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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

®

 FIREPLACE

®

Shown with Optional

Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

VMH10TPA

10,000 Btu/Hr with

Thermostat

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 ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, service
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

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VMH10TPA

Page 1: ...nt 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...

Page 2: ...bris could fall into the control area of fireplace 8 You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before run ning fireplace 9 This fireplac...

Page 3: ...are packet 4 Checkfireplaceforanyshippingdamage If fireplace is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deplet...

Page 4: ...con tact flame If flame contacts branch soot will be created 7 Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen frame over the shoulder screws and pushing down Figure 2 Assembling Fireplace WARNI...

Page 5: ...in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere...

Page 6: ...an support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace ______________________ Btu Hr Gas water heater ______________________ Btu Hr Gas furnace ___________________...

Page 7: ...n Grills into Adjoining Room Option 1 WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both space...

Page 8: ...the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas manual shutoff valve test gauge connection ground joint union sediment trap...

Page 9: ...r instruc tions for power cord length Option two Have a licensed electri cian install a properly grounded three prong 120 volt electrical outlet at fire place location Locate outlet inside the framed...

Page 10: ...el above built in fireplace youmustmeetminimumclearancebetween mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening If your installation does not meet the below minimum clearances you must raise the mantel to an...

Page 11: ...er Louver As sembly Upper Louver Assembly Brass Screws Blower Bracket Mounting Holes 1 2 Remove Screw Valve Cover Shield Shoulder Screw Removing Valve Cover Shield 1 Open bottom louver assembly by swi...

Page 12: ...n the rear of the valve cover shield and through the rectangular hole in the front of shield see Figure 17 8 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Reconnect blue wire to switch posi tion 1 Reconnect...

Page 13: ...rd ware kit into one of the holes found on rear of valve cover shield The other hole is for a strain relief clamp not supplied to secure incoming electrical supply 2 Follow steps 2 through 6 in Instal...

Page 14: ...m going into fireplace controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor For attaching base to solid floors concrete or...

Page 15: ...gas con nections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility fromthefireplace seeFigure24 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible INSTALLAT...

Page 16: ...Open Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 27 Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel Figure 26 Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Closed TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan 1 2...

Page 17: ...a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified ser...

Page 18: ...it Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 17 2 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match...

Page 19: ...ireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 see Troubleshooting pages 20 through 22 Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 32 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Actual Pilot May Vary From Illustration...

Page 20: ...Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 2 Reconnect ignitor cable 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace piezo ignitor 5 Replace ignitor 6...

Page 21: ...Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue REMEDY 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 23...

Page 22: ...statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PR...

Page 23: ...st thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 35 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Figure 35 Injector Ho...

Page 24: ...GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE VMH10TPA 44 23 28 31 43 35 37 13 14 3 43 32 11 10 4 7 29 1 3 2 3 42 9 17 19 6 22 30 21 40 27 38 38 16 15 18 24 5 33 26 25 20 4 8 4 34 36 12 24 12 1 25 14 43 39 41 ILLUSTRATED PAR...

Page 25: ...87 01 Brass Screw 6 x 3 8 4 18 098303 02 Regulator Screw 2 19 104335 01CK Outer Shell Base 1 20 102649 02CJ Branch Support 1 21 099415 04 Gas Regulator 1 22 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23 101381 01...

Page 26: ...pane LPornaturalgas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original...

Page 27: ...or paint Complete assembly instructions in cluded Three sided brass trim kit included MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT GA3400T P...

Page 28: ...efects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of the owner T...

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