Vanguard Heating VMH26TPA manual

Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT CLASSIC HEAR TH ® FIREPLACE 14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat ® Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory VMH26TP A WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion m[...]

2 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. SAFETY INFORMA TION C[...]

3 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire[...]

4 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive tempera- tures on fireplace surfaces. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fire[...]

5 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating months,[...]

6 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® 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 any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways o[...]

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 ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per- manent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or [...]

8 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® Note: Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fire- place, the[...]

9 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws INST ALLA TION Continued 2. If installing GA3400(T) blower acces- sory , do so at this time. See Installing Blower Accessory GA3400T, page 1 1. Note: If not installing blower acces- sory , you may wish to run electrical wiring to your firepl[...]

10 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2" 6" 8" 10" Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches. INST ALLA TION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above b[...]

11 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 14. 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitere[...]

12 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® 4. Carefully disconnect green and white wires at their insulated connectors. 5. In top of the heater cabinet, locate the four mounting holes on the outer cas- ing. Align these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly . Attach blower bracket assembly to the outer casing with 4 #10 [...]

13 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL 3 2 1 For Built-In Installation WARNING: A licensed elec- trician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply fol- lowing all local codes. Electri- cian must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wir- ing. Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of heater. Figure 19 - [...]

14 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect fire- place directly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace requires an external regulator (not sup- plied). Install the external regula- tor[...]

15 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws.[...]

16 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® ON POSITION OFF POSITION Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator . 2. Cap of f open end of gas [...]

17 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Ignitor Button Figure 28 - Control Knob In The OFF Position Control Knob WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a pap[...]

18 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE The thermostatic control used on this fire- place differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat used on this fireplace senses the room tempera- ture. The thermostat adjusts the amount of gas flow to the b[...]

19 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It also shows the flame higher than one inch above the log. Note: When using the fireplace the first time, the flame will be yellow f[...]

20 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor ca[...]

21 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 23) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/LP gas company 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 23) or replace burner orifice 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte[...]

22 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® 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 phone. Follow the gas supplier’s inst[...]

23 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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. W ipe the cabi- net to remove dust. WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burner, and[...]

24 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VMH26TPA 12-1 12-2 23 29 43 32 36 38 13 7 8 33 43 11 10 27 4 7 30 1 3 2 9 17 19 6 22 31 21 41 26 42 39 40 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 25 20 35-1 4 35-2 12 24 12-1 14 25 14 43 3 37[...]

25 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VMH26TPA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts 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 3 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 12 4 098304-01 Sc[...]

26 104059 COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TP A ® TECHNICAL SER VICE 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’s technical services web site at www.desatech.com. SER VICE HI[...]

27 104059 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE AND [...]

2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL 104059-01 REV. D 01/00 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) years and five (5) years on stainless steel b[...]