® 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 followed 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 heater.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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 deatah from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, or carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING: Any change to this firebox or its controls can be dangerous.
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 5. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to run properly. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 6. 6. Do not run firebox • where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored • under dusty conditions 7. Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 8. Turn firebox off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair firebox. 9.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION Continued Standoffs (Models FB32NCA and NLFB32NC only) 23/4" 11/2" 6" This firebox is designed for use with approved ANSI Z21.1.2 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.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This firebox shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction 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. Todayʼs homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 heater 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.
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). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.
INSTALLATION Continued 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 properly. Note: Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be used in zero clearance installations.
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY (Model FB32CA only) You may install blower accessory GA3700 with conventional installation (below) or with built-in installation (page 11) with models FB32CA and NLFB32C only. Conventional Installation of Blower Accessory NOTICE: If a log set is currently installed in the firebox, disconnect log set from gas supply and remove from firebox. Contact a qualified service person to do this. 1. Remove the firebox bottom: a.
INSTALLATION Continued 7. Plug in blower power cord. a. If your firebox is installed as a freestanding unit, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. Install 1 plastic bushing provided into the 1 1/2" hole in the floor support on the exit side. Install the second plastic bushing provided into the 1 1/2" hole in the outer casing through which the power cord will exit (see Figure 11).
INSTALLATION Heater Base Continued Screws INSTALLING LOG HEATER IN FIREBOX Mounting Bracket CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates. 1. Remove four screws holding firebox bottom in place. 2. Lift and remove firebox bottom (see Figure 13). 3.
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN 1. Insert each rod through nine rings located at top of screen. 2. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center of firebox using black shoulder screw. 3. Insert other rod into front hole on right side of firebox and fasten using remaining shoulder screw.
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 Connecting to Gas Supply in your log set ownerʼs manual. 10.
INSTALLATION Continued 2. Install gas piping to firebox location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Connecting to Gas Supply in log set ownerʼs manual. 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough opening with back of firebox inside wall opening. IMPORTANT: If installing Brass Trim Kit GA6090, see instructions included with brass trim accessory.
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" NPT tap.
ACCESSORIES PERIMETER TRIM ACCESSORY (Not Shown) Continued HARDWOOD CABINET HEARTH BASE GC3333F Series - Walnut Finished GC3334U Series - Unfinished GC3335F Series - Oak Veneer Finished GM3004W Series - Off White The cabinet hearth base creates a handsome riser for the firebox (cannot be used with corner mantel or face mantel). Dimensions (WxHxD): 58" x 6 1/2" x 28 9/16" PT32 - Black PT32B - Brushed Brass PT32PB - Polished Brass PT32P - Platinum Polished brass trim included with all mantel accessories.
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 19 10 6 20 8 18 www.desatech.
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.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FB32CA AND NLFB32C 15 16 5 1 2* 7 16 16 4* 18 3* 18 11 17 16 2* 16 9 18 12 14 19 10 16 20 13 6 8 22 21 20 www.desatech.
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 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.
