Vanguard FLAME-MAX Operating And Installation Manual Download Page 1

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED

AS VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

18", 24" and 30" Variable

Manually-Controlled Models

FLAME-MAX

®

 Vintage

Oak Log Design

LO

HI

OFF

Pilot

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 sup-

plier, 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 cor-
rect installation and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult a qualified 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 fireplace
that includes instructions stating it
has not been tested or should not be
used with unvented gas logs.

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

Air for Combustion

and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.

Summary of Contents for FLAME-MAX

Page 1: ...hanyelectricalswitch 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 sup plier call...

Page 2: ...s never op erate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace open ing has vents at the bottom...

Page 3: ...rs 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 heater...

Page 4: ...hods helpreduceheatlossinhomes 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 a...

Page 5: ...ustion 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 space can support _...

Page 6: ...ation grills or ducts WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Ai...

Page 7: ...heater IMPORTANT Vent freeheatersaddmois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air f...

Page 8: ...sory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Acces sories page 29 18 Model Noncombustible material OK Less than 8 Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cannot ex...

Page 9: ...e 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 must ha...

Page 10: ...guard against sooting Raise fireplace floor with noncombustible mate rial Make sure material is secure CAUTION Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner This could damage heater Only handle b...

Page 11: ...ocal codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells...

Page 12: ...vidual manual shutoff valve from 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 Pressur...

Page 13: ...Piece Log Set Figure 18 Installing Vintage Oak One Piece Log Set Top View One Piece Log Set Burner One Piece Log Set Burner U shaped Cutout in Chassis Chassis WARNING Failuretoposition thepartsinaccor...

Page 14: ...r window to vent smell This will 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 m...

Page 15: ...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 tools If the knob...

Page 16: ...repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds rele...

Page 17: ...ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t...

Page 18: ...oose 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 tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holdi...

Page 19: ...mum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 17 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or...

Page 20: ...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 control valve...

Page 21: ...ry Mounting Bracket Adhesive backed Mounting Clip Figure 31 Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb on Masonry Fireplace Thermostat Sensing Bulb Q Q Q Adhesive backed Mounting Clip Thermostat Sensing Bulb Fi...

Page 22: ...G HEATER VANGUARD FLAME MAX 22 105187 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FLAME MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18NA VYS24NA AND VYS30NA 4 1 12 21 10 11 21 7 21 5 6 8 9 15 14 16 19 2 18 13 19 17 20 18 20 1 20 2...

Page 23: ...01 Burner Clip 1 12 102963 01 102773 01 102773 01 Burner 1 13 102568 07 102568 07 102568 07 Control Valve 1 14 098508 01 098508 01 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 15 098354 01 098354 01 098354 01 Cont...

Page 24: ...TS BREAKDOWN FLAME MAX GOLDEN OAK AND BIRCH LOG MODELS VYD18NA VYBD18N VYD24NA VYBD24N VYD30NA 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 Note The Golden...

Page 25: ...01 Burner 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 0...

Page 26: ...ATURAL GAS LOG HEATER VANGUARD FLAME MAX 26 105187 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED MODELS VYD18NTA VYD24NTA VYD30NTA 12 1 2 18 16 17 20 10 9 5 11 4 7 6 19 8 21 13 19 14 19 19 3...

Page 27: ...ip 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 14 098544 01 098544 01 098544 01 T...

Page 28: ...3 5 W C Inlet 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 3...

Page 29: ...s 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 and soot heater...

Page 30: ...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 GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EX...

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