Vanguard Heating VN1800TB, VN3000TB installation manual Inspecting Burner, Cleaning and Maintenance

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OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATING

HEATER

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MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light- ing Instructions on page 12.

2.With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pi- lot lights.

3.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instruc- tions, page 12

INSPECTING

BURNER

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern.

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 21

turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 12)

seeTroubleshooting, pages 14 through 16

Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE

Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.

CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE

We recommend that you clean the unit every 2,500hoursofoperationoreverythreemonths.

We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don't follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.

1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.

Allow the unit to cool for at least

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch- ing the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermo- couple cools, the heater will shut down.

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19

turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 12)

seeTroubleshooting, pages 14 through 16

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

GOOD PILOT

GRH/OV 009

Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Bad Burner Pattern-Plaque GRH/OV 019

Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

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 cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

 

thirty minutes.

2.

Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.

3.

Blow air through the ports/slots and

 

holes in the burner.

Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 22). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.

CABINET

Air Passageways

Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.

Exterior

Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi- net to remove dust.

Pilot Air Inlet

Hole

Pilot Assembly

BAD PILOT

GRH/OV 010

Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 22 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualInfrared Natural GAS Heater Safety InformationProduct Identification Product FeaturesLocal Codes UnpackingProducing Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Items InstallationLocating Heater Check GAS TypeMounting Bracket Installing Heater to WallRemoving Front Panel Of Heater Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To WallAttaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Installing Bottom Mounting ScrewsPlacing Heater On Mounting Bracket Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters Connecting to GAS SupplyOperating For Your SafetyHeater Checking GAS ConnectionsLighting Instructions Operating HeaterTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Thermostat Control OperationInspecting Burner Cleaning and MaintenanceObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAfter ODS/pilot lights, keep control Top Replacement Parts SpecificationsService Publications Technical Service HintsVN1800TB Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts ListVN3000TB Parts List Equipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 AccessoriesFloor Mounting Stand Model VN1800TB GA4000B Model VN3000TB GA4010B104820 International Warranty Information