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®
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) 32” LogMate® UNIVERSAL FireBOX
OWNER’S MANUAL
Shown with optional cabinet
mantel, hearth base, brass trim,
and marble trim accessories.
FB32CA (SHOWN) AND NLFB32C CIRCULATING
LOUVERED;
FB32NCA AND NLFB32NC NONCIRCULATING SMOOTH
FACE MODELS
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING: For use only with a listed gas-fired unvented
decorative room
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* per- manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near WARNING: This product con- firebox. Never place any objects tains and/or generates chemicals on the firebox or logs. known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or Carefully supervise young chil- other reproductive harm. dren when they are in the room with firebox. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely Firebox front and screen become before trying to assemble, oper
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2. Check carton contents for the following: SAFETY INFORMATION • Screen assembly (2) Continued • Screen support rod (2) 5. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these • Hood fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to run • Hardware and parts bag containing the properly. See Air for Combustion and Ventila- following: tion, page 6. • Ownerʼs Operation and Installation 6. Do not run firebox Manual • where flammable liquids or vapors are used • 2 - Black #10 x 3/8” Phillips screws or stored • 3
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PRODUCT PRODUCT FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS OPERATION Continued This firebox is designed for use with approved ANSI Z21.1.2 decorative type unvented room Standoffs (Models FB32NCA heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer to and NLFB32NC only) minimum firebox requirements supplied with log 3 2 / " 4 heater.) It requires no outside venting or chimney 1 making installation easy and inexpensive. When 1 / 2 " used without the blower (models FB32CA and 6" NLFB32C only), the firebox requires n
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Unusually tight construction is defined as AIR FOR COMBUSTION construction where: AND VENTILATION a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous WARNING: This firebox shall water vapor retarder with a rating of not be installed in a confined -11 2 one perm (6x10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or space or unusually tight construc- less with openings gasketed or sealed tion unless provisions are provid- and b. weather stripping has been added on ed for adequate combustion an
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4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can AIR FOR COMBUSTION support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. AND VENTILATION _______Btu/Hr (maximum the space Continued can support) DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW ________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of FOR HEATER LOCATION Btu/Hr used) Determining if You Have a Confined or Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the Unconfined Space space can support) Use this work sheet to determine if you have a 79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of confined or u
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IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet AIR FOR COMBUSTION or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat- AND VENTILATION controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic Continued will activate the power vent. VENTILATION AIR INSTALLATION Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- NOTICE: This heater is intended confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining for use as supplemental heat. unconfined space, you must provide two perma
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INSTALLATION Continued Example IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing firebox in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 6. * IMPORTANT: Make sure the firebox is level. If firebox is not level, log set will not work *Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall properly. Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for Note: Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be
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3. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely at- INSTALLATION tached to terminals on blower motor and that the Continued screw retaining the green ground wire is tight. INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY 4. Locate the plastic hole plug installed in the (Model FB32CA only) 3/8" diameter opening in the lower right You may install blower accessory GA3700 with side of the firebox front panel (see Figure 9). conventional installation (below) or with built-in Remove the plastic plug and discar
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INSTALLATION NOTICE: A qualified electrician Continued must connect electrical wiring to 7. Plug in blower power cord. duplex outlet for built-in instal- a. If your firebox is installed as a freestanding lation. Follow all local codes. In unit, determine whether the power cord absence of local codes follow will exit the left side or the right side of the The National Electrical Code firebox. Install 1 plastic bushing provided ANSI/NFPA 70. 1 into the 1 /2" hole in the floor support on the
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Heater Base INSTALLATION Continued Screws INSTALLING LOG HEATER IN Mounting Bracket FIREBOX CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates Firebox contain important warranty and Bottom safety information. CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This Figure 14 - Cutting Brackets could damage burners. Only handle base by grates. INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD 1. Remove four screws holding firebox bottom NOTICE: The firebox canopy
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INSTALLATION 2. If using an optional GA3700 blower (FB32CA Continued and NLFB32C models only), install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical out- INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN let at firebox location if an outlet is not there. 1. Insert each rod through nine rings located at If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will top of screen. cover it when installed (see Figure 18). 2. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of 3. Install gas piping to firebox location. This in
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INSTALLATION Continued 7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 19) with hammer or pliers. IMPORTANT: When installing Brass Trim Kit, see instructions included with mantel accessory. 8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set firebox on protective material, with back of firebox inside mantel opening. - 9. Attach flexible gas line to log set. See Con necting to Gas Supply in your log set ownerʼs Figure 20 - Inserting Firebox Into manual. Cabinet Mant
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INSTALLATION Height Front Width Continued Model # Actual Framing Actual Framing 3 3 3 FB32CA 32 /16" 33" 34 /8" 34 /4" 2. Install gas piping to firebox location. This 3 3 3 NLFB32C 32 /16" 33" 34 /8" 34 /4" installation includes an approved flexible 11 1 3 3 gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the FB32NCA 33 /16 34 / " 34 / " 34 /4" 8 4 manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line 11 1 3 3 NLFB32NC 33 /16" 34 /4" 34 /8" 34 /4" must be the last item installed on the gas pip- Depth ing.
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ACCESSORIES Purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Productsʼ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 All models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" CABINET MANTEL NPT tap. GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished GMC12U Series - Unfinished GMC13F Series - Oak Veneer Finished GM102W Series - Off White All m
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PERIMETER TRIM ACCESSORY ACCESSORIES (Not Shown) Continued PT32 - Black PT32B - Brushed Brass PT32PB - Polished Brass PT32P - Platinum Polished brass trim included with all mantel HARDWOOD CABINET HEARTH accessories. Optional with built-in installation. BASE Provides a finished appearance covering rough GC3333F Series - Walnut Finished and/or unfinished mantel edges. GC3334U Series - Unfinished BRASS HOOD ACCESSORY - GA6096 GC3335F Series - Oak Veneer Finished (Not Shown) GM3004W Series
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FB32NCA AND NLFB32NC 17 17 13 15 17 16 5 1 2* 7 16 16 4* 3* 18 11 16 2* 16 9 14 18 12 16 10 19 6 20 8 18 www.desatech.com 105604-01H
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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. FB32NCA NLFB32NC DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101872-03 101872-03 Firebox Top 1 2 101889-01 * Firebrick Retainer 3 3 101929-04 * Rear Firebrick 1 4 101932-04 * Side Firebrick 2 5 103207-01 103207-01 Outer Casing 1 6 103208-01 103208-01 Outer Shell Base 1 7 **
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FB32CA AND NLFB32C 15 16 5 1 2* 7 16 16 4* 18 3* 18 11 17 2* 16 16 9 18 12 14 19 10 16 20 13 6 8 22 21 20 www.desatech.com 105604-01H
