Page 2 - Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters; Table of Contents; Installation & Operating Instructions
2 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 startin...
Page 3 - from the manufacturer.
3 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 The Pinnacle (PDV20) and Stardance (SDVR) Direct Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 3920, 3926, 3930, 3936,3960, 3966, 3970, 3976, 4065, 4070, 4075, 4080, arevented gas appliance listed to ANSI Standard Z21.88b-2002 and CSA-2.33b-2002...
Page 4 - Stove Dimensions - Pinnacle Direct Vent Gas Heater
4 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 Stove Dimensions - Pinnacle Direct Vent Gas Heater 16 ³⁄₈ " (400mm) 26 ¹⁄₂ " (673mm) 25 ¹⁄₄ " (641mm) 22 ³⁄₈ " (568mm) 24 ³⁄₈ " (619mm) 17" (432mm) 5" (140mm) 3457 Flue Transition Connector(For firepl...
Page 5 - Clearance Requirements; Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials; Minimum Clearances; Parallel Installation; SDVR; • Always maintain required
5 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 surface ofthe ste...
Page 6 - Alcove Installation; Hearth Requirements; Input; Natural; Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures; PDV20 and SDVR
6 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 Installation Fig....
Page 7 - High Elevations; elbows may be substituted for each single; Ve; Fig. 7 Horizontal vent termination window.
7 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 The installation must conform with local codes or, inthe absence of local codes, with the National FuelGas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition.(EXCEPTION: Do not derate this appliance foraltitude. Maintain the manifold pr...
Page 8 - Vent Termination Clearances; IMPORTANT; Fig. 8 Vertical vent termination window.; ” Restrictor
8 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 clearances must be...
Page 9 - Location of Vent Termination
9 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 Vent Termination Clearances Your stove is approved to be vented either through theside wall, or vertical through the roof. • CFM Specialty Home Products does not requireany opening for inspection of vent pipe. • Only CFM Corpora...
Page 10 - Canadian Installations; General Venting Information - Termination Location
10 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 V N N V V G G A ...
Page 11 - Outside Corner; Termination Clearances; Recessed Location
11 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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"(152mm) Nonco...
Page 12 - Vent Components
12 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 finished in Char...
Page 13 - Installation; Fig. 13 Correct position of fan skirt installation.; Fig. 11 Snapstat assembly and installation.; Unpack the Stove
13 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 If you are not installing a fan, proceed to theappropriate vent assembly section. Install Optional Fan Kit #2960/FK28 Fan Kit Contents: • #10 x 1/2" phillips screws, 6 • Control Knob • Retainer Collar • Snapstat • Snapstat ...
Page 14 - Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to; Fig. 18 SDVR with Rear Vent Kit 7TFSRSK installation.; Venting System Assembly -; Run a bead of sealant beneath the pipe bead and; Blower Wiring Diagram
14 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 2. Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to Figures 17, 18 & 19 to determine the top of theopening centerline. It may be necessary to firstposition the stove and measure to find the holelocation. Depending on whether t...
Page 15 - Vent Termination Below Grade; Fig. 19 PDV20 with Rear Vent Kit 7TFSRSK installation.
15 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 theholes. (Fig. 25) NOTE...
Page 16 - Side Wall Termination Assembly; Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to; Vent Opening - Combustible Wall; Fig. 25 Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop.; Fig. 22 Install inner starter pipe and inner elbow.
16 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 Side Wall Termination Assembly 1. Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to Figures 20 & 21, to determine the minimumcenterline of wall opening. It may be necessary tofirst position the stove and measure to find the hol...
Page 17 - Fig. 26 Determine the vertical pipe length.; Fig. 28 Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts.
17 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 X Fig. 26 Determine the vertical pipe length. ST478 Trim Collar WallSleeve Wall Plate ST216 Fig. 28 Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts. X ST215 Fig. 27 Measure the horizontal length. the elbow to the outside wall ...
Page 18 - Vent Assembly; ” restrictor plate, to; Level the soil to maintain a 4” clearance below the
18 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly NOTE: All vertically terminated installations must,where specified, use the 2 ¹⁄₄ ” restrictor plate, to comply with Vertical Termination Window (Fig. 8,Page 8), included in the hardwar...
Page 19 - Fig. 33 Install firestops and attic insulation shield.; Install appropriate pipe sections until the vent run; Vertical Through Existing Chimney; Obstructions or impediments to venting.; Clean the top of the chimney as needed, to ensure a; good seal between it and the vent termination.; Slide the insulation sleeves provided in the termina-
19 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 #7DVAISAttic InsulationShield #7DVFSFirestop inUpper Floor #7DVFSFirestop inCeiling Use Four8d Nails ST222 Fig. 33 Install firestops and attic insulation shield. StormCollar Sealant Upper edgeof flangegoes underuppershingles Fl...
Page 20 - Apply high-temperature sealant to the top of the; Trim the flex liners as needed. Each should be only; Fireplace Vent System
20 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 6. Apply high-temperature sealant to the top of the chimney. Feed the two liners down through thechimney flue and damper opening. Fasten thetermination assembly to the chimney with the fourset screws (C) provided. 7. Trim the f...
Page 21 - Fig. 36 PDV20 minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement.; Fireplace Installation Requirements - PDV20; Fireplace Installations Using Existing Wood Stove Chimneys
21 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 25 ¹⁄₄ " (641mm) 24 ³⁄₈ " (619mm) 15 ³⁄₄ " (400mm) ST379 Fig. 36 PDV20 minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. Fireplace Installation Requirements - PDV20 TransitionConnector 22 ³⁄₈ " (568mm) 18 ³⁄...
Page 22 - Fig. 38 SDVR minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement.; Fireplace Installation Requirements - SDVR; Fig. 39 SDVR installations using existing wood stove chimney pipe.
22 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 26" (660mm) 16" (406mm) ST379a TransitionConnector Fig. 38 SDVR minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. 26" (660mm) 20 ¹⁄₂ " (521mm) ST380a TransitionConnector Fireplace Installation Requirements -...
Page 23 - Connect the Gas Supply Line; Run wires down back of stove, under bottom of rear
23 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 41 for correct FuelConversion Kit for ...
Page 24 - Thermostat; Thermostat Connection; Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts.; Install the wall thermostat in the desired location; Install the Front Plate; Fig. 40 Attach switch assembly to rear shroud.
24 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 appropriate gaugethermostat...
Page 25 - Install the Log Set; Install the rear log by centering it side to side on the
25 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 Install the Log Set Remove the logs from their packaging, and inspecteach piece for damage. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGEDLOGS. 1. Install the rear log by centering it side to side on the sheet metal shelf at the back of the firebox. (...
Page 26 - Operation; Your First Fire; Flame & Temperature Adjustment; LO; Fig. 49 Flame adjustment knob for Honeywell valve.; Flame Characteristics
26 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 Operation The Stardance is operated with the operable door frontplate in place with the doors open or closed. To openthe front doors, insert the handle into the door latchstub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 45) When not ...
Page 28 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; To Turn Off Gas To Heater; Lighting And Operating Instructions; Lighting Instructions; Euro SIT
28 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 electrical power to ...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control System; SYMPTOM
29 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 CONTR...
Page 31 - If an Error Code 3 is observed while performing the; Valve
31 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 burnerwill turn on/off...
Page 32 - Local Path
32 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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...
Page 33 - Fuel Conversion Instructions; Fig. 56 Attach the gas line to the right side of the valve.; Auto Path; Remove stove front. Lift stove front up and then
33 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 authorityhaving juris...
Page 34 - Pilot Type 1; Pilot type 2
34 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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” wrench. (Fig. 64)...
Page 35 - NOTE: Be sure burner leg remains at a 90; Fig. 63 Depress and turn center plunger.; Fig. 64 Remove and replace injector orifices.; Conversion to LP; Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix; Conversion to Natural Gas
35 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 NOTE: Be sure burner leg remains at a 90 ° angle to firebox base after conversion. Models 3960, 3970, 4075, 4080 (RF Models) Only 16. Follow procedure for pilot type 2 to replace pilot orifice. 17. Remove and replace plug on lo...
Page 36 - Maintenance
36 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 Have the entire he...
Page 37 - Gasket Replacement; Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it; Inspect the Vent System Annually; Fig. 66 Release the latches to release the glass frame.
37 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 gasket isavailable fro...
Page 38 - B L; Schematic Diagram; Stove Disassembly; C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT.; Wiring Diagrams
38 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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. 71 PDV20/SDVR fan circuit. MOTOR SNAPSTAT ON/OFFRHEOS...
Page 39 - CEMENT
39 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 1a 1b 1c CEMENT 2 3 4 5a,b 6 9 8 7 PILOT ON OFF PILOT ADJ LO H I TPTH TH TP 10a,b LOCAL REMOTE O N ¥ PILOT OFF ¥ LED 11a,b 12a 13 14 15 16 18 17 12b 12c 19 20a-d 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 38 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45...
Page 42 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kits
42 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 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 rises above and ...
Page 43 - BASIC WARRANTY; IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED...; ) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO ANY SERVICE WORK; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
43 Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20007066 BASIC WARRANTY CFM Specialty Home Products (hereinafter referred to collectively asthe Company) warrants that your new Vermont Castings or Majestic Gas Fireplace/Stove is free from manufacturing and material defectsfor a period...
Page 44 - CFM Specialty Home Products
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