Vanguard FLAME-MAX Vintage Oak 18" Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models Also Design-Certified as Vented Decorative Appliances
FLAME-MAX
®
Vintage Oak
Log Design
18" and 24" Variable
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
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 supplier,
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
combustion 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
FLAME-MAX
Log Design
18", 24", 30", and 36" Variable
Manually-Controlled and
18", 24", and 30" Thermostati-
cally Controlled Models
Save this manual for future reference.
®
®
Golden Oak
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
correct installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a quali-
fied 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 fire-
place that includes instructions stat-
ing it has not been tested or should
not be used with unvented gas logs.
FLAME-MAX
®
Birch
Log Design
®
Patent Pending

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  • Page 1 ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Models Also Design-Certified as Vented Decorative Appliances FLAME-MAX ® Golden Oak FLAME-MAX ® Vintage Oak FLAME-MAX ® Birch Log Design Log Design Log Design 18", 24", 30", and 36" Variable Manually-Controlled and 18", 24", and 30"...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY This appliance is only for use with the To prevent the creation of soot, follow type of gas indicated on the rating plate. the instructions in Cleaning and Main- INFORMATION This appliance is not convertible for use tenance, page 23.
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FEATURES ® ® Flame-Max Flame-Max OPERATION Birch Logs Standard Oak Logs This heater is clean burning. It requires no One Piece Crossover outside venting. There is no heat loss out a Back Log Burner Log Set vent or up a chimney.
  • Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Space VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION as a space whose volume is less than 50 Fuel Gas Code.
  • Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location

    OWNER’S MANUAL 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 12" COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Continued Ventilation Grills Grills Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining VENTILATION AIR Option 2 Room, Remove Ventilation Air From Inside Option 1 Door into Building Adjoining...
  • Page 7: Check Gas Type

    OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS WARNING: Never install the Minimum Firebox Size heater NOTICE: This heater is intended Size Height Depth Front Rear* • in a bedroom or bathroom un- for use as supplemental heat. Width Width less installed as a vented ap- Use this heater along with your pliance (see page 10) 18"...
  • Page 8 ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Noncombustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation Continued 12" or more Noncombustible material OK. Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances Between 8" and 12" 24", 30", or 36" Models: Install fireplace hood ac-...
  • Page 9: Floor Clearances

    OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Mantel Shelf 10" Underside of Continued 8" Mantel Shelf 6" MANTEL CLEARANCES 1 /2 " In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- All minimum rial clearances, you must also meet required distances are clearances between fireplace opening and in inches mantel shelf.
  • Page 10: Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION INSTALLING HEATER BASE See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach ASSEMBLY Continued damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times.
  • Page 11 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Heater Gas Regulator Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) Fitting (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) provided) •...
  • Page 12: Connecting To Gas Supply

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Installation must include a manual shutoff Install sediment trap in supply line as shown valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it Continued Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge is within reach for cleaning.
  • Page 13: Checking Gas Connections

    OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Pressure Testing Heater Gas 1/2 PSIG Connections Continued 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 14). CHECKING GAS ure 14). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- CONNECTIONS Open main gas valve located on or near ther using compressed air or opening...
  • Page 14: Installing Logs

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION For Golden Oak or Birch Models Back Log (#1) Continued It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use INSTALLING LOGS logs supplied with heater.
  • Page 15: Operating Heater

    OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING LIGHTING 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including INSTRUCTIONS HEATER near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in- MANUALLY-CONTROLLED WARNING: formation in column 1. If you don’t MODELS •...
  • Page 16 ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING THERMOSTATICALLY- LIGHTING CONTROLLED MODELS INSTRUCTIONS HEATER Continued FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: • If fireplace has glass doors, VARIABLE CONTROL READ BEFORE never operate this heater with OPERATION LIGHTING glass doors closed. If you op-...
  • Page 17: Inspecting Burners

    OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING rect pilot flame is not touching the thermo- TO TURN OFF GAS couple. This will cause the thermocouple to TO APPLIANCE HEATER cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. Shutting Off Heater Continued If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown 5.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- CAUTION: Never use a wire, plug heater and let cool before needle, or similar object to clean Note: For additional help, visit DESA servicing. Only a qualified ser- ODS/pilot.
  • Page 19 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Inlet gas pressure is too low 1. Contact local natural gas company 2. Burner orifice clogged 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 23) or replace burner orifice 3.
  • 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.
  • Page 21: Optional Positioning Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb

    OWNER’S MANUAL OPTIONAL The mounting clip must be a minimum of 3" from bottom of fireplace to pre- Thermostat POSITIONING OF vent crimping of capillary. Once you Sensing Bulb have decided on a location, clean the THERMOSTAT area thoroughly. Remove the paper SENSING BULB Adhesive- backing from the adhesive on back of...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SPECIFICATIONS Vintage Oak Vintage Oak Golden Oak and Birch 18" Variable 24" Variable 18" Variable Manually Manually Manually Controlled Controlled Controlled Btu (Variable) 16,000/27,000 16,000/31,500 16,000/30,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only...
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND LOGS 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to MAINTENANCE any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or Installing Logs, page 14 to properly re- pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum place logs.
  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FLAME-MAX™ VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18N AND VYS24N 20-1 20-2 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m ODS Pilot 20-1 20-2 104342...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. VYS18N VYS24N PART NUMBER FOR VYS18N VYS24N DESCRIPTION QTY. 102968-01 102968-02 Back Log (#1) 102969-01 102969-02...
  • Page 26 ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FLAME-MAX™ GOLDEN OAK AND BIRCH LOG MODELS VYD18N, VYBD18N, VYD24N, VYBD24N, VYD30N, VYBD30N, AND VYD36N f i r e - p a r t s . c o m...
  • Page 27 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. VYD18N, VYBD18N VYD24N, VYBD24N VYD30N, VYBD30N VYD36N PART NUMBER FOR VYD18N VYBD18N VYD24N VYBD24N...
  • Page 28 ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTATICALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 104342...
  • Page 29 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • Page 30: Service Hints

    ® VANGUARD FLAME-MAX UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ACCESSORIES DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080 SERVICE HINTS (Not Shown) Purchase these heater accessories from your When Gas Pressure Is Too Low For manually controlled models. Perma- local dealer. If they can not supply these •...
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  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY 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.

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