Vermont Casting SDDVT manual Clearance Requirements, Minimum Clearances to Combustible, Materials

Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater

Installation Requirements

The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition. (EXCEP-
TION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude. Main-	A
tain the manifold pressure at 3.5 inches w.c. for Natural		D
Gas, and 10 inches w.c. for Propane).	B
In Canada, installation must be in accordance with the	C
current CSA B-149.1 Installation Codes and/or local
codes.	E
The installation should be done by a qualified ser-
vice person who is familiar with the building codes
and installation techniques appropriate for your		ST207
area to accomplish a safe and effective installation.
	Fig. 2 Possible stove locations.
Your dealer or your local gas supplier will be able to
refer a qualified service person.
	Clearance Requirements
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the
	Minimum Clearances to Combustible
HEATER should be located out of traffic
and away from furniture and draperies.	Materials
The surface of the Heater Is hot when it is in use.
	Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3 and 4
Young children should be watched carefully when	from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top. Measure
they are in the same room when the Heater is in	rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel
use, and they should be taught to avoid the hot	rear skirt.
surface. Keep any objects that can burn well away	The Stardance heater is approved for installation into
from the Heater, and observe the recommended
	an alcove constructed of combustible materials to the
clearances that follow.
	dimensions and clearances shown on the next page.
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	lation.
	The same clearances apply in a standard parallel instal-
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	1” (25 mm) clearance to combustible materials.
Locating the Stove	Maintain a 6” (150 mm) clearance when using a
	single wall pipe.
In choosing a location for the stove, consider:
	• The gas appliance and vent system must be
• The location of outside walls;
	vented directly to the outside of the building
• Where additional heat is needed:
	and never be attached to a chimney serving a
• Where family members gather most often;	separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance.
• The vent system requirements.	Each direct vent appliance must use its own
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of wallpaper	separate vent system. Common vents are pro-
	hibited.
next to this stove. Over time, radiant heat may cause
	• Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions in-
the wallpaper to shrink, or may adversely affect the
	cluded with the venting system for complete
binders in the wallpaper adhesive.
	installation procedures.

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