Vermont Castings SDVR Series User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Jerry CoxAug 12, 2025
Why won't the pilot light stay lit on my Vermont Castings Gas Heater?
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  Jessica GarciaAug 12, 2025
  If the pilot light on your Vermont Castings Gas Heater won't stay lit after following the lighting instructions, the pilot generator (thermocouple) might be defective. Ensure the pilot flame is correctly impinging on the thermocouple or thermopile. Tighten the thermocouple and clean or adjust the pilot to maximize flame impingement on the thermocouple and thermopile. Another potential cause is a defective automatic valve operator. Turn the valve knob to ‘Pilot’ and maintain flow to the pilot; a millivolt meter should read greater than 10mV. If the reading is okay but the pilot still doesn't stay on, the gas valve may need to be replaced.
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Jordan HebertAug 27, 2025
How to fix a spark ignitor that will not light on a Vermont Castings Gas Heater?
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  Michael GrayAug 27, 2025
  If the spark ignitor on your Vermont Castings Gas Heater won't light, it could be due to a defective or misaligned electrode at the pilot. Try lighting the pilot with a match. If it lights, turn off the pilot and try the ignitor button again. If it still doesn't light, check the gap at the electrode and pilot; it should be 1/8 inch for a strong spark. Alternatively, the ignitor itself (push button) may be defective. Push the piezo ignitor button and check for a spark at the electrode and pilot. If there's no spark at the pilot, and the electrode wire is properly connected, you may need to replace the ignitor.
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tiffanysimmonsSep 4, 2025
What to do if my Vermont Castings Gas Heater has frequent pilot outages?
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  Jessica RamosSep 4, 2025
  Frequent pilot outages in a Vermont Castings Gas Heater can be caused by a pilot flame that is either too low or too high, resulting in it blowing out or lifting away. To resolve this, clean and/or adjust the pilot flame to ensure maximum flame impingement on the thermocouple and thermopile. Another possible cause is a blockage of the vent terminal, so you should check the vent terminal for any obstructions.

Vermont Castings SDVR Series Specifications

General

Vent Type	Direct Vent
Ignition System	Electronic Ignition
Heating Area	Up to 1, 500 sq ft (depending on model)
Fuel Type	Natural Gas or Propane
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Weight	150 lbs