Vanguard Heating VMH26NR BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation, Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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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 manner.

 

Actual

Framing

 

 

 

Height

26"

26 7/8"

Front Width

26 3/4"

26 7/8"

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 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

10 1/2"

26 7/8"

 

 

3/4" Off

26 7/8"

The Floor

Minimum

 

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

36 5/8"

25 7/8"

26 7/8" 51 3/4"

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

2.If installing 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.

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.

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.If you have not assembled firebox, fol- low instructions on page 4.

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

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.

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing.

IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any neces- sary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Do not allow non- combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like lou- vered slots.

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.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS VENT-FREE Natural GASCompact Classic Hearth Fireplace Safety InformationRemote Control Accessories Product FeaturesProduct Identification Local CodesInstalling Log AssemblyAssembling Fireplace Assembling HoodProviding Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Items InstallationCheck GAS Type Locating FireplaceRough Opening for Installing in Wall BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationOptional Mantel Installation Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationAssembling Brass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantel Installing Blower Accessory GA3400T Removing Upper Louver AssemblyInstalling Blower Assembly Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower Assembly, For Built-In InstallationConnecting to GAS Supply Extension CordAttaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Installation Items Needed Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Installing Receiver Optional Wireless HAND- Held Remote Control AccessoriesInstalling 9-Volt Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit Optional Wall Mounted Thermostat GWMT1Thermostat Base Terminals W and R Optional Wall Switch GWMS2For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating FireplaceLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Optional Remote OperationGWMS2 Wall Mounted Switch Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat OptionalOperating Blower Inspecting Burner Pilot Flame PatternBurner Flame Pattern Observed Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy Top Service Hints Cleaning and MaintenanceTechnical Service Wiring DiagramAccessories Replacement Parts SpecificationsVMH26NR4 Illustrated Parts BreakdownVMH26NR Parts ListWarranty Information

VMH26NR specifications

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