Vanguard Heating UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER Checking GAS Connections

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INSTALLATION

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CHECKING GAS

CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG

1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 15).

2.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve.

3.Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 16). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.

4.Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections

1.

Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig-

 

ure 15).

2.

Open propane supply tank valve.

3.

Make sure control knob of heater is in

 

the OFF position.

4.

Check all joints from manual shutoff

 

valve to control valve (see Figure 16).

 

Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-

 

ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show

 

a leak.

5.

Correct all leaks at once.

6.

Light heater (see Operating Heater,

to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

CAUTION: Make sure exter- nal regulator has been installed

Manual

Shutoff

Valve

Open

Closed

pages 15 through 17). Check all other

internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, page 16).

between propane supply and heater. See guidelines under Con-

Figure 15 - Manual Shutoff Valve

necting to Gas Supply, page 12.

Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG

1.

Disconnect heater and its individual

 

manual shutoff valve from gas supply

 

piping system. Pressures in excess of

 

1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.

2.

Cap off open end of gas pipe where

 

manual shutoff valve was connected.

3.

Pressurize supply piping system by ei-

 

ther using compressed air or

 

opening propane supply tank valve.

4.

Check all joints of gas supply piping

Propane Supply Tank

Manual Shutoff

Control Valve

Valve

Location

 

system. Apply mixture of liquid soap

 

and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-

 

ing show a leak.

5.

Correct all leaks at once.

6.

Reconnect heater and manual shutoff

 

valve to gas supply. Check reconnected

 

fittings for leaks.

Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual18, 24, 30, and 36 Remote Ready Model Save this manual for future referenceVanguard FLAME-MAX Unvented PROPANE/LP GAS LOG Heater Safety InformationRemote Control Accessories Local Codes Unpacking Product FeaturesProduct Identification Providing 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 Ventilation AIRBuilding Ventilation Air From OutdoorsMinimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible Materials InstallationLOG Sizing Requirements Check GAS TypeIf Not Using Mantel If Using MantelMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances Mantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a HoodFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationChimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq. ins Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Installation Items NeededExternal regulator not supplied Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PsigPlace lava rock around base of heater Installing LogsOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Remote Operation Inspecting Burners OperatingPilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning and MaintenanceLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy Top Gas leak. See Warning statement atIllustrated Parts Breakdown VYD18PRA, VYD24PRA VYD30PRA, and VYD36PR Parts ListSpecifications Wiring DiagramReplacement Parts Service HintsAccessories International Warranty Information

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