Vanguard Heating UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER If Using Mantel

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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®

UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

INSTALLATION

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NOTICE: Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open. If running heater with damper open, noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed. Go to Installing Damper

If Using Mantel

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombus- tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible mate- rial must extend at least 8 inches up (for all models). If noncombustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24", 30”, and 36" models only).

Even if noncombustible material is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf. See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7, page 9, for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 10.

Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 10

Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances

If Not Using Mantel

Note: If using a mantel, proceed to If Using Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the information below.

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombus- tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible mate- rial must extend at least 8" up (for all mod- els). If noncombustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24", 30", and 36” models only). See Figure 5 to the right for minimum clear- ances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 10.

Noncombustible

Requirements for

Material Distance (A)

Safe Installation

 

 

12" or more

Noncombustible material OK.

Between 8" and 12"

24", 30", or 36" Models: Install fireplace hood ac-

 

 

 

 

 

cessory (GA6050, GA6052 or GA6053 see Acces-

 

 

 

 

 

sories, page 25).

 

 

 

 

 

18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.

Less than 8"

Noncombustible material must be extended to at

 

 

 

 

 

least 8". See Between 8" and 12", above. If you

 

 

 

 

 

cannot extend material, you must operate heater

 

 

 

 

 

with flue damper open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat Resistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

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Contents OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual What to do if YOU Smell GAS18, 24, 30, and 36 Remote Ready Model Save this manual for future referenceSafety Information Vanguard FLAME-MAX Unvented PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HeaterProduct Identification Local Codes Unpacking Product FeaturesRemote Control Accessories AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Providing Adequate 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 Ventilation Air From InsideBuilding Ventilation Air From OutdoorsInstallation Minimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible MaterialsLOG Sizing Requirements Check GAS TypeMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Using MantelIf Not Using Mantel Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a Hood Mantel ClearancesFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceChimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq. ins Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installation Items Needed Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to HeaterConnecting to GAS Supply External regulator not suppliedPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemChecking GAS Connections Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PsigInstalling Logs Place lava rock around base of heaterLighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Optional Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Operating Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesLogs Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible CauseObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy Gas leak. See Warning statement at TopIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List VYD18PRA, VYD24PRA VYD30PRA, and VYD36PRWiring Diagram SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service HintsAccessories Warranty Information International

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