Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater
Assembly Procedures
Optional Fan Kit Installation (2960/FK28)
1.Attach the fan to the rear shroud by engaging the upper flange of the fan skirt under the lower edge of the shroud and secure the skirt with the four screws and one star washer provided. (Fig. 8, 9 )
Upper
Flange
To Control
Valve
Star Washer
| ST240 |
Fig. 8 | Place upper flange behind lower edge of shroud. |
| ST241 |
Fig. 9 | Correct position of fan skirt installation. |
2.Disconnect the snapstat module from the leads inside the snapstat bracket. (Fig. 10)
3.Bend open the snapstat bracket. use your fingers or needle nose pliers to remove the black plastic grommet from the bracket. Discard the grommet and bracket.
4.Secure the snapstat to the upper middle of the inner shroud. (Fig. 11) NOTE: The snapstat location may be reached through the front of the stove between the top and the firebox or you may loosen the four screws holding the rear shroud in place. Be sure to secure shroud back into place before operation.
5.Connect the two wires to the two snapstat extension leads attached to the inner shroud. You may coil excess wire up inside the rear shroud.
6.Route the rheostat control switch and wire forward under the stove. (Fig. 12) Use the wire tie to secure the fan and rheostat wire harnesses together to the tubing under the heater.
Pinch Grommet to Remove
Snapstat
Bracket
Snapstat
Module
ST468
Fig. 10 Remove snaptstat and grommet from bracket.
Snapstat
| ST346a |
Fig. 11 Attach snapstat to inner shroud. |
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Rheostat |
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Retaining Nut |
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Control Knob | ST347a |
Fig. 12 Attach rheostat to control panel. Valve may look different.
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