Vanguard UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER Installation Manual

Save this manual for future reference.UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERWARNING: If the information in thismanual is not followed exactly,

10104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®INSTALLATIONContinuedINSTALLING DAMPERCLAMP ACCESSORY FORVENTED OPERATIONNote: When used

11104343OWNER’S MANUALMasonry ScrewFigure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace FloorBracket withScrew HolesStandard OakLog ChassisGolden Oak and

12104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®INSTALLATIONContinuedTee JointPipeNippleCap3" MinimumSediment TrapGasRegulatorFrom E

13104343OWNER’S MANUALONPOSITIONOFFPOSITIONINSTALLATIONContinuedFigure 15 - Manual Shutoff ValveOpenClosedManualShutoffValveFigure 16 - Checking Gas J

14104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®INSTALLATIONContinued WARNING: Failure to positionthe parts in accordance with thesediagr

15104343OWNER’S MANUAL1. STOP! Read the safety informationabove.2. Make sure manual shutoff valve isfully open.3. Press in and turn control knob clock

16104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®OPERATINGHEATERContinuedTO TURN OFF GASTO APPLIANCEShutting Off Heater1. Press in and tur

17104343OWNER’S MANUALINSPECTINGBURNERSCheck pilot flame pattern and burner flamepatterns often.PILOT FLAME PATTERNFigure 26 shows a correct pilot fla

18104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®TROUBLESHOOTINGNote: All troubleshooting items are listedin order of operation. WARNING:

19104343OWNER’S MANUALTROUBLESHOOTINGContinuedOBSERVED PROBLEMBurner does not light after ODS/pilot is litDelayed ignition burnerBurner backfiring dur

2104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®SAFETYINFORMATION DANGER: Carbon monoxidepoisoning may lead to death!Carbon Monoxide Poiso

20104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®TROUBLESHOOTINGContinued WARNING: If you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to l

21104343OWNER’S MANUALOPTIONALPOSITIONING OFTHERMOSTATSENSING BULBFOR MASONRY ANDFACTORY-BUILT METALFIREPLACEIf your log set cycles to pilot, but ther

22104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®SPECIFICATIONSVintage Oak Vintage Oak Golden Oak and Birch18" Variable 24" Vari

23104343OWNER’S MANUALNote: Use only original replacement parts.This will protect your warranty coverage forparts replaced under warranty.Parts Under

24104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNFLAME-MAX™VINTAGE OAK MODELSVYS18P AND VYS24P4123122110112172156

25104343OWNER’S MANUALPARTS LISTVYS18PVYS24PThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions list

26104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNFLAME-MAX™ GOLDEN OAKAND BIRCH LOG MODELSVYD18P, VYBD18P, VYD24P

27104343OWNER’S MANUALPARTS LISTVYD18P, VYBD18PVYD24P, VYBD24PVYD30P, VYBD30PVYD36PThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When orde

28104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWNTHERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELSVYD18PTVYD24PTVYD30PT121218161

29104343OWNER’S MANUALThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructionslisted under Replacement P

3104343OWNER’S MANUALLOCAL CODESInstall and use heater with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes,use the latest edition of The N

30104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®ACCESSORIESPurchase these heater accessories from yourlocal dealer. If they can not suppl

31104343OWNER’S MANUALNOTES___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KEEP THIS WARRANTYWARRANTY INFORMATIONAlways specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.We reserve the right to amend these

4104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATIONUnusually Tight ConstructionThe air that leaks around door

5104343OWNER’S MANUALDETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATIONDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceUse this work sheet to determ

6104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATIONContinuedVENTILATION AIRVentilation Air From InsideBuildin

7104343OWNER’S MANUALNOTICE: Manual control heatersmay be used as a vented product.If so, you must always run heaterwith chimney flue damper open.If r

8104343UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERVANGUARD FLAME-MAX®INSTALLATIONContinuedMinimum Non-combustibleMaterial ClearancesIf Not Using MantelYou must

9104343OWNER’S MANUALFigure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using HoodMinimum Non-Combustible Material 8"Min.12" 15" 18"All min