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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

®

 FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

®

Shown with Optional

Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

VMH10TNA

10,000 Btu/Hr with

Thermostat

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 instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and op-
erational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, 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 com-
bustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion and Ven-
tilation 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

Summary of Contents for VMH10TNA

Page 1: ...Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper instal lation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can causeinjuryorpro...

Page 2: ...g manufacturing residues 9 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 23 10 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that a...

Page 3: ...dware 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...

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 WARNING Always have branch support a...

Page 5: ...r 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 atmosphe...

Page 6: ...Hr Total ________________________ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space c...

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: ...oper type fireplace INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas manual shutoff valve test gaug...

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: ...mustmeetminimumclearancebetween mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances you must raise the mantel to an acceptable height OR remove th...

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: ...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 g...

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: ...commonly 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 t...

Page 15: ...To Fireplace Gas Regulator NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con nections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility fromthefireplace seeFigure24 The flexible gas supp...

Page 16: ...aks at once WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once INSTALLATION Continued TestPre...

Page 17: ...d 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 service techn...

Page 18: ...f Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 17 2 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match t...

Page 19: ...About One Inch Higher Than Logs Top of Flame About One Inch Below Logs INSPECTING BURNER Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 30 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 31 Incorrect...

Page 20: ...tor 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 peatignitingoperatio...

Page 21: ...1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company 2 Observe minimum installation clearances see pag...

Page 22: ...ng 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...

Page 23: ...cked air holes will create soot We rec ommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation or every three months Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of...

Page 24: ...S COMPACT FIREPLACE VMH10TNA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH10TNA 12 1 12 2 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...

Page 25: ...587 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 10 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 CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE AND TRADITIONAL SQUARE LEG STYLING Unfinished GM923U Finished GM922F For...

Page 28: ...fects 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 TO...

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