Vanguard Managed Solutions VYS30PWA manual

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 property damage, per- sonal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or [...]

2 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD DANGER: 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 work- ing properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some [...]

3 105190 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTO OFF ON O F F P I L O T O N H I L O H I L O[...]

4 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD 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 T ight Construction 2. Unconfined Sp[...]

5 105190 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[...]

6 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD 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 ceiling and [...]

7 105190 OWNER’S MANUAL LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Log Minimum Firebox Size Height Depth Front Rear * Width Width 18" 17" 14" 24" 20" 24" 17" 14" 28" 21" 30" 17" 14" 34" 24" INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only) WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If [...]

8 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD 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 materials (s[...]

9 105190 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[...]

10 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING: If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fire- place floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will in- sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise fireplace floor wi[...]

11 105190 OWNER’S MANUAL AU TO OFF ON O F F P I L O T O N H I L O H I L O INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor Fitting Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) Masonry Screw Mounting Flanges Continued INSTALLING GWMS2 (OPTIONAL) WALL MOUNTED SWITCH I[...]

12 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 15 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 24. ** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. 3" Minimum Sediment Trap Gas Control From External Regulato[...]

13 105190 OWNER’S MANUAL ON POSITION OFF POSITION INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 16 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 16). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compress[...]

14 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO OFF ON 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 property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be li[...]

15 105190 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 21- Pilot Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po- sition when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automati- cally with selector switch in the ON posit[...]

16 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD ON OFF REMOTE O F F P I L O T O N L O I H OPERA TING HEA TER Continued Figure 23 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections (GHRCT Series only) Figure 22 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Selector Switch in Remote Position ([...]

17 105190 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[...]

18 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD 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 residue forming wi[...]

19 105190 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[...]

20 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD SPECIFICA TIONS Vintage Oak Vintage Oak 18" 24” and 30” Btu (Variable) 17,500/27,000 19,000/31,500 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Manifold 8.0" W.C. 8.0" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" 14" Minimum* 11&quo[...]

21 105190 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 person. Heater may need more frequent cleanin[...]

22 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18PWA, VYS24PWA, VYS30PWA 13 13 14 22 13 8 18 1 7 6 9 12 23 4 5 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[...]

23 105190 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18PWA, VYS24PWA, VYS30PWA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VYS18PWA VYS24PWA VYS30PWA DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105185-01 105185-02 105185-0[...]

24 105190 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER V ANGUARD 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. EQUIPMENT SHUTOF[...]

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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 [...]