Vanguard Heating VS18PR, VS24PR, VS30PR Cleaning, Maintenance, ODS/PILOT and Burners, Logs

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CLEANING AND

WARNING

MAINTENANCE

 

Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.

 

 

 

CAUTION

You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpet- ing, bedding material, etc.

ODS/PILOT AND BURNERS

• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to clean.

LOGS

• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, pages 17 and 18, to properly replace logs.

• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger).

TROUBLE-

WARNING

SHOOTING

 

Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person

 

Note: All

should service and repair heater.

 

troubleshooting items

 

 

 

are listed in order of

CAUTION

operation.

Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is

1. Ignitor electrode not connected

1. Reconnect ignitor cable

pressed, there is no spark

to ignitor cable

 

 

 

at ODS/pilot

2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet

2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any

 

 

metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry

 

3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose

3. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to

 

 

base panel of log set. Nut is located

 

 

behind base panel.

 

4. Broken ignitor cable

4. Replace ignitor cable

 

5. Bad piezo ignitor

5. Replace piezo ignitor

 

6. Ignitor electrode positioned

6. Replace ignitor

 

wrong

 

 

 

 

7. Ignitor electrode broken

7. Replace ignitor

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is

1. Gas supply turned off or

1. Turn on gas supply or open manual

pressed, there is spark at

manual shutoff valve closed

shutoff valve

ODS/pilot but no ignition

2. Control knob not in PILOT

2. Turn control knob to PILOT position

 

position

 

 

 

 

3. Control knob not pressed in

3. Press in control knob while in PILOT

 

while in PILOT position

position

 

4. Air in gas lines when installed

4. Continue holding down control knob.

 

 

Repeat igniting operation until air is

 

 

removed

 

5. Depleted gas supply

5. Contact local propane (LP) gas company

 

6. ODS/pilot is clogged

6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and

 

 

Maintenance, above) or replace ODS/

 

 

pilot assembly

 

7. Gas control setting is not correct

7. Replace gas control

 

 

Continued

 

 

 

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS VS18PR VS24PR VS30PRContents Information SafetyOperation Unpacking Product FeaturesSafety Pilot Local CodesConfined Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Determining AIR Flow for Heater LocationVentilation AIR AIR forCombustion VentilationCheck GAS Type InstallingMinimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure Installing Installation and ClearancesMinimum Fireplace Clearance To Combustible Materials LOG Sizing RequirementsMinimum Non Combustible Material Clearances InstallingIf Using Mantel See Figure Installing Mantel ClearancesFloor Clearances Installing Heater Base AssemblyAttaching Base to Fireplace Floor Installation Items Needed Connecting to GAS SupplyGas Connection Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping systemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PsigMetal Grate Bar Installing Installing LogsHeater For Your Safety Read Before LightingInstalling Operating Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Lighting InstructionsShutting Off Heater Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Thermostat Control OperationOperating Heater Optional Ghrct Hand Held Remote OperationFront Burner Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern ODS/PILOT and Burners CleaningMaintenance Turn off heater and let cool before cleaningShooting TroubleShooting TroubleService Hints Wiring DiagramTechnical Service SpecificationsParts Under Warranty Replacement PartsIllustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Numbers VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR Description QTY Parts ListAccessories 103448 Limited Warranty VENT-FREE Propane GAS LOG Heaters Warranty Information

VS18PR, VS30PR, VS24PR specifications

Vanguard Heating offers a range of high-performance heating solutions, including the VS30PR, VS18PR, and VS24PR models. Each unit is engineered to deliver exceptional efficiency and reliability for both residential and commercial heating needs.

The VS30PR model is designed for medium-sized spaces, delivering up to 30,000 BTUs. Its compact design makes it an excellent choice for both homes and businesses where space is at a premium. The VS30PR is equipped with advanced modulating technology, allowing it to adjust its heating output based on the current demand, which significantly enhances energy efficiency. One of its key features is the electronic ignition system that eliminates the need for a standing pilot light, thus enhancing safety and reducing gas consumption.

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