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Vanguard VDVF36PN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Manual is about: DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

Summary of VDVF36PN

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    Save this manual for future reference. Owner’s operation and installation manual direct-vent gas fireplace heater ® ® vdvf36pn/pp (peninsula) and vdvf36stn/stp (see thru) this appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state...

  • Page 2: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    2 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® front view 30 (76cm) (opening) 23 5 / 8 (60cm) 25 (64cm) right side 22 5 / 8 (57cm) 43 1 / 8 (110cm) 32 (81cm) (opening) 1 7 / 8 (5cm) 1 1 / 4 (3cm) back view 39 3 / 4 (101cm) 26 3 / 8 (67cm) 3 (8cm) 1 (3cm) 2 (5cm) 3 (8cm) 22 5...

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    3 105706 owner’s manual models vdvf36pn/pp series are three- sided direct-vent gas fireplace heaters with a sealed combustion chamber. Models vdvf36stn/stp series are two-sided di- rect-vent gas fireplace heaters with a sealed combustion chamber. All models use a mil- livolt gas control and a milliv...

  • Page 4: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    4 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® framing once the final location has been determined, observing height clearances for vent termi- nation, you may construct framing using dimensions shown in figures 7 through 9, page 5, depending on your installation. If the app...

  • Page 5: Owner’S Manual

    5 105706 owner’s manual figure 7 - rough opening for installing peninsula fireplace 39 3 / 4 " (1010mm) min. 40 1 / 2 " (1029mm) 23 5 / 8 " (600mm) 39 3 / 4 " (1010mm) min. 40 1 / 2 " (1029mm) 23 5 / 8 " (600mm) * figure 8 - rough opening for installing peninsula fireplace on platform * as required ...

  • Page 6: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    6 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® fixed closed openable fixed closed openable v v v v v v v v x x v x g g j f b b k n h i a n e l d b m a c b v v a g g b termination cap air supply inlet gas meter restricted area (termination prohibited) a = clearance above grad...

  • Page 7: Owner’S Manual

    7 105706 owner’s manual warning: read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, prope...

  • Page 8: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    8 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® installation for horizontal termination 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: the location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and mus...

  • Page 9: Owner’S Manual

    9 105706 owner’s manual up up venting installation continued (framing detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1/2" (190mm) vent opening combustible wall vent opening non-combustible wall figure 17 - vent opening requirements continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front...

  • Page 10: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    10 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® venting installation continued up figure 21 - horizontal termination configuration for rigid venting using one 90 ° elbow figure 22 - horizontal termination using flexible venting horizontal venting vertical (v) horizontal (h) ...

  • Page 11: Owner’S Manual

    11 105706 owner’s manual venting installation continued venting with two 90 ° elbows vertical (v) horizontal (h 1 ) + horizontal (h 2 ) 5' min. 4' max. 6' min. 8' max. 7' min. 10' max. 8' min. 15' max. 20' max. 20' max. Figure 23 - horizontal termination configuration for rigid venting using two 90 ...

  • Page 12: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    12 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: if an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see figure 24). Whenever possible, ...

  • Page 13: Owner’S Manual

    13 105706 owner’s manual venting installation continued continued figure 26 - cathedral ceiling support box installation non-hardening mastic under all edges of support box before nailing figure 27 - installed cathedral ceiling support box vertical termination configurations figures 28 through 31 sh...

  • Page 14: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    14 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® vertical venting v = 30' max. Figure 31 - vertical rigid venting configuration with no horizontal run venting installation continued venting with two 90 ° elbows vertical (v 1 ) horizontal (h) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7...

  • Page 15: Owner’S Manual

    15 105706 owner’s manual venting installation continued high altitude installation your vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been aga tested and approved for eleva- tions from 0-2000 feet and cga certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet ...

  • Page 16: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    16 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® figure 33 - wall switch wiring diagram optional wireless hand- held remote control (ghrc(t) series) installation note: if using an optional wireless hand- held remote control, the wall switch is no longer operational. Figure 35...

  • Page 17: Owner’S Manual

    17 105706 owner’s manual installation continued installing 9-volt alkaline battery in hand-held remote control unit 1. Remove battery cover on back of re- mote control unit. 2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not included). Place battery into the battery housing. 3. Replace battery cover onto ...

  • Page 18: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    18 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® installation continued installing log set before proceeding, make sure the gas con- trol valve is in the “off” position. Logs have been packaged separately to prevent damage to glass or refractory. 1. Remove top and bottom louv...

  • Page 19: Owner’S Manual

    19 105706 owner’s manual installation continued warning: improper installa- tion, adjustment, alteration, ser- vice, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier. Bur...

  • Page 20: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    20 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® operating guidelines and maintenance instructions when lit for the first time, the appliance may emit a slight odor for about 16 - 24 hours. This is normal and is due to the “curing” of the logs and the “burn-in” of internal pa...

  • Page 21: Owner’S Manual

    21 105706 owner’s manual to turn off gas to appliance 1. Turn off the wall switch. 2. Turn off all electric power to the ap- pliance if service is to be performed. 3. Remove control access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “off”. Do not force. 5. Replace control acces...

  • Page 22: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    22 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob to on position. Adjust flame adjust- ment knob anywhere between hi and lo. Slide the selector switch to the remote position. Note: the burn- ers ma...

  • Page 23: Owner’S Manual

    23 105706 owner’s manual thermocouple incoming main gas supply piezo ignitor control valve variable speed control * remote control electrical rating: 120v, 60hz, 0.7a blower * use extension cord (included with kit) pilot th tp tpth thermopile piezo ignitor do not connect to 120v n.O.Sw (wall switch ...

  • Page 24: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    24 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® troubleshooting observed problem pilot will not light no gas to burner, although wall switch and valve are set to the on position frequent pilot outage burner goes off after a short time possible cause 1. No gas supply, or shut...

  • Page 25: Owner’S Manual

    25 105706 owner’s manual www.Desatech.Com troubleshooting continued possible cause 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7. Ignitor electrode positio...

  • Page 26: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    26 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® observed problem burner does not light after 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 glass soot...

  • Page 27: Owner’S Manual

    27 105706 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’...

  • Page 28: Vdvf36P and Vdvf36St Series

    28 105706 direct-vent gas fireplace heater vdvf36p and vdvf36st series ® accessories receiver and hand-held on/off remote control kit - ghrc for all models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control. Log set - 105891-01 (27237) log piece a - 105896-01 (272...

  • Page 29: Owner’S Manual

    29 105706 owner’s manual gas control valve natural - 105882-01 (25699) propane/lp - 105882-02 (25700) if in need of replacing, have a qualified technician replace it. End glass assembly (peninsula only) 105899-01 (25709) (ceramic) orifice natural - 105890-01 (27224) propane/lp - 105890-02 (25238) re...

  • Page 30: Warranty Information

    Limited warranty direct-vent fireplace 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 applicable ins...