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1. AX WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom ora bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace as a fireplace insert e in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This fireplace cre ates warm air currents These cur rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fire place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free fireplaces add mois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 Note Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace except where standoff spac ers are integrally attached If standoff spac ers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Use the dimensions shown for rough open ings to create the easiest installation see Built In Fireplace Installation page 9 CHECK GA
2. 15 000 to 26 000 Btu Hr Remote Control Ready VANGUARD VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VMH26PR Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel Hearth Base Accessory 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 e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e 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 installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For as sistance or additional information consult a qualified installer ser vice 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 ad equate combustion a
3. Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four 4 years and five 5 years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this fireplace to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The fireplace MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear
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6. or parts that fail or become damaged 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 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS AND FIVE 5 YEARS ON STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DES N INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com
7. page 11 and twig support Close lower louver door Valve Cover Shield Switch Plate Figure 17 Installing Switch Plate to Valve Cover Shield Fan Switch eure t Blue Thermostat Switch N O e Blue Blower Motor Red White e Green Figure 18 Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Standard Installation For Built In Installation AX WARNING A licensed electri cian must connect the wiring har ness to electrical supply follow ing all local codes Electrician must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wiring Wir ing should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of heater 1 Install a snap bushing found in hard ware kit into one of the holes found rear of 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 Blower Assembly page 11 3 A licensed electrician must follow the wiring diagram to connect incoming electrical supply to fan kit wiring harness see Figure 20 Blower Bracket Assembly Switch Plate Harness Strap 4 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 19 Set the cable bundle between the burner bracket and outer casing away from the burner 5 Test to
8. place See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 13 Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect heater manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fit tings for leaks 104323 l OWNER S MANUAL Test Pressures Equal Toor Less Than 1 2 PSIG Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 26 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank to manual shutoff valve see Figure 27 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Closed Figure 26 Manual Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 26 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF
9. temperature press the bottom ar row of the TEMP button At higher settings the heater will run more IMPORTANT This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample every 5 5 minutes in the auto mode It will not respond immediately to the tempera ture setting being turned up or down Flame Adjustment Knob S55 Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Remote Control Figure 37 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Continued VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued IMPORTANT The hand held remote control unit must be near the heater Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the heater The thermostat on the hand held re mote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off 3 Use the STATUS button on the hand held remote control unit to see the operation mode being used and the temperature setting selected A red light will come on beside the opera tion mode being used when the sta tus button is pressed 4 To turn the burner off when operating in the manual mode press the OFF button If operating in the auto mode press the MAN button then press the OFF button The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position Shows Temp Setting
10. Side of Firebox Figure 11 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation Hole for 3 wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel Hole for 3 wood screw Z for attaching Assembled Brass Trim fireplace to 2 wooden base Figure 12 Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace 10 er 3 4 Screw Figure 13 Attaching Wood Base to Floor 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 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 edge of side brass trim see Figure 14 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 Top Brass Trim Set Screws alc ee X X J N SES ahi Mitered Edge Shim S o Side Brass Adjusting a Plate DS Slot Figure 14 Assembling Brass Trim 104323 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3400T Removing Upper Louver Assembly To install the blower accessory you must first r
11. by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes 6 104323 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 2 VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation Option 2 eae Grills Or Building into Adjoining Remove z Jas R Door int This fresh air would come from an adjoining Option 1 Adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an Room D f Option 3 adjoining unconfined space you must pro vide 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 and 2 Figure 4 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 4 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts A WARNING Rework work Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The OLLIE combined spaces must have Ventilated enough fresh air to supply all Outlet ei ate appliances in both spaces Air a Ventilation Air From Outdoors Outlet J Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Air To Attic grills or ducts You must provide t
12. control which has been un der water NOTICE During initial operation supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure on page 19 fire or explosion may result caus of new heater burning logs will 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 ing property damage personal give off a paper burning smell seconds after lighting pilot After 30 injury or loss of life Open window to vent smell This seconds release control knob will only last a few hours If control knob does not pop out This appliance has a pilot which must STOP Read the safety information Lal IRET N E be lighted by hand When lighting the column 1 service person or gas supplier for i repairs pilot follow these instructions exactly Make sure manual shutoff valve is E EAE E eee BEFORE LIGHTING smell all fully open 4 through 8 around the appliance area for gas Be Set switch in OFF position iat hd a aa sure to smell next to the floor because d Pace y 4 lockwise y toth some gas is heavier than air and will ob counterclockwise othe ek CAE WARNING Burner will come ON position WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL on automatically within one 10 Wait one minute and switch selector GAS minute when the selector switch switch to the ON position to light Do not try to light any appliance iS in Ane ON position after the burner e Do not touch any electric switch do pucbiewh 11 Se
13. on your unit as pictured in Figure 32 on page 17 If wires are not crossed the thermostat will not work Route the 25 ft wire to a convenient location to mount your thermostat no outside wall IMPORTANT The wire may be shortened but must not be lengthened The thermostat should be mounted 54 above the floor in a location where there is good air circulation Avoid heat sources such as lamps direct sunlight fireplace or heat and air conditioning ducts Gently remove the cover of the ther mostat from the base Grasp the sides of the cover firmly and pull to separate from the base Feed the electrical wires through the rectangular slots on each side of the base see Figure 33 page 17 A WARNING Do not connect the thermostat toa power source Electrical shock and or a fire haz ard will occur 104323 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued _ Terminal W 6 Connect one bare wire end to each ter minal W and R of the thermostat base see Figure 34 7 Install the base onto the wall with the provided screws 8 Move the temperature adjustment back and forth to insure the bimetal is free from restrictions Terminal R 9 Replace the cover onto the base Upon installation the thermostat must be al lowed to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation 10 Set switch on heater to Auto position Figure 34 The
14. position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 26 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fire place pages 18 through 20 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 19 8 Replace front panel Manual Shutoff Valve ARTAR sso O 2A oO A v Figure 27 Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel Continued VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES GHRC Series amp GHRCT Series Installing Receiver 1 Remove screws 2 Disconnect switch wires from the con trol valve 3 Remove switch plate see Figure 28 Discard switch plate after removing Save the screws 4 Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver see Figure 29 5 Slide 9 volt battery not included through the clip 6 Attach the terminal wires to the battery see Figure 29 Connect wires as shown in Figure 30 Install remote receiver unit onto gas heater base using the two screws re moved in s
15. stay lit e burner will have delayed ignition e fireplace will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burner will produce flames and soot e fireplace will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 You can also visit DESA International s Technical Services web site at www desatech com WIRING DIAGRAM Black Auto Off Switch On TPTH TH Thermopile Gas Control TPTH TP VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA International s Sales Department at 1 800 458 2472 for referral information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap BRASS TRIM KIT GA6095 Optional four sided brass trim kit for recessed built in installations when unit is raised off of the floor Provides a finished appearance by covering rough edges of wall opening BRASS TRIM KIT GA6094 Not Shown Optional three si
16. their insulated connectors In top of the heater cabinet locate the four mounting holes on the outer cas ing Align these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly Attach blower bracket assembly to the outer casing with 4 10 screws provided see Figure 16 Route the wire harness through the hole in left side of baffle Pull wire harness through lower opening on the side of the valve shield see Figure 16 Insert the 4 wire harness into one of the round holes in the rear of the valve cover shield and through the rectangular hole in the front of shield see figure 16 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Reconnect blue wire to switch posi tion 1 Reconnect green and white wires Wiring Routing Hole in Baffle Baffle Continued VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 9 Install the switch plate on the valve cover shield with 2 10 screws provided see Figure 17 Route power cord out of the cabinet by inserting it through the bushing on the outer casing see Figure 16 page 11 Plug fan kit into 120 Volt grounded power supply and test operation Note When switch is in the AUTO position the fan will start after the heater has run for a few mo ments The fan will continue to run for several moments after the heater has been turned off When switch is in the ON position the fan will run until turned to OFF Reinstall upper louver assembly see Figure 15
17. 3 Gas Connection Cap Sediment Trap Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace see Figure 23 IMPORTANT Install main gas valve manual shutoff valve in an accessible location The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves A CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 23 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose Gas Control Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories pages 26 and 27 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 13 Continued VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CON
18. 3 Install gas piping to fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the manual shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping 4 Ifyou have not assembled firebox fol low instructions on page 4 Nails or Wood Screws SJ yA A Nailing Z Flanges Figure 10 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs 5 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening 6 Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 14 7 Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas ing with pliers see Figure 10 8 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange 9 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 15 10 If using optional brass trim kit install the trim after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions in cluded with brass trim accessory for at taching brass trim IMPORTANT When finishing your fire box combustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the sides and top edge of the firebox Combus tible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing A WARNING Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing IMPORTANT Non
19. Allows Burner to be Turned On and Off with the Hand Held Remote Te A LO on Unit MAN The Log Heater will Automatically Cycle between Pilot and the Heat Setting that has been Selected GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL Make sure the heater switch is on AUTO and set the temperature adjustment on wall thermostat to the desired setting The thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory and requires no adjustment or leveling Upon installation the thermostat must be allowed to stabilize at room tempera ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation See installation instruc tions on pages 16 and 17 of this manual GWMS2 WALL MOUNTED SWITCH OPTIONAL Make sure the heater switch is on AUTO This wall switch works just like the con ventional light switch Flip the switch up for on and down for off Note Make sure that this switch is not in a position to be mistaken for a light switch This may result in the heater being inad vertently turned on without the proper precautions being taken See installation instructions on page 17 of this manual Increases Room Temp Decreases Room Temp Turns Burner On and Off Shows Current Operation Mode Figure 38 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCT only 20 fj OPERATING BLOWER ff This blower has three settings ON OFF and AUTO In the ON position the bl
20. During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances 104323 OWNER S MANUAL PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Sec tion 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows 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 de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or
21. Gas Propane LP gas is odor less An odor making agent is added to pro pane LP gas The odor helps you detect a propane LP gas leak However the odor added to propane LP gas can fade Propane LP gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change tothis fireplace or its controls can be dangerous 1 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 2 Donot place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors If you smell gas e shut off gas supply 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 This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Never install the fireplace in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning firepla
22. NECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed e Phillips screwdriver e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided Shoulder Screw 1 Remove fireplace screen Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove screws that attach branch sup port to fireplace see Figure 24 Care fully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace see Figure 24 3 Route flexible gas line provided by installer from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear ac cess holes in outer casing Route flex ible gas supply line through fireplace access holes in outer casing NOTICE Most building codes do To Gas not permit concealed gas con Supply nections A flexible gas line see Figure 25 is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace nection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible 4 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line see Figure 25 Con nect flexible gas line to flexible gas line attached to gas valve of fireplace see Figure 25 5 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 15 6 Replace branch support back into fire place Feed flexible gas line into fire place base area while replacing branch support Make sure the entire flexi
23. S TYPE Use only propane LP gas If your gas supply is not propane LP do not install fireplace Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator supplied by installer e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e manual shutoff valve e test gauge connection e ground joint union e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench AnA G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories pages 26 and 27 Note If desired purchase a four sided brass trim kit for built in installations See Acces sories pages 26 and 27 LOCATING FIREPLACE AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances shown in Fig ures 6 and 7 If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall You can recess firebox into the wall You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels IMPORTANT Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual Purchase the op tional mantel from your dealer see Acces sories pages 26 and 27 8 A CAUTION If you install the fireplace in a home garage e fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches ab
24. S shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 If fireplace keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 24 Do not run fireplace e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects Never place any objects in the fireplace or on logs Fireplace front and screen becomes very hot when running fireplace Keep children and adults away from hot sur faces to avoid burns or clothing igni tion Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with fire place Do not use fireplace if any part has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the room fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas con trol which has been under water Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and re pair fireplace Operating fireplace above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped dime sized or larger To prevent p
25. See Assem bling Brass Trim 5 Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabinet see Figure 12 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 12 8 Remove brass trim kit and mantel Be careful not to damage wall or mantel 9 Place wood base next to wall at instal lation location 10 Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3 4 black screws provided see Figure 13 If the floor is concrete use anchor method see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor page 13 11 Install gas line See Connecting To Gas Supply page 13 12 Check for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 15 13 Place mantel around fireplace Be care ful 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 12 15 Adjust assembly to remove any gaps Attach remaining two 3 wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of fireplace sides into the man tel The openings are located at top be hind the area for the brass louvers see Figure 12 16 Reinstall top brass louvers Mantel Shelf Note All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf All measurements are in inches a Y Y
26. ble gas line is in fireplace base area Reat tach branch support to fireplace with screws removed in step 2 A CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting itto gas piping and or fittings 14 Screen Shipping z IILIS z R Z a6 setae FBR KIO OREA ERROR RRO KER RRR SOO OR RR RY 2 BKK KOK KOCK KL CREE RIERO ISIR te te sate RRR RR a fe eee ne OR RRO PERRO a Re oases Flexible Gas Line from Manual Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer Branch Support Fireplace Gas The flexible gas supply line con Figure 25 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together OE cies 29323230R wee ZEKE ROKK KREIS ESER RRR RRR RUNUR EETA AN AA SOSA RRR RRR RRR RRR ae ranea EORR RRR RRR RRR XY SRK 92 Rotat RRR R OO Scan 38o 929o 222803 3 RR 2R sei Flexible Gas Line from Valve Provided with Fireplace 104323 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed be tween propane LP supply and fire
27. ce Use only the logs provided with the fireplace Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool Using these added items can cause sooting Do not add lava rock around base Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before run ning fireplace This fireplace is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off fireplace and call a qualified ser vice person Note During initial op eration slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 25 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that al ter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 these products may create a white pow der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture This fireplace needs fresh air ventila tion to run properly This fireplace has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The OD
28. combustible materials such as brick tile etc may overlap the front facing but should never cover any neces sary openings like louvered slots AX WARNING Do not allow non combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like lou vered slots AX WARNING Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox WARNING Use only noncom bustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front fac ing with noncombustible facing material Continued VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation If placing mantel above built in fireplace you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances you must e raise the mantel to an acceptable height OR e remove the mantel OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Note Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions Refer to instructions below for system installa tion Refer to instructions on page 4 for firebox assembly Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used see Accesso ries pages 26 and 27 1 Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace Remove louver from fireplace and set aside Place fireplace on wood base 3 Place mantel around fireplace base as sembly 4 Assemble brass trim kit
29. communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them Continued VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Example Gas furnace Btu Hr Gas water heater 30 000 Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 26 000 Btu Hr Gas fi
30. company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 25 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas control ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released W en Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Manual shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged www desatech com 22 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open manual shut off valve A Contact local propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 25 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace thermocouple Replace control valve 104323 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Burner orifice diameter is too small 4 Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected 5 Burners will not come on in remote position 1 Clean burne
31. dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 for referral information Whencalling DESA International have ready e your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your fireplace e how fireplace was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts De partment at 1 800 972 7879 for referral in formation Whencalling DESA International have ready e model number of your fireplace e the replacement part number 27 15 000 26 000 Propane LP Only Piezo 8 W C 14 1 1 n 25 7 sx 26 lis x 9 8 32 Ys x 27 16 x 11 5 8 44 2 Ibs 48 Ibs VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH26PR 4 28 104323 PARTS LIST VMH26PR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual 104323 OWNER S MANUAL KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION ae OANODOAKRWD 102633 02CK 102624 02 099230 02 098304 01 103447 02 103209 03 102635 02CK
32. ded brass trim kit for cus tom and recessed installations when unit is on the floor Provides a finished appear ance by covering rough edges of wall open ing Included with all mantels THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT GA3400T Provides better heat distribution Makes fire place more efficient Automatically turns off and on as needed 26 CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE AND ROUNDED LEG STYLING Unfinished GM921U Finished GM920F For use with fireplace A hardwood mantel and hearth base offers compact styling and completes the fireplace look Available in a walnut finished or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions included Three sided brass trim kit included CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE AND TRADITIONAL SQUARE LEG STYLING Unfinished GM923U Finished GM922F For use with fireplace A hardwood mantel and hearth base offers compact styling and completes the fireplace look Available in a stained or an unfinished ready to stain or paint Oak Veneer over hardwood Com plete assembly instructions 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 comer design features clean classic lines Available in a walnut finish or an unfinished ha
33. e shortened but must not be lengthened 4 Connect one bare wire end to each of the terminals of the provided wall switch 5 Install the wall switch and cover in the wall VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE WARNING You must operate With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep press LIGHTING 7 INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY B VV ing ignitor button until pilot lights READ BEFORE rela eet lg Note If pilot does not stay lit con LIGHTING p tact a qualified service person or gas A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a place screen is installed before running fireplace 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 sup plier call the fire department 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 result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
34. emove the upper louver assembly 1 Lift screen off heater and remove log set 2 Remove 2 screws from each side of branch support and pull branch support out see Figure 15 3 Remove 4 brass plated screws from louver assembly see Figure 15 Save these screws 4 Pull louver assembly straight out from the cabinet Be careful not to scratch the paint Set louver assembly and screws aside Blower Bracket Mounting Holes Upper Louver Assembly Branch Support Figure 15 Removing Upper Louver Assembly and Branch Support 104323 OWNER S MANUAL Installing Blower Assembly 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 12 l Screw EE Figure 16 Installing Blower Bracket Assembly Install snap bushings found in hardware kit into both holes in rear of valve cover shield Make sure the wire harness is firmly connected to the terminals on the blower bracket assembly 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 3 and blue wire from termi nal 1 Black wire can remain on middle terminal 2 see figure 16 Wire Harness Blower Bracket Assembly CA SA 2 Wire Harness 11 4 Valve Cover Shield Carefully disconnect green and white wires at
35. erformance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs capacity 104323 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION KE Selector Switch Optional LX een SAA 2 PKS eee aai IILL ZZ RZL 2RR SKC 5 eee oN x KES 7 OWNER S MANUAL Fireplace Pa Cabinet A Screen LLA LIZ OZRL RILIS LOE x ORY Kx xy Sener Logs ss Ronee see IEAS ee io a Remote Control Optional Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Compact Fireplace 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 ANS Z223 1 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 104323 UNPACKING 1 Remove log box and fireplace from carton The hood is not attached 2 Remove all protective packaging ap plied 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 freeroom fireplaces The ODS pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fres
36. h air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This sys tem requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater e hand held ON OFF remote e hand held thermostat remote e wall mounted thermostat e wall mounted ON OFF switch See Accessories pages 26 and 27 VANGUARD VMH26PR eee ee MAT eee ee ASSEMBLY Back Log Screen Shipping A WARNING Always have Shoulder Screw branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace This prevents excessive tempera tures on fireplace surfaces Burner Support AX WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in prop erty damage or personal injury ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE Tools Required Branch Support e Phillips screwdriver e 5 16 hex wrench e slotted screwdriver Branch Installing Log 1 Remove back log branch and hood from log box Discard protective packaging Upper Louver Assembly aie ai 2 Remove two shipping screws above screen see Figure 2 3 Lift screen up and pull out to remove Firebox 4 Anoptional blower is available See Ac Wrapper cessories pages 26 and 27 Install op A OOo tional blower now Follow installat
37. h combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 15 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 25 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 15 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www desatech com 24 Take apar
38. h in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Re mote Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position a e Use remote control manual OFF button e Set selector switch in the OFF position IH MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light ing Instructions page 18 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 9 through 11 page 18 104323 OWNER S MANUAL iz OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note Allremote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories pages 26 and 27 Follow installation in structions on page 16 of this manual Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCT Only The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO The burner will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc For wall thermostat operation follow in struction supplied with thermostat acces sory GWMT1 For wall switch operatio
39. hould service and repair heater POSSIBLE CAUSE A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 2 NYHA Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1 Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition W NN Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when installed Depleted gas supply ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Re peat igniting operation until air is removed Contact local propane LP gas
40. hut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 44 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 104323 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 45 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through adrinking straw if compressed air is not available Injector Holder D TA Ports Slots Pa Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Holes Figure 44 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Figure 45 Pilot Inlet Air Hole CABINET Air Passageways e Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior e Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabi net to remove dust 25 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not
41. ion instructions provided with blower ARER Ss been aeaeaei as 5 Gently place back log on burner sup port see Figure 2 The log should fit flat against top of burner support Place two 10 one inch long screws through burner support into the log and tighten is 10 3 8 Screws 6 Place branch on branch support see Figure 2 Do not allow branch to con tact flame If flame contacts branch soot will be created Figure 3 Assembling Hood 7 Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen frame over the shoulder screws and pushing down Assembling Hood 1 Locate four 10 3 8 black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet 2 Slip top of hood between middle rail and top of firebox wrapper see Figure 3 3 Attach four 10 3 8 hood screws as shown in Figure 3 4 104323 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduce heat lossin homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in
42. l base is firmly fas tened to floor VA Figure 21 Folding Anchor CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes Accaution Never connectfire place directly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an external regulator not sup plied Install the external regula tor between the fireplace and pro pane LP supply 104323 OWNER S MANUAL The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must 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 regu lator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 22 Pointing the vent down pro tects it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 or greater diameter to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur External Regulator Propane LP Supply Tank uty VES Se Ts e Vent Pointing Down Figure 22 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure E 3 Minimum Figure 2
43. make sure the blower is work ing properly 6 Reinstall upper louver assembly see Fig ure 15 page 11 and close lower louver Fan Switch Auto Off On Auto Blue Thermostat Switch evo 110 115 V A C Outlet Receptacle Not Supplied I Clamp vorne A not included Figure 20 Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built In Installation Wire Harness Figure 19 Installing Blower Bracket Assembly 12 104323 INSTALLATION Continued Extension Cord Use extension cord if needed The cord must have a three prong grounding plug and a three hole receptacle Make sure cord is in good shape It must be heavy enough to carry the current needed An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage This will result in loss of power and overheating Use a No 16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor For attaching base to solid floors concrete or masonry Note Floor anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package The hardware pack age is provided with fireplace 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid floors concrete or masonry drill at least 1 deep Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 21 3 Insert floor anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to floor 4 Insert mounting screws through base and into floor anchors 5 Tighten screws unti
44. manner Actual Framing Height 26 26 7 3 Front Width 26 3 4 26 7 3 Depth 9 1 2 10 1 2 Bottom 3 4 3 4 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimen sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough open ing The height is 26 7 s which is the same as the wall opening above 10 1 2 NL 26 7 8 3 4 Off R The Floor 26 7 8 gt Minimum Figure 8 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall 36 5 8 25 7 8 Figure 9 Rough Opening for Installing in Corner 104323 OWNER S MANUAL 2 Ifinstalling GA3400 T blower acces sory do so at this time Follow instruc tions included with blower accessory Note If not installing blower acces sory you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation see Accessories page 26 and 27 Use only approved three wire electrical wiring A WARNING If pre wiring do not connect wiring to any electri cal source at this time Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet be fore connecting to electrical source The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3400 T blower accessory Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3400 T blower accessory Note A qualified installer should make all electrical connections
45. n follow instructions supplied with GWMS2 NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 18 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjust ment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position Note The burner may light if hand held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit Control Knob REMOTE EO ON IMPORTANT Do not leave the se lector switch in the REMOTE posi tion when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation GHRC Series Operation 2a Press the ON OFF button to turn the burner on and off When turning burner off the pilot will remain lit GHRCT Series Operation 2b Select the MAN manual or AUTO button on the hand held remote con trol unit see Figure 38 page 20 In manual mode turn burner on or off by pressing the ON or OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit In auto mode the room tempera ture is controlled by the thermo stat in the hand held remote con trol unit To increase the room tem perature press the top arrow of the TEMP button To lower the room
46. nd ventila tion air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation section 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 Save this manual for future reference VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this fireplace Im proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re semble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fire place may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include preg nant women people with heart or lung dis ease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP
47. ove floor locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it For convenience and efficiency install fire place e where there is easy access for operation inspection and service e in coldest part of room An optional blower kit is available from your dealer see Accessories pages 26 and 27 If planning to use blower locate fire place near an electrical outlet CEILING 36 Minimum gt ppa A CaN Minimum From Sides Of Fireplace Left Side Right Side Figure 6 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In The Wall CEILING Top Of Mantel Can Be Flush With Wall 36 Minimum Right Side Figure 7 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Optional Mantel 104323 INSTALLATION Continued BUILT IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed in enclo sure This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall An optional brass trim kit acces sory is available see Accessories pages 26 and 27 Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1 2 inch This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening If installing a built in mantel above the fireplace but you must follow the clear ances shown in Figure 11 page 10 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this
48. ower will operate constantly In the OFF posi tion the blower will not operate In the AUTO position the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature Note Your fireplace and thermostat blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Auto Off On Switch Figure 39 Auto Off On Switch 104323 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 40 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 41 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 41 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 19 e see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 24 Pilot Burner Figure 40 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 41 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern 104323 OWNER S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 42 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 43 sh
49. ows an incorrect burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame It also shows the flame higher than one inch above the log Note When using the fireplace the first time the flame will be yellow for approxi mately one hour until the log cures A WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your fireplace could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pat tern shows yellow tipping follow instructions in column 3 Top of Flame About One Inch Above Charred Area EEE eerste L sXe Figure 42 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping SO oss 3 3 Na Bs BS O38 EXSS wwe Figure 43 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern 21 NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles enter the fireplace and burn causing brief patches of orange flame Ifburner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 43 e turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 19 e see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 24 VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person s
50. r see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local propane LP gas company Replace burner orifice 4 Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 25 5 Replace battery in transmitter and receiver W Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice clogged 1 Contact local propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Not enough air 2 Gas regulator defective 3 Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 25 2 Replace gas control 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 5 Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn con
51. rdwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions in cluded Three sided brass trim kit included 104323 ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCT SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT KIT GWMT1 Not Shown For all models Allows easy wall access to the operation of your gas log heater This will allow you to thermostatically control your heater with the convenience of a wall switch WALL MOUNTED SWITCH KIT GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows convenient access to the operation of your gas log heater 104323 OWNER S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable Type Gas Ignition Manifold Pressure Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum Minimum Dimensions Inches H x W x D Fireplace including hood and screws Carton Weight pounds Fireplace Shipping For purposes of input adjustment REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized
52. replace logs Btu Hr Total S SONO Bar Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total 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 Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 56 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 7 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air
53. rmostat Base Terminals 11 Set the temperature adjustment to the W and R desired setting This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory No adjustment or leveling is necessary Control Valve Switch on Gas Heater lt 4 To Wall Thermostat or Switch To Wall Thermostat or Switch terminal of 25 ft wire Figure 32 Connecting Wire Terminals Feed wires through rectangular slots Bag f 9 2 O Figure 33 Back View of Thermostat Base 104323 17 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH GWMS2 WARNING Read and follow installation instructions Instal lation should be done by a quali fied installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures A WARNING Do not connect this switch to any electrical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to bottom contact of switch see Figure 32 2 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the control valve Make sure that wire terminals are in the positions on your unit as pictured in Figure 32 If wires are not crossed the thermostat will not work 3 Route the 25 ft wire to a convenient location to mount your wall switch no outside walls A WARNING Do not connect the switch to a power source Electrical shock and or fire haz ard will occur IMPORTANT The wire may b
54. sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 lf your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Deter mining Fresh Air Flow For Fireplace Location page 6 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfining space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the uncon fined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are
55. t flame adjustment knob to any Press in and turn control knob clock wise to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob coun terclockwise y to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 35 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will al low air to bleed from the gas system level between HI and LO A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve AX WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po sition when you are away from home for long periods of time Heater will come on automati cally with selector switch in the ON position Selector AUTO Switch in 7 ON Adjustment OFF Position Ignitor ie Control Knob Knob Figure 35 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options O gt Flame 18 104323 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Figure 36 Pilot E TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2a Set selector switc
56. t gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 15 104323 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep con trol areas burner and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt and lint Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We rec ommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation or every three months We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 S
57. tep one see Figure 30 Screw B g pe Switch Plate Black Wire Heater Base Figure 28 Switch Plate and Wiring Harness Receiver Terminal Wires Battery Clip 9 Volt Battery Figure 29 Attaching Battery to Receiver Remote Receiver Black Wire Red Wire Wire Harness Wires LD Black Wire Red Wire Figure 30 Installing Remote Receiver Wire harness provided in the fireplace hardware pack Installing 9 Volt Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of re mote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to the battery not included Place battery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit Batter Remote Terminal ened Control Unit Wires he 9 Volt Battery Housing Figure 31 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT GWMT1 AX WARNING Read and follow installation instructions Instal lation should be done by a quali fied installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures A WARNING Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to bottom contact of switch see Figure 32 page 17 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the control valve Make sure that wire terminals are in the positions
58. trol knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 8 through 10 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 25 or replace burner orifice White powderresidue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function 104323 1 Battery is not installed Battery power is low www desatech com 23 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control Continued VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued AX WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply 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 IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix wit
59. wo per manent openings one within 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 Crawl A Space include attics and crawl spaces Follow the Inlet National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS al e 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation i Ventilated grills or ducts aa __Crawl Space 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 Figure 5 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel 104323 7 VANGUARD VMH26PR COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install fireplace Follow all local codes

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