Desa VMH26TNC Installation, WARNING Never install the fireplace, in a bedroom or a bathroom

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your pri- mary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fire- place. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the fireplace

•in a bedroom or a 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

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to fireplace. Install- ing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fire- place where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, clean- ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may dis- color walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much mois- ture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 6 through 8.

Note: Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram- ing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If stand- off spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or fram- ing materials.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire- place Installation, page 10).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only the correct type of gas (natural or pro- pane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- pane/LP) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

•external regulator - propane/LP only (supplied by installer)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection*

•ground joint union

•sediment trap

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.

Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided trim kit for built-in installations. See Accessories, page 30.

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