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Vanguard Heating UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER manual

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    ® Patent Pending P I L O T O F F O N LO REMOTE OFF HI FLAME-MAX ® Golden Oak Log Design 18", 24", 30", and 36" Remote Ready Model UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER ® Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing[...]

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    2 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® SAFETY INFORMA TION DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at [...]

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    3 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTO MAN OFF STATUS ON LO HI TEMP PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway [...]

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    4 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation . All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Construction 2. U[...]

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    5 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the ro[...]

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    6 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the[...]

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    7 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must install heater. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a quali- fied chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirt[...]

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    8 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® INST ALLA TION Continued Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note: If using a mantel, proceed to If Using Mantel . If not using a mantel, follow the information below. You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombus- tible[...]

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    9 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clear[...]

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    10 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins.) 5" 20 sq. inches 6" 29 sq. inches 7" 39 sq. inches 8" 51 sq. inches INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you [...]

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    11 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to LP gas, not provided) • electric drill with 3/16" drill bit (metal or masonry as applicable) • flathead screwdriver 1. [...]

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    12 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® Figure 14 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutof f v alve from your dealer . See Accessories , page 25. ** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect he[...]

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    13 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL ON POSITION OFF POSITION Figure 15 - Manual Shutoff Valve Open Closed Manual Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutof f valv e from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater re gulat[...]

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    14 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. INSTALLING LOGS It is very important to install the logs exactly[...]

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    15 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO OFF ON 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation above. 2. Make sur e manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Set switch in OFF position. OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing [...]

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    16 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® Figure 20 - Pilot Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner 8. Keep contr ol knob pressed in f or 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release contr ol knob . • If contr ol knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualif ied service person or gas supplier f or repairs.[...]

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    17 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL TEMP ST A TUS HI LO MAN ON AUT O OFF Increases Room Temperature Decreases Room Temperature Turns Burnes On and Off Shows Current Operation Mode Shows Temperature Setting Allows Burner to be Turned On and Off with the Hand- Held Remote Unit. Figure 22 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections The log heater wil[...]

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    18 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service pe[...]

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    19 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor[...]

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    20 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder resid[...]

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    21 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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 supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot re[...]

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    22 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FLAME-MAX ® GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18PRA, VYD24PRA, VYD30PRA, AND VYD36PR 4 13 13 14 22 13 8 18 7 6 9 1 12 5 23 16 15 17 3 11 2 10 10 19 24 19 20 21 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O O F F P I L O T O N H I L O * Note: The Golden Oak Log (104254-01) f[...]

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    23 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VYD18PRA, VYD24PRA, VYD30PRA, AND VYD36PR This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VYD18PRA VYD24PRA VYD30PRA VYD36PR DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105268-01 105268-02 105268-03 [...]

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    24 105274 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD FLAME-MAX ® REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Internationa[...]

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    25 105274 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. [...]

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    KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED [...]