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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH
®
FIREPLACE
®
Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
VMH26TNB
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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 per-
formed 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
(oxygen) from the room in
which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be pro-
vided. Refer to
Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation section 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
