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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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CIRCULATINg MODELS
CFB g 32CC
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FoR use oNly WIth A lIsted GAs-FIRed uNveNted
decoRA tIve Room heA teR Not to exceed 40,000
Btu/Hr. Do not BuilD a wooD fire.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the
decorative type unvented room heater fo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Installation ........................................................... 8 Local Codes......................................................... 3 Replacement Parts ............................................ 16 Product Features ................................................. 4 Technical Service............................................... 16 Locating Firebox ........................................
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SAFETy Continued 1. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burning f irebox front and screen become fireplace. Use only decorative unvented very hot when running heater. room heaters (log sets). Keep children and adults away 2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such from hot surface to avoid burns as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using these added items can cause or clothing ignition. f irebox sooting. will remain hot for a time after 3. Use only the provided hood or appropri- shu
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PRODUCT FEATURES opeRA tIoN ReFRActoR y bRIck lINeR This firebox is designed for use with approved Your firebox may feature a concrete refrac- ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room tory brick liner. As with all concrete liners, heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer this liner may develop slight cracks when to minimum firebox requirements supplied exposed to heat. These cracks will not affect with log heater.) It requires no outside vent- the performance of the fireplace or v
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32" models Left Side View with Air Kit Outside Air Kit Location (Optional) 1 22 /2" 4" 1 8 / " 8 Firebox Top View 1 10 /2" 1 8 /8" 9 2 /16" 5/8" 7 3 /16" 1 15 25 /8" 8 /16" 1 29 /2" 7 34 /16" 1 3 19 /2" 36 /8" 11 16 /16" 13 2 / " 16 1 12 /4" Standoffs 1 4 /4" 5 8 /8" 1 36 /2" 1 Built-In 3 /2" Side 1 Nailing 32 /4" Flanges 7 18 /16" 15 3 14 /16" 16 /4" 9 1 1 / " 29 /2" 16 Square Gas Line 3 3 /8" 1 Access 8 /8" Holes 9 5 2 /16" 6 / " 16 1 2 /4" Electrical 6" 15 8 / " Fr
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION unusually t ight Construction WARNING: this heater shall The air that leaks around doors and windows not be installed in a room or may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- space unless the required vol- usually tight construction, you must provide ume of indoor combustion air additional fresh air. is provided by the method de- unusually tight construction is defined as scribed in the National Fuel Gas con
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space deteRmINING FResh-AIR FloW can support with the actual amount of Btu/ FoR heA teR locA tIoN Hr used. Determining if You Have a Confined or _________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space unconfined space can support) Use this work sheet to determine if you have _________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of a confined or unconfined space. Btu/Hr used) space: Includes the room in which you will Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (max
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued ventilation Air From outdoors veNtIlA tIoN AIR Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation air from inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling unconfined space. When ventilating to an and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these adjoining unconfined space, you must provide items directly to the outdoors or spaces open two p
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INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add optional cabinet mantels (see Accessories, moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, page 17) or as a built-in unit. Clearances are the installing firebox in rooms without enough same for either installation method. ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion c Aut Io N: do not install and Ventilation, page 6. the firebox directly on carpet IMPORTANT: Make sure firebox is l
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INSTALLATION Continued t able 1 Not Ice : If your installation does rough opening Dimensions for not meet the minimum clear- built-in Installation ances shown, you must do one Front Width Depth Model (Inside to Inside) Height (Min.) of the following: 7 3 1 32" 34 /8" 36 /4" 16 / " 4 • raise the mantel to an accept- able height • remove the mantel buIlt-IN FIRebox INst AllA tIoN Figure Depth Built-in installation of this firebox involves (Minimum) 6a installing firebox into a framed-in enclo
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INSTALLATION Continued 6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit, INst AllING FIRebox usING install the trim after final finishing and/or optIoNAl AccessoR y mANtels painting of wall. See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim. warninG: a qualified ser- 7. Install and properly test gas log heater. vice person must install firebox. Follow installation instructions included follow all local codes. with the vent-free gas log heater that is being installed. This firebo
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INSTALLATION Continued Locate the recessed knockout in one of the NotIce : if a log set is installed firebrick sidewall liners (see Figure 8 on page in the firebox, disconnect log 11 and Figure 9). Firmly tap the center of the set from gas supply and remove knockout with a chisel until it is released. from firebox. Contact a qualified Carefully chisel the rough edges of the hole service person to do this. you have made to smooth edges. This hole will line up with the hole in the outer
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INSTALLATION Continued model bk Installation cure speed control to bracket with lock nut 1. Attach the power cord to blower motor by by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers firmly pushing two female terminals at end clockwise until it is tight against bracket. of power cord onto two spade terminals 7. Remove knockout plug from louver panel on blower motor (see Figure 11). by pressing top and bottom retaining 2. Attach green ground wire from power cord clips. to blower housing using scr
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INSTALLATION Continued 12. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ- Screws ously turned off per warning in column 2, page 12. 13. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet (see Figure 10, page 12). 14. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower off by turning knob fully coun- terclockwise before continuing. 15. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately 12" in from of blower (see Leg BK3 Blower Figure 13). Stands Figure 14 -
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INSTALLATION Continued 9. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet (see Figure 10, page 12). 10. Using ON/OFF rocker switch to turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower off before continuing. Duplex Box/ 11. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied Handy Box wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately 12" in from of blower (see Figure 16). Strain Relief 12. Replace all panels and/or brick bottom Figure 17 - Hard-Wiring Firebox panel if previously removed. ON/OFF co
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INSTALLATION Continued Top View of Rod Layout INst AllING FIReplAce hood ANd scReeN 1. Attach hood to firebox using screws pro- Rear Hole vided (see Figure 19). 2. Insert each rod through all rings located Identification Front Label Location at top of screen. Hole 3. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center of firebox using #10 x 3/8" Phillips screw provided (see Figure 20). Rod Ring 4. Insert other rod into front hole on right side
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ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local l ouve R tRI m dealer. If they can not supply these accessories For use with Rolled louvers only call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 lt32b - 32" Brushed Brass for information. You can also write to the ad- lt32p - 32" Platinum dress listed on the back page of this manual. fire CraCKle - Cf6-a peRImeteR tRIm Creates the sound of a real burning fire. pt32b - 32" Brushed Brass bloWeR kIt pt32p - 32" Platinum bk - Squirrel Cage Blower Wi
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PARTS models cGFb32cc 22 21 20 23 18 19 17 16 28 15 29 10 25 9 7 26 5 24 27 4 11 14 3 12 6 13 2 8 1 18 www.fmiproducts.com 124970-01A
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PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. Part number key no. cGFb32cc descRIptIoN qtY. 1 108441-01 Screen 1 2 108700-01 Screen Rod 2 3 11418 Push-On Nut 2 4 108414-01 Deflector Hood 1 5 108423-02 Face Top Panel 1 6 108423-05 Face Bottom Panel 1 7 ** Face Weldment 2 8 ** Firebox Support Leg 2 9 108434-02 Left Refractory Red 1 10 108430-02 Rear Refractory Red 1 11 108432
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WARRANTy KEEP ThIS WARRANTy Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New roducts p standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the
