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Vanguard VP11 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual - Warning

Manual is about: VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER

Summary of VP11

  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. Vent-free propane gas heater owner’s operation and installation manual ® g i desi n n a e s t d cer t i i fie a m c r a s oc i a o n ® g s a models: vp5a and vp11 warning : improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury ...

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents section page safety information ......................................................................... 2 product identification .................................................................... 4 local codes ..............................................................................

  • Page 3: Safety

    3 safety information continued ! Warning icon g 001 warnings continued 1. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. 2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not tr...

  • Page 4: Product

    4 product identification product features safety device this heater has a pilot with an oxygen depletion sensor shutoff system (ods). The ods/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ods/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. Piezo ignition system this heater...

  • Page 5: Installing

    5 installing to wall notice a qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Continued check gas type use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. Installation items before installin...

  • Page 6: Warning

    6 2. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see figure 3). Installing heater to wall marking screw locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. Figure 3 - mounting screw locations mounting screw locations 10 7/8" minimum to maintain 8" clearance from wall 7 3/4" 20 1/4" minimum to mainta...

  • Page 7

    7 installing two mounting screws note: wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method for attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bit. 2. Insert mounting screw into...

  • Page 8

    8 placing heater on mounting screws 1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see figure 7). 2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads. Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots. Figure 9 - installing bottom mounting screw figure 7 - location of keyhole slots on ...

  • Page 9: Connecting

    9 connecting to gas supply notice a qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of wate...

  • Page 10: Checking

    10 important: hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Figure 11 - gas connection * an a.G.A. Design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" npt tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional a.G.A. Design-certified manu...

  • Page 11

    11 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. Test pressures equal to or less...

  • Page 12: Operating

    12 operating heater for your safety read before lighting lighting instructions 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise clockwise to the off position. Control knob a. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted b...

  • Page 13

    13 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, stop! Follow “b” in the safety information at the top of page 12. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in control knob. Note: you may be running this heater for the firs...

  • Page 14: Warning

    14 to select heating level figure 16 - burner patterns 1. Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise c-clockwise to the low or high positions (vp11) or on position (vp5a). Important: release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position. L...

  • Page 15: Inspecting

    15 shutting off heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise clockwise to the off position. Shutting off burner only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise clockwise to the pilot position. Manual lighting procedure 1. Remove front panel (see figure 8, page 8). 2. Follow steps 1 through 6 under li...

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    16 burner flame pattern figure 19 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. Figure 19 - correct burner flame pattern (model vp11 shown) figure 20 - incorrect burner flame pattern (model vp11 shown) if burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in figur...

  • Page 17: Trouble-

    17 trouble- shooting possible cause 1. Ignitor electrode posi- tioned wrong 2. Ignitor electrode broken 3. Ignitor electrode not con- nected to ignitor cable 4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 5. Broken ignitor cable 6. Bad piezo ignitor 1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2. Contro...

  • Page 18

    18 remedy 1. Press in control knob fully 2. After ods/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 10 seconds 3. Fully open manual shut- off valve 4. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more 5. A) contact local pro- pane gas company b) clean ods/pilot (see cleaning and m a i n t e n a n c e...

  • Page 19: Warning

    19 possible cause 1. Plaque damaged 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Control knob set be- tween locked positions 1. Residues from manu- facturing processes 1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, etc. 2. Low fuel supply...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    20 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’s instructions. • if you cannot reach your gas supplier, ...

  • Page 21: Service

    21 when gas pressure is too low • pilot will not stay lit • burner(s) will have delayed ignition • heater will not produce specified heat • propane gas supply may be low when gas quality is bad • pilot will not stay lit • burner(s) will produce flames and soot • heater will backfire when lit you may...

  • Page 22: Parts List

    22 parts list model vp5a key part no. Number description qty. 1 098304-01 screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-01 front panel assembly 1 3 099318-01 grill guard 1 4 098342-01 grill guard clip 2 5 099469-01 reflector assembly 1 6 m15823-37 screw hex #8 x 1/4" 9 7 099059-02 ods/pilot assembly 1 7-1 098514-01 ...

  • Page 23: Illustrated

    23 key part no. Number description qty. 1 098304-01 screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-01 front panel assembly 1 3 099318-01 grill guard 1 4 098342-01 grill guard clip 2 5 099469-02 reflector assembly 1 6 m15823-37 screw hex #8 x 1/4" 10 7 099059-03 ods/pilot assembly 1 7-1 098514-01 thermocouple 1 7-2 09...

  • 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...