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Vanguard VYD18NRB Owner's Operation

Summary of VYD18NRB

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    For more information, visit www.Fmiproducts.Com 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 and liquids in the vicinity of this or...

  • Page 2: Warning: Improper

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 2 safety table of contents safety .................................................................. 2 local codes......................................................... 5 product identification ........................................... 5 optional remote control ac...

  • Page 3: Warning: This Product Con-

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 3 warning: this product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Important: read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, op- erate or service this...

  • Page 4

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 4 safety continued 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. 2. Do not place propane/lp supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/lp supply tank(s) outdoor...

  • Page 5: Caution: Do Not Remove Data

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 5 product identification optional remote control piezo ignitor base assembly flame-max ® vintage oak logs one piece log set figure 1 - product identification flame-max ® golden oak logs three piece log set control knob piezo ignitor flame adjustment knob optional selec...

  • Page 6: Warning: This Heater Shall

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 6 air for combustion and ventilation product features operation this heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing coals. This heater is designed for ven...

  • Page 7: Or Applicable Local Codes.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 7 air for combustion and ventilation continued confined and unconfined space the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1/ nfpa 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kw) of the ag- gregate input ra...

  • Page 8: As Your Primary Heat Source.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 8 air for combustion and ventilation continued figure 3 - ventilation air from outdoors outlet air ventilated attic outlet air inlet air inlet air ventilated crawl space to crawl space to attic installation ventilation air ventilation air from inside building this fres...

  • Page 9: Warning: Before Installing

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 9 warning: before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a quali- fied chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney flue and firebox may cre- ate ...

  • Page 10: Clamp Accessory For Vented

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 10 installation continued minimum clearances for side combustible material, side wall and ceiling a. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in figure 4. Example: the face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc....

  • Page 11: Notice: Surface Temperatures

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 11 installation continued minimum noncombustible 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" 22" 17" 24" 20" log set 24"/30" models 18" mode...

  • Page 12

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 12 installation continued 14" min. Combustible material noncombustible material figure 8 - minimum fireplace clearances if installed at floor level figure 9 - minimum fireplace clearances above combustible flooring noncombustible material hearth 5" min. Combustible mat...

  • Page 13: Warning: You Must Secure

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 13 installing heater base assembly warning: you must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak or log misplacement. Warning: if installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. ...

  • Page 14: Warning: This Appliance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 14 installation continued connecting to gas supply warning: this appliance requires a 1/2" npt (national pipe thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. Warning: a qualified ser- vice person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Caution: n...

  • Page 15: Warning: Use Pipe Joint

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 15 figure 15 - gas connection (variable manually-controlled models only) tee pipe cap joint nipple 3" minimum propane/lp from external regulator (11" w.C.** to 14" w.C. Pressure) natural from gas meter (5" w.C.** to 10.5" w.C. Pressure) equipment shutoff valve with 1/8...

  • Page 16: Warning: Test All Gas Piping

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 16 installation continued checking gas connections warning: test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. Warning: never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosiv...

  • Page 17: Warning: Failure to Position

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 17 figure 20 - installing vintage oak one- piece log set one piece log set chassis burner “u”-shaped cutout in chassis installation continued pressure testing heater gas connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see figure 17, page 16). 2. Open main gas valve locate...

  • Page 18: Warning:

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 18 installation continued burner ports figure 22 - installing log set, top view (logs will vary from illustration) operation manually-controlled models d. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to ins...

  • Page 19: Warning: Damper Handle

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 19 note: home owners generally prefer to oper- ate their heater with the chimney damper closed. This will put all the heat into the room. However, there may be times you will desire the full flames of the hi heat setting but will find the heat output excessive. You can...

  • Page 20: Warning:

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 20 operation continued manually-controlled models manual lighting procedure 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under lighting instructions, page 19. 2. Press control knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- onds after lighting pilot. After ...

  • Page 21: Warning: Damper Handle

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 21 warning: damper handle will be hot if heater has been running. 1. Stop! Read the safety information, page 20. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Set selector switch in the off position. Warning: burners will come on automatically within one minut...

  • Page 22: Instructions On Page 20.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 22 operation continued remote ready models figure 26 - pilot (propane/lp) ignitor electrode pilot burner figure 27 - pilot (natural) pilot burner thermostat series (model hrc200) the hand-held remote can be operated using either the manual mode (manu) or thermostatic m...

  • Page 23

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 23 operation continued remote ready models auto (thermostatic) mode 1. Press the power and lock buttons together to turn on the hand-held remote control. 2. Press auto button to select this mode. 3. Set the desired room temperature by pressing the temp + or - buttons. ...

  • Page 24: Warning: Turn Off Heater

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 24 burner primary air holes air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance. These holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for any block- age and clean if needed. Blocked air holes will create so...

  • Page 25

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 25 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5. Blow air into the primary...

  • Page 26

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 26 troubleshooting warning: turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Caution: never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ods/pilot. This can damage ods/pilot unit. Note: all troubleshootin...

  • Page 27

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 27 possible cause 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which al- lows thermocouple to cool, caus...

  • Page 28

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 28 possible cause 1. Not enough air 2. Gas regulator defective 3. Residues from manufac- turing processes and logs curing 1. Turning control knob to hi position when burners are cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on heater blocked 4. Dirty or partially clogged ...

  • Page 29: Warning: If You Smell Gas

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 29 possible cause 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (see impor- tant statement above) 2. Low fuel supply (propane/ lp only) 3. Gas leak. See warning statement at top of page 1. Not enough fresh air is availabl...

  • Page 30

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 30 specifications vintage oak log variable manually-controlled vys18pb • rating: 16,000/27,000 btu/hr • gas type: propane/lp • ignition: piezo • manifold pressure: 8.0" w.C. • inlet supply pressure (inches of water): maximum - 14" w.C., minimum - 11" w.C. Vys18nb • rat...

  • Page 31: Notice: All Accessories May

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 31 accessories notice: all accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call fmi products, llc at 1-866-328-4537 for referral information. You can also write to t...

  • Page 32

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 32 parts variable manually-controlled base assembly for flame-max vintage oak log models vys18pb, vys18nb, vys24pb and vys24nb 4 1 12 3 10 11 3 7 3 5 8 9 15 14 16 19 2 18 13 19 17 6 18.

  • Page 33

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 33 parts variable manually-controlled base assembly for flame-max vintage oak log models 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. Key no. Part no des...

  • Page 34

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 34 parts remote-ready base assembly for flame-max golden oak log models vyd18prb, vyd18nrb, vyd24prb, vyd24nrb, vyd30prb and vyd30nrb parts 23 and 24 natural gas only 4 13 14 22 13 18 7 6 9 12 5 16 15 17 3 11 2 10 24 23 23 19 19 20 21 8 25 o 1b 1a 1c.

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    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113093-01j 35 parts remote-ready base assembly for flame-max golden oak log models 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. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1a...

  • Page 36

    113093-01 rev. J 09/09 warranty keep this warranty fmi products, llc limited warranties new products standard warranty: fmi products, llc warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase...