Vanguard VMH26TPB Owner'S Operating & Installation Manual Download Page 11

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Figure 13 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

Figure 14 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

5.

Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder screws
are located on fireplace cabinet (see Figure 13).

6.

Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening.

7.

Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to
wooden base (see Figure 13).

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 14). If the floor is concrete use anchor method (see
Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor, page 14).

11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, page 14.

12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not to damage wall

or mantel.

14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side

and top of the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim over the
shoulder screws on fireplace (see Figure 13).

15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach remaining two 3"

wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of
fireplace sides into the mantel. The openings are located at top
behind the area for the brass louvers (see Figure 14).

16. Reinstall top brass louvers.

 1 

3

/

4

" Screw

Wood Base

INSTALLATION

Continued

Shoulder Screws

Assembled
Brass Trim

Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to mantel

Hole for 3"
wood screw for
attaching
fireplace to
wooden base

Assembling Brass 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 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 installation.

Side Brass Trim

Top Brass
Trim

Mitered Edge

Figure 15 - Assembling Brass Trim

Shim

Set Screws

Adjusting

Plate

Slot

Slot

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 assembly (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

INSTALLATIONS

Optional Mantel Installation (Cont.)

Installing Blower Accessory - GA3450T

Summary of Contents for VMH26TPB

Page 1: ...for correct installa tion and operational procedures For as sistance or additional information con sult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an a...

Page 2: ...ng fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and...

Page 3: ...n adjacent walls or furniture 10 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if...

Page 4: ...nsing ODS safetyshutoffsystem TheODS pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent free room fireplaces The ODS pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace has...

Page 5: ...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 wall...

Page 6: ...soropen ings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support __________ volume of space x 20 Maxi...

Page 7: ...e National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air i...

Page 8: ...unting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In the Wall INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT Vent free fireplaces add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing firepla...

Page 9: ...ning to use blower locate fireplace near an electrical outlet 267 8 267 8 3 4 Off The Floor Minimum 10 1 2 Figure 9 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall WARNING If pre wiring do not connect wiring to...

Page 10: ...replace and set aside 2 Place fireplace on wood base 3 Place mantel around fireplace base assembly 4 Assemble brass trim kit See Assembling Brass Trim page 11 13 16 19 21 2 1 2 6 8 10 Note All vertica...

Page 11: ...s louvers 1 3 4 Screw Wood Base INSTALLATION Continued Shoulder Screws Assembled Brass Trim Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to woo...

Page 12: ...the assembly down see Figure 17 2 Using short Phillips screwdriver remove the screw under the center of the branch support Rotate valve cover shield clock wise and slide out IMPORTANT Do not remove sh...

Page 13: ...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 Installing BlowerAssembly page 12 Also remove black wire...

Page 14: ...onry drill at least 1 deep 2 Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 22 3 Insert floor anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to floor 4 Insert mounting screws through base and into floor anchors...

Page 15: ...e Figure 25 Carefully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace see Figure 25 3 Route flexible gas line included from fireplace control to equip mentshutoffvalvethroughsideorrearaccessholesinou...

Page 16: ...leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 27 2 Open main gas valv...

Page 17: ...ire 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 techni cian or...

Page 18: ...ING PROCEDURE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING BLOWER OFF ON Auto Off On Switch This blower has three settings ON OFF and AUTO In the ON position the blower will operate constantly In the OFF p...

Page 19: ...with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust INSPECTING BURNER Burner Flame Pattern CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole Cabinet WAR...

Page 20: ...mocouple damaged 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...

Page 21: ...rough 10 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 19 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner do...

Page 22: ...1 Gas leak SeeWarning 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 ventil...

Page 23: ...DESA Heating Products Techni cal Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your fi...

Page 24: ...satech com 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VMH26TPB Shown AND VMH26TNB 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 42 16 15 18 24 28 34 25 27 20 4 35 12 24 12 1 14...

Page 25: ...se 1 20 102649 01CK 102649 01CK Branch Support 1 21 099415 09 099415 10 Gas Regulator 1 22 102875 01 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23 101381 01 101381 01 Valve Cover and Piezo 1 24 099387 11 099387 11...

Page 26: ...Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT GA3450T Provides better heat distribution Makes fireplace more efficient Automatically turns off and on as needed BRASS...

Page 27: ...ed College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to 4...

Page 28: ...111043 01B For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 28 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TAPE TAPE...

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Page 30: ...as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing...

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