Page 2 - Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater; Table of Contents
2 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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; Proposition 65 Warning:; Fuels used in gas, woodburning or
3 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 General Information The Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. SDDVTCB, SDDVTEB, SDDVTMB, SDDVTBS, SDDVTCH, SDDVTVG, SDDVTBD, SDDVTCCB, SDDVTCEB, SDDVTC-MB, SDDVTCBS, SDDVTCCH, SDDVTCVG, SDDVTCCBD, is a vented gas appliance...
Page 4 - Installation Requirements; “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW, KEEP; MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS; Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided
4 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Installation Requirements 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 gas fueled equipme...
Page 5 - Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent Dimensions; SDDVT Models; SDDVTC Models; Attention; Stardance dimensions.
5 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent Dimensions 26 ��� " (680 mm) 25 ��� " (654 mm) 14 ��� " (355 mm) 3" (76 mm) CL 12734Stardance dim8/07 djt Supply Inlet 9" (229 mm) CL 7" Outer Dia. (178 mm) Flue Collar L C Supply In...
Page 6 - Clearance Requirements; Possible stove locations.; • Always maintain required clearances; Locating the Stove; We do not recommend the use of wallpaper
6 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 7 - Direct Vent Only; Stardance
7 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 8 - Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures; Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent; High Elevations; Gas Specifications; Input; Air Shutter Setting
8 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Weight: Fully assembled; 202 lbs. Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures Natural LP (Propane) Inlet Minimum 5.5” w.c. 11.0” w.c. Inlet Maximum 14.0” w.c. 14.0” w.c. Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. 10” w.c. Stardance Direct Vent / Natural Vent Certified t...
Page 9 - Vertical Termination - Direct Vent ONLY; NOTE: The restrictor plate supplied; Restrictor Plate Adjustment; Examples for Extended Run/Restrictor Plate Settings
9 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 restrictor plate (supplied) must be used where specified in all vertically termi...
Page 10 - Vent Termination Clearances; Location of Vent Termination
10 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 - General Venting Information - Termination Location; Canadian Installations
11 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 12 - 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
12 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Fig. 12 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 13 - Venting Requirements and Options -; Approved Vent System Components; Minimum Horizontal Vent Kit; Selkirk Corporation Vent Components; Direct vent pipe may be used on the Natural
13 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 14 - CFM Vent Components
14 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 Charcoal Gray paint....
Page 15 - 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.
15 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 16, Venting System Assembly.1. The fan kit includes a Blower Assembly and a Rheo- stat...
Page 16 - Venting System Assemlby - Direct Vent; For Canadian installations:; Connect the inner starter with the next section of in-; Attach inner assembly to flue collar.; Install the Vent Adapter Pipe; install outer adpater
16 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Venting System Assemlby - Direct Vent General Information The Stardance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Pages 13 & 14. Follow the vent component instructions exactly. For U.S. installations: The ventin...
Page 17 - dura vent; Side Wall Termination Assembly; Vent Opening; CFM System; Locate vent opening.; Install Vent Adapter Pipe; For DuraVent pipe only:
17 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 ST355b dura vent attach inner assy no restrictor plate 6/07 djt CEMENT 1/4-20 x 3/8 Phillips Screws Inner Adapter Pipe ST355b Fig. 21 Simpson Dura-Vent - install inner adapter pipe. ST356 dura vent attach outer assy 4/7/00 djt ST356a Fig. 22 ...
Page 18 - Zero Clearance Sleeve; Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop.; 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 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 including a 2” overlap at the joint. (Fig. 25) use a hacksaw or tin snips to trim the pipe as needed. 5. Install first the inner then the outer straight pipe section(s), trimmed end down, to the point of the el-bow. Drill 3 holes through each ...
Page 19 - install snorkel; Snorkel kit installation.; snorkel detail; Use extension brackets to mount snorkel against; Vent Termination Below Grade; If the; Vent Assembly
19 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 ST218 install snorkel 12/6/99 djt Waterproof Seal Around PIpe Firestop Wall Screws and Anchors Snorkel Termination Cap Drain Window Well ST218a Fig. 29 Snorkel kit installation. ST219 snorkel detail 12/6/99 djt Recessed Wall Sheet Metal Screw...
Page 20 - vent thru ceiling; 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 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 ST222 vent thru ceiling 12/99 #7DVAIS Attic Insulation Shield #7DVFS Firestop in Upper Floor #7DVFS Firestop in Ceiling Use Four 8dNails ST222 Fig. 31 Install firestops and attic insulation shield. ST221 vent thru roof 12/99 Sealant Storm Coll...
Page 21 - Vertical Venting; Inlet End; Fig. 34 Selkirk Venting Components
21 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Vent Termination (VC) Storm Collar (SC) Roof Flashing (AF) Ceiling Support (CS) Trim Plate (TP) Pipe Length Pipe Length Appliance Adapter (AAV) ST924 Vertical Venting ��������������������� Gasket Lock Tab Inlet End Outlet End ST922 To Termina...
Page 22 - Supporting DIRECT-TEMP: Horizontal Support; Horizontal Installation
22 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Supporting DIRECT-TEMP: Vertical Support Vertical installations can be supported by two methods:Ceiling Support (CS) (used in flat ceiling installation) comes with a support plate and a support collar. Install it by screwing the support plate ...
Page 23 - As a general rule, the wall thimble is optional in; When installed in Canada, a; Below grade installation.; The wall thimble accommodates wall thickness-
23 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Consider locating the appliance in a place where there will be no interference with wall studs, electrical wir-ing, conduit, plumbing pipe or other obstructions. The termination should be located at least 12” (305 mm) (Fig. 39) above grade, r...
Page 24 - Horizontal Termination; If a vertical rise is necessary on the exterior side; do not back fill; Vertical Installation; Typical vertical venting configuration.; Frame openings to the dimensions specified
24 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 ���������������������������������� Horizontal Termination ST931 Fig. 41 Horizontal termination. ST932Selkirk standoff6/07 Vinyl Siding Standoff ST932 Horizontal Termination Fig. 42 Vinyl siding standoff and horizontal termination. 7. If a wal...
Page 25 - If the cathedral ceiling support box assembly is; Minimum; Fig. 44 Minimum Height Above Roof Requirements; Venting System Assembly - Natural Vent
25 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 6. Install the ceiling support cathedral ceiling support box assembly, as appropriate.7. Determine the distance from the appliance outlet to a point just above [approximately 12” (305 mm) to 24” (610 mm)] either the cathedral ceiling support ...
Page 26 - Install the Vent Pipe; Decorative; Decorative 7” pipe may be fitted around the B-vent; Install the Log Set; Do not use
26 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 For U.S. installations: The venting system must con- form with local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z22.1. For Canadian installations: The venting system must conform to the current CSA B149.1 installation code. Install...
Page 27 - Install the left log by
27 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 ������������������������ Left Log Right Log Figure 48 LG494 ���������������������������� Rear Log Top Log Left Log Right Log Ember Bed LG495 Figure 49 3. Install the left log by mating the hole on the bottom of the log with the pin in the emb...
Page 28 - Connect the Gas Supply Line; CAUTION; Gas connection should be made in ac-; Burner Information; In order to connect Natural Gas,; In order to connect Propane,; use a fitting with 3/8”; Install ON/OFF Switch; Run wires down back of stove, under bottom of rear; attach switch assy; Attach switch assembly to rear shroud.; Attach switch wires to valve.
28 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 for the type of fuel to be used. The Stardance may be converted from one gas to another using the appro...
Page 29 - 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.; Operation; Your First Fire; SDDVT; Pilot assembly location.
29 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 30 - Flame & Temperature Adjustment; Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve.; Flame Characteristics; Pilot flame; Correct pilot and burner flame patterns.; SDDVT Series
30 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 center of the gas control valve. (Fig. 54) Fig. 54 Flame adjustment knob for SIT...
Page 31 - 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
31 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 32 - Troubleshooting the Gas Control System (SDDVT Series); NOTE; SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE
32 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 33 - Comfort control valve.; Transmitter diagram.
33 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve SDDVTC SeriesThe 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 sw...
Page 34 - LED Count; Pilot; Comfort Control Valve; Comfort valve wiring diagram.
34 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 35 - Local Path
35 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 36 - Auto Path; If the setting is; above; If the settings is; below
36 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 37 - Fuel Conversion Instructions; attach gas line; Attach the gas line to the left side of the valve.; Conversion Precautions; LP Configuration; SDDVTC Series Models
37 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 38 - Valve; Depress and turn center plunger.; Pilot Orifice Conversion; Pilot Type 1; gas conversion; Pilot type 2; Rf pilot Conversion; Remove pilot hood. (Your pilot may have a different; RF Pilot conversion; Remove pilot orifice.
38 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 FP1037bcomfort valveconvert3/6/01 djt LOCAL REMOTE ON • PILOT OFF • LED Motor Top Cap Center Plunger Blue - NG Red - LP Valve FP1037b Fig. 65 Depress and turn center plunger. 3. Remove motor top cap using a standard slotted screwdriver. Depre...
Page 39 - Bottom View; Tilt ember bed slightly to correctly place on venturi; Burner Orifice Conversion; Use two wrenches to avoid damage to manifold.
39 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 �������������������� Remove Nuts Remove Nut Bottom View Fig. 71 Remove three (3) nuts securing ember bed in place. ST918 ����������������������� Pem Studs ST919 Fig. 72 Tilt ember bed slightly to correctly place on venturi and air shutter. Or...
Page 40 - Conversion to Natural Gas; Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix; Conversion to LP
40 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Conversion to Natural Gas Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice Part # Minimum Maximum SDDVT 20012903 20,000 SDDVTC 20012905 #38 / .101” 20009310 22,000 28,000 Table 2. Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to LP Input (BTU/h) Model Kit # Orifice ...
Page 41 - Maintenance; Annual System Inspection; ERATE THE HEATER WITH DAMAGED LOGS.; Care of Cast Iron; Remove the stove front.; Glass Replacement
41 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 42 - 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
42 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 ST208 glass swivel latch 12/99 ST208 Fig. 76 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 43 - Wiring Diagrams; Thermostat; On/Off switch and optional thermostat circuit.; AN; BLK; FK26 wiring diagram; Schematic Diagram; Stardance fan circuit.; Wiring for RF Valve
43 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 46 - Fuel Conversion Kits
46 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater SDDVT Series: SDDVTCB, SDDVTEB, SDDVTMB, SDDVTBS, SDDVTCH, SDDVTVG, SDDVTBD, SDDVTC Series: SDDVTCCB, SDDVTCEB, SDDVTCMB, SDDVTCBS, SDDVTCCH, SDDVTCVG, SDDVTCBD Ref. Description SDDVT/SDDVTC 31. I...
Page 47 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kits
47 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 51 - PLATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES:; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
51 Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater 20012734 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 - CFM Corporation
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