Vanguard Heating VMH26PRA installation manual Lation requirements, Pane/LP gas company

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit

1.

Burner orifice clogged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

 

2.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

2.

Contact local propane/LP gas company

 

3.

Burner orifice diameter is too small

3.

Replace burner orifice

 

4.

Thermopile leads disconnected or im-

4.

Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,

 

 

properly connected

 

page 25)

 

5.

Burners will not come on in remote

5.

Replace battery in transmitter and receiver

 

 

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed ignition burner

1.

Manifold pressure is too low

1.

Contact local propane/LP gas company

 

2.

Burner orifice clogged

2.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring during combustion

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

 

2.

Damaged burner

2.

Replace damaged burner

 

3.

Gas regulator defective

3.

Replace gas control

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation

1.

Not enough air

1.

Check burner for dirt and debris. If

 

 

 

 

found, clean burner (see Cleaning and

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 21)

 

2.

Gas regulator defective

2.

Replace gas control

 

3.

Residues from manufacturing processes

3.

Problem will stop after a few hours

 

 

and logs curing

 

of operation

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

1.

Not enough combustion/ventilation air

1.

Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-

 

 

 

 

lation requirements (page 5)

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces a whistling noise when

1.

Turning control knob to HI position

1.

Turn control knob to LO position and

burner is lit

 

when burner is cold

 

let warm up for a minute

 

2.

Air in gas line

2.

Operate burner until air is removed from

 

 

 

 

line. Have gas line checked by local pro-

 

 

 

 

pane/LP gas company

 

3.

Air passageways on heater blocked

3.

Observe minimum installation clear-

 

 

 

 

ances (see pages 8 through 10)

 

4.

Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

4.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture

1.When heated, vapors from furniture pol- ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into white powder residue

1.Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products

Remote does not function

1. Battery is not installed. Battery power

 

is low

1.Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and remote control

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GASCompact Classic Hearth Fireplace Safety InformationUnpacking Product FeaturesRemote Control Accessories Local CodesAssembling Hood AssemblyInstalling Log Assembling FireplaceConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Locating Fireplace InstallationInstallation Items Check GAS TypeRough Opening for Installing in Wall BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationAssembling Brass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantel Optional Mantel InstallationMantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Removing Upper Louver Assembly Installing Blower Accessory GA3400TInstalling Blower Assembly Extension Cord For Built-In InstallationFor attaching base to solid floors concrete or masonry Connecting to GAS SupplyAttaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Installation Items Needed Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Wire harness provided in the fireplace hardware pack Optional Wireless HAND- Held Remote Control AccessoriesInstalling Receiver Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control UnitOptional Wall Switch GWMS2 Lighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Fireplace Optional Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Operating Blower GWMS2 Wall Mounted Switch OptionalInspecting Burners GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat OptionalBurner Flame Pattern Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Inspecting BurnerObserved Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingPane/LP gas company Lation requirementsPosition Gas odor even when control knob is in OFFVice person Carpet, etc. See Important state Is running Ment aboveTechnical Service SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service HintsVMH26PRA4 Illustrated Parts BreakdownVMH26PRA Parts ListAccessories Wall Mounted Thermostat KIT GWMT1 Wall Mounted Switch KIT GWMS2Cleaning KIT CCK International Warranty Information