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

Operation

The Stardance may be operated with the solid front plate in place or with the operable door front plate in place with the doors open or closed. To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 55) When not in use, the handle may be stored in the handle holder on the right side of the rear shroud. (Fig. 56)

Clockwise to

Open

Counterclockwise to Close

ST621

Fig. 55 To open the front doors, turn handle clockwise.

 

Handle

 

Holder

 

ST624

Fig. 56

When not in use, store handle in the handle holder.

Your First Fire

Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with the burner controls shown in Figure 57. Locate the pilot assembly, Figure 58. Follow the lighting instructions on Page 30 exactly.

During the first fire, it is not unusual to smell some odor associated with new logs, paint and metal being heated. Odors should dissipate within a few hours. You can open a window to provide fresh air to alleviate the condition.

Pilot and Burner Inspection

Each time you light your heater check that the pilot flame and burner flame pattern are as shown in Figures 60 through 64. If flame patterns are incorrect, turn the heater off. Contact your dealer or a qualified gas technician for assistance. Do not operate the heater until the pilot flame is correct.

Follow regular maintenance procedures as described on Page 38.

 

Piezo Ignitor

 

 

Pressure Tap

 

Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TH

 

 

 

 

PILOT

OFF

TP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

L

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

H O

 

TPTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PILOT ADJ

 

Regulator

 

 

 

Pilot Adjustment

Control Knob

 

Gas Control Knob

 

Screw

HV104

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 57

RN & RP valve control.

 

 

 

 

Pilot

 

Assembly

Models

ST476

2950, 2951

Fig. 58

Pilot Assembly location.

Flame & Temperature Adjustment

For stoves equipped with HI/LO valves, flame adjustment is accomplished by rotating the HI/LO adjustment knob located near the center of the gas control valve. (Fig. 59)

Turn

 

 

 

counterclockwise

LO

HI

Turn clockwise

to decrease

 

to increase

 

 

flame height

 

 

flame height

Fig. 59 Flame adjustment knob for Honeywell valve.

Flame Characteristics

It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner flames. Compare them to Figures 60 through 64.

If any of the flames appear abnormal call a service person.

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Vermont Casting 2996, 2950, 2951 Operation, Your First Fire, Pilot and Burner Inspection, Flame & Temperature Adjustment

2950, 2995, 2998, 2996, 2997 specifications

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