Vantage Hearth COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH Installation Manual Download Page 1

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 
property damage, personal 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 performed by a quali

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fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER:  Leave  this  manual  with  the  appliance.

 

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

® 

FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

REMOTE-READy MODELS

VMH26PRB AND VMH26NRB

Shown with 

optional cabinet 

mantel/hearth 

base accessory

PFS

®

US

Summary of Contents for COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

Page 1: ...switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department...

Page 2: ...is 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...

Page 3: ...in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote You must operate this fireplace withthefireplacescreeninplace Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running fireplace...

Page 4: ...s that can be purchased separately wall switch hand held ON OFF remote wall thermostat hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 33 Local Codes Install and use fireplace with care Follow all lo...

Page 5: ...ludes one hardware packet Assembly Local Codes Continued 4 Check fireplace for any shipping dam age If heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for replacement parts before returning...

Page 6: ...w air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following...

Page 7: ...gth x Width x Height __________cu ft volume of space Example Space size 16 ft length x 14 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 1792 cu ft volume of space AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued If addi...

Page 8: ...o adjoining room see option 3 Figure 4 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND...

Page 9: ...ed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing ma terial can be placed directly against any exterior surfaceontherear sides ortopofyourfireplace except where standoff spacers are integr...

Page 10: ...in Figure 6 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace opening see...

Page 11: ...alve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping Nails or Wood Screws Nailing Flanges Figure 9 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Wall Studs 4 If you have not assembled fire...

Page 12: ...following raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel Figure 10 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation OPTIONAL MANTEL Installation Refer to instructions provided with th...

Page 13: ...shoulder screws Align fireplace in mantel assembly so the trim overlaps mantel evenly on all three sides 12 Lower bottom louver door Use 3 wood screws provided with mantel accessory to attach firepla...

Page 14: ...holes in the rear of the valve cover shieldandthroughtherectangularholeinthe front of shield see Figure 16 page 15 8 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Reconnect blue wire to switch position 1 Re...

Page 15: ...witch Plate Blue Red Valve Cover Shield Snap Bushing Black Blower Mounting Holes Lower Louver Door Power Cord Figure 17 Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Standard Installation Red Red Fan Switch Aut...

Page 16: ...lt In Installation WARNING A licensed elec trician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply followingalllocalcodes Electri cianmustprovideaclamponthe box cover to secure the wiring Wirings...

Page 17: ...If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure fireplace regulator damage could occur Install external regula tor with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 21 Pointing the vent down protects it from...

Page 18: ...re it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze Asediment trap traps moisture and contamina...

Page 19: ...flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid toalljoints Bubblesformingshow a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed betweenpro...

Page 20: ...d Figure 28 Switch Plate and Wiring Harness Screw Switch Plate Black Wire Red Wire 3 Route 25 ft wire to a convenient location to mount your thermostat no outside wall IMPORTANT Wire may be short ened...

Page 21: ...ically calibrated at the factory No adjustment or leveling is necessary optional Wall SWITCH GWMS2 WARNING Read and fol low installation instructions Installation should be done by a qualified install...

Page 22: ...y appliance Do not touch any electric 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...

Page 23: ...lot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 24 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob...

Page 24: ...itch to the REMOTE position see Figure 36 Note The burner may light if hand held re mote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remot...

Page 25: ...pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Figure 38 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Shown Pilot Burner Thermocouple...

Page 26: ...tore hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could dam ag...

Page 27: ...ou remove one piece log set for clean ing refer to Installing Log Set and Screen page 22 for placement instructions Replace log set if broken or chipped dime sized or larger CABINET Air Passageways Us...

Page 28: ...e in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free igni...

Page 29: ...ontrol knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shut off valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas com...

Page 30: ...line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum instal lation clearances see page 10 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn fireplace off when...

Page 31: ...ch your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new c...

Page 32: ...oo Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat for propane LP units propane LP gas sup ply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too...

Page 33: ...d CORNER MANTEL WITH Full HEARTH BASE C26TU Unfinished Traditional Design C26TO Oak Finished Traditional Design C26GO Oak Finished Georgian Design Space saving mantel and hearth base corner design fea...

Page 34: ...oducts com 113110 01K 34 Parts MODELS VMH26PRB and VMH26NRB 39 37 38 4 22 40 32 11 28 30 12 7 35 25 10 9 7 23 1 2 20 20 8 14 8 24 33 34 13 41 21 26 18 15 27 20 3 20 29 16 18 3 17 42 36 6 4 20 19 31 31...

Page 35: ...01 Injector 1 20 M11084 26 Screw Hex Head 10 x 3 8 25 21 098249 01 Nut M5 6 22 103781 01 Gas Valve 1 103781 02 Gas Valve 1 23 102639 01 Baffle 1 24 101628 01 Flexible Connector 1 25 104305 01 Control...

Page 36: ...s product and or FMI PRODUCTS LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic ma...

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