Vanguard Heating UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER Operating, Inspecting Burners

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OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATING

3.

Use the STATUS button on the hand-

 

HEATER

 

held remote control unit to see the

 

operation mode being used and the

Continued

 

temperature setting selected. A red

IMPORTANT: This remote control

 

light will come on beside the opera-

 

tion mode being used when the sta-

has been specially engineered to

 

 

tus button is pressed.

take an air temperature sample ev-

 

4.

To turn the burner off when operating

ery 5.5 minutes in the AUTO mode.

 

 

It will not respond immediately to

in the manual mode, press the OFF

button. If operating in the auto mode,

the temperature setting being

press the MAN button, then press the

turned up or down.

OFF button. The pilot will remain lit.

IMPORTANT: The hand-held re-

IMPORTANT: To turn the pilot off,

mote control unit must be near the

manually turn the control knob on the

heater. Do not keep the hand-held

heater to the OFF position.

remote control unit too close the

 

heater. The thermostat on the

 

hand-held remote control unit will

 

heat up too quickly and turn the

 

heater off.

Control Knob in

Flame Adjustment Knob

On Position

IH

 

F

PIL

ON

 

O

O

F

T

 

 

OFF

 

O

 

 

 

 

N

REMOTE

 

 

 

LO

 

 

 

INSPECTING

BURNERS

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24

•turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 16)

•see Troubleshooting, pages 19 through 21

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional

Remote Control)

Figure 21 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation

Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Shows Temperature Setting

 

HI

 

 

 

 

TEMP

Allows Burner to be Turned

 

 

On and Off with the Hand-

 

 

Held Remote Unit.

MAN

LO ON

The log heater will automati-

AUTO

OFF

cally cycle between pilot and

 

 

the heat setting that has been

 

STATUS

selected.

 

 

Increases Room Temperature

Decreases Room Temperature

Turns Burnes On and Off

Shows Current Operation Mode

Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES

Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance. These holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed. Blocked air holes will create soot.

MAIN BURNER

Figure 22 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections

Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running. All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present. All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present. Some burner flame holes may be- come blocked by debris or rust, with no flame present. If so, turn off heater and let cool. Either remove blockage or replace burner. Blocked burner flame holes will create soot.

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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 InformationProduct Identification Local Codes Unpacking Product FeaturesRemote Control Accessories Providing Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation AIRBuilding Ventilation Air From OutdoorsMinimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible Materials InstallationLOG Sizing Requirements Check GAS TypeMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Using MantelIf Not Using Mantel Mantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a HoodFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceChimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq. ins Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly 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 LogsLighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Optional Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Inspecting Burners OperatingPilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesLogs Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole 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

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

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