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Vanguard FLAME-MAX VYM27PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Manual is about: UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

Summary of FLAME-MAX VYM27PR

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    Unvented (vent-free) propane/lp gas log heater also design-certified as a vented decorative appliance ® ® patent pending pil ot o f f o n lo remote off hi flame-max ® multi-sided log design owner’s operation and installation manual vym27pr remote control ready model save this manual for future refer...

  • Page 2: Vanguard Flame-Max

    2 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® safety information danger: carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon monoxide poisoning: early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may...

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    3 104675 owner’s manual aut o man off st atus on lo hi temp product identification local codes install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the national fuel gas code ans z223.1, also known as nfpa 54*. *available from: american n...

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    4 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® providing adequate ventilation the following are excerpts from national fuel gas code. Nfpa 54/ans z223.1, sec- tion 5.3, air for combustion and ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifi...

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    5 104675 owner’s manual 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 ...

  • Page 6: Vanguard Flame-Max

    6 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 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 p...

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    7 104675 owner’s manual installation and clearances (vent-free operation only) warning: maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Warning: never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom un- less installed as a vented ap-...

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    8 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® installation continued minimum noncombustible material clearances if not using mantel note: if using a mantel, proceed to if using mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the information below. You must have noncombustible material(s) ab...

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    9 104675 owner’s manual installation continued mantel clearances in addition to meeting noncombustible ma- terial clearances, you must also meet re- quired clearances between fireplace open- ings and mantel shelf on each side of the fireplace. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will...

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    10 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® installation continued installing heater base assembly warning: if installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fire- place floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will in- sure adequate air...

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    11 104675 owner’s manual 7. Mark screw locations through one hole on each side of the mounting bracket (see figure 12). If installing in a brick- bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks. 8. Remove heater base from fireplace. If installing optional control accessories, do so ...

  • Page 12: Vanguard Flame-Max

    12 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® warning: test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. Checking gas connections 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected. 3. Pressurize supp...

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    13 104675 owner’s manual installation continued 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. Installing logs it is very important to install the logs exac...

  • Page 14: Vanguard Flame-Max

    14 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® operating heater 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. A. This appliance has a pilot...

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    15 104675 owner’s manual 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...

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    16 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® operating heater continued temp status hi lo man on auto off increases room temperature decreases room temperature turns burner on and off shows current operation mode shows temperature setting allows burner to be turned on and off wi...

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    17 104675 owner’s manual troubleshooting warning: turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Caution: never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ods/pilot. This can damage ods/ pilot unit. Possible cause 1. Ignitor elect...

  • Page 18: Vanguard Flame-Max

    18 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 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 moisture/condensation noticed on windows heater produces a whistli...

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    19 104675 owner’s manual 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. • immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’...

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    20 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® specifications 27" remote ready btu (variable) 20,000/39,000 type gas propane only ignition piezo pressure manifold 8.0" w.C. Inlet gas pressure (in. Of water) maximum 14" minimum* 11" shipping weight 32 lbs. * for input adjustment se...

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    21 104675 owner’s manual 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 servi...

  • Page 22: Vanguard Flame-Max

    22 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® illustrated parts breakdown vym27pr 5 o f f p il ot o n h i l o o f f p il ot o n h i l o 1 9 3 2 13 12 15 14 18 17 12 12 16 21 12 19 6 8 7 4 11 12 20 9 10

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    23 104675 owner’s manual parts list vym27pr this list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 20 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty. 1 104676-01 log, multi-sided 1 2 103778-01 ods pilot (lp) ...

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    24 104675 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 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...

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    25 104675 owner’s manual notes _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 26: Warranty Information

    Keep this warranty warranty information 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 i...