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® VMH26PRA
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
•scissors
Installing Log
1. | Lift screen up and pull out to remove. |
2. | Cut two plastic straps to remove the log |
| from the firebox cavity. |
3. | An optional blower is available. See Ac- |
| cessories, pages 28 and 29. Install op- |
| tional blower now. Follow installation |
| instructions 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 locators fit into the slots |
| under the log. Do not allow log to con- |
Log
Screen
Figure 3 - Assembling Fireplace
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 louvers (see Figure 4).
Shoulder
Screw
Burner
Support
Branch
Support
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.
tact 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. |
Louver
Hood | Hood Tab |
Hood Tabs
Baffle
Sheet Metal |
|
Screws | Firebox Top |
|
Figure 4 - Assembling Hood
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