Page 2 - Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters; may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.; Table of Contents
2 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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 - Completion of sale, nor for purpose of resale,; Installation & Operating Instructions; Proposition 65 Warning:; Fuels used in gas, woodburning or; Stardance Direct Vent / Rear Vent
3 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 The Stardance Direct Vent Room Heater, Models. SDDVR Series: SDDVRCB, SDDVREB, SDDVRMB, SDDVRBS, SDDVRCH, SD-DVRVG, SDDVRBD; SDDVRC Series: SDDVRCCB, SDDVRCEB, SDDVRCMB, SDDVRCBS, SDDVRCCH, SDDVRCVG, SDDVR-CBD are vented gas appliances listed ...
Page 4 - “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW, KEEP; MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS; Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided
4 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Installation & Operating Instructions Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.For all side wall horizontally vented ga...
Page 5 - SDDVR; SDDVR Models; Stove Dimensions - Stardance Direct Vent Gas Heater; Stardance dimensions.
5 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 9" (229 mm) CL Valve Inlet 26 ��� " (680 mm) 25 ��� " (654 mm) 14 ��� " (368 mm) 3" (76 mm) CL 12950 SDDVR dimensions 7/07 djt Valve Inlet 8" (203 mm) SDDVR Models SDDVRC Models 7 ��� ” (197 mm) 22 ��� ” (565 mm) Flue C...
Page 6 - Installation Requirements; Locating the Stove; We do not recommend the use of wallpaper; Possible stove locations.; Clearance Requirements; Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials
6 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 WARNING: • Always maintain required clearances (air spaces) to nearby combustibles to prevent fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insulation. All venting components must maintain a 1” (25 mm) clearance to combus- tible materials. Maintain a...
Page 7 - Parallel installation, minimum back and side clearance.; stardance; Corner installation, minimum corner clearance and flue; SDVR; Width; Pinnacle
7 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 ST128a SDVR flue centerline 10/9/00 djt C L 18 ��� " (476mm) 2 ��� " (63mm) � " (102 mm) � " (102 mm) ST128a Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Fig. 3 Parallel installation, minimum back and side clear...
Page 8 - Gas Specifications; Input Input; Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures; Air Shutter Setting; High Elevations
8 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Weight: Fully assembled 350 lbs. Gas Specifications Max. Min. Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h SDDVR Series Nat Millivolt 21,000 15,000 SDDVR Series Prop Millivolt 21,000 16,000 SDDVRC Series Nat Comfort Control 21,000 15,000 SDDV...
Page 9 - Vertical Termination; NOTE: The restrictor plate supplied with; A vertically terminated vent system must; Some installations may require some adjust-; Restrictor Plate Adjustment; Install restrictor plate as shown in Figure 9 with; Examples for Extended Run/Restrictor Plate Settings; completely down; Vertical vent termination window.
9 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Vertical Termination 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 restrictor plate (supplied) must be used (where specified) in all vertically terminated vent system...
Page 10 - Important: All vent clearances must be maintained.; Obstructions or impediments to venting.; IMPORTANT; Vent Termination Clearances; Location of Vent Termination
10 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 When planning the installation, consider the location of the vent terminal and clearances. Some of the most common clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure 11. Important: All vent clearances must be maintained. Check your vent terminati...
Page 11 - Canadian Installations; General Venting Information - Termination Location
11 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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...
Page 12 - Termination clearances.; Termination Clearances; of Caps
12 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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 = Combusti...
Page 13 - Vent Components
13 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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 Charcoal Gray paint. Con...
Page 14 - The upper flange of the fan skirt should be located; Installation; Correct position of fan skirt installation.; Stardance RV; Snapstat assembly and installation.; Unpack the Stove
14 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 If you are not installing a fan, proceed to the ap-propriate 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 Bracket • Blower ...
Page 15 - rear vent kit; Rear Vent Kit 7TFSRSK installation.; Vent Opening; Locate vent opening.; Vent Opening - Combustible Wall; Venting System Assembly; For Canadian installations:; Rear Vent; Apply sealant to the starter pipe, and fasten to stove; JUV; Attach rheostat to bracket.
15 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 2. Locate the vent opening on the wall. Refer to Fig- ures 18 & 19 to determine the top of the opening centerline. It may be necessary to first position the stove and measure to find the hole location. De-pending on whether the wall is made...
Page 16 - wall thimble; Minimum wall thimble centerline.; Vent Termination Below Grade; Install inner starter pipe and inner elbow.; Side Wall Termination Assembly
16 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 ST131b wall thimble 12/3/99 djt 61" (1549mm) ST131b Fig. 20 Minimum wall thimble centerline. 6. Slip the wall plate and trim collar over the interior end of the horizontal pipe and install into the wall sleeve. Seal the joint inside the w...
Page 17 - Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop.; Determine the vertical pipe length.; install pipe thru wall; Install the horizontal pipe and wall plate parts.; measure thru wall; Measure the horizontal length.
17 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Fig. 23 Locate vent opening. VO584-100a VO584-100 Vent Opening 2/99 djt 9 ³⁄₈ " (240mm) 9 ³⁄₈ " (240mm) 7 ¹⁄₂ " (191mm) Vent Opening - Combustible Wall Vent Opening - Noncombustible Wall ZCS103 Zero Clearance Sleeve & Firestop...
Page 18 - Install the vent terminal.; If the; Pinstar; Snorkel kit installation.; snorkel detail; Use extension brackets to mount snorkel against
18 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 10.Install the vent terminal. (Fig. 28) Guide the inner and outer vent termination collars into the adjacent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2”. Fasten the termination to the wall with the screws provided, and c...
Page 19 - Vent Assembly; vent thru ceiling; Install firestops and attic insulation shield.; vent thru roof; Roof support and flashing.; Vertical Through Existing Chimney
19 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Vertical (Through the Roof) Vent Assembly NOTE: All vertically terminated installations must, where specified, use the restrictor plate, to com-ply with Vertical Termination Window (Fig. 8, Page 8), included in the hardware bag. The plate must...
Page 20 - blue line; Fireplace; Fireplace Vent System; Fireplace vent system installation.
20 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 • All vegetation within 36” (914 mm) that may interfere with the draft. NOTE: The collar extending down from the Termina- tion base is the air intake collar. Use the flex vent liner, marked with a blue line , to connect between this collar and...
Page 21 - Minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement.; Fireplace Installation Requirements; less completely covered by field fabricated sheet metal. If; Fireplace Installations Using Existing Wood Stove Chimneys
21 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 ST379a SDVR Min. fireplace installation 6/00 26" (660mm) 16" (406mm) ST379a Transition Connector Fig. 34 Minimum lintel height for flush or forward placement. 26" (660mm) 20 ��� " (521mm) ST380a SDVR min. lintel height 6/00 ST3...
Page 22 - Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct; Installation Instructions; Determine whether the length of pipe fits the appli-; Framing Dimension Table 1; Use of Sealant; Inlet End
22 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct Vent System Installation Instructions 1. Determine whether the length of pipe fits the appli- ance outlet by attempting to engage the parts. If the parts engage smoothly, proceed to Step 2. If ob-structio...
Page 24 - Supporting DIRECT-TEMP: Horizontal Support; Horizontal Installation; Below grade installation.; As a general rule, the wall thimble is optional in; When installed in Canada, a; The wall thimble accommodates wall thickness-
24 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Supporting DIRECT-TEMP: Horizontal Support Horizontal runs of Direct-Temp should be supported every 4’ (122 cm) of pipe. This can be done with the use of plumbers strapping or the offset support. Adjustable Length (AJ) An Adjustable Length is...
Page 25 - Horizontal Termination; Vinyl siding standoff and horizontal termination.; If a vertical rise is necessary on the exterior side; do not back fill; Vertical Installation; Frame openings to the dimensions specified
25 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 ����������������������������� Wall Thimble Shield Seal with RTV Silicone Sealant on Exterior side here (around perimeter) Wall Thimble Shield Wall Thimble Face Plate Wall Thimble Face Plate ST930 Fig. 43 Wall thimble. a Vinyl Siding Standoff ...
Page 26 - Typical vertical venting configuration.; If the cathedral ceiling support box assembly is; Minimum; Fig. 47 Minimum Height Above Roof Requirements; Whenever DIRECT-TEMP penetrates through a
26 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 ��������������������������������� Vertical Termination Approved Silicone Sealant Here Storm Collar Flashing Offset Support Collar Firestop Spacer Ceiling Support Collar Ceiling Support Plate Trim Plate ST933 Fig. 46 Typical vertical venting c...
Page 27 - Connect the Gas Supply Line; attach switch assy; Attach switch assembly to rear shroud.
27 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 seated. Depress lock tab to secure the cap to the pipe. NOTE: In high wind areas, it is recommended to screw termination to the pipe with two (2) #8 x 1/4” sheet metal screws. The screws should be approximately 3/4” from the bottom of the ver...
Page 28 - Thermostat; Thermostat Connection; Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts.; Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and; Install the Front Plate; attach switch; Attach switch wires to valve.; Stardance; Install Stove Front.
28 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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 gauge thermostat wire to use f...
Page 29 - Do not use; Install the Log Set
29 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 CAUTION: Before installation, inspect ember bed burner for damage. Do not use ember bed if damaged or cracked. NOTE: Small, shallow surface cracks are acceptable. Install the Log Set ������������������������ Raised Notch Pin Pilot Assembly Ra...
Page 31 - Operation; Pilot and Burner Inspection; RADVT valve control.; SDDVT; Pilot assembly location.; Flame & Temperature Adjustment; Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve.; Your First Fire
31 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Operation ������� � ��������� ����� ������������ ������������ ������ ������������� ����� ��������������� ��������������� The Stardance is operated with the front plate in place with the doors open or closed. To open the front doors, pull forw...
Page 32 - Flame Characteristics; Pilot flame; Correct pilot and burner flame patterns.; SDDVT Series
32 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Flame Characteristics It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner flames. Compare them to Figure 58.If any of the flames appear abnormal call a service person. CO105d Pilot flame 6/07 djt CO105d Fig. 58 Co...
Page 33 - 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; Euro SIT; Lighting instructions
33 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting the Gas Control System (SDDVT Series); NOTE; SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE
34 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Troubleshooting the Gas Control System (SDDVT 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 ...
Page 35 - comfort valve; Honeywell; Comfort control valve.
35 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve 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 36 - If an Error Code 3 is observed while performing the; Valve
36 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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 37 - Local Path
37 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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 38 - Auto Path; If the setting is; above; If the settings is; below
38 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Auto Path 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? Move switch from LOCAL to REMOTE. Press any key within 30 seconds. If ...
Page 39 - attach gas line; Attach the gas line to the right side of the valve.; Conversion Precautions; LP Configuration; SDDVRC Series Models
39 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all appli-cable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instr...
Page 40 - Gas Conversion; gas conversion; Depress and turn center plunger.; Pilot Orifice Conversion; Pilot Type 1; Rf pilot Conversion; Remove pilot hood. (Your pilot may have a different; RF Pilot conversion; Remove pilot orifice.; Pilot type 2
40 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 CO106a DV360/580 Gas Conversion Pilot2 1/28/00 djt Index Tab Snap Ring Allen Wrench CO106a Fig. 71 Remove pilot orifice. CO105a gas conversion Pilot 1/28/00 djt Pilot Hood Pilot Bracket CO105a Fig. 70 Remove pilot hood. 3. Remove motor top cap...
Page 41 - Burner Orifice Conversion; Bottom View; Tilt ember bed slightly to correctly place on venturi; bracket to the edge of the air shutter.; All Models
41 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Burner Orifice Conversion 1. Remove three (3) 3/8” nuts on bottom side of burner pan. (Fig. 74) 2. Carefully remove ember bed by tilting the right side up and lifting out toward the right side of the unit. (Fig. 75) �������������������� Remove...
Page 42 - Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix; Conversion to Natural Gas
42 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to Natural Gas Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice Part # Minimum Maximum SDDVR 20012919 SDDVRC 20012912 #43 / .089” 20005480 15,000 21,000 Conversion to LP Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice Part # ...
Page 43 - Maintenance; DO NOT; painted surfaces; Remove the Stove Front.
43 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Maintenance Your Stardance Gas Heater will provide years of ser-vice 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 sy...
Page 44 - 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; Stove Disassembly
44 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Gasket Replacement The Stardance Gas Heater use 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.Shu...
Page 45 - rdv connections diag.; Schematic Diagram; Wiring Diagrams; On/off switch and optional thermostat circuit.; wiring
45 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 FAN JUNCTION BOX FAN Strain Relief Chassis Ground BLK GRN GRN WHT ON / OFF Rheostat Chassis Ground Snapstat BLK BL K BLK BLK BL K WHT ST153 rdv connections diag. 10/99 RHEOSTAT / SNAPSTAT BOX POWER CORD Fig. 83 Fan circuit. MOTOR SNAPSTAT ON/...
Page 46 - Stardance Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater:; Models
46 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 CEMENT 4 5 45 13 14 15 LOCAL REMOTE ON • PILOT OFF • LED 22 23a 25 26 24 27 29 28 23b 23c 30 33a,b 42 38 11 43 3 16 17 18 12 44 9 10 39 20 8 7 6 21 34 1a 1b 1c 1d 1 2 32a,b 31a,b 37 40 41 19 36 12950Stardance Rear vent parts6/07 48 49 CFM Cor...
Page 47 - Stardance Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater
47 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Stardance Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater (continued) Models SDDVR Series: SDDVRCB, SDDVREB, SDDVRMB, SDDVRBS, SDDVRCH, SDDVRVG, SDDVRBDSDDVRC Series: SDDVRCCB, SDDVRCEB, SDDVRCMB, SDDVRCBS, SDDVRCCH, SDDVRCVG, SDDVRCBD Ref. Description SDDV...
Page 48 - Fuel Conversion Kits; Conversion Kit, NG to LP - SDDVRC Series; Color
48 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Ref. Description SDDVR/SDDVRC 38. Transmitter Honeywell RF 20002047 40. Antennae, Honeywell 395783-1 20003561 41. Sensor 1450 CMG-8184-0032 10002013 42. Wiring Harness 10002582 43. Gasket, Base Pan 20002282 44. Gasket, HE Door 1203687 45. Gas...
Page 49 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kits; Specifications; Refer to Page 13 for installation instructions.; Remote Controls; Model Functions Controlled; ON/OFF and Temperature; Screen Kit; Model Color; Midnight Blue
49 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK28 Fan The FK28 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 51 - PLATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES:; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
51 Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters 20012950 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 ...
Page 52 - Efficiency Ratings; Model; CFM Corporation
Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) SDDVR 66 SDDVR (LP) 66 SDDVRC 66 SDDVRC (LP) 66 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation