Vanguard FLAME-MAX Operating And Installation Manual Download Page 17

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Note:

 Use only original replacement parts.

This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
When calling DESA International, have
ready

• your name and address

• model number of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)

• purchase date

Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information. When calling DESA Interna-
tional, have ready

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

REPLACEMENT
PARTS

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Turn off heater

and let cool before cleaning.

 CAUTION: You must keep

control areas, burner, and circu-
lating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting,
pet hair, bedding material, etc.

CLEANING 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
holes clear of dust, dirt, and lint. Clean these
air inlet holes prior to each heating season.
Blocked air holes will create soot. We rec-
ommend that you clean the unit every 2,500
hours of operation or every three months.

We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of
dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recom-
mend using compressed air no greater than
30 PSI. Your local computer store, hard-
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 follow direc-
tions on the can,  you could damage the pilot
assembly.

1.

Shut off the unit, including the pilot.
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty
minutes.

2.

Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air
inlet holes on injector holder for dust
and dirt (see Figure 26).

3.

Blow air through the ports/slots and
holes in the burner.

Figure 26 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube

4.

Check the injector holder located at the
end of the burner tube again. Remove
any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or
pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum
cleaner nozzle.

5.

Blow air into the primary air holes on
the injector holder.

6.

In case any large clumps of dust have
now been pushed into the burner repeat
steps 3 and 4.

Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air
inlet hole about two inches from where the
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly
(see Figure 27). With the unit off, lightly
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may
blow through a drinking straw if compressed
air is not available.

Burner
Tube

Injector Holder (May
Be Brass or Aluminum
Depending on Model)

Primary Air Inlet Holes (Shape
of Holes May Vary by Model)

Figure 27 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

LOGS

• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to

Installing Logs, page 13 to properly re-
place logs.

• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped

(dime-sized or larger).

MAIN BURNER

Periodically inspect all burner flame holes
with the heater running. All slotted burner
flame holes should be open with yellow
flame present. All round burner flame holes
should be open with a small blue flame
present. Some burner flame holes may be-
come blocked by debris or rust, with no
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let
cool. Either remove blockage or replace
burner. Blocked burner flame holes will
create soot.

Burner
Tube

Pilot Assembly

Pilot Air Inlet
Hole

Ports/Slots

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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