Install the Firebox, Fan Kit Contents | Vermont Casting 2997, 2950

Vermont Castings Pinnacle & Stardance Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heaters

Install the Firebox

NOTE: Dry fit the Starter Pipe and first vent pipe sections to the flue collar to align and drill pilot holes as necessary, while the firebox is on the shipping pallet. You will not be able to drill holes after the firebox is installed.

Also, you will find it easiest to connect the flexible or hard gas supply pipe to the burner control valve before installing the firebox into the shell.

1.Remove any cardboard packing material from the top of the firebox. Double-check to be sure the sides align at 90° to the rear shroud.

NOTE: The firebox is shipped with three bolts and spacers on the bottom to prevent the assembly on the bottom of the firebox from being damaged. The two front bolts should be removed after installation using a 7/16” wrench.

2.Lift the firebox assembly and slide it back into position in the shell. The base of the firebox should rest on the side support shelves as in Figure 16.

A pair of steel tabs will engage a mating rib on the top side of the outer edges of the firebox base as shown in Figure 16. Properly positioned, the firebox will be level and locked in place. If not, adjust the levelling screw in the foot of each leg as needed.

Steel Tab

Side Plate

Support Shelf

Base

ST125

Fig. 16 Install firebox assembly.

If you are not installing a fan, proceed to the appropriate 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 Assembly w/ Rheostat Control NOTE: The Rheostat Assembly and the Snapstat Assembly are not used on RF Models.

For RF Models only: Follow Step 3, then run the spliced female leads to the front of the stove and attach to PC board of RF valve. Then follow Step 5.

1.Attach the Snapstat to the Bracket using two #10 x 1/2" phillips sheet metal screws as shown in Figure 18.

2.Locate and remove the 1/4-20 x 3/8" hex head bolt installed in the hole in the right rear ledge of the firebox. (Fig. 17) Use that bolt to secure the Snapstat Bracket to the firebox. The mounting hole is slotted to allow you to adjust the bracket so that its head makes contact with the firebox surface. (Fig. 17)

3.Attach the Fan to the firebox by engaging the upper flange of the fan skirt under the lower edge of the Shroud and secure the skirt with the four screws provided with the kit. (Figs. 18, 19)

1/4-20 x 3/8” Hex Head Bolt

Bracket

Snapstat

	1/2” Sheet
FK101	Metal Screws
Fig. 17	Snapstat assembly and installation.
Upper
Flange
	ST240

Fig. 18 The upper flange of the fan skirt should be located behind the lower edge of the shroud.

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2950, 2995, 2998, 2996, 2997 specifications

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