Vanguard VMH26NR - Manual

Vanguard VMH26NR

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to this
  • Page 3 – OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace; UNPACKING; SAFETY PILOT
  • Page 4 – W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace; ASSEMBLY; WARNING: Failure to position; ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE; • Phillips screwdriver; Installing Log; Lift screen up and pull out to remove.; Assembling Hood; Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
  • Page 5 – Unusually Tight Construction; per
  • Page 6 – Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
  • Page 7 – Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for; VENTILATION AIR
  • Page 8 – WARNING: Never install the; INSTALLATION; Your Vanguard fireplace is designed; CHECK GAS TYPE; CAUTION: If you install the; LOCATING FIREPLACE
  • Page 9 – WARNING: Do not allow any; Noncombustible materials; WARNING: Never modify or
  • Page 10 – Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim
  • 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
  • Page 12 – Figure 19 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; When switch is; For Built-In Installation
  • Page 13 – Check gas line pressure be-; WARNING: Never connect; Floor anchors and mounting screws; Figure 21 - Folding Anchor; Figure 22 - Gas Connection; Extension Cord
  • Page 14 – Figure 23 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace; Installation Items Needed; Figure 24 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
  • Page 15 – Figure 25 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints; WARNING: Never use an open; Correct all leaks at once.
  • Page 16 – The wire; WARNING: Do not connect; Installing Receiver; Connect wires as shown in Figure 29.; Figure 29 - Installing Remote Receiver; Figure 28 - Attaching Battery to Receiver; Attach terminal wires to the battery (not
  • Page 17 – Figure 31 - Connecting Wire Terminals; Set switch on heater to Auto position.; Figure 32 - Back View of Thermostat Base; The wire may be shortened
  • Page 18 – FOR YOUR SAFETY; WARNING: You must operate
  • Page 19 – Shutting Off Heater; Lighting; Thermostat Control Operation; IMPORTANT; GHRC Series Operation:
  • Page 20 – Make sure that this switch is not in; The hand-held remote; Your fireplace and thermostat
  • Page 21 – BURNER FLAME PATTERN; When using the fireplace the first; Figure 41 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; Figure 39 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 40 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to
  • Page 22 – TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off heater; POSSIBLE CAUSE; All troubleshooting items are listed in
  • Page 23 – OBSERVED PROBLEM; nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice
  • Page 24 – Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.
  • Page 25 – WARNING: Turn off fireplace; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; CABINET; Air Passageways; Figure 44 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; WIRING DIAGRAM
  • Page 26 – ACCESSORIES
  • Page 27 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 29 – PARTS LIST; DESCRIPTION
  • Page 30 – KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC
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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

®

FIREPLACE

®

Shown with Optional

Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr

Remote Control Ready

VMH26NR

WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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 supplier,

call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
q u a l i f i e d i n s t a l l e r , s e r v i c e
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer
to

Air for Combustion and Ven-

tilation section on page 5 of this
manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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Summary

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

2 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! SAFETYINFORMATION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,or nausea. If you have these signs, the fire-place may not be wo...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace; UNPACKING; SAFETY PILOT

3 104325 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 - W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace; ASSEMBLY; WARNING: Failure to position; ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE; • Phillips screwdriver; Installing Log; Lift screen up and pull out to remove.; Assembling Hood; Figure 3 - Assembling Hood

4 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® 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 2 - Assembling Fireplace Back Log Screen Branch Screw Screw BranchSupport ScreenShi...

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