Vanguard Heating VN1800TB manual

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    INFRARED VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and li[...]

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    2 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. If you 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[...]

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    3 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protec[...]

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    4 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During[...]

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    5 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet 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 pas[...]

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    6 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors 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[...]

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    7 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater, make su[...]

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    8 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways. 1. Attaching to wall stud 2. Attaching to wall anchor Attaching to wall stu[...]

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    9 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 1 1). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow steps 1 throug[...]

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    10 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® Figure 12 - Gas Connection * A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 22. Inlet Pipe From Gas Meter (7"[...]

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    11 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 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 of[...]

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    12 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T ur n control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2. T urn off all electric power to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. CAUTION: Do not try to adju[...]

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    13 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch- ing the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermo- couple co[...]

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    14 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed in, there is no spark at ODS/pilot ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2. Ignitor electrode broken 3. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 4. Igni[...]

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    15 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed in, there is a spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner(s) Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaque(s) does not glow Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a clicking/ticking[...]

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    16 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 supplier’s instructions. • [...]

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    17 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SER VICE SPECIFICA TIONS VN1800TB VN3000TB Btu 18,000 30,000 Type Gas Natural Only Natural Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 6" W.C. 6" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" 10.5" Minimum 7" 7" Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D) Heater 23.5 x 18.5 x 8 [...]

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    18 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® 1 2 3 11 6 4 7 5 6 12 13 9 10 15 14 8 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VN1800TB BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-2 13-4 13-3 13-5 13-10 13-6 13-8 13-7 13-3 13-9 13-6 13-12 13-11 ODS/PILOT[...]

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    19 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VN1800TB This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-13 Front Panel 1 3 098238-06 Grill Guard 1 4 101108-01 Cli[...]

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    20 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VN3000TB 13-12 13-11 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-4 13-2 13-5 13-3 13-3 13-8 13-4 13-6 13-6 13-9 13-10 13-7 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 12 13 9 10 14 15 7 13-5[...]

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    21 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VN3000TB This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-14 Front Panel 1 3 098238-07 Grill Guard 1 4 101108-01 Cli[...]

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    22 104820 INFRARED NA TURAL GAS HEA TER ® FAN KITS - GA3100(A,B) AND GA3200T(A,B) For all models. Provides better heat distribu- tion. Makes heater more efficient. Complete installation and operating instructions included. Manually-controlled - GA3100(A,B). In- cludes ON/OFF switch. Thermostatically-controlled - GA32000T(A,B). Includes three setti[...]

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    23 104820 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

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    KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 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. Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED [...]