Assembly
Read these instructions thoroughly before starting the assembly. Follow procedures in the order given. Inspect the stove for damage before starting the assembly. Do not install this stove if any damage is evident. Contact your dealer immedi- ately.
The Radiance is shipped on its back, mounted to a wooden pallet. It is fully assembled, although packing materials must be removed from the firebox and the Log Set installed. Connection to the gas supply must be performed only by a qualified gas technician who should also verify that adequate ventilation is available to support proper burner function.
Installation of optional accessories, such as the Fan, Glass/Catalyst, or thermostat, is most easily accomplished before the gas supply connection is made.
Tools required |
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• | • work gloves | |
• | Standard Phillips screwdriver | • knife |
•Standard
•Tape measure
Unpacking the Radiance
Caution: Enamelled castings can chip easily! Handle enamelled castings carefully to avoid damage.
1.Cut the shipping straps.
2.Unpack the top grate and screen from the carton, and set them aside.
3.With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the stove from the pallet and move it close to its final installed position. Lift the stove by the sides. Do not lift by any part of the stove front.
Hardware Bag Contents |
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• | Bag of Lava Rocks | • Door Handle & Screw |
• | Wire Tie |
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Remove the Front, Screen and Logs
Remove the Front panel, the Screen panel, the Log Set and hardware bag from the firebox before position- ing the stove.
1.Remove the accessory package from the top of the stove. The manual, hardware package, and lava rocks are packed on top of the firebox. Set these aside.
2.Remove the Front Plate. Grasp one side and the bottom, and lift the front plate as a unit (the control door attaches to the stove front). Swing the bottom edge out and away from the stove body, (Fig. 8)
Vermont Castings Radiance
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Fig. 8 Remove the front plate.
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Fig. 9 Release the latches and swing the screen and frame away from the firebox.
3.Remove the Screen Assembly. Two compression latches hold the screen frame in place. (Fig. 9) Use a screwdriver to release each latch by gently prying the handle up and forward. Lift the screen frame assembly up off the front of the firebox and set it aside.
4.Remove the Log Set. Lift out the package and any packing material from the burner tray and firebox. Unpack the log set and inspect each piece for damage. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED LOGS. Set the logs aside out of the way.
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