Page 2 - Table of Contents; Installation & Operating Instructions
2 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 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 careful...
Page 3 - from the manufacturer.
3 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 The Pinnacle (PDV20) and Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996,2997 and 2998, are vented gas appliance listed to ANSIStandard Z21.88b-2001 and CSA-2.33b-2001 for VentedRoom ...
Page 5 - Clearance Requirements; Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials; Minimum Clearances; Parallel Installation; Corner Installation; SDVR; • Always maintain required
5 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Clearance Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3, 4 and5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top.Measure rear clearances from the outermost ...
Page 6 - Hearth Requirements; Input; Natural; Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures; PDV20 and SDVR
6 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 9" (230mm) Max. Mantel Width See Fig. 6 6" (150mm)Sidewall/ Trim 2 ¹⁄₂ " (63mm) Rear Wall 9" (230mm) Max. Mantel Width See Fig. 6 6" (150mm)Sidewall/ Trim 2 ¹⁄₂ " (63mm) Rear Wall Alcove ...
Page 7 - elbows may be substituted for each single; Ve; Fig. 7 Horizontal vent termination window.
7 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 The installation must conform with local codes or, inthe absence of local codes, with the National FuelGas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition.(EXCEPTION: Do not derate this appliance foraltitude. Maintain the ma...
Page 8 - Fig. 8 Vertical vent termination window.; ” Restrictor; IMPORTANT
8 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Vent Termination Clearances When planning the installation, consider the location ofthe vent terminal and clearances. Some of the mostcommon clearances to keep in mind are shown inFigure 9. Important: All vent c...
Page 9 - Vent Termination Clearances; Location of Vent Termination
9 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Vent Termination Clearances Your stove is approved to be vented either through theside wall, or vertical through the roof. • Vermont Castings, Majestic Products does notrequire any opening for inspection of vent...
Page 10 - Canadian Installations; General Venting Information - Termination Location
10 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 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 Fixed Closed Fixed Closed Operable Operable Fixed Closed V B INSIDE CORNER DETAIL V A G...
Page 11 - Termination Clearances; Recessed Location
11 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. A =Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) B =Combustible 6&...
Page 12 - Vent Components; Transition Connector
12 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Vent Components The following kits are available to meet the needs of mostinstallations. All pipe has a 7" outer diameter and includes a4" diameter inner section. A (CG) designation indicates thepart is...
Page 13 - Assembly Procedures; Tool/Materials Required; • Phillips screwdriver; Wear safety goggles and work gloves.; Parts Bag Contents; Pivot the two latches at the top corners to disengage; WARNING; Firebox Preparation; Fig. 12 Pivot the locking latches to release the glass frame.
13 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Assembly Procedures Tool/Materials Required • Phillips screwdriver • tape measure • utility knife • drill & .140 drill bit • tin snips • caulk gun • masonry anchors or TEK screws• RTV Hi-Temp Silicone seala...
Page 14 - Heater Shell Assembly; Porcelain; Use only the rear shroud supplied with this firebox.; Fig. 15 Align both sides with rear shroud.
14 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Heater Shell Assembly Unpack the cast iron stove shell parts from the ship-ping carton. Inspect each part for shipping damage andset them aside on a protective surface. Porcelain enamelled surfaces are fragile....
Page 15 - Install the Firebox; Dry fit the Starter Pipe and first vent pipe; Fig. 17 Snapstat assembly and installation.
15 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Install the Firebox NOTE: Dry fit the Starter Pipe and first vent pipe sections to the flue collar to align and drill pilotholes as necessary, while the firebox is on theshipping pallet. You will not be able to...
Page 16 - A length of silicone tape is included for installation; Fig. 19 Correct position of fan skirt installation.; Venting System Assembly -; Fig. 21 Vibration dampening pad location.; Blower Wiring Diagram
16 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 4. The rheostat control switch attaches to the left side of the valve bracket at the front of the stove. (Fig. 20) • Remove the plug from the rheostat bracket. • Insert the switch box shaft through the hole in ...
Page 17 - Vent Termination Below Grade; Fig. 26 PDV20 with Rear Vent Kit 7TFSRSK installation.; Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to; Fig. 25 SDVR with Rear Vent Kit 7TFSRSK installation.
17 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 3. Measure the wall thickness and cut the wall sleeve sections to proper length (MAXIMUM 12”). Assemblethe sleeve with the #8 sheet metal screws supplied.Attach the firestop plate to the sleeve end with thehole...
Page 18 - Install the first elbow and secure using three sheet; Fig. 29 Install inner starter pipe and inner elbow.
18 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 61" (1549mm) ST131b Fig. 28 Minimum wall thimble centerline. 59 ¹⁄₄ " (1505mm) ST131c Fig. 27 Minimum wall thimble centerline. • Side Wall Terminations: Dry fit the inner elbow withthe vertical inner ve...
Page 19 - Side Wall Termination Assembly; Fig. 33 Determine the vertical pipe length.; Fig. 32 Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop.
19 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 6. Install the elbow using 3 sheet metal screws at each joint. 7. Measure, and cut if necessary, the appropriate length of pipe section needed to make the connec-tion through the wall. Include a 2” overlap; i.e...
Page 20 - Fig. 35 Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts.
20 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Trim Collar WallSleeve Wall Plate ST216 Fig. 35 Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts. Seal BothTerminal Ends Caulk Plate Joint withWeatherproof Sealant ST217 Fig. 36 Install the vent terminal. X ST2...
Page 21 - Fig. 40 Install firestops and attic insulation shield.; Vent Assembly; ” restrictor plate, to
21 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 #7DVAISAttic InsulationShield #7DVFSFirestop inUpper Floor #7DVFSFirestop inCeiling Use Four8d Nails ST222 Fig. 40 Install firestops and attic insulation shield. StormCollar Sealant Upper edgeof flangegoes unde...
Page 22 - Obstructions or impediments to venting.; Fireplace Vent System
22 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Vertical Through Existing Chimney The heater must be vented to the outdoors through anexisting masonry or prefabricated fireplace chimneysystem through the roof. The heater is approved to be vented to the outdo...
Page 23 - Fig. 43 PDV20 minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement.; Fireplace Installation Requirements - PDV20; Fireplace Installations Using Existing Wood Stove Chimneys
23 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 25 ¹⁄₄ " (641mm) 24 ³⁄₈ " (619mm) 15 ³⁄₄ " (400mm) ST379 Fig. 43 PDV20 minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. Fireplace Installation Requirements - PDV20 TransitionConnector 22 ³⁄₈ ...
Page 24 - Fig. 45 SDVR minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement.; Fireplace Installation Requirements - SDVR; Fig. 46 SDVR installations using existing wood stove chimney pipe.
24 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 26" (660mm) 16" (406mm) ST379a TransitionConnector Fig. 45 SDVR minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. 26" (660mm) 20 ¹⁄₂ " (521mm) ST380a TransitionConnector Fireplace Installati...
Page 25 - Run wires down back of stove, under bottom of rear
25 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Connect the Gas Supply Line Burner Information The appliance must only use the gas specified on therating plate, unless converted using a Vermont CastingsFuel Conversion Kit. Refer to page 43 for correct FuelCo...
Page 26 - Thermostat Connection; Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts.; Install the wall thermostat in the desired location; Install the Front and Top Plates; If you are installing optional Warming Shelves, do so; now, according to the instructions supplied with that kit.; Install the Top Plate. The upper edges of the side; Fig. 47 Attach switch assembly to rear shroud.; PILO
26 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Thermostat Wire / Gauge Maximum Run 18 40 feet 20 25 feet 22 16 feet Thermostat Connection (Optional) R Models Only Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts. Check the table below for the appropriat...
Page 27 - Install the Log Set
27 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Install the Log Set Remove the logs from their packaging, and inspecteach piece for damage. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGEDLOGS. Models 2995, 2996, 2997, 2998 1. Install the rear log by centering it side to side on the ...
Page 28 - Operation; Your First Fire; Flame & Temperature Adjustment; LO; Flame Characteristics
28 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Operation The Stardance may be operated with the solid frontplate in place or with the operable door front plate inplace with the doors open or closed. To open the frontdoors, insert the handle into the door la...
Page 30 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; To Turn Off Gas To Heater; Lighting And Operating Instructions; Lighting Instructions; Euro SIT
30 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 3. Open control access panel.4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 1. STOP! Read the safety information above.2. Turn off all ele...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System; SYMPTOM
31 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 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 PERFORM...
Page 33 - Valve
33 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Auto Mode In the AUTO mode, the room temperature, set tempera-ture, flame and fan levels will be shown. AUTO willappear next to both the flame and fan icons. When the control is in the AUTO mode, the main burne...
Page 35 - Fuel Conversion Instructions; Fig. 68 Attach the gas line to the right side of the valve.; Auto Path; Remove stove front. Lift stove front up and then
35 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Fuel Conversion Instructions WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installedby a qualified service agency in accordance withthe manufacturer’s instructions and all appli-cable codes and requirements of the auth...
Page 36 - Pilot Type 1; Pilot type 2
36 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 7. Hold the burner at the right hand side and lift to clear the right burner leg. Then pull to the right toclear the injectors on the left hand side. 8. Remove injector orifices from left burner leg using 1/2” ...
Page 37 - Fig. 75 Depress and turn center plunger.; Conversion to LP; Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix; Conversion to Natural Gas; Fig. 76 Remove and replace injector orifices.
37 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 NOTE: Be sure burner leg remains at a 90 ° angle to firebox base after conversion. Models 2997, 2998 (RF Models) Only 16. Follow procedure for pilot type 2 to replace pilot orifice. 17. Remove and replace plug ...
Page 38 - Maintenance
38 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Maintenance Your PDV20 and SDVR Gas Heaters will provide yearsof service with minimal upkeep. The following proce-dures will help ensure that your stove continues tofunction properly. Annual System Inspection H...
Page 39 - Gasket Replacement; Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it; Inspect the Vent System Annually; Fig. 78 Release the latches to release the glass frame.
39 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Gasket Replacement The PDV20 and SDVR Gas Heaters use a ‘tadpole’type gasket to seal between the glass panel and theframe. In time, this gasket can become brittle andcompressed and should be replaced. New gaske...
Page 40 - B L; Schematic Diagram; Stove Disassembly; C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT.; Wiring Diagrams
40 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 FAN JUNCTION BOX FAN Strain Relief Chassis Ground B L K GRN GRN WHT ON / OFFRheostat ChassisGround Snapstat BLK BLK BLK BLK B L K WHT RHEOSTAT / SNAPSTAT BOX POWER CORD Fig. 83 PDV20/SDVR fan circuit. MOTOR SNA...
Page 41 - CEMENT
41 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1g 1h CEMENT 2 3 4 5a,b 6 9 8 7 PILOT O N OFF PILOT ADJ LO H I TPTH TH TP 10a,b LOCAL REMOTE ON ¥ PILO T OFF ¥ LE D 11a,b 12a 13 14 15 16 18 17 12b 12c 19 20a-d 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3...
Page 42 - 1a. Valve Gas Honeywell Convertible RFN RV8310E
42 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Pinnacle (PDV20) / Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater Models 2950, 2951, 2995, 2996, 2997, 2998 (continued) Ref. Description 2950, 2951 PDV20 SDVR 1. Gas Log Assembly 30000252 20003467 20003467 1...
Page 44 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kits
44 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK28 Fan The FK28 fan helps distribute heated air from withinthe firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by asnapstat that turns power on and off as the fireboxtemperature...
Page 45 - IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED...; ) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO ANY SERVICE WORK; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
45 Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20003457 BASIC WARRANTY The Vermont Castings , Majestic Products Company (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Company) warrants that your newVermont Castings or Majestic Gas Fireplace/Stove is free from manufact...
Page 46 - Vermont Castings, Majestic Products
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