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104060

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE

VMH26TNA

®

REPLACEMENT
PARTS

Note:

 Use only original replacement parts.

This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s) call DESA International’s Technical
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for
referral information.

When calling DESA International, have
ready

• your name

• your address

• model and serial numbers of your fireplace

• how fireplace was malfunctioning

• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural

gas)

• 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 replacement
part(s) call DESA International’s Parts De-
partment at 1-800-972-7879 for referral in-
formation.

When calling DESA International, have
ready

• model number of your fireplace

• the replacement part number

SPECIFICATIONS

Btu (Variable)

14,000/26,000

Type Gas

Natural Only

Ignition

Piezo

Pressure Regulator Setting

3" W.C.

Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *

Maximum

10.5"

Minimum

5"

Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)

Fireplace (including hood and screws)

25 

7

/

8

 

x 26 

13

/

16

 x 9 

3

/

8

Carton

32 

5

/

8

 x 27 

3

/

16

 x 11 

5

/

8

Weight, pounds

Fireplace

44 

1

/

2

 lbs.

Shipping

48 lbs.

* For purposes of input adjustment

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

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.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will have delayed ignition

• fireplace will not produce specified heat

When Gas Quality Is Bad

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will produce flames and soot

• fireplace will backfire when lit

You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VMH26TNA

Page 1: ...partment Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice ormaintenancecancause inj...

Page 2: ...l into the control area of fireplace 7 You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before run ning fireplace 8 This fireplace is designed...

Page 3: ...packet 4 Check fireplace for any shipping damage If fireplace is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depl...

Page 4: ...er now Follow installation in structions provided with blower 5 Gently place back log on burner sup port see Figure 2 The log should fit flat against top of burner support Place two 10 one inch long s...

Page 5: ...kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around wi...

Page 6: ...dd the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace __________________Btu Hr Gas water heater __________________Btu Hr Gas furnace __________________Btu Hr Vented gas heater...

Page 7: ...Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building Thisfre...

Page 8: ...ough open ings to create the easiest installation see Built In Fireplace Installation page 9 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install fireplace Call dea...

Page 9: ...se dimen sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough open ing The height is 26 7 8 which is the same as the wall opening abov...

Page 10: ...two 3 wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to wooden base see Figure 12 8 Remove brass trim kit and mantel Be careful not to damage wall or mantel 9 Place wood base next to wall at instal la...

Page 11: ...er Louver Assembly 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 swin...

Page 12: ...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 gree...

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: ...monly known as wellhead gas CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 or greater diameter to al...

Page 15: ...exible gas line is provided to allow accessibility fromthefireplace seeFigure23 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible Flexible Gas Line from Firepla...

Page 16: ...dual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressu...

Page 17: ...iedservicetechniciantoinspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas con trol which has been under water Control Knob WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the...

Page 18: ...ll shut off The burner willcyclebackonwhenroomtemperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat level between HI and LO Note The thermostat sensing bulb mea sures the...

Page 19: ...attern WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your fireplace could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping follow in structions at bottom of this page Yello...

Page 20: ...1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Re peatignitingoperationun...

Page 21: ...oblem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural ga...

Page 22: ...tatement 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 PROB...

Page 23: ...ore or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow d...

Page 24: ...HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TNA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH26TNA 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...

Page 25: ...303 02 Regulator Screw 2 19 104335 01CK Outer Shell Base 1 20 102649 01CJ Branch Support 1 21 099415 10 Gas Regulator 1 22 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23 101381 01 Valve Cover and Piezo 1 24 099387...

Page 26: ...national have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 14 000 26 000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3 W C Inlet Gas...

Page 27: ...stain or paint Complete assembly instructions in cluded Three sided brass trim kit included CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE Unfinished GM923U Finished GM922F For use with fireplace A hardwood...

Page 28: ...scausedbyimproperinstallation Travel diagnosticcost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL...

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