VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®

UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

OPERATING

HEATER

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8.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.

Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8.

9.Slightly push in and turn control

knob counterclockwise to the ON position.

10.Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burner. Note: AUTO is only func- tional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 optional accessories.

11.Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO.

CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve.

WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po- sition when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automati- cally with selector switch in the ON position.

Pilot Burner

Ignitor

 

Electrode

Figure 20 - Pilot

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

1.Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.

2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)

You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following:

1.Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.

2.Use remote control manual OFF button.

3.Set selector switch in the OFF position.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light- ing Instructions, page 15.

2.Depress control knob and light pilot with match.

3.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 11.

OPTIONAL REMOTE

OPERATION

Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see Accessories, page 25). Follow instructions included with the remote control.

Thermostat Control Operation

(Optional GHRCT Only) The thermo- stat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level be- tween HI and LO. The burner will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select. The ideal com- fort setting will vary by household de- pending upon the amount of space to be heated, the output of the central heating system, etc.

For wall thermostat operation, follow in- struction supplied with thermostat acces- sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation follow instructions supplied with GWMS2.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 15.

1.After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- ment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position. Note: The burner may light if hand-held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off. You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand-held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave the se- lector switch in the REMOTE posi- tion when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the ON/OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec- onds to assure proper operation.

GHRC Operation:

2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the burner on and off. When turning burner off, the pilot will remain lit.

GHRCT Operation:

2b. Select the MAN (manual) or AUTO button on the hand-held remote con- trol unit (see Figure 22, page 17).

In manual mode, turn burner on or off by pressing the ON or OFF buttons on the hand-held remote control unit.

In auto mode, the room tempera- ture is controlled by the thermostat in the hand-held remote control unit. To increase the room tempera- ture, press the top arrow of the TEMP button. To lower room the temperature, press the bottom ar- row of the TEMP button. At higher settings the heater will run longer.

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Vanguard Heating UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance, Manual Lighting Procedure

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