Vanguard VMH26TPB - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – CONTENTS; SECTION; WARNINGS; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; SAFETY; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
- Page 3 – Continued
- Page 4 – 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; CHECK GAS TYPE; NOTICE; • external regulator (supplied by; CAUTION; Never install the fireplace; LOCATING FIREPLACE
- 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 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
- Page 17 – CONNECTING; Figure 18 - Removing Twig Support From Fireplace; CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY; Installation Items Needed; Figure 17 - Gas Connection
- Page 18 – PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.; Figure 19 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
- Page 19 – Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS; internal joints for leaks.; Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel; CHECKING; Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve
- Page 20 – FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; Figure 22 - Control Knob In The OFF Position
- Page 22 – 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 23 – Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 25 - 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 25
- Page 24 – BURNER FLAME PATTERN; mately one hour until the log cures.; If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 27; INSPECTING
- Page 25 – CABINET; Air Passageways; SHOOTING; All troubleshooting; Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.; REMEDY
- Page 28 – If you smell gas
- Page 29 – SPECIFICATIONS; Parts Under Warranty
- Page 31 – PARTS LIST
- Page 32 – ACCESSORIES
- Page 33 – NOTES
- Page 36 – KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION
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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
VMH26TP
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 fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
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.
• I m m e d i a t e l y c a l l y o u r g a s s u p p l i e r f r o m a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-
structions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied 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 102886 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information continues on next page Safety Information ................................................................................... 2Product Identification .............................................................................. 4Local Codes ...........
3 102886 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. Do ...
4 102886 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...
