Vanguard Heating VMH26TPA Specifications, Replacement Parts, Service Hints, Technical Service

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® VMH26TPA

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE

SPECIFICATIONS

Btu (Variable)

14,000/26,000

Type Gas

Propane/LP Only

Ignition

Piezo

Pressure Regulator Setting

8" W.C.

Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *

 

Maximum

14"

Minimum

11"

Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)

 

Fireplace (including hood and screws)

25 7/8 x 26 13/16 x 9 3/8

Carton

32 5/8 x 27 3/16 x 11 5/8

Weight, pounds

 

Fireplace

44 1/2 lbs.

Shipping

48 lbs.

* 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 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.

When calling DESA International, have ready

your name

your address

• model and serial numbers of your fireplace

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

pilot will not stay lit

burner will have delayed ignition

fireplace will not produce specified heat

propane/LP gas supply may be low

When Gas Quality Is Bad

pilot will not stay lit

burner will produce flames and soot

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.

• how fireplace was malfunctioning

type of gas used (propane/LP or natural

 

gas)

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.

When calling DESA International, have ready

model number of your fireplace

the replacement part number

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104059

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Contents VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS What to do if YOU Smell GASSafety Information Compact Classic Hearth FireplaceLocal Codes Product FeaturesProduct Identification UnpackingAssembling Fireplace AssemblyInstalling Log Assembling HoodUnusually Tight Construction AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Confined and Unconfined SpaceAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationVentilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Check GAS Type InstallationInstallation Items Locating FireplaceBUILT-IN Fireplace Installation Rough Opening for Installing in WallOptional Mantel Installation Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationInstalling Blower Assembly Installing Blower Accessory GA3400TRemoving Upper Louver Assembly Assembling Brass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantelInstall the switch plate on the valve For Built-In Installation Extension CordAttaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Connecting to GASSupply Connecting Fireplace to GAS Supply Installation Items NeededChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Fireplace GAS ConnectionsPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Lighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Fireplace Operating Blower To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureThermostat Control Operation Shutting Off FireplaceBurner Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnerPilot Flame Pattern Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement at Cabinet Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Air PassagewaysIllustrated Parts Breakdown VMH26TPAParts List Description QTYService Hints SpecificationsReplacement Parts Technical ServiceAccessories Warranty Information International

VMH26TPA specifications

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