Vanguard Heating VYS30PWA, VYS24PWA, VYS18PWA installation manual Gas leak. See Warning statement at

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WARNING: If you smell gas

Shut off gas supply.

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise

1.

Metal expanding while heating or con-

1.

This is common with most heaters. If

just after burner is lit or shut off

 

tracting while cooling

 

noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-

 

 

 

 

vice person

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces unwanted odors

1.

Heater burning vapors from paint, hair

1.

Open window and ventilate room. Stop

 

 

spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new

 

using odor causing products while heater

 

 

carpet, etc. (See IMPORTANT state-

 

is running

 

 

ment above)

 

 

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

2.

Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

 

 

top of page

 

ing Gas Connections, pages 12 and 13)

 

 

 

 

 

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)

1.

Not enough fresh air is available

1.

Open window and/or door for ventilation

 

2.

Low line pressure

2.

Contact local propane/LP gas company

 

3.

ODS/pilot is partially clogged

3.

Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 21)

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF

1.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

1.

Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

position

 

top of page

 

ing Gas Connections, pages 12 and 13)

 

2.

Control valve defective

2.

Replace control valve

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor during combustion

1.

Foreign matter between control valve

1.

Take apart gas tubing and remove for-

 

 

and burner

 

eign matter

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

2.

Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

 

 

top of page

 

ing Gas Connections, pages 12 and 13)

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualSave this manual for future reference Vanguard Unvented PROPANE/LP GAS LOG Heater Safety InformationLocal Codes Product FeaturesRemote Control Accessories Product IdentificationConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside BuildingMinimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible Materials InstallationInstallation Check GAS TypeMaterial Clearances Minimum NoncombustibleFloor Clearances Mantel ClearancesArea of Various Standard Round Flues Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installation Items NeededConnecting To Log Set Installing GWMS2 Optional Wall Mounted SwitchConnecting to GAS Supply Items Included for InstallationChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Installing LogsOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Remote Operation Main Burner Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesObserved Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy Gas leak. See Warning statement at Service Hints Wiring DiagramSpecifications Replacement PartsCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning and MaintenanceLogs Vintage OAK LOG Models VYS18PWA, VYS24PWA VYS30PWA Illustrated Parts BreakdownVintage OAK LOG Models VYS18PWA, VYS24PWA, VYS30PWA Parts ListAccessories 105190 Warranty Information