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Vanguard FLAME-MAX Operating And Installation Manual

Manual is about: UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

Summary of FLAME-MAX

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    Unvented (vent-free) natural gas log heater variable manually-controlled models also design-certified as vented decorative appliances owner’s operation and installation manual 18", 24" and 30" variable manually-controlled models flame-max ® vintage oak log design lo hi off pilot this appliance may b...

  • Page 2: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 2 105187 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. Safety information carbon monoxide poisoning: early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- s...

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 3 105187 product identification figure 1 - product identification control knob base assembly piezo ignitor burner one piece log set flame-max ® vintage oak logs flame-max ® golden oak logs flame-max ® birch logs control knob piezo ignitor one piece log set one piece log set control kn...

  • Page 4: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 4 105187 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 classificat...

  • Page 5: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 5 105187 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

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 6 105187 air for combustion and ventilation continued figure 3 - ventilation air from outdoors figure 2 - ventilation air from inside building ventilation air ventilation air from inside building this fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfi...

  • Page 7: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 7 105187 42" 16" warning: never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom un- less installed as a vented ap- pliance, see page 10 (variable manually-controlled models only) • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than ...

  • Page 8: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 8 105187 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) above the fireplace opening....

  • Page 9: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 9 105187 installation continued figure 6 - minimum mantel clearances without using hood minimum non- combustible material minimum non- combustible material height distances to underside of mantel top of fireplace opening underside of mantel shelf mantel shelf 12" 8" (a) 18" 8" 20" 14"...

  • Page 10: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 10 105187 installation items needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/lp gas, not provided) • electric drill with 3/16" drill bit (meta...

  • Page 11: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 11 105187 installation continued figure 11 - attaching flexible gas hose to heater gas regulator figure 12 - attaching base assembly to fireplace floor vintage oak log chassis golden oak and birch model chassis continued 8. Remove heater base from fireplace. 9. Drill holes at marked l...

  • Page 12: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 12 105187 test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see fig- ure 14). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. 3. Check all joint...

  • Page 13: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 13 105187 it is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Place one-piece log set on grate to fit as illustrated in figure 18 for vintage oak model and figure 19 for golden oak or birch models. Make sure bot- t...

  • Page 14: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 14 105187 pilot off lo hi lighting instructions 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 ...

  • Page 15: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 15 105187 lo hi off pilot 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 clockwise to the o...

  • Page 16: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 16 105187 inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot flame pattern figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. ( note : appearance of pilot assembly ma...

  • Page 17: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 17 105187 note: use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Parts under warranty contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call desa international’s techni- cal se...

  • Page 18: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 18 105187 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 use...

  • Page 19: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 19 105187 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 a...

  • Page 20: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 20 105187 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 neig...

  • Page 21: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 21 105187 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 sen...

  • Page 22: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 22 105187 illustrated parts breakdown flame-max ® vintage oak log models vys18na, vys24na and vys30na 4 1 12 21 10 11 21 7 21 5 6 8 9 15 14 16 19 2 18 13 19 17 20 18 20-1 20-2 3 ods pilot 20-1 20-2.

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    Owner’s manual 23 105187 parts list vys18na vys24na vys30na 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. Key part number for no. Vys18na vys24na vys30na description qty. 1 105185-01 10...

  • Page 24: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 24 105187 illustrated parts breakdown flame-max ® golden oak and birch log models vyd18na, vybd18n, vyd24na, vybd24n, vyd30na, vybd30n, and vyd36n 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 (10...

  • Page 25: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 25 105187 parts list vyd18na, vybd18n vyd24na, vybd24n vyd30na, vybd30n vyd36n 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. Key part number for no. Vyd18na vybd18n vyd24...

  • Page 26: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 26 105187 illustrated parts breakdown thermostatically- controlled models vyd18nta vyd24nta vyd30nta 12 1 2 18 16 17 20 10 9 5 11 4 7 6 19 8 21 13 19 14 19 19 3 15 17 19.

  • Page 27: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 27 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. Parts list vyd18nta vyd24nta vyd30nta key part number for no. Vyd18nta vyd24nta vyd30nta description qty. 1 105268...

  • Page 28: Vanguard Flame-Max

    Unvented natural gas log heater vanguard flame-max ® 28 105187 specifications vintage oak vintage oak golden oak and birch 18" variable 24" and 30" 18" variable manually- variable manually- manually- controlled controlled controlled btu (variable) 16,000/27,000 16,000/31,500 16,000/30,000 type gas n...

  • Page 29: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual 29 105187 technical service you may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact desa international’s techni- cal service department at 1-800-desa log (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit desa international’s technical services web site at...

  • Page 30: Warranty Information

    Limited warranty 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 with all ap...