at- taching th...
Page 17 - Vent Termination Below Grade; If the; install snorkel; Snorkel kit installation.; snorkel detail; Use extension brackets to mount snorkel against; Vent Assembly
17 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Vent Termination Below Grade Install Snorkel Kit #7FSDVSKS when it is not possible to meet the required vent termination clearances of 12” (305mm) above grade level. The snorkel kit will allow installation depth of down to 7” (178mm) below gr...
Page 18 - vent thru ceiling; Install firestops and attic insulation shield.; vent thru roof; Roof support and flashing.; Venting System Assembly - Natural Vent; Decorative; Decorative 7” pipe may be fitted around the B-vent
18 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 9. Install the storm collar and seal around the joints. (Fig. 31) 10. Add additional vent lengths to achieve the proper overall height. 11. Apply cement to the inner and outer termination col- lars and install the terminal cap. ST222 vent thr...
Page 19 - Install the Vent Pipe; Completed log installation.; Connect the Gas Supply Line; CAUTION
19 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Install the Vent Pipe Apply a bead of sealant around bottom end of inner starter pipe (found in bag with logset) and attach to stove. Apply a bead of sealant around top of inner starter pipe and install the Z31D00 FSDHAG Draft Hood according ...
Page 20 - Burner Information; In order to connect Natural Gas,; Air Shutter Adjustment; Model; Air Shutter Adjustment Instructions; Remove stove front.; Jefferson; Remove rear log bracket and left and right log
20 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 In the U.S.; Gas connection should be made in ac- cordance with current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Since some municipalities have additional local codes, be sure to consult your local authority. In Canada; consult the local ...
Page 21 - jefferson; Air shutter adjusted.; Be sure to maintain 90° angle at left burner leg.; Complete the Assembly; attach switch assy; Attach switch assembly to rear shroud.; Attach switch wires to valve.
21 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 8. The air shutter is located on the bottom of the burner to the left. Unfasten the two nuts holding the shutter in place. The shutter may be adjusted between the factory adjusted 1/2” to fully open. Reassemble the shutter to allow the rear i...
Page 22 - Use only a thermostat rated for 500 millivolts.; Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and; Install the Front Plate; Install the front plate.; This completes assembly of the Stardance stove.
22 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Thermostat Connection (optional) Use only a thermostat rated for 500 millivolts. Check the table below for the appropriate gauge ther-mostat wire to use for the length of lead required in your installation. Thermostat Wire / Gauge Maximum Run...
Page 23 - Operation; To open the front doors, turn handle clockwise.; handle holder; When not in use, store handle in the handle holder.; Your First Fire; Pilot assembly location.; Flame & Temperature Adjustment; LO; Flame adjustment knob for Honeywell valve.; Flame Characteristics; Pilot flame; Correct pilot and burner flame patterns.
23 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Operation The Stardance is operated with the operable door front plate in place with the doors open or closed. To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 44) When not in use, the ...
Page 24 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.; To Turn Off Gas To Heater; Lighting and Operating Instructions; Lighting Instructions; Euro SIT; Lighting instructions
24 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 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. For ...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System; SYMPTOM
25 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Troubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System NOTE: Before troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure the external gas shutoff is in the “ON” position. WARNING: REMOVE THE GLASS PANEL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK...
Page 26 - Comfort control valve.; Transmitter diagram.
26 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve The Comfort Control valve allows remote control of tem-perature, fan and flame appearance. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away form grounded metal. Operation 1. If the manual switch is in re...
Page 27 - LED Count; Pilot; Valve; Comfort valve wiring diagram.
27 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 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 bas...
Page 28 - Local Path
28 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Comfort Valve System Control Sequence of Operation with Transmitter Set manual switch to local or remote five minute wait period Light pilot burner Did the LED stop blinking? Review LED failure analysis Release pilotstat knob Turn pilotstat kn...
Page 29 - Auto Path; If the setting is; above; If the settings is; below
29 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 If the manual switch is set to REMOTE, press the mode button to display AUTO on the transmitter. Does the transmitter dis-play the room and tempera-ture setting? Auto Path Move switch from LOCAL to REMOTE. Press any key within 30 seconds. If ...
Page 30 - Fuel Conversion Instructions; attach gas line; Attach the gas line to the left side of the valve.; Conversion Precautions; Remove the rear log bracket and left and right log
30 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Fuel Conversion Instructions WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If th...
Page 31 - Remove mounting screws, pressure regulator tower; SIT; Pilot Orifice Conversion; gas conversion; Pilot type 2; Gas Conversion; Gas Conversion; Remove pilot orifice.
31 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 FC107 SIT820 valve conversion 10/03 A B C OFF PIL OT O Fig. 55 Remove mounting screws, pressure regulator tower and spring and diaphragm assembly. FC107 D E F FC108 SIT regulator conversion 10/03 OFF PIL OT O FC108 Fig. 56 Replace regulator. ...
Page 32 - Depress and turn center plunger.; injector orifice; Remove and replace injector orifices.; Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix
32 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Models 3940, 3950 (RF Models) Only 16. Follow procedure for pilot type 2 to replace pilot orifice. 17. Remove and replace plug on lower right hand side of the valve; Red for LP and Blue for NG. (Page 26, Fig. 49) 18. Remove motor top cap. Depr...
Page 33 - Maintenance; Annual System Inspection; ERATE THE HEATER WITH DAMAGED LOGS.; Care of Cast Iron; Remove the stove front.
33 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 Maintenance Your Stardance 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 sys...
Page 34 - Release the latches to release the glass frame.; Gasket Replacement; Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it; glass gasket detail; Wrap the gasket material around the outside iedge of; Inspect the Vent System Annually; Correct flame pattern.; Stove Disassembly
34 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 ST208 glass swivel latch 12/99 ST208 Fig. 64 Release the latches to release the glass frame. Gasket Replacement The Stardance Gas Heater uses a ‘tadpole’ type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the frame. In time, this gasket can beco...
Page 35 - Wiring Diagrams; Thermostat; On/Off switch and optional thermostat circuit.; Draft hood adapter wiring.; AN; BLK; FK26 wiring diagram; Schematic Diagram; Stardance fan circuit.
35 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 OFF ON Thermostat (Optional) Therm opile Black Black Millivolt Gas Valve St124b on/off/switch wiring 1/11/00 djt TP/TH TP TH Wiring Diagrams ST124b On/Off Switch Wiring Thermostat (Optional) Therm opile Black Black Millivolt Gas Valve St124c ...
Page 39 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kits
39 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 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...
Page 42 - BASIC WARRANTY; IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED...; ) Contact your supplier. Make sure you have your warranty,; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY; PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
42 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 BASIC WARRANTY CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Company) warrants that your new Vermont Castings or Majestic Gas Fireplace/Stove is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from the dat...
Page 43 - GARANTIE DE BASE; SI UN SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE EST REQUIS...; GARANTIE À VIE LIMITÉE; PRODUIT COUVERT PAR LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE
43 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20007065 GARANTIE DE BASE La société CFM Corporation (ci-après la « Société ») garantit votre nouveau poêle/foyer au gaz Vermont Castings ou Majestic contre tous défauts de fabrication et de matières premières pour une période d’un an à compter de la ...
Page 44 - Efficiency Ratings; CFM Corporation
Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) SDV30RN 63.0 SDV30RP 63.0 SDV30RFN 63.0 SDV30RFP 63.0 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation