Vermont Casting 3358, 3379, 3357, 3370 User Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual before
installing and using appliance.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
Radiance
Vent Free Gas Heater
Model RUVSOD: 3357, 3358, 3370
—Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas
suppler from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas
suppler’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
thru 3379
Homeowner’s Installation
and Operating Manual
This is an unvented gas-fired heater.
It uses air (Oxygen) from the room
in which it is installed. Provisions for
adequate combust0ion and
ventilation air must be provided.
Refer to Page 7.
CFM Specialty Home Products
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Table Of Contents
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings stove.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Installation and Operating Instructions ......................................................................................3
Stove Dimensions ...............................................................................................................4
Clearance Requirements .....................................................................................................5
Hearth Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5
Gas Specifications ...............................................................................................................6
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ....................................................................................... 6
High Elevations ...................................................................................................................6
Odor During Operation ........................................................................................................6
Vent Free Features ..............................................................................................................7
Fresh Air Requirements .......................................................................................................7
Assembly Procedures
Tools Required/Hardware Bag Contents ............................................................................. 9
Unpacking the Radiance ..................................................................................................... 9
Remove the Front, Screen and Logs ..................................................................................9
Assemble Legs .................................................................................................................. 10
Install Optional Fan ...........................................................................................................10
Install ON/OFF Switch ....................................................................................................... 12
Thermostat Connection (Optional) .................................................................................... 12
Glass & Catalyst Installation ..............................................................................................13
Connect the Gas Supply Line ............................................................................................14
Install Log Set ....................................................................................................................14
Complete the Installation ................................................................................................... 15
Operation
Your First Fire .................................................................................................................... 16
Pilot and Burner Inspection ............................................................................................... 16
Flame & Temperature Adjustment .....................................................................................16
Flame Characteristics ........................................................................................................16
Lighting Instructions ..........................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................18
Maintenance
Firebox Cleaning and Inspection ....................................................................................... 20
Cleaning Procedure ...........................................................................................................20
Glass Replacement ...........................................................................................................20
Care of Cast Iron ...............................................................................................................20
Catalytic Combustor ..........................................................................................................21
Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................22
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................24
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn-
ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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Installation & Operating Instructions
In order to ensure safe and effective installation, this unit
must be installed only by a qualified agency, individual, firm,
corporation or company that is experienced in the installation, repair and servicing of this type of appliance and is
familiar with the building codes and installation techniques
appropriate in your area. Contact your hearth products
dealer or local gas supplier for the name of a qualified ser
vice person.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fittings and
installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed
gas fitter or licensed plumber.
IMPORTANT:
completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause
serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec
trical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Failure
to follow instructions may result in property damage,
bodily injury or loss of life. This manual contains important user information. Keep this manual with the heater
after installation is complete.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION,
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use only Natural Gas with RUVSODRN. Use only
Propane with RUVSODRP. Do not use any other
fuels.
2. Install only in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54-latest edition. (Exception: Do not derate this appliance for altitude.
This appliance has been tested and listed for use
in altitudes up to 10,000 feet.)
3. Use only the installation instructions provided by
the manufacturer for this appliance. Installation
and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.
4. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. DO NOT make modifications to any heater or associated parts.
5. DO NOT install this heater in a bedroom or bathroom.
6. Due to high surface temperatures, DO NOT install
this heater
• in a recreational vehicle,
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
flammable objects are less than 36 inches from
the front, top or sides of the heater,
• in high traffic areas,
• in windy or drafty areas.
7. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.
Read this owner’s manual carefully and
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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches,
dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater
may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
the heater serviced. Some people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia,
those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.
8. DO NOT obstruct the top grille at all. Doing so will
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cause high levels of carbon monoxide that will
lead to death.
9. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to
operate properly. See Fresh Air Requirements on
Pages 7 and 8.
10. If heater shuts off, heater may not have enough
fresh air ventilation. Provide more fresh air. If
heater keeps shutting off, refer to Troubleshooting.
11. DO NOT operate this heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions.
12. The heater becomes very hot when operating.
Alert children and adults to stay away from hot
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The
heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surface to cool before touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children when they are
in the room with the heater.
14. Do not use the heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater
and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
15. DO NOT operate the heater if any log is broken or
damaged.
16. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should service and
repair heater.
17. DO NOT operate this appliance with the safety
screen removed. If the safety screen is removed
from the appliance for service or cleaning, it must
be replaced before operating the heater.
NOTE: If any of the original wire as supplied with the ap-
pliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire
of at least 105°F temperature rating.
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31"
(787mm)
29
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(756mm)
R A D I A N C E
18"
(465mm)
11"
(279mm)
28"
(717mm)
6"
(165mm)
Radiance Vent Free Gas Heater Dimensions
Supply Inlet
Drawing Not to Scale
Fig. 1 Radiance Vent Free dimensions.
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Clearance Requirements
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Minimum Clearances to
Combustible Materials
Maintain clearance, (empty space), between combustible materials and the heater as specified below.
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Wall
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A: To Side Wall / Trim*......................... 4” (101.6mm)
B: To Rear Wall ................................... 4” (101.6mm)
Alcove Clearances
Mantel Mantel from
Ref. Shelf Depth Ref. Stove Top
A 7¹⁄₂” (190mm) V 16” (406mm)
B 6” (152mm) W 14¹⁄₂” (368mm)
C 4¹⁄₂” (114mm) X 13” (330mm)
D 3” (75mm) Y 11¹⁄₂” (292mm)
E 1¹⁄₂” (38mm) Z 10” (254mm)
Fig. 3 Minimum mantel clearance.
Hearth Requirements
The Radiance Unvented heater must be installed on
rigid flooring. If the appliance is installed on any com-
ST103a
A: Maximum Alcove Depth ............... 24” (609mm)
B: To Side Wall ................................... 4” (101mm)
C: To Rear Wall ................................. 4” (101mm)
D: To Ceiling ...................................60” (1524mm)
Fig. 2 Minimum wall clearances.
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bustible surface other than wood flooring, such as
carpet or tile, a metal or wood panel must be installed
to extend the full length and width of the unit. There are
no other hearth or floor protection requirements.
WARNING
• Do not install this heater in a bathroom or bedroom.
• Installation of this heater must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
• This heater creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to the
heater. Installing the heater next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating the heater where im
purities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist,
may discolor walls.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use
with this heater.
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Gas Specifications
Max. Min.
Input Input
Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h
RUVSODRN Nat. Millivolt 35,000 26,000
RUVSODRP Prop Millivolt 35,000 26,000
Firebox weight / shipping 175 lbs.
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures
Natural LP (Propane)
Inlet Minimum 5.5” w.c. 11” w.c.
Inlet Maximum 14” w.c. 14” w.c.
Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. 10” w.c. (MP)
11” w.c. (RP)
Radiance RUVSODRN/RP Vent-Free
Certified to:
ANSI Z21.11.2a-2001
Unvented Heaters
High Elevations
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certified without deration from elevations up to
4,500 feet (1,370m) above sea level.
Nuisance outages may occur at altitudes above
4,500 feet (1,370m) if dirt, dust, lint and/or cobwebs are allowed to accumulate on burner and/
or ODS pilot. Monthly inspection and cleaning
is recommended for altitudes above 4,500 feet
(1,370m)
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370m), installations must be in accordance with the current
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having
jurisdiction.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
The installation of your Radiance stove 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. (EXCEPTION: Do not derate this
appliance for altitude up to 4,500 feet (1,370m).
Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5” w.c. for Natural
Gas and 11.0” w.c. for LP Gas.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*
manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
This appliance is to be used only with the type
of gas specified on the rating plate which is attached to the rear panel. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer.
Odor During Operation
Neither natural gas nor propane gas give off an odor
when burned. The nature of a vent free combustion
system, however, is such that odors may occasionally be produced during heater operation when impurities exist in the immediate area. Cleaning solutions,
paint, solvents, cigarette smoke, candles, adhesives,
new carpet or textiles, etc., all can create fumes.
These fumes may mix with combustion air and can
create odor. Such odors will disappear over time,
however the condition can be alleviated by opening a
window or otherwise providing additional ventilation
to the area.
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Vent Free Features
The Radiance RUVSOD, Model Nos. 3357, 3358,
3370 thru 3379, is an unvented gas heating appliance
tested and listed to the ANSI standard Z21.11.2-2000.
This appliance is specifically configured to burn either
Natural Gas or Propane fuel, as indicated on the metal
rating plate attached to the rear shroud. The Radiance
RUVSOD is not fuel convertible.
The RUVSOD is shipped fully assembled with the exception of the log set. The log set is assembled during
installation.
The RUVSOD is equipped with a Honeywell control
valve that allows thermostatic control, on/off switch or a
remote switch (not supplied).
The RUVSOD model incorporates variable regulators
that allow you to adjust burner heat output between
HIGH, (35,000 BTU), and LOW, (26,000 BTU). See the
Operation Section for details.
A push button Piezo ignitor is used to light the standing pilot. The pilot incorporates an Oxygen Depletion
System (ODS/pilot) which will shut off gas flow to the
burner in the event that sufficient fresh air becomes
unavailable for continued safe operation.
Fresh Air Requirements for Combustion
and Ventilation
WARNING
This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read
the following instructions to insure proper fresh
air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in
your home.
Modern construction standards have resulted in homes
that are highly energy-efficient and that allow little heat
loss. Your home needs to breathe, however, and all
fuel-burning appliances within it require fresh air in
order to function properly and safely. Exhaust fans,
clothes dryers, fireplaces, and other fuel burning appliances all use the air inside the building. If the available
fresh air is insufficient to meet the demands of these
appliances, problems can result.
The Radiance Unvented heater has specific fresh air
requirements. You must determine that these fresh
air requirements will be met within the space where
the appliance will be installed. The following informa-
tion will help you insure that adequate fresh air is available for the heater to function properly.
Provide For Adequate Ventilation
Any space within a home can be classified in the following categories:
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1) Unusually Tight Construction
2) Confined Space
3) Unconfined Space
First, determine which classification defines the intended space.
Unusually Tight Construction
You must provide additional fresh air if the space falls
into this classification. Unusually Tight Construction is
defined as construction wherein:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a
rating of one perm or less with openings gasketed or
sealed and
b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as
joints around window and door frames, between sole
plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you
must provide supplemental fresh air for the appliance
from outside the home as detailed on page 7, B.
If your home does not meet the above criteria, follow
the procedure below.
Determine if You Have a Confined
or Unconfined Space
Use the following formula to determine if you have a
confined or unconfined space.
Space is defined as the room in which you will install
the heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grilles between the rooms.
The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 BTU per hour, (4.8 m3 per kw), of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in that space and
an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not
less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour, (4.8 m3
per kw), of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly
with the space in which the appliances are installed,
through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
1. Determine the volume of space, (length x width x
height). Include adjoining rooms connected by doorless
passageways or ventilating grilles.
Example:
A room that is 18’ x 12’ x 8’ has a volume of 1728
cubic feet, ( length x width x height). An adjoining open
kitchen that is 10’ x 12’ x 8’ has a volume of 960 cubic
feet. An adjoining open dining room is 12’ x 12’ x 8’ with
a volume of 1152 cubic feet. The total space volume is
3840 cubic feet. (1728 + 960 + 1152).
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2. Divide the volume of space by 50 cubic feet. The
result is the maximum BTU/Hr that the space can sup-
port.
Example:
3840 divided by 50 = 76.8 or 76,800 BTU/Hr.
3. Add the BTU/Hr ratings of all fuel-burning appliances
installed in the same space, including the following:
Gas Water Heater Gas Furnace
Gas Fireplace Logs Unvented Gas Heater
Vented Gas Heater* Other Gas Appliances*
* Do not include Direct Vent appliances as these utilize
outside air for combustion and vent to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas Range 55,000 BTU/Hr
Unvented Heater +33,000 BTU/Hr
Total 88,000 BTU/Hr
4. Compare the maximum BTU/Hr rating the space can
support with the total BTU/Hr used by the appliances.
Example:
76,800 BTU/Hr - max. the space can support
88,000 BTU/Hr - total used by appliances
In this example, the maximum BTU/Hr that the space
can support is less than the total used by the appliances, the space is considered to be Confined space.
Additional air must be provided to meet the requirements of the Unvented heater.
A confined space may be ventilated in two ways:
A) Open up or provide at least two ventilating grilles to
an adjoining unconfined space. Use any of the options
illustrated in Figure 4.
Each of the two grilles must provide an opening of at
least 50 square inches, with all opening dimensions
being at least 3”. One grille must be located within 12”
of the ceiling; the other within 12” of the floor. (If the
total exceeds 100,000 BTU/Hr, additional grilles will be
required.)
B) Vent the room directly to the outdoors. (Provide one
square inch of opening for each 4,000 BTU/hr.
If the total BTU/Hr used by the appliances is less than
the maximum BTU/Hr the space is able to support,
the room meets the Unconfined space criteria and no
further ventilation is required.
For further information on ventilation guidelines and
sizing specifications follow the National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 Section 5.3.
W A R N I N G
This heater shall not be installed in a confined
space unless provisions are made for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
W A R N I N G
If the area in which the heater may be operated is
smaller than that defined as an unconfined space,
provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by
one of the methods described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992 Section 5.3.
Option 1
Vents to Adjoining Room
Fig. 4 Vent options to provide additional air.
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Option 3 Vents to Adjoining Room
Option 2
- Remove
Door to
Adjoining
Rooms
12”
12”
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Assembly Procedures
Radiance Vent-Free Gas Heater
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 immediately.
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
• Stub-handled Phillips screwdriver • work gloves
• Standard Phillips screwdriver • knife
• Standard flat-blade screwdriver
• Tape measure • needlenose pliers
Hardware Bag Contents
Remove the Front, Screen and Logs
Remove the Front panel, the Screen panel, the Log Set
and hardware bag from the firebox before positioning
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. 5)
3. Remove the screen frame. (Fig. 6)
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.
• Porcelain Handle (Front Door)
• Control Door Handle & Screw
• (2) Bags of Lava Rock
• (6) 10 x 1/2” Screws
• Bracket, Wire Switch
• Registration Card & Manual
• (4) CS, Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1 Gr 2-Z
• (4) Washer, Fl 3/8-Z
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.
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Fig. 5 Remove the front plate.
Screen Hooks
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Fig. 6 Lift screen from firebox.
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