Vanguard VMH26PRA - Manuals

Page 2 - COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to

2 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! SAFETYINFORMATION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble theflu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. Ifyou ha...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; SAFETY PILOT; LOCAL CODES; Figure 2 - Removing Fireplace Hood; Hood; PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION; Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace; Screen; Continued

3 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCTFEATURES SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an OxygenDepletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoffsystem. The ODS/pilot is a required featurefor vent-free room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; Figure 4 - Assembling Hood; ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE; • Phillips screwdriver; Installing Log; Lift screen up and pull out to remove.; WARNING: Failure to position; Assembling Hood; Figure 3 - Assembling Fireplace

4 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ASSEMBLY W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e branch support and screen inplace before operating fireplace.This prevents excessive tempera-tures on fireplace surfaces. Figure 4 - Assembling Hood ASSEMBLI...

Page 5 - Unusually Tight Construction

5 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy effi-cient than ever. New materials, increasedinsulation, and new construction methodshelp reduce heat loss in homes. Home ownersweather strip and caulk around wi...

Page 6 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

6 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Continued 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...

Page 7 - Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for

7 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 6 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilationgrills or ducts. You must provide two per-manent openings: one within 12" of theceili...

Page 8 - CHECK GAS TYPE; Your Vanguard fireplace is designed; LOCATING FIREPLACE; WARNING: Never install the; • where there is easy access for operation,; INSTALLATION; A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace; *Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

8 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supplyis not propane/LP, do not install fireplace.Call dealer where you bought fireplace forproper type fireplace. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installin...

Page 9 - WARNING: Do not allow any; When finishing your fire-; WARNING: Never modify or

9 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to WallStuds NailingFlanges Nails orWoodScrews INSTALLATION Continued 2. If installing GA3400T blower acces-sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc-tions included with blower accessory. Note: If not...

Page 10 - Refer to instructions provided with; Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor; Attach wood base to floor with two 1; Mantel Shelf; able height

10 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Assembling Brass Trim (Brasstrim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remain-ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with setscrews, and two shims in the hardwarepacket....

Page 11 - Lift screen off heater and remove log set.; Installing Blower Assembly; If you are using a mantel with your; Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; CAUTION: Label all wires; Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim; Plate

11 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 321 Continued Figure 15 - Removing Upper LouverAssembly and Branch Support INSTALLATION Continued Blower BracketMounting Holes INSTALLING BLOWERACCESSORY GA3400T Removing Upper LouverAssembly To install the blower accessory, you m...

Page 12 - Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; For Built-In Installation; When switch is in the AUTO; Extension Cord

12 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Red Red Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Blue Blue Thermostat Switch (N.O.) Green White Green White On 110/115 V.A.C. Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly Figure 17 ...

Page 13 - Floor anchors and mounting screws; Figure 23 - Gas Connection

13 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CONNECTING TO GASSUPPLY Figure 22 - External Regulator with VentPointing Down WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire-place to gas supply. Follow alllocal codes. CAUTION: Never connect fire- place directly to the p...

Page 14 - Installation Items Needed; Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace; Gas Connector; CAUTION: Avoid damage to

14 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACETO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove twoscre...

Page 15 - Open; Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel; WARNING: Never use an open; Correct all leaks at once.; CAUTION: Make sure external

15 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ON POSITION OFF POSITION Pressure Testing Gas SupplyPiping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG(3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individualequipment shutoff valve from gas sup-ply piping system. Pressures in excess ...

Page 16 - The wire; WARNING: Do not connect; Figure 30 - Installing Remote Receiver; Attach terminal wires to the battery (not; Installing Receiver; Connect wires as shown in Figure 30.; Figure 29 - Attaching Battery to Receiver

16 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTEDTHERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electricalsource! Electrical shock and/orfire hazard will occur. 1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire tobottom c...

Page 17 - Figure 33 - Connecting Wire Terminals; Set switch on heater to Auto position.; Figure 34 - Back View of Thermostat Base; Terminal “W”; The wire may be shortened

17 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Continued Figure 33 - Connecting Wire Terminals OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH -GWMS2 WARNING: Do not connect this switch to any electricalsource! Electrical shock and/orfire hazard will occur. 6. Connect one bare wire end to e...

Page 18 - CAUTION: Do not try to adjust; LIGHTING; WARNING: You must operate; Control Knob

18 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip-ment shutoff valve. WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po-sition when you are away fromhome for long periods of time.He...

Page 19 - Shutting Off Heater; Lighting; Flame Adjustment Knob; Do not leave the se-; GHRC Series Operation:

19 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERATINGFIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-mote: Set selector sw...

Page 20 - Figure 41 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 42 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to; Pilot Burner; Make sure that this switch is not in; The hand-held remote; To turn the pilot off,

20 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 41 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 42 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flamepatterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 41 shows...

Page 21 - CABINET; Air Passageways; • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air; Exterior; • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild; WARNING: Turn off fireplace; Injector Holder; Figure 46 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; Pilot Assembly; Figure 43 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; BURNER FLAME PATTERN; When using the fireplace the first

21 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-net to remove dust. WARNING: Turn off firep...

Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off heater; POSSIBLE CAUSE; All troubleshooting items are listed in

22 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing.Only a qualified service personshould service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to cleanODS/...

Page 23 - OBSERVED PROBLEM; nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

23 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whi...

Page 24 - IMPORTANT

24 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 ...

Page 25 - SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; WIRING DIAGRAM; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

25 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TECHNICALSERVICE You may have further questions about in-stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. You can also visit DESA International’st e c ...

Page 27 - PARTS LIST; DESCRIPTION

27 107034 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST VMH26PRA KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-02CK Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 3 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 14 4 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 17 5 107178-02 Burner 1 6 103209-03 Louvered Door 1 ...

Page 28 - ACCESSORIES

28 107034 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26PRA ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories fromyour local dealer. If they cannot supply theseaccessories call DESA International’s SalesDepartment at 1-800-458-2472 for referralinformation. You c...

Page 30 - INTERNATIONAL; LIMITED WARRANTY; For information about this warranty write:; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC

2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNATIONAL 107034-01REV. B09/00 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) y...