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Vanguard VP11A Owner's Operation And Installation Manual - Installing

Manual is about: VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER

Summary of VP11A

  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. Vent-free propane gas heater owner’s operation and installation manual ® models: vp5b and vp11a 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 no...

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 100844 contents section page safety information ......................................................................... 2 product identification .................................................................... 4 local codes .......................................................................

  • Page 3: Safety

    3 100844 safety information continued warning icon g 001 warnings continued warning: any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 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 supp...

  • Page 4: Product

    4 100844 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...

  • Page 5: Fresh Air

    5 100844 fresh air for combustion and ventilation warning icon g 001 warning this heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s ho...

  • Page 6: Fresh Air

    6 100844 fresh air for combustion and ventilation continued warning icon g 001 warning you must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space. Determining fresh-air flow for heater location determining if you have a confined or unconfined space use this worksheet to determine if you have a ...

  • Page 7: Fresh Air

    7 100844 fresh 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 provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and...

  • Page 8: Fresh Air

    8 100844 fresh air for combustion and ventilation continued ventilation air (continued) ventilation air from outdoors provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these ...

  • Page 9: Installing

    9 100844 installing to wall notice a qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. 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 installing h...

  • Page 10: Installing

    10 100844 2. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see figure 5). Installing heater to wall marking screw locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. Figure 5 - mounting screw locations mounting screw locations 10 7/8" minimum to maintain 8" clearance from wall 7 3/4" 20 1/4" minimum t...

  • Page 11: Installing

    11 100844 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 sc...

  • Page 12: Installing

    12 100844 placing heater on mounting screws 1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see figure 9). 2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads. Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots. Figure 11 - installing bottom mounting screw figure 9 - location of keyhole ...

  • Page 13: Connecting

    13 100844 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...

  • Page 14: Checking

    14 100844 important: hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Figure 13 - 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-certifi...

  • Page 15: Connecting

    15 100844 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 ...

  • Page 16: Operating

    16 100844 operating heater for your safety read before lighting a. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas...

  • Page 17: Operating

    17 100844 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 16. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in control knob, and turn counterclockwise c-clockwise to p...

  • Page 18: Warning

    18 100844 to select heating level figure 18 - burner patterns 1. Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise c-clockwise to the low or high positions (vp11a) or on position (vp5b). Important: release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired pos...

  • Page 19: Inspecting

    19 100844 to turn off gas to appliance inspecting burner check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Pilot flame pattern figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This wil...

  • Page 20: Cleaning

    20 100844 burner flame pattern figure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. Figure 21 - correct burner flame pattern (model vp11a shown) figure 22 - incorrect burner flame pattern (model vp11a shown) if burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown...

  • Page 21: Trouble-

    21 100844 trouble- shooting note: all troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. Warning icon g 001 warning turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Continued warning icon g 001 caution never use a wire, needle, or ...

  • Page 22: Trouble-

    22 100844 observed problem ods/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released possible cause 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open 4. Thermocouple connec- tion loose at control valve 5. Pilot flame not to...

  • Page 23: Trouble-

    23 100844 possible cause 1. Plaque damaged 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Control knob set between 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. (see importan...

  • Page 24: Trouble-

    24 100844 observed problem gas odor even when control knob is in off position gas odor during combustion remedy 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see checking gas connections, page 14) 2. Replace control valve 1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see che...

  • Page 25: Service

    25 100844 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 ...

  • Page 26: Parts List

    26 100844 parts list model vp5b key part no. Number description qty. 1 098304-01 screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-01 front panel assembly 1 3 099318-03 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 099059-03 ods/pilot assembly 1 7-1 098...

  • Page 27: Illustrated

    27 100844 illustrated parts breakdown model vp11a parts list model vp11a this list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 25 of this manual. Heater exploded view key part no. Number description qty. 14 10043...

  • Page 28: 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...