Vanguard Heating Flame-Max VYS18PWA User's Manual
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1. You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids AX WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous AX WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap proved for use with this heater 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors To prevent performance problems the use of a propane LP tank of less than 100 lbs capacity is not recommended If you smell gas e shut off gas supply e do not try to light any appliance e do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building 10 11 12 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 This heater shall not be ins2. INCHES Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for Com VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open If running heater with damper open noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to Zf Using Mantel If not using a mantel follow the information below You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombus tible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible mate rial must extend at least 8 up for all mod els If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 models only See Figure 5 at right for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombus tible materials such as slate marble
3. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try 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 cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been un der water e You must operate this heater with a fireplace screenin place Make sure fireplace 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 willonly lastafew hours Note Home owners generally prefer to operate thei
4. Option 2 B pil 2 SS DN Ly Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Outlet Air Inlet Air AEAN Ventilated Attic To Attic Se To Inlet Air Space Ventilated Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 105190 INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appli ance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes A WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a quali fied chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated A dirty chimney flue may create and dis tribute soot within the house In spect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed A WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean o
5. VANGUARD UNVENTED VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS ALSO DESIGN CERTIFIED AS VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FLAME MAX Models VYS18PWA VYS24PWA and VYS30PWA Millivolt Remote Ready Patent Pending WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per 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 as sistance or additional information con sult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e 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 e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department WARNING This appliance is for installa tion only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in an approved ventless firebox It is design certified for these installations in accor dance with ANSI Z2
6. down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If heater keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 17 through 19 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 105190 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 13 Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects 14 Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 15 Do not operate heater if any log is bro ken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime sized or larger 16 Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing installing or repairing Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF posi tion Only a qualified service person should install service or repair heater 17 Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time 18 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 19 Provide adequate clearances around air openings PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Flame Max Vintage Oak Logs Optional Remote Control Ignitor Optional Selector Switch Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 1 Product Identification 105190 OWNER S MANUAL LOCAL C
7. 105190 21 VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18PWA VYS24PWA VYS30PWA 22 105190 OWNER S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual PARTS LIST VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18PWA VYS24PWA VYS30PWA 105190 ONoOaABRWND PART NUMBER FOR VYS18PWA 105185 01 103778 01 098249 01 105197 02 098265 02 102843 01 099056 21 102963 01 099387 13 103781 02 103345 02 M11084 38 102775 10CK 098271 10 102445 01 103587 02CK 104099 01 098304 01 103784 02 103784 01 M12461 26 103284 02 099998 01 100563 01 103877 01 100565 01 100693 01 101137 02 GA6060 VYS24PWA 105185 02 103778 01 098249 01 105197 02 098265 02 102843 01 099056 19 102966 01 102773 01 099387 09 103781 02 103345 01 M11084 38 102775 06CK 098271 10 102445 01 103587 02CK 104099 01 098304 01 103784 02 103784 01 M12461 26 103284 02 099998 01 100563 01 103877 01 100565 01 100639 01 101137 02 GA6060 VYS30PWA 105185 03 103778 01 098249 01 105197 02 098265 02 102843 01 099056 19 102966 01 102773 01 099387 09 103781 02 103345 01 M11084 38 102775 06CK 098271 10 102445 01 103587 02CK 104099 01 098304 01 103784 02 103784 01 M12461 26 103284 02 099998 01 100563 01 103877 01 10
8. may cause a gas leak A WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fire place floor to allow access to heater control panel This will in sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting Raise fireplace floor with noncombustible mate rial Make sure material is secure A CAUTION Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner This could damage heater Only handle base assem bly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burner is level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Damper Damper __ Clamp Damper Manufactured Fireplace Installation Items Needed e hardware package provided with heater e approved flexible gas hose not provided if allowed by local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided e electric drill with 3 16 drill bit metal or masonry as applicable e flathead screwdriver 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas control Connect approved flexible gas hose to gas control fitting in heater see Figure 11 page 11 IMPORTANT Hold gas fitting with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose 2 Locate two masonry screws in hard ware package 3 Place heater base in fireplace Place logs in their proper position on heater base see Installing Logs page 13 5 Center heater base and logs front to back and side to side in
9. or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to De termining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location page 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appli ances installed in that space and an uncon fined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them 105190 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION
10. AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater _ Btu hr Example Gas water heater Btw Hr Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Gas furnace Btuhr Vent free heater 31 500 Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Total 71 500 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs s tu Hr Other gas appliances ___Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outd
11. fireplace 6 Carefully remove logs without moving heater base 7 Mark screw locations through one hole on each side of the mounting bracket see Figure 12 page 11 If installing in a brick bottom fireplace mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks Remove heater base from fireplace If installing optional control accessories do so at this time Follow all directions provided with accessory 105190 INSTALLATION Continued 9 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 drill bit 10 Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws in hardware package Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Fitting Cy Da XXX Figure 11 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Mounting Flanges Figure 12 Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor 105190 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLING GWMS2 OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED SWITCH Items Included for Installation e Switch e Switch Cover With Screws e 25 Ft Wire Connecting To Log Set 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to bottom contact of switch located on heater front control panel see Figure 13 2 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the control valve see Figure 13 3 Route the 25 ft wire to a convenient location A WARNING Do not connect the switch to a power source Electrical shock and or fire haz ard will occur IMPORTANT The wire may be shortened but must no
12. heater may also be operated as a vented decorative ANSI Z21 60 product by opening the flue damper non thermostat operation only SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room 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 heater REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater e wall switch e wall thermostat e hand held ON OFF remote e hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 24 The wall thermostat or hand held thermo stat may not be used where vented decora tive listing is required VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed inaconfined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk a
13. tile etc must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible mate rial must extend at least 8 inches up for all models If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 models only Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7 page 9 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Noncombustible Material Distance A Requirements for Safe Installation 12 or more Between 8 and 12 page 24 Less than 8 Noncombustible material OK 24 or 30 Models Install fireplace hood accessory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Accessories 18 Model Noncombustible material OK Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cannot extend material you must operate heater with flue damper open Heat Resistant Material Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace 105190 INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate rial clearances you must also meet required clearances b
14. to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will cre ate soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 26 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth o
15. 0565 01 100639 01 101137 02 GA6060 23 Log 1 Piece ODS Pilot LP ODS Nut Burner Outlet Tube Elbow Connector Burner Clip Burner Orifice Injector Upper Bracket Burner Pilot Tube Gas Control Valve Lower Bracket Screw 8 x 38 Painted Base Assy Ignitor Cable Piezo Ignitor Plate Switch Heat Shield Screw Flame Adjustment Knob Off Pilot On Knob Screw Hex Slt Wsr 10 32 x 38 Wiring Harness Switch Warning Plate Lighting Instructions Plate Warning Plate Fastener Caution Decal Hardware Kit Lava Rock 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International at 1 866 672 6040 for referral informa tion You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual a EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe FIREPLACE HOOD Black GA6050 Brass GA6052 Antique Brass GA6053 For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48 wide RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CON TROL KIT GHRCTA SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled mode You c
16. 1 11 2 Exception Do not install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency 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 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by 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 Save this manual for future reference VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this heater Im proper use ofthis heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide pois
17. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must pro vide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors 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 to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option O 3 si Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room
18. DUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write D E SA TM INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com ll 105190 01 NOT A UPC oe
19. ODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operation is not permitted UNPACKING A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates from the grate assembly The data plates contain important product 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 protective packaging ap plied to logs and heater for shipment 3 Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater One Piece Log Set Base Assembly Control Knob PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic dancing yellow flames This heater is designed for vent free operation with flue damper closed It has been tested and ap proved to ANSI Z21 11 2 standard for unvented heaters State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters This
20. P GAS LOG HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four 4 years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with 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 maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRO
21. The equip ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves A WARNING Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 15 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Locate sedi ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure ry Tee Joint il Pipe Nipple oe Cap o Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment A CAUTION Avoid damage to control Hold fitting with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorro
22. a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure page 15 Flame Adjustment Knob Control Knob Figure 20 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options 14 105190 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 y N 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 A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the equip ment shutoff valve AX 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 Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Figure 21 Pilot 105190 OWNER S MANUAL i TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF positi
23. an turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control 24 DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 Not Shown Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation Can be used only with non thermostat accessories LAVA ROCK GA6060 Not Shown For all models Order when additional rock is desired 2 Ib bag WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNTED SWITCH KIT GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows convenient access to the operation of your gas log heater INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 105190 OWNER S MANUAL NOTES 105190 25 WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE PROPANE L
24. arances If you can pro vide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size Side Wall Ceiling 18 24 16 42 and 30 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Log Minimum Firebox Size Height Depth Front Rear Width Width 18 17 14 24 20 24 17 14 28 21 30 17 14 34 24 Measured at 14 depth Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation into a masonry UL127 listed manufactured fireplace or listed vent free firebox Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 4 Note When installing your gas logs into a manufactured firebox follow firebox manufacturer s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches f 12 4 Example 101 2 85 4 7 51 4 3 2 15 4 7 8 7 16 FIREBOX 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 NCHES Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
25. ational s technical service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater POSSIBLE CAUSE A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot I 2 NYHA Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1 Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ee W n Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when installed Depleted gas supply ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is n
26. e press the bottom arrow of the TEMP button At higher settings the heater will run longer Continued VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS OPERATING HEATER Continued IMPORTANT This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample ev ery 5 5 minutes in the auto mode It will not respond immediately to the temperature setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held re mote control unit must be near the heater Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the heater The thermostat on the hand held remote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off 3 To turn the burner off press the AUTO ON OFF button until OFF lights The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position Flame Adjustment Knob INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 25 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 e see Troubleshooting pages 17 through 19 Control Knob in On Position ON LE PLO ral O O lt A Selector Swi
27. etween fireplace opening and mantel shelf If you do not meet the clear ances listed below you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 6 Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a Hood If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met you must have a hood When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required Follow minimum clear ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be come hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these tempera tures meet the requirement of the national product standard Fol low all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown you must do one of the following operate the logs only with the flue damper open e raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel FLOOR CLEARANCES A Ifinstalling appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum dis tance of 14 to combustibles see Fig ure 8 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 above the combus tible flooring see Figure 9 105190 Minimum Non Combustible Ma
28. ir Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold Air in gas line Air passageways on heater blocked Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP gas company Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice White powderresidue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function GHRC Series and GHRCTA Series only Battery is not installed Battery power is low www desatech com 18 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control 105190 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply 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 sup
29. ming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 16 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 17 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater pages 14 through 16 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 Equipment Shutoff Valve SS Closed Figure 16 Equipment Shutoff Valve 105190 OWNER S MANUAL Propane LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location 2 O Li a Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints INSTALLING LOGS A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury A CAUTION After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to High check to see if flames contact any log If so re position logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual Flames contacting logs will create soot Itis very importa
30. nt to install the logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place one piece log set on grate to fit as illustrated in Figure 18 Make sure middle section at bottom of log set is seated into U shaped cutout in cen ter of chassis see Figure 18 Log will fit securely on chassis IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports 2 Place lava rock around base of heater A em E SSS ae SSS oH a Burner U shaped Cutout in Chassis Figure 18 Installing Vintage Oak One Piece Log Set Burner Ports One Piece Log Set eee oaaao Figure 19 Installing Vintage Oak One Piece Log set Top View VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING an LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Ay WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life A WARNING e If fireplace has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you oper ate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater A WARNING Burner will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit
31. o between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 14 page 12 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Continued VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued A WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Propane LP External Regulator Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 14 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Gas Control Figure 15 Gas Connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 24 Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 15 IMPORTANT Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location
32. on 2a Set selector switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Re mote Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent 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 N to the PILOT position 2 Use remote control manual OFF button 3 Set selector switch in the OFF position fea MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light ing Instructions page 14 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 column 1 a OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note Allremote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 24 Follow instructions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCTA Series Only The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER The burners will turn on and off auto matically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc For wall thermostat operation follow in struction supplied with thermostat acces sory GWMT1 For wall switch o
33. oning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be work ing properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more af fected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influ ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odor less Anodor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak How ever the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain youread and understand all warn ings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shut down Allow surface to cool be fore touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with heater When using the hand held remote accessory keep se lector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote
34. oors 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 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 71 500 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 105190 5 VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER
35. ot correct Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas control ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 105190 W sO Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged www desatech com 17 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace thermocouple Replace control valve Continued VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Con
36. peration follow instructions supplied with GWMS2 NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 14 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 Series Operation 2a Press ON OFF button to turn the burner on and off When turning burner off the pilot will remain lit GHRCTA Series Operation 2b Press the AUTO ON OFF button on the hand held remote control see Figure 22 page 16 The lights to the left of the button will show AUTO ON or OFF In the ON mode the burners will ignite The heater is in manual mode when ON is lit Inthe AUTO mode the thermostat in the hand held remote unit con trols the room temperature To in crease the room temperature press the top arrow of the TEMP button To lower the room temperatur
37. plier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 12 and 13 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement a
38. r heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the HI heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chim ney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat AX WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 STOP Read the safety information column 1 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Set switch in OFF position ignitor Button Selector Switch e Lowe Press in and turn control knob clock wise to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob coun terclockwise y to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 20 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will al low air to bleed from the gas system 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 lights Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact
39. r vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 27 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through adrinking straw if compressed air is not available Injector Holder May Be Brass Burner or Aluminum Tube i Depending on Model Primary Air Inlet oe Holes Shape of Holes May Vary by Model Figure 26 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Ports Slots Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole LOGS e Ifyou remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs page 13 to properly re place logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create soot Figure 27 Pilot Inlet Air Hole
40. round windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Sec tion 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 kg per pa sec m
41. sive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply pages 11 and 12 Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip ing system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply a noncorrosive leak de tection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks 105190 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 16 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles for
42. t top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 12 and 13 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 105190 Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www desatech com 19 Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 12 and 13 VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER WIRING DIAGRAM Note For proper operation of optional ac cessories the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown SPECIFICATIONS Thermopile Vintage Oak Vintage Oak 18 24 and 30 Btu Variable 17 500 27 000 19 000 3 1 500 Type Gas Propane LP Only Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Manifold 8 0 W C 8 0 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 Minimum 11 11 Shipping Weight 28 Ibs 30 Ibs 24 32 Ibs 30 For input adjustment SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA In
43. t be lengthened 4 Connect one bare wire end to each of the terminals of the provided wall switch n Install the wall switch and cover in the wall Switch terminal of 25 ft TE To Wall Switch Wall Switch Figure 13 Connecting Wire Terminals CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A WARNING This appliance re quires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater and propane LP supply Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator supplied by installer see above e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 24 The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure t
44. talled in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance see Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Before installing in a solid fuel burn ing fireplace the chimney flue and fire box must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed If fireplace has glass doors never op erate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace open ing has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts
45. tch in Remote Position Optional Remote Control Figure 22 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Shows Temperature Setting LE The Log Heater will Automatically Cycle Heat Setting that has been Selected TEMP COOLER between Pilot and the e a ON OFF Increases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Decreases Room SIJ ATO ee in AUTO Mode Turns Burners On or Off and Allows You to d Choose the Auto Setting Figure 23 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCTA Series only LOG HEATER Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 25 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance These holes may become blocked with dust or lint Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed Blocked air holes will create soot MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create soot 105190 TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA Intern
46. terial OWNER S MANUAL A 12 18 8 8 Minimum Non Combustible Material Height Qe Distances to Underside of Mantel Mantel Shelf Underside of Mantel Shelf All minimum distances are in inches a Log Set 20 ee 24 24 and 30 Models 14 17 20 18 Model Top of Fireplace Opening Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Minimum Non gt Combustible Material ay Mantel Shelf Underside of Mantel Shelf All minimum distances are in inches 12 15 18 20 GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 2 E Top of Fireplace ml Opening Distances to Underside of Mantel Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances ED Combustible A 14 Material m Min KXNAAANAA NA Noncombustible Material If Installed at Floor Level Hearth Combustible 5 Material es Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring Continued VANGUARD UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater appli ance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material If yourheateris amanually controlled model you may use this heater as a vented product There are
47. ternational s Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 You can also visit DESA International s technical services web site at www desatech com 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA International have ready e your name and address e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this prod uct If they can t supply original replace ment part s call DESA International at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information Whencalling DESA International haveready e model number of your heater e the replacement part number 105190 OWNER S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due
48. three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode 1 The fireplace does not meet the clear ance to combustibles requirements for vent free operation 2 State or local codes do not permit vent free operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory to order see Accessories page 24 This will insure vented operation see Figure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter ins Area sq ins 5 20 sq inches 6 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 Damper Clamp WAY aN Damper Masonry Fireplace Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY A CAUTION Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty and safety information A WARNING You must secure this heater to fireplace floor If not heater will move when you adjust controls Moving heater
49. tinued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner orifice diameter is too small Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected Burners will not come on in remote po sition W nance page 21 or replace burner orifice Contact local propane LP gas company Replace burner orifice Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 20 Replace battery in transmitter and re ceiver Delayed ignition burner Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice clogged Contact local propane LP gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Replace gas control Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed on windows Not enough combustion ventilation a
50. ut doors lo cated on floor or wall of fireplace If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper 105190 OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom un less installed as a vented ap pliance see page 10 in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater e in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning flu ids oilor kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add mois 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 Ventilation pages 4 through 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane LP gas If your gas supply is not propane LP do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Vent Free Operation Only AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum cle
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