Vanguard VS18PR - Manual

Vanguard VS18PR

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with; Propane Gas; Safety Information continues on next page; SECTION
  • Page 3 – WARNINGS; Continued
  • Page 4 – Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; Operation
  • Page 5 – PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Contruction; Unusually Tight Construction; per kw) of the aggregate input rating of
  • Page 7 – Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
  • Page 8 – CHECK GAS TYPE
  • Page 9 – INSTALLING; WARNING; Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling
  • Page 10 – Requirements for Safe Installation; Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see; Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances; If Using Mantel
  • Page 11 – Mantel Clearances; Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood; raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR; Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
  • Page 12 – Floor Clearances; INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
  • Page 13 – Installation Items Needed; Position heater base assembly in fireplace.; Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator; Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor
  • Page 14 – CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; NOTICE; • external regulator (supplied by installer, see; Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
  • Page 15 – Figure 13 - Gas Connection; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
  • Page 16 – Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections; Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve
  • Page 17 – INSTALLING LOGS; log fit securely in the holes of the top middle log (see Figure 19).; Figure 16 - Installing Front Logs; Metal Grate Bar; Figure 17 - Installing Bottom
  • Page 18 – OPERATING; instructions exactly.
  • Page 19 – is closed before running heater.; Figure 21 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location
  • Page 21 – OPTIONAL GHRCT HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION; Lighting; for Remote Operation; The burners will come on. You can now turn the burners on and off with
  • Page 22 – Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 28 - Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern; INSPECTING; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26; FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN; If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 28
  • Page 23 – Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.; ODS/PILOT AND BURNERS; troubleshooting items
  • Page 24 – SHOOTING
  • Page 25 – • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.; ment above
  • Page 27 – Parts Under Warranty; Parts Not Under Warranty; When calling DESA International, have ready
  • Page 28 – Variable Control Model
  • Page 29 – PARTS LIST; Variable; KEY
  • Page 30 – ACCESSORIES; RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRC
  • Page 31 – NOTES
  • Page 32 – KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; LIMITED WARRANTY; For information about this warranty write:
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WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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 supplier,

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 operational proce-
dures. For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.

WARNING: These gas log sets are for installa-
tion in a masonry solid fuel burning fireplace, a
U.L. listed manufactured solid fuel burning
fireplace or an AGA design certified vent-free
firebox (including LogMate series fireboxes
and stoves) 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. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air must be pro-
vided. Refer to “Air for Combustion and Venti-
lation” section in this manual.

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VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

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

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Summary

Page 2 - Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with; Propane Gas; Safety Information continues on next page; SECTION

2 103448 CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to as-semble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause seriousinjury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide pois...

Page 3 - WARNINGS; Continued

3 103448 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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. Do not place propane supp...

Page 4 - Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; Operation

4 103448 AU TO MAN OFF ST ATUS ON LO HI TEMP Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown LeftFrontBranch Control Knob Rear Log BaseAssembly FrontBurner Piezo Ignitor RearBurner Crossover Log Top MiddleLog BottomMiddleLog Right FrontBranch RemoteSelectorSwitch(Optional) FlameAdjustmentKnob RemoteControl(Optional) PRODUC...

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