Vanguard FLAME-MAX Birch Log 18

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen)
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 section on page 4 of this manual.

18" and 24" Variable

Manually-Controlled Models

FLAME-MAX

®

 Vintage Oak

Log Design

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Models Also Design-Certified as Vented Decorative Appliances

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

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

®

Patent Pending

FLAME-MAX

®

 Golden Oak

Log Design

18", 24", 30", and 36" Variable

Manually-Controlled and

18", 24", and 30" Thermostati-

cally Controlled  Models

18", 24", and 30"  Variable

Manually-Controlled Model

 

FLAME-MAX

®

 Birch

Log Design

®

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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 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, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or main-
tenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

WARNING: This appliance is for in-
stallation only in a solid-fuel burning
masonry or UL127 factory-built fire-
place, or in an approved ventless fire-
box. It is design-certified for these
installations in accordance with ANS
Z21.11.2. Exception: Do not install
this appliance in a factory-built fire-
place that includes instructions stat-
ing it has not been tested or should
not be used with unvented gas logs.

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Summary of Contents for FLAME-MAX Birch Log 18"

Page 1: ...ersonal 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 app...

Page 2: ...ent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings...

Page 3: ...em ODS TheODS pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor This system req...

Page 4: ...lpreduceheatlossinhomes Homeowners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possi...

Page 5: ...ir from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _________________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _________...

Page 6: ...ting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion...

Page 7: ...l gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater IMPORTANT Vent freeheatersaddmois ture to the air Although this is benefici...

Page 8: ...t 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible mate rial must extend at least 8 inches up for all models If noncombustible material is less than12 you...

Page 9: ...rance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 6 Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met you mus...

Page 10: ...ce with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material Ifyourheaterisamanuallycontrolledmodel you may use this heater as a vented product There are three reasons for operating your heater i...

Page 11: ...gas regulator of heater see Figure 11 IMPORTANT Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose 2 Locate two masonry screws in hard ware package 3 Place heater base in fireplace 4 Pl...

Page 12: ...N Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If...

Page 13: ...m gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei...

Page 14: ...mber These numberswillhelpyouidentifythelogwhen installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Locate pegs on the b...

Page 15: ...l only last a few hours Note Home owners generally prefer to operate 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...

Page 16: ...from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use t...

Page 17: ...central heating system etc Note Selecting the Hi setting with the control knob will cause the burner to remainfullyon withoutmodulatingdown in most cases MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 th...

Page 18: ...REMEDY 1 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...

Page 19: ...allation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 23 or replace burner orifice 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements pages 4 through 6...

Page 20: ...ough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and bur...

Page 21: ...uilt metal fireplace see Fig ure 31 for location If your fireplace has glass doors position sensing bulb di rectly behind door gap on right bottom side see Figure 32 Figure 27 Location of Gas Valve As...

Page 22: ...et Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 10 5 10 5 Minimum 5 5 5 Shipping Weight 36 lbs 38 lbs 26 lbs Golden Oak and Birch 24 30 and 36 Golden Oak Golden Oak Variable 18 Thermostat 24 and 30 Manually...

Page 23: ...BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holesclearofdust dirt andl...

Page 24: ...TER VANGUARD FLAME MAX 24 104342 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FLAME MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18N AND VYS24N 4 1 2 3 12 21 10 11 21 7 21 5 6 8 9 15 14 16 19 22 18 13 19 17 20 18 20 1 20 2 23 20 1 2...

Page 25: ...02963 01 102773 01 Burner 1 13 102568 07 102568 07 Control Valve 1 14 098508 01 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 15 098354 01 098354 01 Control Knob 1 16 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 098249 01...

Page 26: ...KDOWN FLAME MAX GOLDEN OAK AND BIRCH LOG MODELS VYD18N VYBD18N VYD24N VYBD24N VYD30N VYBD30N AND VYD36N 4 20 10 11 12 20 7 20 20 5 6 9 8 15 14 16 18 2 17 13 18 3 19 17 1A 1B 1A Note The Golden Oak Log...

Page 27: ...Clip 1 12 102980 01 102980 01 102772 01 102772 01 102772 01 102772 01 102772 01 Burner 1 13 102568 07 102568 07 102568 05 102568 05 102568 05 102568 05 102568 05 Control Valve 1 14 098508 01 098508 0...

Page 28: ...GAS LOG HEATER VANGUARD FLAME MAX 28 104342 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED MODELS VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT 12 1 2 18 16 17 20 10 9 5 11 4 7 6 19 8 21 13 19 14 19 19 3 15 17 19...

Page 29: ...01 102843 01 102843 01 Burner Clip 1 11 102980 01 102772 01 102772 01 Burner 1 12 101329 21 101329 20 101329 20 Thermostat Gas Valve Assembly 1 13 102979 02 102979 01 102979 01 Thermostat Bracket 1 1...

Page 30: ...n Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat When Gas Quality Is Bad pilot will not stay lit burners will produce flames...

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Page 32: ...rcostsrelatedtorepairingadefectiveheaterwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES...

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