Vanguard VMH26TN - Manual
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- Page 2 – CONTENTS; SECTION; WARNINGS; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; SAFETY; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning; Natural Gas; : Natural gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to natural
- Page 3 – Continued; Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
- Page 4 – Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace; inform dealer where you bought fireplace.; Safety Pilot
- Page 5 – ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE; Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace; Assembling Hood; WARNING; Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
- Page 6 – PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Construction; ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (10; Confined and Unconfined Space; per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
- Page 7 – Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
- Page 8 – VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building
- Page 9 – Ventilation Air From Outdoors
- Page 10 – INSTALLATION; NOTICE; Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels; CAUTION; Never install the fireplace; LOCATING FIREPLACE; CHECK GAS TYPE
- Page 11 – If you install the fireplace in a home garage; For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace; Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From
- Page 12 – INSTALLING; Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner; BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
- Page 13 – Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs; Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation; Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
- Page 14 – Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace; OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION; from fireplace and set aside.; Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor
- Page 15 – Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor; For attaching base to solid floors (concrete or masonry); Figure 15 - Folding Anchor; Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel); adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.; Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim
- Page 16 – Figure 16 - Gas Connection
- Page 17 – Figure 17 - Removing Twig Support From Fireplace; CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY; Installation Items Needed; Figure 18 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
- Page 18 – PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.; Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; gas valve located on or near gas meter.; PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS; internal joints for leaks.; Figure 19 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints; CHECKING
- Page 19 – FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; Figure 21 - Control Knob In The OFF Position
- Page 21 – TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Shutting Off Fireplace; to the OFF position.; to the PILOT position.; THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION; OPERATING; MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE
- Page 22 – Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24
- Page 23 – BURNER FLAME PATTERN; mately one hour until the log cures.; If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26©20; Figure 25 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; INSPECTING
- Page 24 – CABINET; Air Passageways; SHOOTING; All troubleshooting; Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.; REMEDY
- Page 27 – If you smell gas
- Page 28 – SPECIFICATIONS; Parts Under Warranty
- Page 29 – ACCESSORIES
- Page 31 – PARTS LIST
- Page 32 – KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION
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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
®
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
VMH26TN
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (I.E. Installation of this
product is permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)
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.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, 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
n e i g h b o r ’ s p h o n e . F o l l o w t h e g a s
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice 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 adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to
Air for
Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 6 of this manual.
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2 102885 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information continues on next page Safety Information ................................................................................... 2Product Identification .............................................................................. 4Local Codes ...........
3 102885 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. 1. 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. 2. If ...
4 102885 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, alsoknown as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New...
