Vanguard Gas Log Heater - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – CONTENTS; SECTION; SAFETY; WARNINGS; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Natural Gas
- Page 3 – Continued
- Page 5 – WARNING
- Page 6 – PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Construction; per; AIR FOR
- Page 7 – Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
- Page 8 – Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building
- Page 9 – INSTALLING; CHECK GAS TYPE; Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is benefi-
- Page 10 – Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 4); should not be less than 16 inches.; LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
- Page 11 – NOTICE; Installing Damper; Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances; If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate; Requirements for
- Page 12 – If Using Mantel; Mantel Clearances
- Page 13 – Floor Clearances
- Page 15 – CAUTION; Make sure the heater burner is level. If heater is not level, heater; Installation Items Needed; Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas
- Page 18 – Figure 13 - Gas Connection; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
- Page 19 – Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections; internal joints for leaks.; Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
- Page 20 – For Vintage Oak Log Model; INSTALLING LOGS
- Page 21 – For Golden Oak or Birch Models; Make
- Page 22 – FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; fireplace screen is closed before running heater.
- Page 23 – Do not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions.; VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION; OPERATING
- Page 24 – TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE; INSPECTING; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24
- Page 25 – Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.; SHOOTING; Note: All troubleshooting; REMEDY; LOGS
- Page 28 – If you smell gas; Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.; See Warning
- Page 29 – SERVICE; SPECIFICATIONS
- Page 30 – Vintage
- Page 31 – PARTS LIST
- Page 32 – Golden Oak
- Page 34 – ACCESSORIES
- Page 35 – NOTES
- Page 36 – KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL 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, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This gas log set is for instal-
lation in a masonry solid fuel burning
fireplace, a U.L. listed manufactured
solid fuel burning fireplace or an AGA
design certified vent-free firebox listed
for use with these gas log models.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-
fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from
the room in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ven-
tilation air must be provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion in this manual.
18" and 24" Variable
Manually-Controlled Models
FLAME-MAX™
Vintage Oak
Log Design
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models Also Designed 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
FLAME-MAX™
Golden Oak Log
Design
18", 24", and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Model
18", 24", and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Model
FLAME-MAX™
Birch
Log Design
®
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Summary
2 103515 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely beforetrying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of thisheater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,electrical sh...
3 103515 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. 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. 2. If you...
5 103515 LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, alsoknown as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National F...
