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Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater

General Information

The Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. 3980- 3996 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 Appliances For Use at High Al- titudes.

The installation of the Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 — latest edi- tion and CSA B-149.1 Installation Code. (EXCEPTION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude. Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5” w.c. for Natural Gas and 10” w.c. for LP gas at maximum input.)

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used.

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and servicing of equip- ment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agency” means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) installation or replace- ment of gas piping, or (b), the connection, installation, repair, or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

The Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service agency. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

The Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

The Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.

An accessible tap is located above the pilot/on-off knob for checking the inlet pressure.

This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

This appliance must be properly connected to a listed 4” (100mm) Type B venting system or to an approved masonry or factory-built chimney system. In Canada, a complete reline of Class A chimneys is required. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system.

This appliance must be properly connected to a venting system. WARNING: Operation of this heater when not con- nected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with the vent safety shutoff sytem can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.

This appliance is approved for bedroom installations in the U.S. and Canada.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.

The Stardance Natural Vent Room Heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, (latest edition), or of the current Canadian Electri- cal Code C22.1.

Due to high temperatures this appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

WARNING: This appliance is hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause burns or ignition of combustible materials.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully super- vised when they are in the same room as the appliance.

Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on or near the appliance.

Any safety screen, glass or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appli- ance.

The appliance area must be kept clear and free from com- bustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be ob- structed. The installation must include adequate accessibility and clearance for servicing and proper operation.

WARNING: Do not operate the Room Heater with the glass panel removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the panel should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

Do not burn wood, trash or any other material for which this appliance was not designed. This appliance is designed to burn either natural gas or propane only.

This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

Verify proper operation after servicing.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, nor for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

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Contents Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Table of Contents General Information Stardance dimensions Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater DimensionsCeiling Clearances Parallel Installation Minimum Clearance Flue CenterlineAlcove Minimum Dimensions Corner Installation Minimum Clearance Flue CenterlineVenting Requirements and Options Gas SpecificationsGas Inlet and Manifold Pressures High ElevationsVenting Requirements Passing Through a Combustible Wall or CeilingInstallation Install the Optional FanUnpack the Stove Attach rheostat to left side of valve Venting System AssemblyConnect the Gas Supply Line Paint Option for Enamelled StovesThermostat Connection optional Install ON/OFF SwitchInstall the Log Set Burner InformationThis completes assembly of the Stardance stove Install the Front PlateYour First Fire Flame & Temperature AdjustmentFlame Characteristics OperationWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS To Turn Off Gas To HeaterSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Troubleshooting / Honeywell #8420 Gas Control SystemValve Conversion Honeywell Valve Conversion PrecautionsConversion Procedure Fuel Conversion InstructionsRemove pilot hood Pilot Orifice ConversionInjector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to Natural Gas Input BTU/h Air ShutterConversion to LP Input BTU/h Air Shutter Maintenance Check the Gas Flame Regularly Gasket ReplacementStove Disassembly Inspect the Vent System AnnuallyBLK Wiring DiagramsDescription Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater SNV30SNV30 Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater SNV30Fuel Conversion Kits Screen Kit Optional Accessories AvailableRemote Controls Fan KitsModel Color Warming ShelfDecorative Rings Outside Air AdapterStardance Natural Vent Gas Heater 2828 Stardance Natural Vent Gas Heater Product Covered by this Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyGarantie DE Base SI UN Service Sous Garantie EST REQUIS…Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency % Efficiency Ratings