Vanguard Managed Solutions FLAME-MAX User Manual
Unvented (vent-free) natural gas log heater, Owner’s operation and installation manual
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED
AS VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
18", 24" and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Models
FLAME-MAX
®
Vintage
Oak Log Design
LO
HI
OFF
Pilot
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
®
Patent Pending
FLAME-MAX
®
Golden
Oak Log Design
18", 24", 30", and 36" Variable
Manually-Controlled and
18", 24", and 30" Thermostati-
cally-Controlled Models
18", 24", and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Model
FLAME-MAX
®
Birch
Log Design
®
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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 sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or main-
tenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for in-
stallation only in a solid-fuel burning
masonry or UL127 factory-built fire-
place, or in an approved ventless fire-
box. 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 combus-
tion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion
and Ventilation
section on page 4 of this manual.