Desa GAS LOG HEATER Installing Logs, For Vintage Oak Log Model, For Golden Oak or Birch Models

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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®

UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING LOGS

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.

CAUTION: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log. With the heater set to High, check to see if flames contact any log. If so, re- position logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual. Flames contacting logs will create soot.

For Vintage Oak Log Model

Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater.

1.Locate pegs on the bottom of back log (#1). Slide these pegs into the holes in the grate base behind the burner (see Figure 16).

2.Locate the notches on the back of the front log (#2). Slide these notches over the tabs of the grate base (see Figure 17).

3.Locate the notches in the bottom of the crossover log (#3). Place the crossover log on top of the back log and front log. Make sure the notches of the crossover log line up with rectangular knobs on top of the back and front logs (see Fig- ure 18).

4.Add lava rock around base of heater.

Back Log (#1)

Peg

Hole

Peg

Figure 16 - Installing Back Log

Front Log (#2)

Notch

Tabs of

Grate Base

Figure 17 - Installing Front Log

Crossover

Notch

Log (#3)

 

 

Rectangular

 

Knob

Notch

 

For Golden Oak or Birch Models

It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater.

1.Place one-piece log set on grate to fit as illustrated in Figure 19. Make sure middle section at bottom of log set is seated into "U"-shaped cutout in cen- ter of chassis (see Figure 19). Log will fit securely on chassis. Note: 36" and birch models have more features but fit on the chassis the same. IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not cover any burner parts.

2.Place lava rock around base of heater.

One Piece Log Set

Middle Section at Bottom of Log Set

ChassisBurner

"U"-shaped Cutout in Chassis

Figure 19 - Installing Golden Oak or Birch One-Piece Log Set

Burner

One Piece

Log Set

Rectangular

Figure 20 - Installing Golden Oak or Birch

Knob

One-Piece Log Set (Top View)

 

Figure 18 - Installing Crossover Log

 

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Contents FLAME-MAX Vintage Oak OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS FLAME-MAX BirchSafety Information Vanguard FLAME-MAX Unvented Natural GAS LOG HeaterLocal Codes Product FeaturesProduct Identification UnpackingUnusually Tight Construction AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Confined and Unconfined SpaceDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Ventilation Air From OutdoorsMinimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure InstallationCheck GAS Type Minimum Fireplace Clearance To Combustible MaterialsIf Not Using Mantel Minimum Noncombustible Material ClearancesFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstalling Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation Installing Heater Base AssemblyInstallation Items Needed Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas RegulatorConnecting to GAS Supply Gas ConnectionChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections For Golden Oak or Birch Models Installing LogsFor Vintage Oak Log Model Operating Heater Lighting InstructionsTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureVariable Control Operation Shutting Off HeaterPilot Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersThermostat Control Operation Burner Primary AIR HolesTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement at Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing Bulb For Masonry and FACTORY-BUILT Metal FireplaceSpecifications Cleaning and Maintenance Replacement PartsODS Pilot Illustrated Parts BreakdownFLAME-MAX Vintage OAK LOG Models VYS18N and VYS24N Parts List VYS18N VYS24NODS Pilot VYD18N, VYBD18N VYD24N, VYBD24N VYD30N, VYBD30N VYD36N Thermostatically Controlled Models VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NTTechnical Service AccessoriesService Hints 104342 Warranty Information International

GAS LOG HEATER specifications

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