Vanguard Heating VS18PR 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, per- sonal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS [...]

2 103448 CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to as- semble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poison- ing. DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning ma[...]

3 103448 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane [...]

4 103448 AUTO MAN OFF STA TUS ON LO HI TEMP Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown Left Front Branch Control Knob Rear Log Base Assembly Front Burner Piezo Ignitor Rear Burner Crossover Log Top Middle Log Bottom Middle Log Right Front Branch Remote Selector Switch (Optional) Flame Adjustment Knob Remote Control (Optional) PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Insta[...]

5 103448 W ARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. T oday’ s homes are built more energy ef ficient than ever . New materials, increas[...]

6 103448 DETERMINING 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 v[...]

7 103448 W ARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an uncon- fined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3. Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To C[...]

8 103448 NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. W ARNING 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 qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If damaged[...]

9 103448 INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES 42" 16" INST ALLING Continued W ARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Size Height Depth Width 18" 17" 14" 20" 24" 17" 14" 26" [...]

10 103448 Non-Combustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation 12" or more Non-combustible material OK. Between 8" and 12" Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Acces- sories, page 30). Less than 8" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8". See Between 8" and 12&quo[...]

11 103448 INST ALLING Continued Mantel Clearances If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6). Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood If above minimum clearances are not met, you must have a hood. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood. [...]

12 103448 14" Min. Combustible Material Non-Combustible Material Hearth 5" Min. Combustible Material INST ALLING Continued Floor Clearances A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combus- tibles (see Figure 8). Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level [...]

13 103448 Gas Control Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) INST ALLING Continued Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane (LP) gas, not provided) • electric drill with 3/16" drill bit Note: Install[...]

14 103448 Propane Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the h[...]

15 103448 INST ALLING Continued Installation must include a manual 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 13). Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in p[...]

16 103448 ON POSITION OFF POSITION Open Closed Manual Shutoff Valve Gas Control Location Propane Supply Tank Manual Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutof f valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heat[...]

17 103448 INSTALLING LOGS Each log is marked with a number . These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater . 1. Place front logs (#1L and #1R) on top of the grate. Make sure the notches in the bottom of the logs f[...]

18 103448 Crossover Log (#4) Hole Peg Cutout Figure 20 - Installing Crossover Log (#5) INST ALLING Continued 4. Place the crossover log (#5) on the back log and the top middle log. Make sure the peg on the rear log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log. The crossover log should fit in the cutout of the top middle log (see Figure 20). OP[...]

19 103448 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate 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 opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before operat- ing heater. • You must operate thi[...]

20 103448 T O TURN OFF GAS T O APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Set remote selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following: • Turn control knob clockwise[...]

21 103448 O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE OPTIONAL GHRCT HAND HELD REMOTE OPERA TION OPERA TING HEA TER Continued NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand-held remote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 19. Figure 23 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation[...]

22 103448 Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern W ARNING If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide. If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping, follow instructions at bottom of this page. Yellow flame on rear burner is normal.[...]

23 103448 W ARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3. P[...]

24 103448 REMEDY 1. Press in control knob fully 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3. Fully open manual shut-off valve 4. A) Contact local propane gas company B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance , page 23) or replace ODS/pilot assembly 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more 6. Replace the[...]

25 103448 REMEDY 1. This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualified service person 1. Open window to ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2. Refill supply tank 3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections , page 15) 1. Open window and/or door for ventila- tion 2. Contac[...]

26 103448 18" Variable 24" Variable 30" Variable Btu (Variable) 16,000/26,000 20,000/33,000 21,500/36,000 Type Gas Propane Only Propane Only Propane Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Pressure Manifold 7.9" W.C. 7.9" W.C. 7.9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" 14" 14" Minimum* 11" 11&q[...]

27 103448 REPLACEMENT P ARTS 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 T echnical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. When [...]

28 103448 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Control Model VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 8 25 13 12 13 23 14 26 27 6 6 16 19 21 22 29 24 17 20 15 28 18 10-1 10-2 4 5 3 2 1R 1L[...]

29 103448 P ARTS LIST Variable Control Model This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBERS NO. VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR DESCRIPTION QTY. 1L 103580-01 103580-03 Left Front Log (1L) 1 1R 103580-04 103580-02 103580-02 Right [...]

30 103448 Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’ s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. BLACK FIREPLACE HOOD - GA6050 For all models. Helps deflect heat away from[...]

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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 [...]