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Vanguard B) User Manual

Vanguard B)
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
®
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
BDV37N/P(A,B), DDV37N/P(A,B),
BDV41N/P(A,B), AND DDV41N/P(A,B)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
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 as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
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, unless a certified kit is used.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
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Vanguard B) Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVanguard
ModelB)
CategoryIndoor Fireplace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Important safety warnings regarding assembly, operation, and service.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Specific danger warning about carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Explains symptoms and precautions for carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.

Warning against modifying the fireplace or its controls.

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

VENTING INSTALLATION

WARNING: This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside.

Critical warning about venting requirements for direct venting.

WARNING: Do not recess vent terminal into a wall or siding.

Warning against recessing the vent terminal to prevent fire hazards.

WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard.

Reiterates the warning about recessing vent terminals to prevent fire.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

WARNING: A qualified service person must install fireplace.

Warning about qualified personnel required for fireplace installation.

WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with supplied diagrams...

Warning about using correct parts and diagrams for safety.

WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply.

Reiteration of the warning for qualified service personnel for gas connection.

CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel.

Caution against operating the fireplace with a broken glass door.

WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace.

Warning to turn off and unplug the fireplace before installing liner.

WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams...

Warning about correct part placement and using approved parts.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

Procedures for checking gas connections for leaks.

WARNING: The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace.

Warning that the glass door must be securely in place.

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing.

Critical warning about testing gas connections for leaks.

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.

Warning against using open flames for leak detection.

OPERATING FIREPLACE

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

Safety guidelines to read before attempting to light the fireplace.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Emergency procedure for detecting and responding to gas leaks.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Step-by-step instructions for lighting the fireplace pilot and burners.

INSPECTING BURNERS

WARNING: Handle glass door panel with care.

Warning about handling the glass door panel carefully.

WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners as this may damage glass.

Warning against using abrasive cleaners on the glass.

WARNING: Only parts supplied by the manufacturer should be used...

Warning to use only manufacturer-supplied replacement parts for the glass door.

WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.

Warning to turn off and cool the fireplace before cleaning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OBSERVED PROBLEM: Burner does not light after pilot is lit

Troubleshooting steps for the burner not lighting.

WARNING: If you smell gas

Safety warning and actions to take if gas is smelled.

OBSERVED PROBLEM: Delayed ignition burner

Troubleshooting steps for delayed burner ignition.

OBSERVED PROBLEM: Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released

Troubleshooting steps for pilot flame going out after knob release.

OBSERVED PROBLEM: Burner backfiring during combustion

Troubleshooting steps for burner backfiring.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot.

Caution against using tools to clean the pilot.

OBSERVED PROBLEM: Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position

Troubleshooting steps for gas odor when the unit is off.

OBSERVED PROBLEM: Gas odor during combustion

Troubleshooting steps for gas odor during operation.

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