® 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 3. 4. 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 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA70 (latest edition). *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 UNPACKING 1.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 41 11/16" (36" models) • 47 11/16" (42" models) Standoffs 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 FB36CB and FB42CA only) 6 5/8" Figure 1 - Firebox Front View 29 1/8" (36" Models) • 35 1/8" (42" Models) Standoffs 2 3/4" 22 3/4" (36" Models) • 28 3/4" (42" Models)* 1 1/2" 8 7/16" Electrical Access Hole (for use when using blower power cord with external
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This firebox shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-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).
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building 12" Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 1 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).
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX INSTALLATION NOTICE: A qualified service person must install firebox. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Never install the firebox • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the firebox • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas CAUTION: Log heaters installed in this firebox create warm air currents.
OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX 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).
OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 2. 3. INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREEN 1. Attach hood to firebox using (7) #10 x 3/8" phillips screws provided (see Figure 21). 4. 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 (see Figure 22). Insert other rod into front hole on right side of firebox and fasten using remaining Phillips screw.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 19 19 20 16 19 FB36NCA 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 104654
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 13 of this manual. FB36NCA FB42NC 104654 KEY NO.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 22 22 16 22 FB36CB FB42CA 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 104654
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 13 of this manual. FB36CB FB42CA 104654 KEY NO.
VANGUARD UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX 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.
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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.
