® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LogMate™ UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ® FB36NCA and FB42NC Non-circulating Models 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. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX SAFETY INFORMATION 6. WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this firebox. Improper use of this firebox can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, or carbon monoxide poisoning. CAUTION: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement.
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 41 11/16" (36" models) • 47 11/16" (42" models) Standoffs (Models FB36NCA and FB42NC only) 2 5/8" 35" 19 3/8" Built-in Nailing Flanges 15 7/8" 36" (36" models) • 42" (42" models) 2 5/8" Louvers (Models FB36CA and FB42C only) 6 5/8" Figure 1 - Firebox Front View Standoffs (Models FB36NCA and FB42NC only) 2 3/4" 29 1/8" (36" Models) • 35 1/8" (42" Models) 1 1/2" 8 7/16" Electrical Access Hole (for use when using blower power cord with external electrical ou
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX PRODUCT FEATURES Operation This firebox is designed for use with approved ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer to minimum firebox requirements supplied with log heater.) It requires no outside venting or chimney making installation easy and inexpensive. When used without the blower (models FB36CA or FB42C only), the firebox requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency back-up heat.
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR FIREBOX LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install firebox plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = ________cu. ft.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 4). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 4).
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source. NOTICE: A qualified service person must install firebox. Follow all local codes.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox, you must meet the minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are the minimum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation. Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel.
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Carefully set firebox in front of rough opening with back of firebox inside wall opening. IMPORTANT: If installing Brass Trim Kit GA6091 or GA6092, see instructions included with brass trim accessory. You must install shoulder screws from brass trim kit now. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 9).
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX HARD-WIRING FIREBOX INSTALLATION Continued 6. 7. 8. 9. Install the brass trim kit furnished with mantel. See instruction sheet included with the mantel now. If installing the optional GA3700 Blower (circulating models only), see instruction sheet included with blower now. Carefully insert firebox into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch firebox, cabinet mantel, flooring, etc. when installing (see Figure 12). Install and properly test gas log heater.
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 2. Remove the screw and retainer bracket at the top of the brick liner panel in the back of the firebox. Do not let the panel fall after the bracket is removed. Carefully remove the rear firebrick liner panel from the firebox. CAUTION: Do not let the firebrick liner panel fall after the bracket is removed. 3. Carefully lift and remove the bottom firebrick floor from bottom of firebox. Bracket Screw 4. Remove the four Phillips screws in firebox bottom. 5.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX Continued TECHNICAL SERVICE INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. 1. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at INSTALLATION 2. 3. Insert each rod through all rings located at top of screen. 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY (Not Shown) Purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. GA6091 (36" Models) GA6092 (42" Models) Optional with built-in installation. Provides a finished appearance covering rough and/ or unfinished mantel or wall opening edges.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 19 19 20 16 19 FB36NCA AND FB42NC 17 1 7 9 2 17 4 17 18 3 18 13 17 2 6 18 5 11 ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, 15 18 17 18 12 10 8 14 18 14 103451
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. FIREBOX FB36NCA AND FB42NC 103451 KEY NO.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 16 FB36CA AND FB42C 17 1 7 9 2 17 17 4 18 19 3 18 13 17 2 6 18 5 11 ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, 15 18 17 18 12 21 10 8 14 20 18 16 103451
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. FIREBOX FB36CA AND FB42C 103451 KEY NO.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
