Vanguard Heating UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER Installing Heater Base Assembly

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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®

UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION

Note: When used as a vented heater, appli- ance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material.

If your heater is a manually controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode:

1.The fireplace does not meet the clear- ance to combustibles requirements for vent-free operation

2.State or local codes do not permit vent- free operation

3.You prefer vented operation

If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently open chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see Accessories, page 25). This will insure vented operation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper open. Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.

See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times.

Chimney

Minimum Permanent

Height (ft.)

Flue Opening (sq. ins.)

 

 

6' to 15'

39 sq. inches

15' to 30'

29 sq. inches

 

 

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

CAUTION: Do not remove the metal Data Plates attached to the heater base assembly. The Data Plates contain important warranty information.

WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak.

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 with noncombustible mate- rial. Make sure material is secure.

CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner. This could damage heater. Only handle base assem- bly by grates.

Damper

ClampDamper

Damper

Clamp

IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burner is level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly.

Damper

Damper

Masonry Fireplace

Manufactured Fireplace

Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp

10

105274

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Contents 18, 24, 30, and 36 Remote Ready Model OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Save this manual for future referenceSafety Information Vanguard FLAME-MAX Unvented PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HeaterRemote Control Accessories Local Codes Unpacking Product FeaturesProduct Identification Unusually Tight Construction AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Confined and Unconfined SpaceDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Ventilation Air From OutdoorsLOG Sizing Requirements InstallationMinimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible Materials Check GAS TypeIf Not Using Mantel If Using MantelMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances Floor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a HoodMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationChimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq. ins Installation Items Needed Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to HeaterConnecting to GAS Supply External regulator not suppliedChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PsigInstalling Logs Place lava rock around base of heaterOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Remote Operation Pilot Flame Pattern OperatingInspecting Burners Burner Primary AIR HolesCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning and MaintenanceLogs Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible CauseObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy Gas leak. See Warning statement at TopIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List VYD18PRA, VYD24PRA VYD30PRA, and VYD36PRReplacement Parts Wiring DiagramSpecifications Service HintsAccessories Warranty Information International

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER specifications

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