Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater
In the U.S.; Gas connection should be made in ac- cordance with current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Since some municipalities have additional local codes, be sure to consult your local authority.
In Canada; consult the local authority and
Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap and water solution. Do not use an open flame for leak testing.
Light the pilot according to the directions on Page 25, before going to the next step.
Burner Information
The appliance must only use the gas specified on the rating plate, unless converted using a Vermont Castings Fuel Conversion Kit. To convert from LP to Natural Gas use Kit
Conversion instructions are provided with each kit and beginning on Page 31 in this manual.
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
THERE MUST BE A GAS
In order to connect Natural Gas, use a fitting with 3/8” NPT nipple on the valve side and 1/2” natural gas sup- ply line with an input of 28,000 BTUs at a manifold pres- sure of 3.5” and minimum inlet supply for adjustment of 5.5” w.c.
In order to connect Propane, use a fitting with 3/8” NPT nipple on the valve side and 1/2” propane gas supply line with an input of 28,000 BTUs at a manifold pressure of 10.0” and minimum inlet supply for adjust- ment of 11.0” w.c.
Air Shutter Adjustment
The Stardance is shipped from the factory with the air shutter adjusted to the minimum allowed opening. Refer to Table 1. Based on the altitude where the stove is located, a shutter adjustment is acceptable to provide a mixed balance of flame color/glow. To adjust the shutter opening, follow the steps below.
NOTE: The air shutter may only be adjusted to a more open position. The factory setting is the minimum allow- able air shutter opening. (Figs. 38 & 39)
Table 1. Air Shutter Adjustment Minimum rear injector air inlet openings.
Model | Natural Gas | LP |
Direct Vent | 1/2” | 1/2” |
Natural Vent | 1/2” | 1” |
Air Shutter Adjustment Instructions
To adjust the air shutter, the following procedures should be followed:
1.Remove stove front. Lift stove front up and then swing bottom out and away to disengage from the stove body. (Fig. 36)
2.Swing open the swiveling latches at the top left and right corners of the glass frame. (Page 35, Fig. 62)
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Fig. 36 Remove stove front.
3.Pull the top edge of the glass and frame assembly away from the firebox, and lift it off its supports on the bottom of the firebox face. Place the assembly out of the way on a flat, padded surface such as a counter protected by a towel.
4.Take the logset out of the firebox if previously in- stalled.
5.Remove the rear log bracket by unfastening the screw. (Fig. 37)
6.Remove the right and left log bracket assembly by unfastening the two screws which hold the burner in place. (Fig. 37)
7.Hold the burner at the right hand side and lift to clear the right burner leg. Then pull to the right to clear the injectors on the left hand side.
Remove Screws | Rear Log Bracket | |
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| Pilot |
| Left & Right Log |
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| Bracket Assembly | ST350 |
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Fig. 37 Remove rear log bracket and left and right log bracket assembly.
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