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Vanguard VMH26TPB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual - Owner’S Manual

Manual is about: VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE

Summary of VMH26TPB

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    Save this manual for future reference. Owner’s operation and installation manual vent-free propane/lp gas compact classic hearth ® fireplace ® shown with optional cabinet mantel/hearth base accessory vmh26tpb 14,000 to 26,000 btu/hr with thermostat warning: if the information in this manual is not f...

  • Page 2: Compact Classic Hearth

    2 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® important: read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause se- rious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and car...

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    3 107030 owner’s manual product identification local codes install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the national fuel gas code ansi z223.1/nfpa 54*. *available from: american national standards institute, inc. 1430 broadway...

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    4 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® assembly warning: always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive tempera- tures on fireplace surfaces. Warning: failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use...

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    5 107030 owner’s manual air for combustion and ventilation today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient 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 ou...

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    6 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® determining fresh-air flow for fireplace location determining if you have a confined or unconfined space use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: includes the room in which you will install fireplace plu...

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    7 107030 owner’s manual figure 6 - ventilation air from outdoors shown with optional mantel outlet air ventilated attic outlet air inlet air inlet air ventilated crawl space to crawl space to attic air for combustion and ventilation continued ventilation air ventilation air from inside building this...

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    8 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® note: your vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If stand...

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    9 107030 owner’s manual figure 11 - attaching fireplace to wall studs nails or wood screws installation continued 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen- sions shown in figure 9 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in figure 10 for the rough open- ing. The height is 2...

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    10 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® installation continued figure 13 - attaching brass trim to fireplace shoulder screws assembled brass trim hole for 3" wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel figure 14 - attaching wood base to floor 9. Place wood base next to wall at insta...

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    11 107030 owner’s manual assembling brass trim (brass trim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in figure 15. 4. Slide o...

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    12 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® 4. Carefully disconnect green and white wires at their insulated connectors. 5. In top of the heater cabinet, locate the four mounting holes on the outer cas- ing. Align these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly. Attach blower ...

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    13 107030 owner’s manual for built-in installation warning: a licensed elec- trician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply fol- lowing all local codes. Electri- cian must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wir- ing. Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole o...

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    14 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® connecting to gas supply warning: a qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Caution: never connect fire- place directly to the propane/lp supply. This fireplace requires an external regulator (...

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    15 107030 owner’s manual installation continued connecting equipment shutoff valve to heater control installation items needed • phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/lp gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. ...

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    16 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® on position off position pressure testing gas supply piping system test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas sup- ply piping. Pr...

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    17 107030 owner’s manual lighting instructions ignitor button figure 29 - control knob in the off position control knob warning: you must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. Notice: during initial operation of...

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    18 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® to turn off gas to appliance the thermostatic control used on this fire- place differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat used on this fireplace senses the room tempera- ture. The t...

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    19 107030 owner’s manual burner flame pattern figure 34 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 35 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tip- ping. It also shows the flame consistently higher than one inch above the log. Note...

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    20 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® troubleshooting warning: turn off and un- plug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair fireplace. Caution: never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ods/pilot. This can dam...

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    21 107030 owner’s manual remedy 1. Clean burner (see cleaning and mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/lp gas company 1. Contact local propane/lp gas company 2. Clean burner (see cleaning and mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner or...

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    22 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® 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 ...

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    23 107030 owner’s manual technical service you may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact desa international’s technical service department at 1-866-672-6040. You can also visit desa international’s technical services web site at www.Desatech.Com. ...

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    24 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® illustrated parts breakdown vmh26tpb 12 23 29 40 32 36 38 13 7 8 33 40 11 10 4 7 30 1 3 2 9 17 19 6 22 31 21 41 26 42 39 39 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 25 27 20 4 35 12 24 12-1 14 25 14 40 3 37.

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    25 107030 owner’s manual parts list vmh26tpb this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 23 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 102633-02 outer casing top 1 2 102624-02 outer casing 1...

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    26 107030 compact classic hearth ® fireplace vmh26tpb ® accessories purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supply these accessories call desa international’s sales department at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed o...

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    27 107030 owner’s manual notes _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    2701 industrial drive p.O. Box 90004 bowling green, ky 42102-9004 www.Desatech.Com 107030-01 rev. B 02/02 limited warranty vent-free propane/lp gas compact classic hearth ® fireplace desa international warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and f...