Vanguard Heating Gas Log Heater User Manual

Save this manual for future reference.UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERWARNING: If the information in thismanual is not followed exactly, a f

10103515INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only)WARNINGMaintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clear-ances from flo

11103515INSTALLINGContinuedContinuedNOTICEManual control heaters may be used as a vented product. If so,you must always run heater with chimney flue d

12103515INSTALLINGContinuedMinimum Non Combustible Material ClearancesIf Using MantelYou must have non combustible material(s) above the fireplace ope

13103515INSTALLINGContinuedFloor ClearancesA. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimumdistance of 14" to combust

14103515INSTALLINGContinuedINSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FORVENTED OPERATIONNote: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only i

15103515INSTALLINGContinuedINSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLYWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGYou must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater wil

16103515INSTALLINGContinuedHeater GasRegulatorFlexible Gas Hose (ifallowed by local codes)Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regula

17103515INSTALLINGContinuedCONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLYNOTICEA qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.Follow all local codes.Installat

18103515Tee JointPipeNippleCap3" MinimumSedimentTrapGasRegulatorFromGas Meter(5" W.C.** to10.5" W.C.Pressure)A.G.A. Design-CertifiedMan

19103515Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using

2103515CONTENTSSECTION PAGESAFETYINFORMATIONWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGSIMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely beforetrying to as

20103515INSTALLINGContinuedWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGFailure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failureto use only parts speci

21103515INSTALLINGContinuedFor Golden Oak or Birch ModelsIt is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs.Only use l

22103515OPERATINGHEATERFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNINGIf you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion mayresult caus

23103515WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGDo not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions.WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTIONDo not try to adjust heating levels

24103515OPERATINGHEATERContinuedTO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCEShutting Off Heater1. Press in and turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the HIGH posit

25103515CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCEWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGTurn off heater and let cool before cleaning.WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTIONYou must keep control a

26103515TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinuedREMEDY1. Turn on gas supply oropen manual shutoffvalve2. Turn control knob toPILOT position3. Press in control knobwh

27103515OBSERVEDPROBLEMBurner does not lightafter ODS/pilot is litDelayed ignitionburnerBurner backfiringduring combustionSlight smoke or odorduring i

28103515TECHNICALSERVICEYou may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical

29103515When gas pressure is too low• pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition• heater will not produce specified heatWhen gas qua

3103515SAFETYINFORMATIONContinuedWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS ContinuedWARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.1. This appl

30103515ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNFlame-Max VintageOak Log ModelsVYS18N and VYS24N41231221101121721568915141619221813191720-220-1201823

31103515PARTS LISTThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts

32103515ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNFlame-Max Golden Oakand Birch Log ModelsVYD24N and VYBD24N420101112 20720205698151416182171318319-219-119171A1B

33103515PARTS LISTThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts

34103515ACCESSORIESPurchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supplythese accessories, call DESA International’s Parts

35103515NOTES_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LIMITED WARRANTYVENT-FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERSDESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for thre

4103515PRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONFigure 1 - Product IdentificationControl KnobBack LogBase AssemblyPiezo IgnitorBurnerCrossover LogFront Log Flame-MaxSt

5103515LOCAL CODESInstall and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel

6103515PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATIONThe following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ven

7103515AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedDETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATIONDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceUse this

8103515 WARNINGIf the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller thanthat defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus-tion and ve

9103515 WARNINGNever install the heater• in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appli-ance (see page 14)• in a recreational vehicle• wh