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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

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, adjustment,
alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and opera-
tional procedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.

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, or in a
listed ventless firebox

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 Com-

bustion 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. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas

indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

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

®

Patent Pending

18", 24", and 30" Variable

Manually-Controlled Model

 FLAME-MAX

®

 Birch

Log Design

®

FLAME-MAX

®

 Golden

Oak Log Design

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

Manually-Controlled and

18", 24", and 30" Thermostati-

cally Controlled  Model

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Содержание Flame-Max VYS18P

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 31: ...___________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________...

Страница 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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