Vanguard VDDVF36PN Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni-

tor cable

2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet

3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose

4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode broken
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong

1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff

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. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP

models only)

6. Pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not correct

1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough

3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,

which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-
lem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged pilot

5. Thermocouple connection loose at con-

trol valve

6. Thermocouple damaged
7. Control valve damaged

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. Nut

is located behind the mounting bracket

4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Replace pilot assembly

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. Contact local propane/LP gas company

6. Clean pilot or replace pilot assembly
7. Replace gas control

1. Press in control knob fully
2. After pilot lights, keep control knob

pressed in 30 seconds

3. Fully open manual shut-off valve
4. A) Contact local gas company

B) Clean pilot or replace pilot assembly

5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten

1/4 turn more

6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace control valve

OBSERVED PROBLEM

When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at pilot

When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at pilot but no ignition

Pilot lights but flame goes out when control
knob is released

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Summary of Contents for VDDVF36PN

Page 1: ... 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 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 ite...

Page 2: ...Dimensions Back of Surround Back of Surround Figure 2 VDDVF36STN STP See Thru Dimensions Left Side Surround Right Side Surround Rating Plate Location Left Side Surround Right Side Surround GLOSSARY OF TERMS Chase A box like enclosure to protect venting from the elements when the venting run is on the outside of a structure Mastic A pliable sealant for use around the vent terminal Snorkel Terminati...

Page 3: ...hing other than the type of gas approved for use in this gas appliance NOTICE Check local building codes for area requirements be fore installing this appliance This appliance when installed must be elec trically grounded in accordance with local codes orintheabsenceoflocalcodes withthe National Electrical Code ANS NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 The installation must conform wit...

Page 4: ...ON Do not block re quired air spaces with insula tion or any other material Do not obstruct the effective opening of the appliance with any type of facing material MANTEL CLEARANCES Woodwork such as wood trims mantels and other combustible materials projecting no more than 1 1 2 inches 3 8cm shall not be placed within 7 inches 17 8cm from the opening of the unit Combustible material above and proj...

Page 5: ...a maxi mum thickness of 3 4 Do not recess venting terminals into a wall or siding Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the ter mination You may paint the vent terminal with 450 F 232 C heat resistant paint to co ordinate with the exterior finish There must not be any obstruction such as bushes garden sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from the front ...

Page 6: ...above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 2133mm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 305mm minimum N clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches 610mm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches 457mm vent shall not terminate directly above ...

Page 7: ... to select the proper length of vent pipe for the type of termination you choose It is also important to note the wall thickness For Horizontal Termination Select the amount of vertical rise desired The horizon tal run of venting must have 1 4 rise for every 12 of run towards the termination NOTICE Treatment of firestops andconstructionofthechasemay vary from building type to build ing type These ...

Page 8: ...bows to the appliance adaptor with pipe seams oriented towards the wall or floor Twist lock Procedure The female ends of the pipes and fittings have four locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes and fit tings All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning state ment on p...

Page 9: ...outside edge of the vent cap Position the vent cap in the center of the 7 1 2 or 10 hole on the exterior wall with the arrow on the vent cap pointing up Insure proper clearance of 1 to combustibles is maintained At tach the vent cap with four wood screws supplied see Figure 18 Note Re place the wood screws with appropri ate fasteners for stucco brick concrete or other types of siding For vinyl sid...

Page 10: ... Vertical V and Horizontal H maxi mums and minimums The same amounts apply for flexible venting FGFVK Vent Kit Shown Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 23 show different con figurations for venting with horizontal ter mination Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum maximum and horizon tal maximum dimensions which must be met All connections must be sealed with hig...

Page 11: ...o 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 4 max 6 min 8 max 7 min 10 max 8 min 15 max 20 max 20 max Figure 23 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace Continued 45 Starter Elbow Required ...

Page 12: ...rances air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclo sures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maxi mum vertical rise of the venting sys tem and any maximum horizontal off set limitations Offsets must fall within the parameters shown in Figure 13 on page 6 2 Set the fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceil ing to ...

Page 13: ...port box vertically and horizontally using a level Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing 4 Using tin snips cut the supportbox from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof sheathing see Figure 27 Apply a bead of non hardening mastic around the top edges of the support box to make a seal between the box ...

Page 14: ...nfiguration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V1 Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max Note Vertical V1 Vertical V2 20 max Figure 30 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows RVF Kit Shown 45 Starter Elbow Required 45 Starter Elbow Required ...

Page 15: ... 12 Firestop Support Roof Flashing RTV Silicone Vertical Termination and 26 screws D1000 7 x 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1010 7 x 24 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1020 7 x 48 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1030 7 Adjustable 7 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1050 7 x 6 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D2000 7 x 90 Elbow 6 pcs D2010 7 x 45 Elbow 6 pcs D2060 7 x 45 Starter Elbow D3000 Wall Stra...

Page 16: ...st be properly connected to a standard 120 VAC power source Refer to Wiring Diagram on page 23 An outlet box with two receptacles has been supplied for your convenience located on the lower left side of the appliance see Figure 34 An optional remote control may be installed at any time Figure34 ConnectingBlowerAccessory to Power Supply For Optional Fan Kit From Blower Assembly Note If any of the o...

Page 17: ...x ible gas line pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its indi vidual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa WARNING All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed After ensurin...

Page 18: ... service technicians installing gas to the appliance CAUTION Do not connect appliance before pressure test ing gas piping Damage to the gas valve may result and an un safe condition may be caused O F F P I L O T ON L O H I PILOT E A 16AI 7 TPTH TP TH Figure 40 Millivolt Control Valve Pilot Gas Line Do Not Kink To Pilot Burner Pilot Adjustment Cap ON OFF Knob To Main Burner Flame Adjustment Knob Ou...

Page 19: ...proofed is not considered noncombustible Left Right Back Front Left Front Right Back B B A A Figure 44 Installing Logs A Top View Figure45 InstallingLogs B TopView PILOT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height Alteration to these set tingsmayhaveoccurredduringshippingand handling If this is the case some minor adjustment may be necessary and should be d...

Page 20: ...Use proper safety gloves to re move the broken glass door Dis card safely A glass door kit can be ordered through your local distributor Do not substitute other material for the glass WARNING Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface tempera tures and to stay away from the appliancetoavoidburnsorcloth ing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they a...

Page 21: ...nder 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 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label before proceeding 2 Set the HI LO knob to the lowest setting 3 Turn off all electrical power to the appliance 4 Open control access panel 5 Push ...

Page 22: ...ns on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation GHRC Operation 2a Press ON OFF button to turn the burners on and off When turning burners off the pilot will remain lit ON OFF REMOTE O F F PILO T O N L O IH Figure 52 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Remote Contr...

Page 23: ...pilot will not stay lit burner will produce flames and soot fireplace will backfire when lit Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier WIRING DIAGRAM Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contactauthorizeddealersofthisproduct If theycan ts...

Page 24: ...to light the fireplace 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier 5 Refer to section on pilot lighting 6 Have a qualified technician replace pi lot line 7 Replace control valve see Replacement Parts page 23 8 Tighten thermocouple or replace 1 Check electrical connections 1 Cleanandadjustpilotflameformaximum flame impingement on thermopile...

Page 25: ...e 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged 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 Nut is located behind the mounting bracket 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn contro...

Page 26: ...e burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP gas company 3 Clean burner or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material 1 This is common If noise is excessive contact qualified service person POSSIBLE CAUSE ...

Page 27: ...vent cap installation 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Improper log placement 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Dark residue on logs or insi...

Page 28: ...tural 105883 01 25701 Propane LP 105883 02 25702 If in need of replacing have a qualified technician replace it WALL SWITCH KIT 105742 01 22180 Wall Switch 105902 01 14112 Cover Plate 105903 01 14113 Wallswitch coverplate andmillivoltwires are supplied with the appliance If wires need replacing use proper gauge Millivolt Wires Wall Switch and Cover Plate ORIFICE Natural 105890 01 27224 Propane LP ...

Page 29: ... 01 25854 Left Right Bottom 105887 01 25856 Rear 106924 01 27374 Front 105888 01 25885 BURNER ASSEMBLY 105885 01 27243 REPLACEMENT PARTS Continued Front Bottom Left Right Bottom Front Used for See Thru Only PIEZO IGNITOR 105884 01 14261 GRATE 105889 01 11184 DOOR ASSEMBLY Tempered 106923 01 27200 LOUVER KIT Black 105904 01 01627 END LOUVER KIT Peninsula Only Standard 105900 01 01645 SCREEN ASSEMBL...

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Page 32: ...ll 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 PURCH...

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