Vermont Casting SDV30 Installation Requirements, Clearance Requirements, Materials, 20007065

Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater

Installation Requirements

The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition. (EXCEP-
TION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude. Main-	A
tain the manifold pressure at 3.5 inches w.c. for Natural		D
Gas, and 10 inches w.c. for Propane).		B
In Canada, installation must be in accordance with the		C
current CSA B-149.1 Installation Codes and/or local
codes.		E
The installation should be done by a qualified ser-
vice person who is familiar with the building codes
and installation techniques appropriate for your		ST207
area to accomplish a safe and effective installation.
	Fig. 2 Possible stove locations.
Your dealer or your local gas supplier will be able to
refer a qualified service person.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the HEATER		Clearance Requirements
	Minimum Clearances to Combustible
should be located out of traffic and away from fur-
niture and draperies.		Materials
The surface of the Heater Is hot when it is in use.	Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3 and 4
Young children should be watched carefully when	from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top. Measure
they are in the same room when the Heater is in	rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel
use, and they should be taught to avoid the hot	rear skirt.
surface. Keep any objects that can burn well away	The Stardance heater is approved for installation into
from the Heater, and observe the recommended
	an alcove constructed of combustible materials to the
clearances that follow.
	dimensions and clearances shown on the next page.
Locating the Stove	The same clearances apply in a standard parallel instal-
In choosing a location for the stove, consider:	lation.

•The location of outside walls;

• Where additional heat is needed:	Warning:
• Where family members gather most often;	• Always maintain required clearances
• The vent system requirements.	(air spaces) to nearby combustibles to prevent
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of wallpaper	fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insula-
	tion. All venting components must maintain a
next to this stove. Over time, radiant heat may cause
	1” (25 mm) clearance to combustible materials.
the wallpaper to shrink, or may adversely affect the
	Maintain a 6” (150 mm) clearance when using a
binders in the wallpaper adhesive.
	single wall pipe.
	• The gas appliance and vent system must be
	vented directly to the outside of the building
	and never be attached to a chimney serving a
	separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance.
	Each direct vent appliance must use its own
	separate vent system. Common vents are pro-
	hibited.
	• Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions in-
	cluded with the venting system for complete
	installation procedures.

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