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105706-01B

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TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1.

Turn off the wall switch.

2.

Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to
be performed.

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

STOP! Read the safety information in column 2, page 22,
before proceeding.

2.

Set the “HI-LO” knob to the lowest setting.

3.

Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.

4.

Open control access panel.

5.

Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 
to “OFF”.

6.

Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for
gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP!  Fol-
low “B”  in the safety information in column 2, page 22. If
you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

7.

The pilot is located by the main burner.

8.

Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise 

 to

“PILOT”.

9.

Push in the control knob all the way and hold in. Immedi-
ately light the pilot by pressing the ignitor button until a
flame appears  one (1) minute after the pilot is lit.  Release
knob and it will pop back up.  Pilot should remain lit. If it
goes out, repeat steps 5 through 9.
• If knob does not pop out when released, stop and call gas

supplier.

• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn gas

control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician
or gas supplier.

10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 

 to “ON”.

Knob can be turned to “ON” only if the control knob is
popped out.

11. Set “HI-LO” knob to desired setting.

12. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.

Figure 50 - Control Knob in the PILOT Position

OFF

P

IL

O

T

ON

L

O

H

I

PI

LOT

E

A

16AI

7

TPTH        

TP         

TH

Position Indicator

Gas Control Knob

OPTIONAL REMOTE

OPERATION

Note:

 All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa-

rately (see Accessories, page 29). Follow instructions included
with the remote control.

HI/LO Knob

OPERATING FIREPLACE

Lighting Instructions

To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

Optional Remote Operation

OPERATING FIREPLACE

Continued

Figure 51 - Pilot

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

Piezo Ignitor

NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the
hand-held remote control unit. See 

Lighting Instruc-

tions, page 22.

Thermopile

1.

After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute.
Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjustment
knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch
to the REMOTE position. 

Note:

 The burners may light if

hand-held remote ON button was on when selector switch
was last turned off. You can now turn the burners on and off
with the hand-held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not leave the selector switch in the RE-

MOTE position when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the
battery.

IMPORTANT:

 Be sure to press the ON/OFF buttons on the

hand-held remote control unit for up to 3 seconds to assure
proper operation.

2.

Press ON/OFF button to turn the burners on and off. When
turning burners off, the pilot will remain lit.

Figure 52 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and
Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation

ON
OFF
REMOTE

O

FF

PILO

T

O

N

L O

I H

Selector Switch in Remote Position
(Optional Remote Control)

Control Knob in On Position

Flame Adjustment Knob

3.

Remove control access panel.

4.

Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 
to “OFF”. Do not force.

5.

Replace control access panel.

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VDVF36PN

Page 1: ...u cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustmen...

Page 2: ...Surround Left Side Surround Right Side Surround Alternate Gas Supply Inlets Rating Plate Location PRODUCT DIMENSIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 2 GLOSSA...

Page 3: ...nlets Figure 2 VDVF36STN STP See Thru Dimensions GLOSSARY OF TERMS Chase A box like enclosure to protect venting from the elements when the venting run is on the outside of a structure Mastic A pliabl...

Page 4: ...f the appliance or flow of venti lation air Keep the control compartments accessible Models VDVF36PN PP series are three sided direct vent gas fire place heaters with a sealed combustion chamber Model...

Page 5: ...ning of the appliance with any type of facing material PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION CEILING WALL 36 91cm Min 36 91cm Min 0 Floor 0 36 91cm 2 5cm Wall In Front Of Glass 36 91cm Min Perpendicular Wall 2...

Page 6: ...in 21 53 3cm Min 15 38 1cm Min 4 10 2cm Min 7 17 8cm Min 1 1 2 3 8cm Min UNIT Spacer 2 x 4 Combustible Material May Be Used Drywall Gypsum Board Sheetrock Etc Safe Zone for Projection of Combustible M...

Page 7: ...nt terminal with 450 F 232 C heat resis tant paint to coordinate with the exterior finish There must not be any obstruction such as bushes garden sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from...

Page 8: ...ance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 213 4cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 30 5cm minimum N clearance above a roof shall extend...

Page 9: ...quire a minimum clearance of 2 from the top of the pipe and 1 minimum to the sides and bottom Vertical sections of this system require a minimum of 1 clearance to combustible materials on all sides of...

Page 10: ...ARNING Do not recess vent terminal into a wall or siding Snorkel terminations are available for terminations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building see Figures 14 and 15 Snorkel kit...

Page 11: ...ble ExteriorWall For vinyl siding stucco or wood exteriors a siding standoff must be installed between the vent cap and exterior wall The siding standoff prevents excessive heat from damaging siding m...

Page 12: ...elbow 61 5 min 34 max 73 5 min 58 max 85 5 min 10 max 102 5 min 20 max Horizontal Venting See information in Figure 21 for Vertical V and Horizontal H maximums and minimums The same amounts apply for...

Page 13: ...from falling into the required clearance space Otherwise install firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 25 2 Assemble the des...

Page 14: ...Make sure and meet the minimum allowable clearances to combustibles Donotfillanyoftherequiredairspaceswithinsulation Cathedral Ceiling Installation 1 Remove shingles or other roof covering as necessa...

Page 15: ...Venting V 30 max Figure 31 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run Figure 30 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows RVF Kit Shown 45 Starter Elbow Required VENTIN...

Page 16: ...Support 6 pcs D3070 RectangularHorizontalRigidVentTerminationCap D3090 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box D4000 Roof Flashing 6 12 9 12 D4010 Roof Flashing 9 12 12 12 D4020 Flex Connector 6 pcs D4030 Flex...

Page 17: ...TPTH 5 Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver see Figure 36 6 Slide 9 volt battery not included through the clip 7 Attach the terminal wires to the battery see Figure 36 8 Replac...

Page 18: ...K UP Figure 38 Typical Exterior Wall Gas Shutoff Installation WARNING Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person WARNING Before you proceed make sure your gas su...

Page 19: ...in WC Max Supply Pressure 10 5 in WC 13 0 in WC 70 Efficiency flue loss calculation For the purpose of input adjustment INSTALLATION Gas Line Hook Up Cont Gas Supply Testing Installing Log Set Pilot G...

Page 20: ...roper settings for the thermopileheightshouldbeatadistanceof3 8 to1 2 fromthepilot flame as shown in Figure 47 Figure 47 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern 1 8 0 3cm 3 8 1 2 95cm 1 3cm Left Right Back Front...

Page 21: ...e each maintenance session CAUTION The appliance and logs can get very hot Handle only when cool WARNING Turn off gas and wall switch before servicing appliance Any safety screen or guard re moved for...

Page 22: ...abuse glass doors Do not operate appliance with panel s and glass removed cracked orbroken Replacementofthepanel s should be done by a licensed qualified service person GLASS DOOR PANELS Any househol...

Page 23: ...ILOT Position O F F P I L O T ON L O H I PILOT E A 16AI 7 TPTH TP TH Position Indicator Gas Control Knob OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa rately see...

Page 24: ...TS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is t...

Page 25: ...before trying to light the fireplace 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier 5 Refer to section on pilot lighting 6 Have a qualified tech...

Page 26: ...or partially clogged pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control k...

Page 27: ...r a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local gas company 3 Clean burner or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessive...

Page 28: ...le or thermocouple 8 Improper vent cap installation 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Improper log placement 2 Air holes at burn...

Page 29: ...94 01 27241 PILOT ASSEMBLY Natural 105883 01 25701 Propane LP 105883 02 25702 If in need of replacing have a qualified technician replace it WALL SWITCH KIT 105742 01 22180 Wall Switch 105902 01 14112...

Page 30: ...S Front Bottom 105886 01 25854 Left Right Bottom 105887 01 25856 Rear 105888 01 25855 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Continued Front Bottom Left Right Bottom Rear Used for Peninsula and See Thru PIEZO IGNITOR...

Page 31: ...ted College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to...

Page 32: ...105706 01B For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 32 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TAPE TAPE...

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Page 34: ...or transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERN...

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