Vanguard VMH26TPA - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to this
- Page 3 – OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; UNPACKING; SAFETY PILOT
- 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
- Page 5 – Unusually Tight Construction; per
- Page 6 – DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION; Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
- Page 7 – Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for
- 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
- Page 9 – WARNING: Do not allow any; Noncombustible materials; WARNING: Never modify or
- Page 10 – Refer to instructions provided with; Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace
- 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
- Page 12 – Figure 17 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; When switch is in the
- Page 13 – For Built-In Installation; Figure 19 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; Extension Cord; Reinstall valve cover shield.
- Page 14 – Floor anchors and mounting screws; Figure 21 - Folding Anchor; Install main gas valve; Figure 23 - Gas Connection
- Page 15 – Installation Items Needed; Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace
- 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.
- Page 17 – LIGHTING; WARNING: You must operate; FOR YOUR SAFETY; CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
- Page 18 – Shutting Off Fireplace
- 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
- Page 20 – TROUBLESHOOTING; POSSIBLE CAUSE; All troubleshooting items are listed in
- Page 21 – REMEDY; nance, page 23) or replace burner orifice; OBSERVED PROBLEM
- Page 22 – IMPORTANT
- 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
- Page 25 – PARTS LIST; DESCRIPTION
- Page 26 – SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; SPECIFICATIONS
- Page 27 – ACCESSORIES
- Page 28 – INTERNATIONAL; LIMITED WARRANTY; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC
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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH
®
FIREPLACE
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
®
Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
VMH26TPA
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal 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 performed
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 addi-
tional 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 adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to
Air for
Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion 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
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...
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...
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...
