Vanguard Flame-Max VYS18P Operation And Installation Manual - Warranty Information

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

Summary of Flame-Max VYS18P

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    Save this manual for future reference. Unvented (vent-free) propane/lp gas log heater 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...

  • Page 2: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    2 104256 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 re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater ma...

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    3 104256 owner’s manual 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 ansi z223, also known as nfpa 54*. *available from: american national standards institute, inc. 1430 broadway new york, ny...

  • Page 4: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    4 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ determining 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 ...

  • Page 5: Owner’S Manual

    5 104256 owner’s manual warning: if the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide ad- equate combustion and ventila- tion air by one of the methods described in the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1, 1992, section 5.3 or applicable local ...

  • Page 6: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    6 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ log sizing requirements log minimum firebox size height depth front width 18" 17" 14" 20" 24" 17" 14" 26" 30" 17" 14" 32" 36” 17” 14” 38” installation and clearances (vent-free operation only) figure 4 - minimum clearance to wall and ce...

  • Page 7: Owner’S Manual

    7 104256 owner’s manual 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, non-combustible material above fireplace opening is not needed. Go to installing damper ...

  • Page 8: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    8 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ figure 7 - minimum mantel clearances when using hood minimum non- combustible material 8" min. 12" 15" 18" all minimum distances are in inches log sets 18", 24", and 30" models 20" 2 1 /2 " 6" 8" 10" 12" distances to underside of mantel...

  • Page 9: Owner’S Manual

    9 104256 owner’s manual 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. If your heater is a manually...

  • Page 10: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    10 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ connecting to gas supply notice: a qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Caution: never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supp...

  • Page 11: Owner’S Manual

    11 104256 owner’s manual installation continued the installer must supply an external regu- lator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incom- ing gas pressure, heater regulator dama...

  • Page 12: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    12 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ on position off position installation continued figure 15 - manual shutoff valve open closed manual shutoff valve figure 16 - checking gas joints control valve location propane supply tank manual shutoff valve pressure testing gas supp...

  • Page 13: Owner’S Manual

    13 104256 owner’s manual installation continued warning: failure to posi- tion 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 in- jury. Installing logs for vintage oak model each log is marked ...

  • Page 14: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    14 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Press in and turn control knob clock- wise clockwise to the off position. Figure 23 - pilot operating heater for your safety read before li...

  • Page 15: Owner’S Manual

    15 104256 owner’s manual operating heater continued to turn off gas to appliance shutting off heater 1. Press in and turn control knob clock- wise clockwise to the high position. 2. Turn the control knob clockwise clockwise to the pilot position. 3. Press in control knob and turn clock- wise clockwi...

  • Page 16: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    16 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ troubleshooting note: all troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. Warning: turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. Caution: never u...

  • Page 17: Owner’S Manual

    17 104256 owner’s manual 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 opera- tion heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit moisture/condensation noti...

  • Page 18: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    18 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ 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 ne...

  • Page 19: Owner’S Manual

    19 104256 owner’s manual specifications golden oak golden oak vintage oak vintage oak and birch and birch 18" variable 24" variable 18" variable 24”, 30”, and 36" manually manually manually variable controlled controlled controlled manually controlled btu (variable) 16,000/27,000 16,000/31,500 16,00...

  • Page 20: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    20 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ illustrated parts breakdown flame-max™ vintage oak models vys18p and vys24p 4 1 2 3 12 21 10 11 21 7 21 5 6 8 9 15 14 16 19 22 18 13 19 17 20-2 20-1 20 18 23 20-1 20-2 ods pilot.

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    21 104256 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 19 of this manual. Key part number for no. Vys18p vys24p description qty. 1 102968-01 102968-02 back log (#1) 1 2 102969-0...

  • Page 22: Vanguard Flame-Max™

    22 104256 unvented propane/lp gas log heater vanguard flame-max™ illustrated parts breakdown flame-max™ golden oak and birch log models vyd18p, vybd18p, vyd24p, vybd24p,vyd30p, vybd30p, and vyd36p 4 20 10 11 12 20 7 20 20 5 6 9 8 15 14 16 18 2 17 13 18 3 19 17 1a 1b *note: the golden oak log (104254...

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    23 104256 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 19 of this manual. Key part number for no. Vyd18p vybd18p vyd24p vybd24p vyd30p vybd30p vyd36p description qty. 1a 103517-...

  • Page 24: 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...