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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 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 in-
structions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to 

Air for

Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
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.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

CATALYTIC PROPANE/LP GAS

FIREPLACE

VCGF30PR

REMOTE READY

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Shown with optional

cabinet mantel,

hearth base, and trim

accessories.

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Summary of Contents for Vanguard VCGF30PR

Page 1: ...n and operational pro cedures For assistance or addi tional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxy ge...

Page 2: ...structions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 9 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow...

Page 3: ...e 4 Remove fireplace hood from carton insert 5 Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace Figure 1 Log Base Assembly Figure 2 Fireplace REMOT...

Page 4: ...his vent free fireplace is clean burning It requiresnooutsideventing Thereisnoheat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generatedbybothrealisticflamesandglow ing embers When used without the blower...

Page 5: ...____ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual am...

Page 6: ...the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors orspacesopentotheoutdoors Thesespaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z2...

Page 7: ...otted screwdriver NOTICE This heater is intended foruseassupplementalheat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a...

Page 8: ...STALLATION Continued 4 Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location Cut an ac cess hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace see Figure 9 Make sure to locate access hole so...

Page 9: ...16 17 3 4 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimen sions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimen sions shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening The height is 33 which i...

Page 10: ...IREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to...

Page 11: ...replace see Figure 21 5 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 12 6 Replace log base assembly back into fireplace Feed flexible gas line into fire place base area while...

Page 12: ...essure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas sup ply...

Page 13: ...is seated into U shaped cutout in cen ter of chassis see Figure 24 IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports 2 Install front window assembly to front of fireplace by slipping bottom wind...

Page 14: ...area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electr...

Page 15: ...he burner may light if hand held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave t...

Page 16: ...ote control unit must be near the heater Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the heater The thermostat on the hand held remote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the...

Page 17: ...Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Re...

Page 18: ...irements page 4 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum...

Page 19: ...ilate room Stop using odor causing products while fire place is running 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local p...

Page 20: ...ational have ready your name and address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to retur...

Page 21: ...talyst Use a brush with soft bristles a vacuum with a brush attach ment orcompressedairtoremoveloosedirt debris and dust After cleaning install the catalytic filter back to the unit CLEANING BURNER IN...

Page 22: ...finished GM102W Series Off White Paint Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Dimensions WxHxD 56 3 4 x 48 x 20 3 4 HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G3000F Series Walnut Finished...

Page 23: ...chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES Allowsthegaslogheatertobeturnedonand off by using a hand held remote control WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown The desired comfo...

Page 24: ...UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY CATALYTIC MODEL VCGF30PR 17 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 19 20 19 23 24 2...

Page 25: ...8265 02 Elbow Male 1 15 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 16 103781 02 Gas Control Valve 1 17 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 18 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 19 098304 01 Screw 15 20 099998 01 Switch 1 21 104241 01 Re...

Page 26: ...26 104637 UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VCGF30PR 4 26 24 25 24 11 14 8 14 3 14 2 22 21 23 23 10 17 13 5 16 15 18 9 1 27 19 6 7 28 5 5 20 12...

Page 27: ...PPH 10 24 x 50 2 10 104717 01 Firebox Top Assembly 1 11 101346 01CK Outer Base 1 12 104638 01 Firebox Wrapper 1 13 101514 01CK Cover 1 14 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 45 15 104242 01CK Bottom Louvered Door...

Page 28: ...to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER E...

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