Vanguard Heating GVB50P, GVB35P installation manual TROUBLE- Shooting

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TROUBLE- SHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED

POSSIBLE

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring

1.

Burner

orifice is

1.

Clean burner (see Clean-

during combustion.

 

clogged or damaged.

 

ing and Maintenance,

 

 

 

 

 

page 25) or replace

 

 

 

 

 

burner orifice.

 

2.

Burner damaged.

2.

Replace burner.

 

3.

Gas regulator defective.

3.

Replace control valve.

 

4.

Delayed ignition.

4.

See above.

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow flame during

1.

Not enough air.

1.

Check burner for dirt and

burner combustion.

 

 

 

 

debris. If found, clean

 

 

 

 

 

burner (see Cleaning and

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 25).

 

2.

Gas regulator defective.

2.

Replace control valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor

1.

Residues

from manu-

1.

Problem will stop after a

during initial opera-

 

facturing processes.

 

few hours of operation.

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner fails to re- spond to thermostat.

1.Pilot flame not lit.

2.Pilot flame not properly heating end of thermo- couple.

3.Pilot burner orifice clogged or damaged.

4.Control valve defec- tive.

5.Temperature at thermo- stat bulb satisfied.

1.Light pilot burner (see Lighting Instructions, page 20).

2.Pilot flame needs adjust- ing. Contact a qualified service person.

3.Clean pilot burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25).

4.Replace control valve.

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Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit.

1.Air in gas line.

2.Air passageways on heater blocked.

3.Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice.

1.Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local propane gas company.

2.Observe minimum instal- lation clearances (see Figure 3, page 7).

3.Clean burner (see Clean- ing and Maintenance, page 25) or replace burner orifice.

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Contents For Your Safety OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Contents Safety InformationElectrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to deathSafety Information Product Identification Features Installing HeaterUnpacking ProductInstalling Heater Locating HeaterVenting Heater Venting Heater Do not vent heater in any of the following ways see FigureVenting Heater Proper Size Vent Installing Connecting to GAS SupplyQualified service person must connect heater to gas Supply. Follow all local codesGas Connection Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Checking GAS ConnectionsInstalling Glass Panel Removing Lower Front Access PanelInserting Glass Panels Fresh AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Draft Hood Spillage TestFresh AIR for Ventilation Air from OutdoorsConfined area has an air volume of less than 50 cubic 17 to make sure fresh air ventilation is adequateOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions Viewing Pilot Manual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS to ApplianceShutting Off Heater Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays litPilot Flame Pattern Inspecting Pilot and Burner FlameBurner Flame Pattern Correct Burner Flame Pattern Cleaning and Maintenance Trouble Shooting Son should service and repair heater and venting systemCleaning and Mainte TroubleTROUBLE- Shooting If you smell gas Shut off gas supplyDo not try to light any appliance Gas leak. See WarningService Procedures Removing Control Valve and Burner TubeRemoving Burner Changing Burner Orifice Orifice Location 35,000 BTU/Hr Burner ShownTechnical Service Service HintsSpecifications 35,000 BTU/HrOrdering Replacement Parts Under WarrantyParts Not Under Warranty PartsAccessories Valve GA5010Illustrated Parts List QTY Cabinet Assembly 100354 Warranty Information International

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