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OWNER’S MANUAL

Assembling Brass Trim (Brass
trim shipped with mantel)

1.

Remove packaging from three remain-
ing 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 15.

4.

Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim
(see Figure 15).

5.

Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of side brass
trim (see Figure 15).

6.

While firmly holding edges of brass
trim together, tighten both set screws
on the adjusting plate with slotted
screwdriver.

7.

Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.

8.

Set brass assembly aside for later in-
stallation.

Side
Brass
Trim

Top Brass Trim

Mitered
Edge

Figure 15 - Assembling Brass Trim

Shim

Set
Screws

Adjusting

Plate

Slot

Slot

INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING BLOWER
ACCESSORY GA3450T

Removing Upper Louver
Assembly

To install the blower accessory, you must
first remove the upper louver assembly.

1.

Lift screen off heater.

2.

Remove 4 screws from louver assem-
bly (see Figure 16). Save these screws.

3.

Pull louver assembly straight out from
the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch
the paint. Set louver assembly and
screws aside.

Figure 16 - Removing Upper 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
swinging the assembly down (see Fig-
ure 17).

2.

Using short Phillips screwdriver, re-
move the screw under the center of the
branch support. Rotate valve cover
shield clockwise and slide out.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not remove shoul-

der screw on the left side of valve cover
shield. Slide the valve cover shield off
of the shoulder screw (see Figure 17).

Note:

   If you do not have a short

Phillips screwdriver, the screen, log set,
and branch support must be removed
so a longer screwdriver may be used.
See Connecting Fireplace To Gas Sup-
ply
, page 15 and follow step 2.

Figure 17 - Removing Valve Cover Shield

Branch
Support

Snap
Bushings

Bottom Louver
Assembly

Installing Blower Assembly

 CAUTION: Label all wires

prior to disconnection when ser-
vicing controls. Wiring errors
can cause improper and danger-
ous operation.

 CAUTION: Verify proper op-

eration after servicing.

Note:

 If you are using a mantel with your

heater, use the following instructions. If
your heater is built-in, see For Built-In In-
stallation 
on page 13.

1.

Install snap bushings found in hardware
kit into both holes in rear of valve cover
shield.

2.

Make sure the wire harness is firmly
connected to the terminals on the blower
bracket assembly.

3.

Note the wire locations on back of
AUTO/OFF/ON switch. The terminals
on back of switch are numbered 1, 2,
and 3. Carefully remove red wire from
terminal 1 and blue wire from terminal
3. Black wire can remain on middle
terminal 2 (see Figure 18, page 12).

Continued

Summary of Contents for VMH26TPB 14

Page 1: ...Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury or...

Page 2: ...Note During initial op eration slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main...

Page 3: ...wer gas bills Ignitor Button Screen Fireplace Cabinet Logs Control Knob IMPORTANT THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS A FIREPLACE HOOD UNWRAP CARTON AND REMOVE HOOD BEFORE DISCARDING PROTECTIVE PACKAGING 1 2 UNPACK...

Page 4: ...tallation 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 sup...

Page 5: ...e atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable w...

Page 6: ...pliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _____________ Btu Hr maxi...

Page 7: ...stion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openin...

Page 8: ...ects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION This fireplace cre ateswarmaircurrents Thesecur r...

Page 9: ...oor Minimum 10 1 2 Figure 9 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall WARNING If pre wiring do not connect wiring to any electri cal source at this time Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiri...

Page 10: ...on Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installedproperly thesetempera turesmeettherequirementofthe national product standard Fol low all minimum clearances shown in this...

Page 11: ...Valve Cover Shield Shoulder Screw Removing Valve Cover Shield 1 Open bottom louver assembly by swinging the assembly down see Fig ure 17 2 Using short Phillips screwdriver re move the screw under the...

Page 12: ...rear of the valve cover shield and through the rectangular hole in the front of shield see Figure 18 8 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Reconnect blue wire to switch posi tion 1 Reconnect gree...

Page 13: ...Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle not provided as shown in figure 19 Wind the extra cable in power cord and and tie it up with the plastic wire strap see Figure 21 Set the cable bundle between...

Page 14: ...ly Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor For attaching base to solid floors concrete or masonry Note Floor anchors and mounting screws areinhardwarepackage Theha...

Page 15: ...replace seeFigure25 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible 4 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexibl...

Page 16: ...t all leaks at once WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosiveleakdetectionfluid toalljoints Bubblesformingshow a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure external r...

Page 17: ...e lightpilotwith match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 18 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If...

Page 18: ...s 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 page 17 MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING B...

Page 19: ...Blocked air holes will cre ate soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Wealsorecommendthatyoukeep...

Page 20: ...ged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 2 Reconnect ignitor cable 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace piezo ignitor 5 Replace pie...

Page 21: ...ace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner...

Page 22: ...ement 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 PROBLEM...

Page 23: ...ll DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready your name your address modelandserialnumbersofyourfireplace h...

Page 24: ...LASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPB ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH26TPB 12 23 29 40 32 36 38 13 7 8 33 40 11 10 4 7 30 1 3 2 9 17 19 6 22 31 21 41 26 42 39 39 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 25 27 20 4 35 12 24 12...

Page 25: ...e 1 17 100587 01 Brass Screw 6 x 3 8 4 18 098303 02 Regulator Screw 2 19 104335 01CK Outer Shell Base 1 20 102649 01CK Branch Support 1 21 099415 09 Gas Regulator 1 22 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23...

Page 26: ...ranunfinished birch ready to stain or paint Complete assemblyinstructionsincluded Three sided brass trim kit included EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT...

Page 27: ...___________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 28: ...or defects 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 own...

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