Vanguard Heating VMH26TPC - Manual (Page 5)

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PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room
fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if
there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other sources
to light fireplace.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL
This fireplace has a thermostat sensing bulb and a
control valve. The thermostat will automatically
modulate the heat output to maintain a consistent
room temperature. This results in greater fireplace
comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.
UNPACKING
1. Remove fireplace and hood from carton.
Log is wrapped and inside fireplace. Do not
remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to
fireplace for shipment.
3. Make sure your fireplace includes one hard-
ware packet.
4. Check fireplace for any shipping damage. If
fireplace is damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought fireplace.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have
branch support and screen in
place before operating fireplace.
This prevents excessive temper-
atures 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.
3. An optional blower is available. See Accessories,
page 30. Install optional 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 2). 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 contact flame. If flame contacts
log, soot will be created.
Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace
Log
Screen
Burner Support
with Log
Locator Tabs
Branch
Support
Shoulder
Screw