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

2 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® IMPORTANT: Read this owner’smanual carefully and completelybefore trying to assemble, oper-ate, or service this fireplace. Im-proper use of this fireplace cancause serious injury or death fromburns, fire, explosion, electricalshock, and carbon mon...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; UNPACKING; SAFETY PILOT

3 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe latest edition of The National Fuel GasCode ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 143...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE; • Phillips screwdriver; Installing Log; Lift screen up and pull out to remove.; Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace; Assembling Hood

4 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® 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. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with thesediagrams or failu...

Page 5 - Unusually Tight Construction; per

5 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy effi-cient than ever. New materials, increasedinsulation, and new construction methods helpreduce heat loss in homes. Home ownersweather strip and caulk around windows anddoors to keep the cold air out and t...

Page 6 - DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION; Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

6 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® 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 plus ...

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

7 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 5 - 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 theceiling and one within 12" of the floor.Connec...

Page 8 - Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to; CHECK GAS TYPE; WARNING: Never install the; Vent-free fireplaces add; CAUTION: If you install the; • where there is easy access for operation,; INSTALLATION

8 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® Note: Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall orframing material can be placed directly againstany exterior surface of your fireplace, exceptwhere standoff spacers are integrally attached.If standoff sp...

Page 9 - WARNING: Do not allow any; Noncombustible materials; WARNING: Never modify or

9 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to WallStuds NailingFlanges Nails orWoodScrews INSTALLATION Continued 2. If installing GA3400(T) blower acces-sory, do so at this time. See InstallingBlower Accessory GA3400T, page 11. Note: If not installing blower acces- sory, you may wish to...

Page 10 - Refer to instructions provided with; Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

10 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1/2" 6" 8" 10" Note:All verticalmeasurementsare from top offireplaceopening to bottom ofmantel shelf. Allmeasurementsare in inches. INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-InInstallatio...

Page 11 - Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.; Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim; Plate; Lift screen off heater.; Removing Valve Cover Shield; Do not remove shoul-; Figure 16 - Removing Valve Cover Shield; Installing Blower Assembly; If you are using a mantel with your

11 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate asshown in Figure 14. 4. Slide one en...

Page 12 - Figure 17 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; When switch is in the

12 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® 4. Carefully disconnect green and whitewires at their insulated connectors. 5. In top of the heater cabinet, locate thefour mounting holes on the outer cas-ing. Align these four holes with thoseon the blower bracket assembly. Attachblower bracket...

Page 13 - For Built-In Installation; Figure 19 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; Extension Cord; Reinstall valve cover shield.

13 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL 321 For Built-In Installation WARNING: A licensed elec- trician must connect the wiringharness to electrical supply fol-lowing all local codes. Electri-cian must provide a clamp onthe box cover to secure the wir-ing. Wiring should be routedthrough the bushing in the holeon t...

Page 14 - Floor anchors and mounting screws; Figure 21 - Folding Anchor; Install main gas valve; Figure 23 - Gas Connection

14 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® CONNECTING TO GASSUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire-place to gas supply. Follow alllocal codes. CAUTION: Never connect fire- place directly to the propane/LPsupply. This fireplace requiresan external regulator (not sup...

Page 15 - Installation Items Needed; Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace

15 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACETO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove twoscrews that hold fireplace screen inplace for shipping. These screws arelocat...

Page 16 - Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel; Figure 26 - Manual Shutoff Valve; WARNING: Never use an open; Correct all leaks at once.

16 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® ON POSITION OFF POSITION Pressure Testing Gas SupplyPiping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individualmanual shutoff valve from gas supplypiping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2psig will damage firepla...

Page 17 - LIGHTING; WARNING: You must operate; FOR YOUR SAFETY; CAUTION: Do not try to adjust

17 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Ignitor Button Figure 28 - Control Knob In The OFFPosition Control Knob WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplacescreen in place. Make sure fire-place screen is installed beforerunning fireplace. NOTICE: During initial operationof new ...

Page 18 - Shutting Off Fireplace

18 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE The thermostatic control used on this fire-place differs from standard thermostats.Standard thermostats simply turn on andoff the burner. The thermostat used onthis fireplace senses the room tempera-ture. The thermost...

Page 19 - BURNER FLAME PATTERN; When using the fireplace the first; Figure 33 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to

19 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows a correct burner flamepattern. Figure 34 shows an incorrect burnerflame pattern. The incorrect burner flamepattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. Italso shows the flame higher than one inchabove the log. Note: When using the fireplace...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POSSIBLE CAUSE; All troubleshooting items are listed in

20 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug fireplace and let cool beforeservicing. Only a qualified ser-vice person should service andrepair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to cleanODS/pilot. This can damage OD...

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

21 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 23) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice3. Contact local propane/LP gas company 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 23) or replace burner orif...

Page 22 - IMPORTANT

22 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® 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 phon...

Page 23 - CABINET; Air Passageways; • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air; Exterior; • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild; WARNING: Turn off fireplace; Figure 36 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

23 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Y...

Page 25 - PARTS LIST; DESCRIPTION

25 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST VMH26TPA This list contains replaceable parts used inyour fireplace. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under ReplacementParts on page 26 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-02CK Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 ...

Page 26 - SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; SPECIFICATIONS

26 104059 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPA ® 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 h n i c a l s e ...

Page 27 - ACCESSORIES

27 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 can also write to the ad-dress listed on the back page of this manual. CABI...

Page 28 - INTERNATIONAL; LIMITED WARRANTY; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC

2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNATIONAL 104059-01REV. D01/00 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...