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®
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
VMH26TP
WARNING: Improper installation,
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
adjustment, alteration, service, or
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
property damage. Refer to thi
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ................................................................................... 2 Product Identification .............................................................................. 4 Local Codes ............................................................................................. 4 Product Features ...................................................................................... 4 Unpacking..............................................
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SAFETY WARNINGS Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. INFORMATION 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This Continued appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrica
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Fireplace Cabinet Screen Logs Control Knob Ignitor Button Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Compact Fireplace Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local LOCAL CODES codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, 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
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ASSEMBLY WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive temperatures on fireplace surfaces. ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16" hex wrench, and slotted screwdriver Installing Log 1. Remove back log, branch, and hood from log box. Discard protective packaging. 2. Remove two shipping screws above screen (see Figure 2). 3. Lift screen up and pull out to remove. 4. An optional blower is avail
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AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation AND air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. VENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION AIR FOR Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space COMBUSTION Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. AND Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. VENTILATION 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Continued Length x Width x Height = ___________________ cu. ft. (vo
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AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- AND tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or appli- VENTILATION cable local codes. Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining uncon
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Ventilation Air From Outdoors AIR FOR Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two COMBUSTION permanent 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 AND spaces include attics and crawl spaces. VENTILATION IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the att
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INSTALLATION NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS 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. • external regulator (supplied by • sealant (resistant to • sediment trap installer, see page 16) propane/LP gas) • tee joint • piping (check lo
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INSTALLATION CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 Continued If you install the fireplace in a home garage • fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor. • locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service. • in coldest part of room. An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 32. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALLING Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in Continued enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, page 32). Brass trim will extend past sides of 1 /2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If fireplace approximately installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown
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6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to INSTALLING Gas Supply, page 17. 7. If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to electrical source. Continued Option one: Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet. Option two: Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace. 8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with
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OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION INSTALLING Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to Continued instructions below for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 5 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Accessories, page 32). 1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace. Remove louvre from fireplace and set aside. 2. Place fireplace on wood base. 3. Place mantel around fireplace/ba
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Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel) INSTALLING 1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. Continued 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 firm
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CONNECTING NOTICE TO GAS A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. SUPPLY CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 Never connect fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply. The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to betwee
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A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Approved Continued Flexible Gas Line From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. 3" Minimum Pressure) Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Figure 17 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 32. CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane gas, not pr
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4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to CONNECTING flexible gas line (see Figure 18). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line TO GAS attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 18). 5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below. SUPPLY 6. Replace branch support back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace Continued base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG CHECKING 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening GAS propane/LP supply tank valve. CONNECTIONS 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Continued Figure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 4. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open manual shuto
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OPERATING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING FIREPLACE WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on t
