Inspecting Heater, Cleaning And Maintenance | Vanguard Heating VP22IT, VP26T

INSPECTING HEATER

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 27 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 28

•turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 14 or 16, depending on your model)

•see Troubleshooting, pages 19 through 21

Note: The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve, but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color.

	Blue	Yellow Flame
	Blue	Thermocouple
	Thermocouple Flame Pilot	Thermocouple
	Thermocouple Flame Pilot	Pilot
	Burner	Burner
		Burner

Figure 27 - Correct Pilot Flame	Figure 28 - Incorrect Pilot Flame
Pattern	Pattern

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 29 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 30 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern.

If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 30

•turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 14 or 16, depending on your model)

•see Troubleshooting, pages 19 through 21

INSPECTING HEATER	17
Pilot Flame Pattern	17
Burner Flame Pattern
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ODS/Pilot and Burner
Cleaning Burner Pilot Air Inlet
Cabinet
Cabinet

CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In- spect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to exces- sive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

ODS/PILOT AND BURNER

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

CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET

The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt, and lint. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.

We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don't follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.

1.Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.

2.Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.

3.Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.

4.Never insert objects into the pilot tube.

Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 31). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.

Pilot Assembly