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VENTED PROPANE

GAS HEATERS

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal injury, or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• 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,

call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING

: Improper installation,

adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

Models: GVC65PA, GVC50PA, GVC35PA

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Summary of Contents for Vanguard GVC35PA

Page 1: ...h any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can...

Page 2: ...ating Heater in Confined Closed Area 17 Ventilating Confined Area 17 Operating Heater 18 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting 18 Lighting Instructions 18 Manual Lighting Procedure 20 Blower Operation For Models with Blower 20 To Turn Off Gas To Appliance 20 Inspecting Pilot and Burner Flame 21 Pilot Flame Pattern 21 Burner Flame Pattern 21 Cleaning and Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting 24 Service Pro...

Page 3: ...tall heater and venting system 2 Use only propane gas Do not convert heater to use different fuel type 3 Do not place propane supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane supply tank s outdoors 4 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 ph...

Page 4: ...e young children when they are in the same room as heater Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Let surface cool before touching 11 Do not use heater as a cooking device 12 Do not alter heater or its controls Any change may create a safety hazard 13 Turn off heater and unplug if equipped with blower and let cool before servicing Unless you need gas supply for testing shut off manual shu...

Page 5: ...ATION Figure 1 Vented Propane Gas Heater Lower Front Access Panel Ignitor Button Control Knob Draft Hood Outlet for Venting System Blower on models equipped with blower Figure 2 Vented Propane Gas Heater Rear View Control Valve ...

Page 6: ...s results in the greatest heating comfort This can also result in lower gas bills NOTICE This heater must be electrically grounded if equipped with blower Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes follow the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 U S or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Canada INSTALLING HEATER WARNING A qualified service person must install heater and venting system Have...

Page 7: ...earances shown in Figure 3 below If you can provide greater clearances WARNING Never install the heater in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flam mable objects are less than 48 inches from the front 53 inches from the top 12 inches from the right side and 6 inches from the left side and back of heater directly on carpeting tile or other combustible ...

Page 8: ...ast every five feet along its length Do not use combustible materials to support vent pipe Never extend vent pipe horizontally through outside wall and terminate You must connect a vertical run of vent pipe to the horizontal run The vertical run must be at least 25 longer than the horizontal run Install vent or chimney cap that is approved for use with vented gas room heaters Do not use vent pipe ...

Page 9: ...nd vent pipe horizontally through outside wall and terminate You must connect a vertical run of vent pipe to the horizontal run The vertical run must be at least 25 longer than the horizontal run Never extend vent pipe horizontally through a chimney or flue You must connect a vertical run of vent pipe to the horizontal run The vertical run must be at least 25 longer or five feet minimum than the h...

Page 10: ... walled pipe Clearances to combustible construction must be in accordance with the listing of the particular type B vent Type B vents are cur rently listed as B 1 B 1 1 2 and B 2 The illustrations below show both vent types The illustration shows typical construction of each type of venting system Minimum clearances and lengths are added to the illustrations Figure 5 Typical Construction of Ventin...

Page 11: ... heater and propane supply CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe that is 1 2 in diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur The gas supply line to your heater must be 1 2 inch in diameter or larger If the supply line branches to se...

Page 12: ...tion of inlet gas line From External Regulator 11 W C Min to 14 W C Max From External Regulator 11 W C Min to 14 W C Max Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Cap Manual Shutoff Valve Ground Joint Union Tee Joint 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT Test Gauge Connection Preferred construction of inlet gas line CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petro leum LP gas Sediment Trap Contr...

Page 13: ...ressed 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 Than 1 2 PSIG 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Figure 8 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve 3 Chec...

Page 14: ...aust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate This heater is a fuel burning appliance It uses air from inside the house for combustion It also uses this air as a draft for venting This draft air helps move combustion gases through the vent pipe to the outdoors If your house is too airtight there is not enough fresh air for these items to use Fre...

Page 15: ...s 2 If you have a fireplace start a fire Build fire until flames are burning strongly 3 Turn on all exhaust fans These include exhaust fans for kitchen bathroom water heaters gas or electric etc 4 Turn on all vented gas appliances These include any room heaters water heaters clothes dryer etc 5 Wait ten minutes for drafts to regulate 6 Check for draft hood spillage at each vented gas appliance Do ...

Page 16: ...or door open while using fire place Supply fresh outside air by a permanent method as soon as possible If spillage still occurs leave window or door open and go to next step C If you have kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans turn them off Test again for spillage If spillage stops do not use exhaust fans Turn off circuit breakers for fans if possible Permanently supply fresh outside air as soon as pos...

Page 17: ...fresh air ventilation is adequate When ventilating to an adjoining open area you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two areas Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 It lists fresh air requirements for fuel burning appliances Ventilation Grills into Closet for Hot Water Heater Recommended Fresh Ai...

Page 18: ...he appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING NOTICE If operating heater for the first time a slight odor will occur This odor will go away after a few hours of operation WARNING Heater and venting system surfaces are very hot during operation Keep children and adults away from hot sur faces to avoid b...

Page 19: ... needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 24 through 27 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 20 9 Keep control knob depressed for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds releas...

Page 20: ...g receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug 1 Plug power cord into a standard 115 volt 60 hertz outlet 2 Turn the blower control to either the AUTO or ON position In the AUTO position as the heater begins to heat the blower will automatically come on The blower will remain on until the burner shuts off and cools down In the ON position the blower will stay on constantly Tu...

Page 21: ...e page 20 contact a qualified service person BURNER FLAME PATTERN Note To view burner flame remove lower front panel of heater View burner flame through oval viewing hole on combustion chamber Thermocouple Thermocouple Figure 16 page 22 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 17 page 22 shows two incorrect burner flame patterns The two incorrect flame patterns show high yellow flames and flame...

Page 22: ...w Flame Flame Lifting Off of Burner Figure 17 Incorrect Burner Flame Patterns If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 17 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 see Troubleshooting pages 24 through 27 INSPECTING PILOT AND BURNER FLAME Continued ...

Page 23: ...emove the burner from heater See Service Procedures page 28 to remove burner After removing burner blow inside of combustion chamber clean with compressed air Clean burner with a steel wire brush Blow soot from burner with compressed air PILOT Use a vacuum cleaner compressed air or small soft bristled brush to clean BURNER ORIFICE Use a vacuum cleaner compressed air or small soft bristled brush to...

Page 24: ... knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 Depleted gas supply 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Adjustsparkgapto1 16 2 Replace ignitor 3 Replace ignitor 4 Reconnect ignitor cable 5 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 6 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located in...

Page 25: ...s company 1 Contact local propane gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 23 or replace burner orifice see Changing Burner Orifice page 30 OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Manual shutoff valve not fully open 2 Control knob not fully pressed in 3 C...

Page 26: ...usting Contact a qualified service person 3 Clean pilot burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 23 4 Replace control valve 1 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local propane gas company 2 Observe minimum installation clearances see Figure 3 page 7 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 23 or replace burner orifice see Changing Burner Orifice page 30...

Page 27: ... heater being drawn through burner combus tion OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact quali fied service person 1 Ventilate room Stop us in...

Page 28: ...couple and thermocouple inter rupter from control valve 7 Remove cotter pin from control valve This releases the control rod from valve see Figure 18 8 Remove the two mounting screws from control valve mounting bracket see Figure 18 9 Remove assembly from the rear of heater Pull burner tube through hole in combustion chamber 10 To reinstall reverse above steps Turn on gas to heater and check for g...

Page 29: ...Figure 19 6 Move burner to the right for clearance Rotate burner 90 and remove burner through lower front access opening 7 To reinstall reverse above steps Turn on gas to heater and check for gas leaks Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles form ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once 8 Replace lower front access panel Figure 19 Removing Burner Tube Orifice Holder and Pil...

Page 30: ...ce holder 6 Clean and replace orifice or replace with new orifice 7 Turn on gas to heater and check for gas leaks Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 8 Replace lower front access panel Figure 20 Orifice Location 35 000 BTU Hr Burner Shown Burner Tube Orifice Holder Orifice Burner Black Blue Fan Switch Off On Auto Red Fan Swit...

Page 31: ... level For elevations above 2000 feet de rate heater 4 for each 1000 feet above sea level ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories contact your nearest Parts Central see page 32 You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual When gas pressure is too low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ig...

Page 32: ...velt Road Glen Ellyn IL 60137 708 469 7300 Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400E Valparaiso IN 46383 All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 FBD 601 Hope Street Bowling Green KY 42101 502 796 8406 800 654 8534 American Air Dist 537 W 62nd Street Shreveport LA 71108 318 861 0634 Master Service Center 1184 Wilson Grand Rapids MI 49504 616 791 4760 800 446 1446 Washer Equipment Co 1715 Main Stree...

Page 33: ...100046 03BS 100046 02BS 100046 01BS Screen Bottom Trim 1 4 100049 03BP 100049 02BP 100049 01BP Grill Assembly 1 5 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw 10 16 x 3 8 22 M11084 26 Screw 10 16 x 3 8 23 6 100203 03 100203 02 100203 01 Cabinet Assembly 1 7 100101 03BS 100101 02BS 100101 01BS Cabinet Back 1 8 099997 01 099997 01 099997 01 Switch Plug 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 099988 01 099988 01 099988 01 Lighting...

Page 34: ...34 100748 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Burner Assembly 11 10 8 19 18 17 16 15 14 12 13 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 35 Model Only 6 50 and 65 Models 11 20 21 17 16 4 24 23 26 25 22 27 7 ...

Page 35: ...0 231939 231939 231940 Limit Switch 1 11 M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 8 18 x 3 8 3 M11084 38 Screw 8 18 x 3 8 2 12 099211 01 099211 01 099211 01 Screw 10 16 x 2 1 4 2 13 100207 02 100207 02 100207 02 Control Valve 1 14 098265 01 098265 01 098265 01 Elbow 1 15 098936 02 098936 02 098936 02 Thermocouple Interrupter 1 16 100028 02 100028 02 100028 02 Pilot Tubing 1 17 100307 01 100307 01 100307 01 Therm...

Page 36: ...or charges incurred are not covered by this warranty and shall be borne by the owner user LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES All implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability are hereby limited in duration to the period for which each limited warranty is given Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you The exp...

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