Vanguard FLAME-MAX Operating And Installation Manual
Unvented (vent-free) natural gas log heater
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FLAME-MAX
®
Vintage
Oak Log Design
18", 24" and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Models
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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 sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion
and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
AS VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
FLAME-MAX
Oak Log Design
18", 24", 30", and 36" Variable
Manually-Controlled and
18", 24", and 30" Thermostati-
cally-Controlled Models
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®
®
Golden
FLAME-MAX
18", 24", and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Model
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or main-
tenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for in-
stallation only in a solid-fuel burning
masonry or UL127 factory-built fire-
place, or in an approved ventless fire-
box. It is design-certified for these
installations in accordance with ANS
Z21.11.2. Exception: Do not install this
appliance in a factory-built fireplace
that includes instructions stating it
has not been tested or should not be
used with unvented gas logs.
®
Birch
Log Design
®
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED AS VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FLAME-MAX ® Vintage Oak Log Design 18", 24" and 30" Variable Manually-Controlled Models WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Safety Information
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from... -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ® Flame-Max Vintage Oak Logs One Piece Log Set Burner Piezo Ignitor Base Assembly Control Knob Flame-Max ® Golden Oak Logs One Piece Log Set Piezo Ignitor Base Assembly Control Knob Figure 1 - Product Identification LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in-... -
Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. -
Page 6: Ventilation Air
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"... -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your pri- mary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. - Page 8 VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open. If running heater with damper open, noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed.
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Page 9: Floor Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will need a hood. Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a... -
Page 10: Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appli- ance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material. -
Page 11: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued 8. Remove heater base from fireplace. 9. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit. 10. Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws (in hardware package). 11. Connect to gas supply. See Connect- ing To Gas Supply. 12. -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. -
Page 13: Installing Logs
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. CAUTION: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log. -
Page 14: Operating Heater
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Manually-Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. - Page 15 OPERATING HEATER Continued VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained. Even the lowest setting provides realistic, dancing yellow flames.
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Page 16: Inspecting Burners
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued 5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. C-clockwise Press in control knob for five (5) sec- onds (see Figure 22, page 15). Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hook- ing up to gas supply. -
Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no... - Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace...
- Page 20 VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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.
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Page 21: Optional Positioning Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb
OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB FOR MASONRY AND FACTORY-BUILT METAL FIREPLACE If your log set cycles to pilot, but the room temperature drops to a lower than ideal comfort level before the log set comes back on, you may want to reposition the thermo- stat sensing bulb. -
Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ® FLAME-MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18NA, VYS24NA AND VYS30NA ODS Pilot 20-1 20-2 ® 20-1 20-2 105187... -
Page 23: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. VYS18NA VYS24NA VYS30NA VYS18NA 105185-01 098276-01 099553-01 102775-02CK 102844-01 102966-01 098867-11 102780-01 102798-01 099056-20 102843-01 102963-01... - Page 24 ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ® FLAME-MAX GOLDEN OAK AND BIRCH LOG MODELS VYD18NA, VYBD18N, VYD24NA, VYBD24N, VYD30NA, VYBD30N, AND VYD36N * Note: The Golden Oak Log (104254-01) for the VYD36N model differs slightly from drawing.
- Page 25 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. VYD18NA, VYBD18N VYD24NA, VYBD24N VYD30NA, VYBD30N VYD36N VYD18NA VYBD18N VYD24NA 105268-01 – 105268-02 –...
- Page 26 VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTATICALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VYD18NTA VYD24NTA VYD30NTA ® 105187...
- Page 27 PARTS LIST VYD18NTA VYD24NTA VYD30NTA VYD18NTA 105268-01 104033-03 102775-09CK 102844-02 102966-02 098867-11 102981-01 102983-02 099056-26 102843-01 102980-01 101329-21 102979-02 098544-01 102445-01 099387-09 098271-07 104285-01 M11084-38 098249-01 099211-01 100563-01 101054-01 100565-01 100639-01 101137-02 104310-08 GA6060 102030-01 105187 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
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Page 28: Specifications
VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SPECIFICATIONS Vintage Oak 18" Variable Manually- Controlled Btu (Variable) 16,000/27,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Manifold 3.5" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" Minimum* 5" Shipping Weight 36 lbs. -
Page 29: Service Hints
ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. -
Page 30: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance...