Desa VGL450N User's Manual
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1. VANGUARD B VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACE A CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION ar R APPROVED OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VGL450N NATURAL AND VGL450P PROPANE LP FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or any other flam mable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 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 mate rials on or near the appliance NEVER leave children unattended when afire is burning in the appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch e Do not use any phone in your building e 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 SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appli ance it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or optional accessory items when needed Keep it with your other important papers WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified in st2. 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 wo 10 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information above Turn wall switch to the OFF position Turn off all electric power to the ap pliance Remove control access panel Turn gas control knob clockwise _ to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information If you don t smell gas go to the next step Find pilot Follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is behind the burner tube Turn control knob counterclockwise J Nto the PILOT position Push in the knob all the way and hold in Immediately light the pilot by pressing the red ignitor button Con tinue to hold the control knob in for about 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release button and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 5 through 9 If button does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after sev eral tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier Turn gas control knob counterclock wise xy to ON Knob can be turned to ON only if the
3. etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off l Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most fireplaces If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPORTANT statement above Low fuel supply Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Ventilate room Stop using odor caus ing products while fireplace is running Refill supply tank Locate and correct all leaks see Gas Line Hook Up page 8 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Gas Line Hook Up page 8 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Gas Line Hook Up page 8 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace 105704 Improper log placement Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked www desatech com 13 Properly locate log
4. A N a A is Lal A I fe MIN 4 ee Wie O ree z m i As Required By Design As Long As Ceiling Clearance Is Maintained Figure 9 Rough Opening for Installing on Raised Platform 33 3 8 MINIMUM TO 10 3 8 MIN FRAMING 23 5 8 MINIMUM m e 36 1 4 DRYWALL Figure 10 Rough Opening for Corner Installation 105704 PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Proceed to secure appliance to prepared framing at nailing flanges located at the sides of the appliance as shown in Figure 11 Nailing va Flanges Pea Framing EEREN x z Figure 11 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs 105704 OWNER S MANUAL VENTING INSTALLATION A 4 B 1 Type Gas Vent Pipe is a double wall unitized venting system not supplied which must be installed during the rough framing of the appliance Any B 1 Type gas vent system may be used for proper venting as long as itis installed per the manufacturer s recommendations This appliance has been supplied with a 4 dia starting collar for a snug fit Slide B 1 vent pipe over starter pipe until fully seated Fas
5. B vent instructions for installation guidelines Ay WARNING This gas appli ance must not be connected to a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance e Model VGL450N uses NATURAL GAS ONLY e Model VGL450P uses PROPANE GAS ONLY If you have any doubts as to which gas your particular unit is approved and tested for please check the AGA CGA rating plate located behind the access panel Figure 1 page 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before beginning the installation of your appliance read these instructions through completely This DESA appliance and its approved com ponents are safe when installed according to this installation manual and are operated as recommended by DESA Unless you use DESA approved components tested for this appliance YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA disclaims any responsibility for the following actions A Modification of the appliance or any of the components manufactured by DESA unless otherwise permitted in writing by DESA B Use of any component part not ap proved by DESA in combination with this DESA appliance C Installation and or operation in a man ner other than instructed in this manual D The burning of anything other than the type of gas approved for use in this gas appliance 105704 OWNER S MANUAL This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the a
6. Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burner will produce flames and soot e fireplace will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad 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 International s Tech nical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 You can also visit DESA International s Technical Services web site at www desatech com VGL450 SERIES MILLIVOLT WIRING DIAGRAM DO NOT CONNECT TO 120V N O WALL SWITCH SUPPLIED USE ONLY CL2 THERMOSTAT WIRE 18 GA RED WHITE PROVIDED OR EQUIVALENT 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 Technical Ser vice Department at 1 800 323 5190 for re ferral information When calling DESA International have ready your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your fire place e how fireplace was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can
7. N O WALL SWITCH SUPPLIED USE ONLY CL2 THERMOSTAT WIRE 18 GA RED WHITE PROVIDED OR EQUIVALENT Note If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced use 18 AWG TYPE CL2 UL 105 C 25 ft length MAXIMUM or equivalent OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL GHRC INSTALLATION Note If using optional wireless hand held remote control the wall switch is no longer operational Installing Receiver 1 Remove access panel from lower front face of firebox Lift straight up on ac cess panel until it stops Pull bottom of access panel forward then down 2 Disconnect wall switch wires from TH and TH TP terminals on control valve see Figure 13 3 Install remote receiver unit onto mount ing bracket using the two plastic mount ing clips see Figure 14 4 Connect wires to control valve Con nect white wire to terminal TH Con nect red wire to terminal TH TP 5 Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver see Figure 15 6 Slide 9 volt battery not included through the clip Note Only use alka line battery 7 Attach the terminal wires to the battery see Figure 15 8 Replace access panel Place top of ac cess panel into opening and slide up Push bottom of access panel in and slide down to install SB Plastic Mounting Clips Mounting Bracket Figure 14 Installing Remote Receiver Shown from Rear of Mounting Bracket 9 Volt Battery Battery Receiver
8. area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year Temporary removal of the log set may ease the clean ing of the burner and pilot assem bly see Installing Logs and Lava Rock pages 8 and 9 A WARNING The logs can be hot Handle only when cool 105704 A WARNING Turn off gas and remote wall switch before servic ing appliance Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing this appliance must be replaced prior to operating Periodically inspect the vent system con nections both inside and outside the appli ance Be sure that there are no obstructions which may hinder the appliance s normal operation If the connection does not appear to be correct contact your local service technician A WARNING CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SUR FACE TEMPERATURES AND TO STAY AWAY FROM THESE TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE WIRING DIAGRAM Thermopile Pilot Gas Line to Burner Pilot Gas Line Incoming Main Gas Supply CONTROL VALVE SWITCH 105704 HEAT LIMIT OWNER S MANUAL SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burner will have delayed ignition e fireplace will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low When Gas Quality Is
9. control knob is popped out Replace control access panel Turn on all electric power to the ap pliance Position Indicator ie CS D INANE IN ANS Gas Control Knob Figure 23 Control Knob in the PILOT position Continued VANGUARD VGL450 Series VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued ii TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 2 Turn off the wall switch Turn off all electric power to the ap pliance if service is to be performed 3 Remove control access panel 4 Turn gas control clockwise N to OFF Do not force 5 Replace control access panel OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note The GHRC receiver and hand held remote control kit must be purchased separately seeAccessories amp Replacement Parts page 14 Followinstallation instruc tions on pages 6 and 7 of this manual 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 su
10. or roof rafters will make installa tion easier Figure 3 shows a plan view of a few common locations Flush installations are recommended where living space is limited or at a pre mium and since the space required to en close the appliance would be located be yond an outside wall this would also reduce the cutting of joists roof rafters and such Check local codes for any restrictions Projected installations can extend any distance into the room A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing finished wall Corner installations make use of space that may not normally be used and provides a wider and more efficient range for radiant heat transference Internal wall installations provide a dis creet option for room separation and can also be ideal as an addition to an existing wall Also in selecting a location the following precautions must be observed 1 Do not connect this appliance to a chimney system used for a solid fuel burning fireplace 2 Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air 3 Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies 4 NEVER obstruct the front opening of the appliance or the flow of combus tion and ventilation air Keep control compartments accessible 5 Do not locate in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored The appliance area must be kept clear
11. 116 105739 01 Should the limit switch need replacing have a qualified technician replace it see Wiring Diagram page 11 The limit switch is located under the top door track on the right hand side 105704 OWNER S MANUAL NOTES 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 B VENT FIREPLACE 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
12. Clip Terminal Wires zD Figure 15 Installing Battery in Receiver 105704 INSTALLATION Continued Installing 9 Volt Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of re mote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to the battery not included Place battery into the battery housing Note Only use alka line battery 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit vt Remote Terminal Control Unit Wires 9 Volt Battery Housing Figure 16 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 105704 OWNER S MANUAL GAS SUPPLY TESTING Note This section is intended as a guide for qualified technicians installing gas to this appliance Do not connect appliance before pressure testing gas piping Damage to gas valve may result and an unsafe condition may be caused IMPORTANT The appliance and its indi vidual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The Gas Control Valve is secured to the burner pan assembly underneath the front ledge A 1 8 NPT plugged tapping is provided on the Gas Control Valve for a test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance see Figure 17 Red Surface Indicates For Propane Use Only h Sen
13. aller service agency or the gas supplier WARNING THE DECORATIVE GAS APPLI ANCE SERIES IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS ONLY DE PENDING ON THE TYPE OF GAS YOUR PARTICULAR MODEL IS APPROVED FOR DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BURN ANY SOLID FUELS IN THESE APPLIANCES CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 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 Save this manual for future reference VANGUARD VGL450 Series VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE HEARTH DIMENSIONS Spacers 3 Sides 33 7 te AGA and CGA Rating Labels Located Behind Access Panel Figure 1 Appliance Dimensions Note All dimensions in this installation manual are in inches unless otherwise specified Pilot Assembly CB D DW GD GW GW GD CG g ae Control Valve ome foun Kee fee fae fe oe i j OD O a a ac Figure 2 Location of Pilot Assembly and Control Valve Access Panel and Logs Removed for Clarity 2 105704 INTRODUCTION Model VGL450 series is a radiant heat deco rative gas appliance that uses a millivolt gas control valve and a pilot ignition system This appliance requires a 4 B 1 type vent ing system 4 B 1 type vent NOT supplied by DESA Check with your
14. and free from these com bustible materials CORNER INTERNAL WALL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ea FLUSH L FULL INSTALLATION PROJECTION T INSTALLATION i pR Figure 3 Possible Locations for Installing Appliance VANGUARD VGL450 Series VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are e Back and sides of outer surround ee ee 0 min e Drywall to sides Of front face occ eeeeesteee cers 0 min e B Vent surfaces cccee 1 min e Ceiling to opening 30 min gt FIOO eenei 0 min e Adjacent side wall ee 18 min Va 0 Clearance Front Face Nail to Stud or Header Drywall Figure 4 Minimum Clearances Top View A CAUTION Do not block re quired air spaces with insulation or any other material Do not obstruct effective open ing of appliance with any type of facing material D 30 Minimum l 1 Min Clearance To B Vents Outer Pipe 0 Clearance To Top Of Spacer Clearance From Top Of 2 Opening To f RI Ceiling 0 Clearance To Floor Figure 5 Minimum Clearances Front View MANTEL CLEARANCES Woodwork such as wood trims mantels and other combustible material must no
15. bsence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the CSA C22 1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE for Canada The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or with the current CAN CGA B149 1 OR 2 Installation Codes for Canada This appliance complies with ANS Z21 50 1998 and CAN CGA 2 22 M98 Standard as a VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLI ANCE and is tested and listed by the Ameri can Gas Association and Canadian Gas Association A CAUTION Installation and re pair should be done by a quali fied service person The appli ance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More fre quent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpet ing bedding material pet hair etc It is imperative that the con trol compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean NOTICE This appliance is not intended to be used as a primary source of heat SELECTING LOCATION To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appliance you must take into consideration the following guidelines 1 The location must allow for proper clearances see Clearances page 4 2 Consider a location where heat output would not be affected by drafts air con ditioning ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids the cutting of joists
16. have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DES N INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 5 105704 01 5739 NOT A UPC Rev A 04 99
17. in a longer yellow flame which could cause sooting 0000009 CORRECT Long Blue Flame INCORRECT CLOSE TELELE SHUTTER Short Sharp Blowing Flame INCORRECT f OPEN SHUTTER Long Uneven Yellow Flame Figure 26 Burner Flame Patterns 10 OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the appli ance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water When lit for the first time the appliance will emit a slight odor for about an hour or two This is a normal occurrence which is due to the curing of logs and burn in of inter nal paints and lubricants used in the manu facturing process In cleaning take care not to alter the settings on the pilot assembly Ay WARNING Have a qualified agency periodically inspect the vent system at the start of each heating season so as to be free of any obstructions which may hinder normal operation Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air keep the front of the appliance clear of all ob stacles and combustible materi als such as gasoline or other flam mable vapors or liquids It is also imperative that the control com partments burners and circulat ing air passageways of the appli ance be kept clean A CAUTION Keep control com partment logs burners and
18. ing Gas Line can be Routed into Appliance from N any Direction Approximate al N 4 Gas Valve Inlet Location Figure 19 Routing Incoming Gas Line DECORATIVE APPLIANCE Before connecting the flexible gas line to the gas control valve a sediment trap must be included between them It must extend down 3 inches beyond the center of the pipe See Figure 20 Prepare incoming approved gas line with teflon tape or pipe joint compound Check with local building codes A CAUTION Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum LP or pro pane and should be applied lightly to ensure excess sealant does not enter the gas line A WARNING All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed After ensuring that the gas valve is on apply a soap and water solution to all connections and joints If bubbles appear leaks can be detected and corrected Do not use an open flame for leak testing and do not operate any appliance if a leak is detected Complete your gas installation by connect ing incoming gas line with flexible gas line Secure tightly with wrench but do not over tighten Replace burner pan cm C oie Figure 20 Gas Connection 105704 INSTALLATION Continued 2 Place log 2 large front log in groove on firebox floor in front of burner with log texture facing up a
19. iring connections Refer to wir tor valve No millivolt current is being sent back to regulator If valve knob and wall switch are in the ON position probable defective regula tor valve ing diagram shown in Wall Switch In stallation page 6 Have a qualified technician replace valve No gas to burner although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position 1 Wall switch wires defective or too long 2 Pilot not generating sufficient millivoltage Check electrical connections See Pilot will not stay lit above Frequent pilot outage Pilot flame may be too low causing safety pilot to drop out Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impingement on pilot generator Pilot goes out when wall switch is ON Millivolt output on thermopile too high www desatech com 12 Replace thermopile 105704 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL building A WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your e 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 IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles
20. nd out see Figure 22 Place lava rock along sides and front of inside of firebox bottom It is not necessary to use all of the lava rock provided OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner could cause A 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 performance problems S IN A Figure 22 Installing Log No 2 105704 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
21. re to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation 2 Press the ON OFF button to turn the burner on and off When turning burner off the pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position Thermopile Pilot Burner Figure 24 Pilot PILOT ASSEMBLY ADJ USTMENT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height Alterations to these settings may have occurred during shipping and handling if this is the case some minor readjustments may be necessary The pilotassembly is located behind the burner tube on the right hand side The thermopile height should be at a distance of 3 8 to 1 2 from the pilot flame see Figure 25 gz nermopile A 3 8 To 1 2 w Pilot i T Burner O l Figure 25 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME ADJ USTMENT The Air Shutter located at the base of the Main Burner Tube has been factory preset to the proper air to gas ratio which results in along blue flame see Figure 26 If readjustment is necessary you can restore proper flame setting by loosening the air shutter screw and rotating the air shutter until proper flame setting is achieved Tighten screw back see Figure 17 page 7 for air shutter location Closing the Air Shutter reduces the air to gas mix resulting
22. s Clean out air holes at burner inlets Pe riodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or replace burner VANGUARD VGL450 Series VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 Brushed Brass VDGL450 Polished Brass VDPL450 For all models Bi fold glass doors with extruded aluminum brushed or polished brass finish B 1 TYPE VENT PIPE Not Shown Any B 1 type 4 dia gas vent pipe may be purchased from your local distributor or local hardware store Rear Log Q A LOG SET 25916 105738 01 Front and rear logs come standard with all units Check with local representative for options Front Log Thermopile Assy Pilot Assy Pilot Gas Line PILOT ASSEMBLY Natural 20382 105740 01 LP 27085 105740 02 If in need of replacing have a qualified technician replace it Colored Cap Indicates for Propane Use Only GAS CONTROL VALVE Natural 14201 105741 01 LP 27086 105741 02 If in need of replacing have a qualified technician replace it a Wall Switch and Cover Plate Millivolt Wires WALL SWITCH 22180 105742 01 Wall switch cover plate and millivolt wires are supplied with the appliance If wires need replacing use proper gauge CE HEAT LIMIT SWITCH 14
23. sis Air Shutter Coupling TS MANU Flexible Gas Line Pilot 1 8 NPT DO NOT Adjustment Plugged KINK Cap Tapping Figure 17 1 8 Plugged Tapping Location GAS RATINGS TYPE OF GAS NATURAL PROPANE LP MAX INPUT RATING Btu hr 12 000 12 000 MANIFOLD PRESSURE 3 5 in W C 10 0 in W C MIN SUPPLY PRESSURE 4 5 in W C 7 0 in W C MAX SUPPLY PRESSURE 10 5 in W C 13 0 in W C For the purpose of input adjustment Continued VANGUARD VGL450 Series VENTED TYPE INSTALLATION Continued GAS LINE HOOK UP NOTICE Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier ora qualified service person A WARNING Before you pro ceed make sure your gas supply is OFF A manual shut off valve must be included within 6 six feet of the appliance s gas supply system For your convenience it may be desirable to install the shut off valve outside the appliance s enclosure where it can be accessed with a key through a wall as shown in Figure 18 Route an approved gas line towards the appliance coming in from any direction see Figure 19 A flexible gas line long enough to connect the incoming approved gas line with the gas control valve will be required along with a sediment trap The approximate location of the gas control valve inlet is indicated in Figure 19 Note Do NOT kink flexible gas line Figure 18 Manual Shut Off Valve Installation Note Incom
24. t be placed within 7 inches of the appliance s opening Combustible material projecting more than 1 2 inches from the appliance s front face must not be placed less than 12 inches from the opening of the appliance ref NFPA Standard 211 Section 7 3 3 3 Figures 6 and 7 show limits on mantel locations Combustible Material 33 e Nom Drywall 1 Header Within g 12 7 Min 1 1 2 Max NY Figure 6 Mantel Clearances Side View Cross Section Combustible Material May Be Used 11 2 MAX 33 3 6 MIN NOM WITHIN 12 18 MIN TO es ADJACENT WALL I Figure 7 Mantel Clearances Top View Cross Section FRAMING Typical framing is shown in Figures 8 through 10 depending on your particular installation If the appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible material other than wood floor ing the appliance must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance If a raised platform is to be constructed ceiling clearance must be maintained see Clearances i HLL 33 1 4 MIN fw MIN AHL TE Figure 8 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Platform Must Be Solid Flat and Fully Supported a QA
25. t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready e model number of your fireplace e the replacement part number VANGUARD VGL450 Series VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com Note Before troubleshooting the system make sure the gas shut off valve is ON OBSERVED PROBLEM The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are 1 Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas control valve filter POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cannot light pilot No gas supply or shut off valve is OFF Air in gas line Construction debris clogging pilot orifice 1 Hold regulator control valve in the PILOT Check to see if you have gas supply position for 3 to 4 minutes to purge air Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Low gas pressure 4 Contact your gas supplier 5 Control valve knob is not onthe PILOT 5 Refer to section on pilot lighting position 6 Kinked pilot line 6 Have a qualified technician replace pi lot line 7 Bad valve 7 Replace regulator valve see Accessories amp Replacement Parts page 14 Pilot will not stay lit 1 Loose wiring on thermopile to regula 1 Check w
26. ten this first section of B vent pipe by running a 3 4 long sheet metal screw through outer wall of pipe until secure see Figure 12 Double Wall B 1 Type Vent Secure B Vent to Starter Not Supplied Collar Using 3 4 Long Sheet Metal Screw Figure 12 Securing B Vent to Starter Collar The B 1 vent pipe must be properly termi nated per manufacturer s instructions Check with your B 1 Vent installation in structions regarding multiple venting into a common flue IMPORTANT Vent pipe MUST NOT ter minate in an attic space Minimum height for complete system vent termination and appliance is 12 feet Maximum horizontal run of B 1 type vent pipe can be no greater than 75 of total vertical height of the vent VANGUARD VGL450 Series VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE INSTALLATION WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The installation of a wall switch in this appliance allows you to activate the gas control valve without the use of normal current A CAUTION Do not wire this millivolt system wall switch to a regular power supply Thermopile Pilot Gas Line to Burner SWITCH Figure 13 Wall Switch Wiring Diagram HEAT LIMIT 1 Remove access panel from lower front face 2 Connect the millivolt wires from ter minals TH and TH TP to wall switch as shown in Figure 13 both are sup plied VGL450 SERIES MILLIVOLT WIRING DIAGRAM DO NOT CONNECT TO 120V
27. 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 PRODUCT 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 INTERNA TIONAL 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
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