Models Also Design-Certified as Vented Decorative Appliances
FLAME-MAX® Vintage Oak
Log Design
18" and 24" Variable
Manually-Controlled Models
FLAME-MAX® Golden Oak
Log Design
18", 24", 30", and 36" Variable
Manually-Controlled and
18", 24", and 30" Thermostati-
cally Controlled Models
FLAME-MAX
Log Design
18", 24", and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Model
®
Birch
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 liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•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.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation 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 accordance with ANS
Z21.11.2. 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.
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
Combustion and Ventilation
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.
section on page 4 of this manual.
Air for
®
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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX
®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
WARNING ICON G 001
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, 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
poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,
or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater
may not be working properly. Get fresh airat once! Have heater serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women,
people with heart or lung disease or anemia,
those under the influence of alcohol, and
those at high altitudes.
Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to the gas. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However,
the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may
be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
Warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
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.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. F ollow the
gas supplier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier ,
call the fire department
3.This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom unless installed
as a vented appliance (see InstallingDamper Clamp, page 10).
4.Never install the heater
• 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
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5.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, operate heater
with flue damper closed.
6.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 operating heater .
7.Y ou must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running
heater.
8.This log heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn
off heater and call a qualified service
person.
slight smoking could occur due to log
curing and heater burning manufacturing residues.
Note:
During initial operation,
9.To prevent the creation of soot, follow
the instructions in Cleaning and Main-tenance, page 23.
10. 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.
11. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this heater.
12. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has
an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts
down the heater if not enough fresh air
is available. See Air for Combustionand Ventilation, pages 4 through 6. If
heater keeps shutting off, see Trouble-shooting, pages 18 through 20.
13. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
14. Do not use this heater to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
15. Never place any objects on the heater.
16. Heater base assembly becomes very hot
when running heater. K eep children and
adults away from hot surface to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Heater will
remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surface to cool before touching.
17. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with heater .
18. Do not use heater if any part has been
exposed to or under water . Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water .
19. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do not operate heater if a log is
chipped (dime-sized or larger).
20. Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair heater.
21. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could pilot outage.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Flame-Max
Standard Oak Logs
Back Log
Front Log
Piezo Ignitor
Base Assembly
Flame-Max
Golden Oak Logs
®
Burner
®
Crossover
Log
Control Knob
One Piece
Log Set
Flame-Max
®
Birch Logs
Piezo Ignitor
Base Assembly
Control Knob
Flame-Max
®
Golden Oak Logs T-Stat
One Piece
Log Set
One Piece
Log Set
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 approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard for
unvented heaters. State and local codes in
some areas prohibit the use of vent-free
heaters. This heater may also be operated as
a vented decorative (ANS Z21.60) product
by opening the flue damper (for non-thermostat operation only).
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for ventfree room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off
the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
Piezo Ignitor
Base Assembly
Control Knob
Figure 1 - Product Identification
LOCAL CODES
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 CodeANS Z223.1, also known as 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
Piezo Ignitor
Base Assembly
Control Knob
UNPACKING
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 assembly from carton.
heater base assembly by the burner.
This could damage heater. Always
handle base assembly by grate.
2.Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment.
3.Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
Note:
Do not pick up
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
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®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined space
or unusually tight construction
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.
Today’s homes are built more energy
efficient 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 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 combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This
will insure proper venting of vented fuelburning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section 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 windows 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 defined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with
a rating of one perm (6 x 10
per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and
doors
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three
criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See
From Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to
mining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location,
and
Ventilation Air
, page 6.
page 5.
-11
and
Deter-
kg
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1,
1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space and an
unconfined space as a space whose volume
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m3 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 installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only
if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.
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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION 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:
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.Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_______________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
3.Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater_______________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater*_______________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace_______________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater_______________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs_______________ Btu/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 outdoors.
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:
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.
Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
Gas water heater40,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater +31,500 Btu/Hr
Total=71,500 Btu/Hr
51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
71,500 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
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
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or applicable local codes.
Continued
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®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
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 provide 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 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also
remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
WARNING: Rework worksheet, adding the space of the
adjoining unconfined space. The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent 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.
IMPORTANT:
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Do not provide openings for
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
12"
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Ventilated
Attic
Crawl Space
12"
Option 2
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Ventilated
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install 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
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
NOTICE: State or local codes may
only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration.
Check your state or local codes.
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 qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote
will ignite if highly heated. A dirty
chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If
damaged, operate heater with flue
damper closed.
WARNING: Seal any fresh air
vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace.
If not, drafting may cause pilot
outage or sooting. Use a heatresistant sealant. Do not seal
chimney flue damper.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance (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
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls.
IMPORTANT:
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.
Vent-free heaters add mois-
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is
not natural gas, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper
type heater.
INSTALLATION AND
CLEARANCES
(Vent-Free Operation Only)
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
LogMinimum Firebox Size
Size Height Depth Front Rear*
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fireplace, listed
vent-free firebox.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling
Clearances (see Figure 4)
A. Clearances from the side of the fire-
place opening to any combustible wall
should not be less than 16 inches.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42 inches.
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
Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation,
page 10.
Left and
Right
Sides
16"
Installing Damper
42"
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Minimum Fireplace Clearance
To Combustible Materials
Log SizeSide WallCeiling
18", 24",16"42"
30", and 36"
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Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and
Ceiling
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®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum Noncombustible
Material Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
Note:
If using a mantel, proceed to If Using
Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the
information below.
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible 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 material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If noncombustible material is less than
12", you must install the fireplace hood
accessory (24", 30" and 36" models only).
See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT:
minimum clearances, you must operate
heater with chimney flue damper open. Go
to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory forVented Operation, page 10.
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible 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 material 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", 30" and 36" 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 on page 9
for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT:
minimum clearances, you must operate
heater with chimney flue damper open. Go
to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory forVented Operation, page 10.
If you cannot meet these
If you cannot meet these
NoncombustibleRequirements for
Material Distance (A)Safe Installation
12" or moreNoncombustible material OK.
Between 8" and 12"24", 30", or 36" Models: Install fireplace hood ac-
cessory (GA6050, GA 6052 or GA6053, see
sories,
page 30).
18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.
Less than 8"Noncombustible material must be extended to at
least 8". See
cannot extend material, you must operate heater
with flue damper open.
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances 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 clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
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
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9).
Mantel Shelf
18"8"20"
14"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
22"
16
24"
3
/4
"
20"
Minimum NonCombustible
Material
10"
8"
6"
1
/2
2
"
(A)
12"
8"
Minimum NonCombustible
Material Height
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
8"
Min.
Mantel Shelf
12"15"18"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Minimum NonCombustible
Material
12"
10"
8"
6"
1
2
/2
"
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052
or GA6053)
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24"/30"/36" Models
18" Model
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
20"
Top of Fireplace
Opening
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Combustible
14"
14"
Min.
Min.
Noncombustible
Non-Combustible Mate
CombustibleMaterial
Material
Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
INSTALLING DAMPER
CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR
VENTED OPERATION
Note:
When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel
burning fireplace with a working flue and
constructed of noncombustible material.
If your heater is a manually controlled model,
you may use this heater as a vented product.
There are 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
30). 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.
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to fireplace floor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak.
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care is
needed. You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to
heater control panel. This will insure adequate air flow and guard
against sooting. Raise fireplace
floor with noncombustible material. Make sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by the
burner. This could damage
heater. Only handle base assembly by grates.
CAUTION: Do not remove the
metal Data Plates attached to the
heater base assembly. The Data
Plates contain important warranty
information.
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Masonry FireplaceManufactured Fireplace
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Damper
Damper
10
IMPORTANT:
is level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
Make sure the heater burner
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INSTALLATION
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 (metal
or masonry as applicable)
• flathead screwdriver
1.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of the fitting to be threaded into
gas regulator. Connect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater
(see Figure 11).
IMPORT ANT:
wrench when connecting flexible gas
hose.
2.Locate two masonry screws in hard-
ware package.
3.Place heater base in fireplace.
4.Place logs in their proper position on
heater base.
5.Center heater base and logs front-to-
back and side-to-side in 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). If installing in a brickbottom fireplace, mark screw locations
in mortar joint of bricks.
8.Remove heater base from fireplace.
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).
11. Connect to gas supply. See Connect-
ing To Gas Supply, page 12.
12. Replace logs on heater base.
Hold gas regulator with
OWNER’S MANUAL
Heater Gas
Regulator
Fitting
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator
Standard Oak
Log Chassis
Golden Oak and
Birch Model Chassis
Masonry Screw
Masonry Screw
Bracket with
Screw Holes
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Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor
11
Bracket with
Screw Holes
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 30.
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 pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
A.G.A. Design-Certified
Manual Shutoff Valve With
1/8" NPT Tap*
From Gas
Meter (5"
W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Tee Joint
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment 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.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas
piping and/or fittings.
Approved Flexible Gas
Hose (if allowed by
local codes)
Gas
Regulator
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Internally-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
pressure will occur.
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Sediment
Trap
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 30.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
3" Minimum
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ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect heater and its individual
manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of
1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Reconnect heater and manual shutoff
valve to gas supply . Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG
1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Open
Closed
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Pressure Testing Heater Gas
Connections
1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2.Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
3.Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 15).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
manually-controlled models, pages 15
and 16 or thermostatically-controlled
models, pages 16 and 17). Check all
other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn of f heater (see To Turn Off Gas toAppliance, manually-controlled models, page 16 or thermostatically-controlled models, page 17).
Control Valve Location
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Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
Continued
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING LOGS
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.
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, reposition logs according to the
log installation instructions in this
manual. Flames contacting logs
will create soot.
For Vintage Oak Log Model
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.Locate pegs on the bottom of back log
(#1). Slide these pegs into the holes in
the grate base behind the burner (see
Figure 16).
2.
Locate the notches on the back of the
front log (#2). Slide these notches over
the tabs of the grate base (see Figure 17).
3.Locate the notches in the bottom of the
crossover log (#3). Place the crossover
log on top of the back log and front log.
Make sure the notches of the crossover
log line up with rectangular knobs on
top of the back and front logs (see Figure 18).
4.Add lava rock around base of heater.
Back Log (#1)
Peg
Hole
Figure 16 - Installing Back Log
Front Log
(#2)
Notch
Tabs of
Grate Base
Figure 17 - Installing Front Log
Crossover
Log (#3)
Rectangular
Knob
Notch
Peg
Notch
For Golden Oak or Birch Models
It is very important 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 19. Make sure
middle section at bottom of log set is
seated into "U"-shaped cutout in center of chassis (see Figure 19). Log will
fit securely on chassis.
birch models have more features but fit
on the chassis the same.
Make sure log does not cover any
burner parts.
2.Place lava rock around base of heater.
Chassis
Figure 19 - Installing Golden Oak or Birch
One-Piece Log Set
Burner
Note:
36" and
IMPORT ANT :
One Piece Log Set
Middle
Section
at
Bottom
of Log
Set
Burner
"U"-shaped
Cutout in
Chassis
One Piece
Log Set
Rectangular
Knob
Figure 18 - Installing Crossover Log
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Figure 20 - Installing Golden Oak or Birch
One-Piece Log Set (Top View)
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OPERATING
HEATER
MANUALLY-CONTROLLED
MODELS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A.
This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly .
B. 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 supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Ne ver 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.
D. 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 under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• 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 operating
heater.
• You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in 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 will only last a few
hours.
Note:
Home owners generally prefer to
operate their 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
High heat setting but will find the heat
output excessive. You can open the chimney damper (if you have one) fully or
partially to release some of the heat.
WARNING: Damper handle
will be hot if heater has been
running.
1.STOP! Read the safety information,
column 1.
2.Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.
3.Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.
Control Knob
4.Wait f ive (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 information in column 1. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Slightly depress and turn control
knob counterclockwise
C-clockwise
to
the PILOT position. Keep control
knob pressed in for five (5) seconds
(see Figure 21).
Note:
You may be running this
heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system.
6.With control knob pressed in, press
and release ignitor button. This will
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the
burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note:
If pilot does not light, contact
a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are
made, light pilot with match. T o light
pilot with match, see Manual Light-ing Procedure on page 16.
7.Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
Note:
If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7.
• If control knob does not pop out
when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.
8. Slightly depress and turn control
knob counterclockwise
C-clockwise
to
the HIGH position. The burner
should light. Set control knob to any
heat level between HIGH and LO.
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Ignitor Button
Figure 21 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location
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HI
PILOT
LO
OFF
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Figure 22 - Pilot
Note:
Appearance of pilot assembly may
(
vary by model.)
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
VARIABLE CONTROL
OPERATION
The variable control valve can be set to
any heat setting and flame height desired,
by simply turning the control knob until
that setting is attained. Even the lowest
setting provides realistic, dancing yellow
flames. Selecting higher settings produces
greater heat output. This results in increased heating comfort.
WARNING: Do not operate
heater between PILOT and HIGH
positions.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1.Press in and turn control knob clockwise
2. Turn the control knob clockwise
Clockwise
3.Press in control knob and turn clockwise
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)
1. Turn the control knob clockwise
Clockwise
2.Press in and turn control knob clockwise
MANUAL LIGHTING
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under
Lighting Instructions, page 15.
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 step 8, page 15.
to the HIGH position.
Clockwise
to the PILOT position.
to the OFF Position.
Clockwise
to the HIGH position.
to the PILOT position.
Clockwise
PROCEDURE
THERMOSTATICALLYCONTROLLED MODELS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly .
B. 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 supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Ne ver 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.
D. 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 under water.
HI
LO
OFF
Pilot
Ignitor Button
Figure 23 - Control Knob and Ignitor
Button Location
Control Knob
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• 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 operating
heater.
• You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in 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.
Orange flame will also be present.
Open damper or window to vent
smell. This will only last a few
hours.
Note:
Home owners generally prefer to
operate their 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 chimney damper (if you have one) fully or
partially to release some of the heat.
WARNING: Damper handle
will be hot if heater has been
running.
1.STOP! Read the safety information
in column 2.
2.Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.
3.Tur n control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
4.Wait f ive (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 information, page 16. If you don’t smell
gas, go to the next step.
Clockwise
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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
5.T urn contr ol knob counterclockwise
C-clockwise
to the PILOT position.
Press in control knob for f ive (5) seconds (see Figure 23, page 16).
Note:
You may be running this
heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds or less. This will allo w
air to bleed from the gas system.
• If control knob does not pop out when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
6.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 pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note:
If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas
supplier for repairs. Until repair s are
made, light pilot with match. T o light
pilot with match, see Manual Light-ing Procedure.
7.Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
Note:
If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7. This heater has a safety
interlock system. W ait one (1) minute
for system to reset bef ore lighting pilot again.
8.Turn control knob counterclockwise
to desired heating level. The
C-clockwise
burners should light. Set control knob
to any heat level between HI and LO.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple
Figure 24 - Pilot
Pilot Burner
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
Turn control knob clockwise
the OFF position.
Clockwise
to
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise
the PILOT position.
Clockwise
to
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL OPERATION
(Thermostat-Controlled
Models Only)
The thermostat control knob can be set to
any comfort level between Hi and Lo. The
thermostat will gradually modulate the
heat output and flame height from higher
to lower settings, or pilot, in order 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.
Note:
Selecting the Hi setting with the
control knob will cause the burner to
remain fully on, without modulating down
in most cases.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1.Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions, page 16.
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 step 8 above.
INSPECTING
BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 25 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 26 shows an incorrect pilot
flame pattern. (
assembly may vary by model.) The incor-
Note
: Appearance of pilot
rect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to
cool. When the thermocouple cools, the
heater will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 26
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas toAppliance, page 16, manually-controlled
models. Thermostatically-controlled
models, this page, column 2)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 18 through 20
Thermocouple
Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Pilot Burner
Pilot Burner
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 become blocked by debris or rust, with no
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let
cool. Either remove blockage or replace
burner. Blocked burner flame holes will
create soot.
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®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note:
For additional help, visit DESA
International’s Technical Service web
site at www.desatech.com.
Note:
All troubleshooting items are listed in
order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and
repair heater.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
7. Ignitor electrode broken
1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutof f
valve closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in
PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
5. ODS/pilot is clogged
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/
pilot unit.
REMEDY
1. Reconnect ignitor cable
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base
panel of log set. Nut is located behind
base panel.
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace ignitor
7. Replace ignitor
1. Turn on gas supply or open manual
shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
position
4. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 23) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace gas regulator
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released
1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough
3. Safety interlock system has been
triggered
4. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
6. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve
7. Thermocouple damaged
8. Control valve damaged
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1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. W ait one minute for safety interlock system to reset. Repeat ignition operation
4. Fully open manual shutoff valve
5. A) Contact local natural gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 23) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace control valve
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OWNER’S MANUAL
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Inlet gas pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
3. Burner orifice diameter is too small
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
3. Residues from manufacturing processes
and logs curing
1. Turning control knob to HI position
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
REMEDY
1. Contact local natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-nance, page 23) or replace burner orifice
3. Replace burner orifice
1. Contact local natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-nance, page 23) or replace burner orifice
1.
Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-nance, page 23) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 23)
2. Replace gas regulator
3. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. Turn control knob to LO position and
let warm up for a minute
2. Operate burner until air is removed from
line. Have gas line checked by local
natural gas company
3. Observe minimum installation clearances (see pages 7 through 9)
4. Clean burners (see Cleaning and Mainte-nance, page 23) or replace burner orifice
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows
Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace
White powder residue forming within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture
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1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air
1. Improper log placement
2. Drafts or other air currents affecting
flame pattern
3. Air holes at burner inlet blocked
4. Burner flame holes blocked
1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into
white powder residue
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1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements (pages 4 through 6)
1. Properly locate logs (see Installing Logs,
page 14)
2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater
3. Clean out air holes at burner inlet. Periodically repeat as needed
4. Remove blockage or replace burner
1. Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products
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®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
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.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT:
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.
Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new
carpet, etc. (see
above)
2. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
IMPORT ANT
statement
REMEDY
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualif ied service person
1. Open window and ventilate room. Stop
using odor causing products while heater
is running
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-ing Gas Connections, page 13)
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation
2. Contact local natural gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 23)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-ing Gas Connections, page 13)
2. Replace control valve
Gas odor during combustion
1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
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1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-ing Gas Connections, page 13)
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OPTIONAL
POSITIONING OF
THERMOSTAT
SENSING BULB
FOR MASONRY AND
FACTORY-BUILT METAL
FIREPLACE
If your log set cycles to pilot, but the
room temperature drops to a lower
than ideal comfort level before the log
set comes back on, you may want to
reposition the thermostat sensing bulb.
The thermostat sensing bulb is located near
the gas valve assembly on the mounting
bracket. This location allows the thermostat
to keep the room temperature at an ideal
comfort level for most fireplace applications. For positioning the thermostat sensing bulb elsewhere, an adhesive-backed
mounting clip is available.
Tools needed: 1/4" hex driver or socket
1.Remove logs. Locate the gas valve assembly and thermostat sensing bulb
(see Figure 27).
2.With 1/4" hex driver or socket, loosen
the thermostat screw. Carefully slide
the thermostat sensing bulb out of the
retaining clamp (see Figure 29).
Note:
Do not remove the scre w. Make
sure you tighten the screw after removing the thermostat sensing bulb.
IMPORTANT:
thermostat sensing bulb or capillary.
3.The thermostat sensing bulb may be located to the lower right front side of fireplace. Determine location of sensing
bulb, but do not mount sensing bulb until
step 5. If you have a masonry fireplace,
see Figure 30 for location. If you have
a factory-built metal fireplace, see Figure 31 for location. If your fireplace has
glass doors, position sensing bulb directly behind door gap on right bottom
side (see Figure 32).
Do not force or bend the
4.The mounting clip must be a minimum
of 3" from bottom of fireplace to prevent crimping of capillary. Once y ou
have decided on a location, clean the
area thoroughly. Remove the paper
backing from the adhesive on back of
mounting clip. Press the clip into the
new location so that the thermostat
sensing bulb will be positioned vertically with the capillary at the bottom
(see Figure 33). Slide the thermostat
sensing bulb into the clip.
IMPORTANT:
Gas Valve Assembly
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 27 - Location of Gas Valve
Assembly and Thermostat Sensing Bulb
Figure 28 - Adhesive-backed Mounting
Clip
Capillary
Retaining
Clamp
Do not crimp ca pillary .
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Thermostat
Screw
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Adhesivebacked
Mounting
Clip
Figure 30 - Locating Thermostat Sensing
Bulb on Masonry Fireplace
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Adhesivebacked
Mounting
Clip
Figure 31- Locating Thermostat Sensing
Bulb on Factory-built Metal Fireplace
Figure 33 - Positioning the Thermostat
Sensing Bulb in the Vertical Position with
the Capillary at the Bottom
Mounting
Clip
Do Not Crimp
Capillary
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Figure 29 - Removing Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX
®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
SPECIFICATIONS
Vintage OakVintage OakGolden Oak and Birch
18" Variable24" Variable18" Variable
ManuallyManuallyManually
ControlledControlledControlled
Btu (Variable)16,000/27,00016,000/31,50016,000/30,000
Type GasNatural Gas OnlyNatural Gas OnlyNatural Gas Only
Ignition PiezoPiezoPiezoPiezo
Pressure Manifold3.5" W.C.3.5" W.C.3.5" W.C..
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum10.5"10.5"10.5"
Minimum*5"5"5"
Shipping Weight36 lbs.38 lbs.26 lbs.
Golden Oak and Birch
24", 30", and 36"Golden OakGolden Oak
Variable18" Thermostat24" and 30"
Manually ControlledControlledThermostat Controlled
Btu (Variable)20,000/39,00016,000/30,00020,000/39,000
Type GasNatural Gas OnlyNatural Gas OnlyNatural Gas Only
Ignition PiezoPiezoPiezoPiezo
Pressure Manifold3.5" W.C.3.5" W.C.3.5" W.C
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting,
pet hair, bedding materials, 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, and lint. Clean these
air inlet holes prior to each heating season.
Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every 2,500
hours of operation or every three months.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of
dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than
30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum
cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don't follow directions 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 34).
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 hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum
cleaner nozzle.
5.Blow air into the primary air holes on
the injector holder.
6.In case 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 35). With the unit off, lightly
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may
blow through a drinking straw if compressed
air is not available.
Injector Holder
Burner
Tube
Primary Air Inlet
Holes (Shape of
Holes May Vary
by Model)
Figure 34 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube
Burner
Tube
Pilot
Assembly
Pilot Air
Inlet
Hole
Figure 35 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
(May Be Brass
or Aluminum
Depending on
Model)
Ports/Slots
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to
Installing Logs, page 14 to properly replace logs.
• 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 become blocked by debris or rust, with no
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let
cool. Either remove blockage or replace
burner. Blocked burner flame holes will
create soot.
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 Service
Department at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready
• your name and address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural
gas)
• 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’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
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX
4
1
2
3
12
21
10
11
21
7
21
5
6
8
9
15
14
16
19
22
18
13
19
17
20
18
20-1
20-2
23
®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
FLAME-MAX™ VINTAGE
OAK LOG MODELS
VYS18N AND VYS24N
ODS Pilot
20-1
20-2
24
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
VYS18N
VYS24N
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual.
FLAME-MAX™ GOLDEN OAK
AND BIRCH LOG MODELS
VYD18N, VYBD18N, VYD24N,
VYBD24N, VYD30N,
VYBD30N, AND VYD36N
1A
1A*
1B
*
Note:
The Golden Oak Log (104254-01)
for the VYD36N model differs slightly from
drawing.
19 - ODS Pilot
18
3
9
7
20
2
17
20
20
8
19
11
10
6
20
4
18
16
15
17
12
5
13
14
26
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual.
KEYPART NUMBER FOR
NO.VYD18NVYBD18NVYD24NVYBD24NVYD30NVYBD30NVYD36NDESCRIPTIONQTY.
1A103517-01–102785-02–103519-01–104254-01Log, Golden Oak1
1B–103520-01–103336-01–103522-01–Log, Birch1
2098276-01098276-01098276-01098276-01098276-01098276-01098276-01Hex Head Plug,
100639-01100639-01100639-01100639-01100639-01100639-01100639-01Caution Decal1
101449-04101449-04101449-04101449-04101449-04101449-04101449-04Control Position
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions
listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual.
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. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE
GA5010
For all models. Manual shutoff valve with 1/8"
NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.
DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080
(Not Shown)
For manually controlled models. Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented
operation.
LAVA ROCK - GA6060
(Not Shown)
For all models. Order when additional rock
is desired. (3 lb. bag)
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG
(1-800-337-2564).
You can also visit DESA International’s
Technical Service web site at
www.desatech.com.
FIREPLACE HOODS:
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.
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 NATURAL 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
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 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:
INTERNATIONAL
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
www.desatech.com
104342 01
NOT A UPC
104342-01
Rev. D
05/99
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