Vanguard UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL  GAS LOG HEATER Operating And Installation Manual Download Page 16

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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

VANGUARD FLAME MAX

®

Ignitor Electrode

Pilot Burner

Figure 19 - Pilot

 CAUTION: Do not try to adjust

heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.

  WARNING: Make sure the

selector switch is in the OFF po-
sition when you are away from
home for long periods of time.
Heater will come on automati-
cally with selector switch in the
ON position.

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

1.

Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.

2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.

2b.

If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-
mote:

 Set selector switch in the OFF

position to keep from draining battery.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)

You may shut off the burner and keep the
pilot lit by doing one of the following:

1.

Turn control knob clockwise  
to the PILOT position.

2.

Use remote control manual OFF button.

3.

Set selector switch in the OFF position.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.

Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light-
ing Instructions
, page 15.

2.

Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.

3.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow steps 9 through 11.

1.

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

Note:

 The

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

IMPORTANT

: Do not leave the se-

lector switch in the REMOTE posi-
tion 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 sec-
onds to assure proper operation.

GHRC Operation:

2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the

burner on and off. When turning
burner off, the pilot will remain lit.

GHRCT Operation:

2b. Select the MAN (manual) or AUTO

button on the hand-held remote con-
trol unit (see Figure 21, page 17).
• In manual mode, turn burner on

or off by pressing the ON or OFF
buttons on the hand-held remote
control unit.

• In auto mode, the room tempera-

ture is controlled by the thermostat
in the hand-held remote control
unit. To increase the room tempera-
ture, press the top arrow of the
TEMP button. To lower room the
temperature, press the bottom ar-
row of the TEMP button. At higher
settings the heater will run longer.

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

Lighting

Instructions on page 15.

OPTIONAL REMOTE

OPERATION

OPERATING
HEATER

Continued

8.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out

when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.

Note:

 If pilot goes out, repeat steps

4 through 8.

9.

Slightly push in and turn control
knob counterclockwise  

 to

the ON position.

10. Wait one minute and switch selector

switch to the ON position to light
burner. 

Note:

 AUTO is only functional

when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 op-
tional accessories.

11. Set flame adjustment knob to any

level between HI and LO.

Thermostat Control Operation

(Optional GHRCT Only) The thermo-
stat control setting on the remote control
unit can be set to any comfort level be-
tween HI and LO. The burner will turn
on and off automatically to maintain the
comfort level you select. The ideal com-
fort setting will vary by household de-
pending upon the amount of space to be
heated, the output of the central heating
system, etc.

Note:

 All remote control accessories must

be purchased separately (see Accessories,
page 25). Follow instructions included
with the remote control.

For wall thermostat operation, follow in-
struction supplied with thermostat acces-
sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation
follow instructions supplied with GWMS2.

Summary of Contents for UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

Page 1: ...cy or the gas supplier 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 Re...

Page 2: ...ore operating heater 7 You must operate this heater with a fire placescreeninplace Makesurefireplace screen is closed before running heater 8 This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever...

Page 3: ...oduct information 1 Remove logs and heater base assem bly from carton Note Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate 2 Remove all...

Page 4: ...thods help reduce heat loss in homes Home own ers weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home ownerswanttheirhomesasairtigh...

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: ...l connecting 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 Co...

Page 7: ...heatersaddmois 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 for Com bustion and Ventila...

Page 8: ...essory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Acces sories page 25 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...

Page 9: ...lf 12 8 A 18 8 20 14 22 163 4 24 20 All minimum distances are in inches Log Set 24 30 36 Models 18 Model 2 1 2 6 8 10 Minimum Non Combustible Material 8 Min 12 15 18 All minimum distances are in inche...

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

Page 11: ...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 Place...

Page 12: ...fitting with wrenchwhenconnectingittogas piping and or fittings Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown in Figure 13 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment trap whe...

Page 13: ...In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual 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 p...

Page 14: ...16 Installing Golden Oak One Piece Log Set Figure 17 Installing Golden Oak One Piece Log Set Top View WARNING Failure to posi tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only p...

Page 15: ...ff a paper burning smell Open damper or 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...

Page 16: ...o turn the burner on and off When turning burner off the pilot will remain lit GHRCT Operation 2b Select the MAN manual or AUTO button on the hand held remote con trol unit see Figure 21 page 17 In ma...

Page 17: ...t tern Figure23showsanincorrectpilotflame pattern Theincorrectpilotflameisnottouch ing the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple cools the heater will shut down...

Page 18: ...older for dust and dirt see Figure 24 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Figure 24 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Burner Tube Injector Holder May Be Brass or Aluminum De...

Page 19: ...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 panel 4 Re...

Page 20: ...requirements page 4 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum...

Page 21: ...er burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1 This is common w...

Page 22: ...MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18NRA VYD24NRA VYD30NRA AND VYD36NR 4 13 13 14 22 13 8 18 7 6 9 1 12 5 16 15 17 3 11 2 10 24 23 23 19 19 20 21 26 25 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O O F F P I L O T O N H I L...

Page 23: ...84 38 Screw 8 x 38 7 14 104384 01 102775 06CK 102775 08CK 102775 08CK Painted Base Assy 1 15 098271 07 098271 07 098271 07 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 1 16 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ig...

Page 24: ...FICATIONS Golden Oak Golden Oak 18 Remote 24 30 and 36 Ready Remote Ready Btu Variable 16 000 30 000 20 000 39 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Manifold 3 5...

Page 25: ...8 wide MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Forallmodels Manualshutoffvalvewith1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe AUTO MAN OFF STA TUS ON LO HI TEMP RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCT For al...

Page 26: ...to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER E...

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