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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE
VMH26TPA
®
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. Remove back log, branch, and hood from
log box. Discard protective packaging.
2. Remove two shipping screws above
screen (see Figure 2).
3. Lift screen up and pull out to remove.
4. An optional blower is available. See
Accessories, page 27. Install optional
blower now. Follow installation in-
structions provided with blower.
5. Gently place back log on burner sup-
port (see Figure 2). The log should fit
flat against top of burner support. Place
two #10 one-inch-long screws through
burner support into the log and tighten.
6. Place branch on branch support (see
Figure 2). Do not allow branch to con-
tact flame. If flame contacts branch,
soot will be created.
7. Reattach screen by placing the notches
in the screen frame over the shoulder
screws and pushing down.
Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace
Back Log
Screen Branch
Burner
Support
Screw
Screw
Branch
Support
Screen
Shipping
Screw Shoulder
Screw
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
Hood
Assembling Hood
1. Locate four #10-3/8" black phillips
sheet metal screws from the hardware
packet.
2. Slip top of hood between middle rail and
top of firebox wrapper (see Figure 3).
3. Attach four #10-3/8" hood screws as
shown in Figure 3.
#10-3/8"
Screws
Upper Louver
Assembly Middle
Rail
Firebox
Wrapper