Vanguard VMH26TP Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 4

4

102886

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also
known as NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY  10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA  02269

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Compact Fireplace

UNPACKING

1. Remove log box and fireplace from carton. The hood is not attached.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to fireplace for shipment.
3. Make sure your fireplace includes one hardware 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 Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.

Piezo Ignition System

This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or
other sources to light fireplace.

Thermostatic Heat Control

This fireplace has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve.The thermostat will
automatically modulate the heat output to maintain a consistent room temperature.
This results in greater fireplace comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.

Ignitor Button

Screen

Fireplace
Cabinet

Logs

Control Knob

Summary of Contents for VMH26TP

Page 1: ...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 in structions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department In...

Page 2: ...xplosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death SAFETY INFORMATION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resembletheflu withheadaches dizziness ornausea Ifyouhavethesesigns the fireplace may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace serviced Some people are more affected by...

Page 3: ...urning manufacturing residues 10 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting 11 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down ...

Page 4: ...cket 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 Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room fireplaces The ODS pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air Piezo Ignition System This firepla...

Page 5: ... Place branches on branch support see Figure 2 6 Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen frame over the shoulder screws and pushing down Figure 2 Assembling Fireplace WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace Thispreventsexcessivetemperaturesonfireplacesurfaces Back Log Screen Twig Burner Support Screw Screw Branch Support Scr...

Page 6: ...on The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continu ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 10 6 per pa m2 or l...

Page 7: ... heater ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 30 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 26 000 Btu Hr Total 56 000 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 ...

Page 8: ...ting to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 4 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 4 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventil...

Page 9: ...ithin 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air...

Page 10: ...mantel from your dealer see Accessories page 32 WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION This fireplace creates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom...

Page 11: ...convenience and efficiency install fireplace where there is easy access for operation inspection and service in coldest part of room An optional blower kit is available from your dealer See Accessories page 32 If planning to use blower locate fireplace near an electrical outlet 6 Minimum From Sides Of Fireplace Left Side CEILING 36 Minimum FLOOR Right Side Top Of Mantel Can Be Flush With Wall Left...

Page 12: ... 4 If you have not assembled firebox follow instructions on page 5 5 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening The height is 26 1 8 which is the same as the wall opening above 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening 26 7 8 26 7 ...

Page 13: ... leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 18 11 If using optional brass trim kit install the trim after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attach ing brass trim Figure 10 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation If placing mantel above built in fireplace you must meet minimum clearance between mantel s...

Page 14: ...ure 12 Figure 13 Attaching Wood Base to Floor 1 3 4 Screw Wood Base Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to wooden base Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel 8 Remove brass trim kit and mantel Be careful not to damage wall or mantel 9 Place wood base next to wall at installation location 10 Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3 4 black screws provided see Figure 13 Ifth...

Page 15: ...rass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantel 1 Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim 2 Locate two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet 3 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 14 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim see Figure 14 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered e...

Page 16: ...st reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure fireplace regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 16 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach fo...

Page 17: ...ve from fireplace see Figure 18 PurchasetheoptionalA G A design certifiedmanualshutoffvalvefromyourdealer See Accessories page 32 A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Approved Flexible Gas Line Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap Figure 17 Gas Connection 3 Routeflexiblegaslinefrommanualshutoffvalveintofireplace...

Page 18: ...and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and fireplace See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply page 16 Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator To Fireplace Gas Regulator 4 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to...

Page 19: ...ve see Figure 20 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Figure 20 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace pages 20 through 22 Check all other internal joints ...

Page 20: ...our 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 C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may...

Page 21: ...pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 25 through 28 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 22 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 3...

Page 22: ...times the room may exceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat level between HI and LO Note The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature of air near the fireplace cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depend ing on housing construction ...

Page 23: ...FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the fireplace will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 25 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 22 see Troubleshoot...

Page 24: ...the fireplace and burn causing brief patches of orange flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 27 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 22 see Troubleshooting pages 25 through 28 Figure 26 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Figure 27 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNER Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your fireplace could...

Page 25: ...ed service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit POSSIBLE...

Page 26: ...place thermocouple 8 Replace control valve OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 De...

Page 27: ... blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice REMEDY 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Contact local propane LP gas company 1 Contact local propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice ...

Page 28: ...statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 1 Not enough combus tion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in...

Page 29: ...national s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number 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 defective part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this pr...

Page 30: ...30 102886 12 1 12 2 23 29 32 36 37 13 7 33 11 8 10 17 17 8 7 30 3 1 2 9 19 6 22 31 21 40 27 38 39 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 26 25 20 35 1 35 2 12 24 12 1 25 14 4 VMH26TP ...

Page 31: ... Tube 1 17 100587 01 Brass Screw 6 x 3 8 4 18 098303 02 Regulator Screw 2 19 102634 01CK Outer Shell Base 1 20 102649 01CJ Twig Support 1 21 099415 09 Gas Regulator 1 22 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23 101381 01 Valve Cover and Piezo 1 24 099387 03 Pilot Tube 1 25 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 26 098251 03 Injector 1 27 098250 01 Injector Holder 1 28 098249 01 Nut M5 6 29 098522 15 Gas Valve 1 30 102...

Page 32: ... included Three sided brass trim kit included CORNER MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE Unfinished GM721U Finished GM720F For use with fireplace Space saving mantel and hearth base corner design features clean classic lines Available in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions in cluded Three sided brass trim kit included MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE G...

Page 33: ...____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________...

Page 34: ...____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________...

Page 35: ...____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________...

Page 36: ...s 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 THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IM...

Reviews: