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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE
VMH26TNB
®
WARNING: Always have
branch support and screen in
place before operating fireplace.
This prevents excessive tempera-
tures on fireplace surfaces.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Failure to position
the parts in accordance with these
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
this fireplace may result in prop-
erty damage or personal injury
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
Installing Log
1.
Lift screen up and pull out to remove.
2.
Cut two plastic straps to remove the log
from the firebox cavity.
3.
An optional blower is available. See Ac-
cessories, page 26. Install optional
blower now. Follow installation in-
structions provided with blower.
4.
Remove log packaging material and
discard packaging. Gently place log set
on burner support (see Figure 3). The
log should fit flat against top of burner
support and log locator tabs fit into the
slots under the log. Do not allow log to
contact flame. If flame contacts log,
soot will be created.
5.
Reattach screen by placing the notches
in the screen frame over the shoulder
screws and pushing down.
Figure 3 - Assembling Fireplace
Figure 4 - Assembling Hood
Hood
Tabs
Hood
Louver
Hood Tab
Baffle
Sheet Metal
Screw
Firebox Top
Assembling Hood
1.
Locate four black phillips sheet metal
screws from the hardware packet.
2.
Rotate hood as shown in Figure 4.
Make sure hood tabs point toward
fireplace.
3.
Insert hood tabs between baffle and
louvers (see Figure 4).
4.
Gently rotate hood to upright position.
Make sure hood tabs are behind lou-
vers and hood is resting on firebox top
(see Figure 4).
5.
Align screw holes on hood with screw
holes on firebox top.
6.
Insert screws as shown in Figure 4.
Tighten screws firmly.
Log
Screen
Burner
Support
with Log
Locator
Tabs
Branch
Support
Shoulder
Screw