® VMH26TPB
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH® FIREPLACE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive tempera- tures on fireplace surfaces.
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:
•Phillips screwdriver
•5/16" hex wrench
•slotted screwdriver
Installing Log
1.Lift screen up and pull out to remove.
2.Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from the firebox cavity.
Log | Shoulder | Burner Support with |
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| Screw | Log Locator Tabs |
Branch
Support
Screen
Figure 3 - Assembling Fireplace
3. An optional blower is available. See Ac- |
cessories, page 26. Install optional |
blower now. Follow installation in- |
structions provided with blower. |
4. Remove log packaging material and |
discard packaging. Gently place log set |
on burner support (see Figure 3). The |
log should fit flat against top of burner |
support and log locator tabs fit into the |
slots under the log. Do not allow log to |
Assembling Hood
1.Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet.
2.Rotate hood as shown in Figure 4. Make sure hood tabs point toward fireplace.
3.Insert hood tabs between baffle and lou- vers (see Figure 4).
4.Gently rotate hood to upright position. Make sure hood tabs are behind lou- vers and hood is resting on firebox top (see Figure 4).
5.Align screw holes on hood with screw holes on firebox top.
6.Insert screws as shown in Figure 4. Tighten screws firmly.
contact flame. If flame contacts log, |
soot will be created. |
5. Reattach screen by placing the notches |
in the screen frame over the shoulder |
screws and pushing down. |
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| Louver |
Hood | Hood | Hood Tab |
Tabs |
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Baffle
Sheet Metal |
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Screw | Firebox Top |
Figure 4 - Assembling Hood
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