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104343

UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

VANGUARD FLAME-MAX

®

ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN

FLAME-MAX™ GOLDEN OAK
AND BIRCH LOG MODELS
VYD18P, VYBD18P, VYD24P,
VYBD24P,VYD30P, VYBD30P,
AND VYD36P

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

*Note:

 The Golden Oak Log (104254-01)

for the VYD36P model differs slightly from
drawing

19 - ODS Pilot

1A*

Summary of Contents for Flame-Max VYS18P

Page 1: ...pplier WARNING This appliance has been spe cifically tested and design certified for installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace including factory built UL127 fireplaces and masonry fireplaces...

Page 2: ...glass to burst Also if fireplace open ing has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater 9 You must operate this heater with a fire place screen in place Make sure fire place...

Page 3: ...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 requires no matches batteries or other sources to light he...

Page 4: ...d fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaustfans fireplaces clothesdryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these ap...

Page 5: ...nces 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 amount of Btu Hr used __________ Btu Hr maximum the...

Page 6: ...utdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly t...

Page 7: ...ore installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace thechimneyflueandfireboxmust be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a quali fied chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated A...

Page 8: ...hick With sheet metal you must have non combus tible material behind it Non combustible materialmustextendatleast8inchesup for all models If non combustible material is less than 12 you must install t...

Page 9: ...learancesrequired Followminimumclear ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood Minimum Non Combustible Material Minimum Non Combustible Material Height Distances to Underside of Mantel Top of Fireplace...

Page 10: ...29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Chimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq ins 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 29 sq inches Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp INSTALLING HEATER BASE AS...

Page 11: ...itting to be threaded into gas regulator Connect approved flex ible gas hose to gas regulator of heater see Figure 11 IMPORTANT Hold gas regulator with wrenchwhenconnectingflexiblegashose 2 Locate two...

Page 12: ...listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to LP gas manual shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench AnA G A design...

Page 13: ...s from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater...

Page 14: ...Back Log 1 Crossover Log 3 Figure 19 Installing Crossover Log Figure 18 Installing Front Log Front Log 2 Notch Peg Notch Rectangular Knob Notch Peg Tabs of Grate Base Hole Rectangular Knob For Golden...

Page 15: ...ace screen is closed before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few...

Page 16: ...to light any appliance Do not touch any electric 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 c...

Page 17: ...upplier for repairs 6 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep press ing ignitor button until pilot...

Page 18: ...ally clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or...

Page 19: ...air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 23 or re...

Page 20: ...p of page 1 Not enough 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 con...

Page 21: ...you have a masonry fire place see Figure 31 for location If you have a factory built metal fireplace see Figure 32 for location If your fireplace has glass doors position sensing bulb directly behind...

Page 22: ...8 0 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 14 Minimum 11 11 11 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...

Page 23: ...rol areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cle...

Page 24: ...ROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER VANGUARD FLAME MAX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FLAME MAX VINTAGE OAK MODELS VYS18P AND VYS24P 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...

Page 25: ...1 12 102963 01 102773 01 Burner 1 13 102568 08 102568 08 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 09...

Page 26: ...ARTS BREAKDOWN FLAME MAX GOLDEN OAK AND BIRCH LOG MODELS VYD18P VYBD18P VYD24P VYBD24P VYD30P VYBD30P AND VYD36P 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 Note The Golden O...

Page 27: ...Burner Clip 1 12 102980 01 102980 01 102772 01 102772 01 102772 01 102772 01 102772 01 Burner 1 13 102568 08 102568 08 102568 06 102568 06 102568 06 102568 06 102568 06 Control Valve 1 14 098508 01 0...

Page 28: ...UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER VANGUARD FLAME MAX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED MODELS VYD18PT VYD24PT VYD30PT 12 1 2 18 16 17 20 10 9 5 11 4 7 6 19 8 21 13 19 14 19 19 3...

Page 29: ...102843 01 102843 01 102843 01 Burner Clip 1 11 102980 01 102772 01 102772 01 Burner 1 12 101329 22 101329 19 101329 19 Thermostat Gas Valve Assembly 1 13 102979 02 102979 01 102979 01 Thermostat Brac...

Page 30: ...ckfire when lit Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation o...

Page 31: ...___________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 32: ...the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper m...

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