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Vanguard VMH2800TNC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Summary of VMH2800TNC

  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. Owner’s operation and installation manual vent-free natural gas mini hearth heater ® 14,000 to 28,000 btu/hr with thermostat “c” models vmh2800tnc this appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or lo...

  • Page 2: Gas Residential Heaters

    2 103506 gas residential heaters ® safety information warnings important: read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and...

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

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  • Page 4: Gas Residential Heaters

    4 103506 gas residential heaters ® burner shield screen front panel deflector log retaining brackets log truss- head screw brass front trim screw screw heater cabinet nut truss-head screw nut front panel figure 5 - attaching brass front trim to front panel brass front trim assembly continued figure ...

  • Page 5: Owner’S Manual

    5 103506 owner’s manual air for combustion and ventilation warning: this heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are pro- vided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the fol- lowing instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning applia...

  • Page 6: Gas Residential Heaters

    6 103506 gas residential heaters ® determining air flow for heater 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorl...

  • Page 7: Owner’S Manual

    7 103506 owner’s manual air for combustion and ventilation continued warning: if the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide ad- equate combustion and ventila- tion air by one of the methods described in the national fuel gas code, ansi z...

  • Page 8: Gas Residential Heaters

    8 103506 gas residential heaters ® installation notice: a qualified service per- son must install heater. Follow all local codes. 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. Installatio...

  • Page 9: Owner’S Manual

    9 103506 owner’s manual thermostat sensing bulb clamp thermostat sensing bulb the thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating thermostat sensing bulb 1. Remove front panel of heater (see fig- ure 2, page 3). 2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb jus...

  • Page 10: Gas Residential Heaters

    10 103506 gas residential heaters ® attaching to wall anchor method for attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry) 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill at least 1" deep. ...

  • Page 11: Owner’S Manual

    11 103506 owner’s manual note: it is an option to secure “a” model hearth base to floor. You must secure the “b” and “c” model hearth bases to floor. To secure hearth base to floor, follow instruc- tions under securing hearth base to floor, below. If not securing hearth base to floor, proceed to mou...

  • Page 12: Gas Residential Heaters

    12 103506 gas residential heaters ® installation continued c. Mounting heater with optional hearth base (where applicable) to optional mantel. See instructions included with mantel kit. Assembling mantel important: only use the optional man- tels specified in this manual. See accesso- ries, page 20 ...

  • Page 13: Owner’S Manual

    13 103506 owner’s manual checking gas connections warning: test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect 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 ...

  • Page 14: Gas Residential Heaters

    14 103506 gas residential heaters ® operating heater pilot burner thermocouple figure 24 - pilot 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. • if control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified service person or gas sup...

  • Page 15: Owner’S Manual

    15 103506 owner’s manual to turn off gas to appliance operating heater continued shutting off heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise clockwise to the off position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the ap- pliance if service is to be performed. Shutting off burner only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn contr...

  • Page 16: Gas Residential Heaters

    16 103506 gas residential heaters ® correct flame pattern at high position incorrect flame pattern at high position yellow tipping top of flame about one inch above logs if burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in figure 28 • turn heater off (see to turn off gas to appliance, page 15). • see t...

  • Page 17: Owner’S Manual

    17 103506 owner’s manual trouble shooting note: all trouble shooting items are listed in order of operation. Warning: turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Caution: never use a wire, needle, or similar object to cl...

  • Page 18: Gas Residential Heaters

    18 103506 gas residential heaters ® remedy 1. Clean burner (see cleaning and maintenance, page 16) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local natural gas company 1. Contact local natural gas company 2. Clean burner (see cleaning and maintenance, page 16) or replace burner o...

  • Page 19: Owner’S Manual

    19 103506 owner’s manual when gas pressure is too low • pilot will not stay lit • burner(s) will have delayed ignition • heater will not produce specified heat trouble shooting continued technical service you may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or trouble shooting. If so, con...

  • Page 20: Gas Residential Heaters

    20 103506 gas residential heaters ® 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 i...

  • Page 21: Owner’S Manual

    21 103506 owner’s manual accessories continued premier mantel unfinished - gm903u series finished - gm902f series for use with heater. Features a built-in base. Sturdy hardwood construction with classic styling and attractive molding. Available in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood, ready to ...

  • Page 22: Gas Residential Heaters

    22 103506 gas residential heaters ® 12-1 12-2 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 8 6 21 7 18 1 3 5 4 27 26 1 vmh2800tnc.

  • Page 23: Owner’S Manual

    23 103506 owner’s manual key vmh2800tnc no. Part no. Description qty. 1 098304-01 screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01ck front panel 1 3 100573-01cj screen assembly 1 4 100721-01cj burner shield 1 5 100903-03 log 1 6 m11084-38 screw, #8 x 3/8" 2 7 099066-01 mounting bracket 1 8 m11084-26 screw, #10 x 3/8...

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    2701 industrial drive p.O. Box 90004 bowling green, ky 42102-9004 103506-01 rev. A 04/97 limited warranty vent-free natural gas heaters desa international warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners from ...