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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

®

 FIREPLACE

®

Shown with Optional

Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

VMH26TPB

14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr

with Thermostat

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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 qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to 

Air for

Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion 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 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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