Installation manual

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cabinet mantel, hearth

base, brass trim, and

marble trim

accessories.

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-

ing 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.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use

any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

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 as-

sistance or additional information

consult a qualified installer, ser-

vice agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: For use only with deco-

rative type unvented room heat-

ers. Do not build a wood fire.

This firebox may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited

by state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer (i.e. Installation of this product is

permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited).

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

32" LogMate

UNIVERSAL

FIREBOX

FB32CA (shown)

and NLFB32C

Circulating

Louvered;

FB32NCA and

NLFB32NC

Noncirculating

Smooth Face

Models

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

This firebox has been tested and

approved by I.A.S. under their REQ.

2-97 for use with any ANS Z21.11.2

approved gas logs.

Summary of content (18 pages)

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® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) 32" LogMate® UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FB32CA (shown) and NLFB32C Circulating Louvered; FB32NCA and NLFB32NC Noncirculating Smooth Face Models ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,,,,,, QQQQQQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,, QQQ ¢¢¢ ,,,,,, QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,,,,,,,, QQQQQQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ ,,, QQQ ¢¢¢ ,,,,,,,,,, QQQQQQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢
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® UNVENTED 32" 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. 7. 8. CAUTION: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement.
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OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Standoffs (Models FB32NCA and NLFB32NC only) 35 1/16" 3 7 /8 " 2 3/4" 1 1/4" Built-in Nailing Flanges 19 3/8" 16 1/4" 31 3/4" 2 3/4" 6 3 /4 " 6 3/8" Louvers (Models FB32CA and NLFB32C only) Figure 1 - Firebox Front View Standoffs (Models FB32NCA and NLFB32NC only) 2 3/4" 1 1/2" 22 1/2" 6" 16 11/16" 13 1/4"* 14 1/4"* 19 1/4" 11 33 /16" 32 3/16" 12 1/2" 31 5/8" 34 3/8" 35 5/8" 9 3/4" 4 5/8" *Note: 14 1/4" is total firebox cavity depth including brick l
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® UNVENTED 32" LogMate® FIREBOX PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This firebox is designed for use with approved ANS 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. When used without the blower (models FB32CA and NLFB32C only), the firebox requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat.
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OWNER’S MANUAL 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). Length x Width x Height = _________ cu. ft.
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® UNVENTED 32" LogMate® FIREBOX 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).
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OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
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® UNVENTED 32" LogMate® FIREBOX INSTALLATION 2. Continued Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel 10" shelf. All measurements 8" are in inches. Mantel Shelf 3. 6" Facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments. Firebox 2 1/2" Wire-mesh Screen 4. 18.
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OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 7. 8. 9. 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).
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® UNVENTED 32" LogMate® FIREBOX INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN INSTALLATION Continued 1. Insert each rod through nine 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 black shoulder screw. Insert other rod into front hole on right side of firebox and fasten using remaining shoulder screw. 2. 3.
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OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to firebox (see Figure 17, page 10). Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure base to floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over. 5. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base. 6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 18, page 10).
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® UNVENTED 32" LogMate® FIREBOX INSTALLATION Continued 7. 8. 9. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 23). Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in log set owner’s manual. If using optional GA6090 brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/ or painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attaching brass trim.
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OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Continued HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G3000F Series - Walnut Finished G3001U Series - Unfinished G3006F Series - Oak Veneer Finished G3007U Series - Oak Veneer Unfinished GM3004W Series - Off White The hearth base creates a handsome riser for the firebox (cannot be used with corner mantel or face mantel).
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® UNVENTED 32" LogMate® FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 17 17 13 15 17 FB32NCA NLFB32NC 16 5 1 2* 7 16 16 16 4* 18 3* 18 11 2* 16 16 9 14 18 12 ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, *Not Included with Model NLFB32NC ,,,,,, 16 10 19 6 20 For more information, visit www.desatech.
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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. FB32NCA NLFB32NC KEY NO.
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® UNVENTED 32" LogMate® FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 15 FB32CA NLFB32C 16 5 1 2* 7 16 16 4* 18 3* 18 11 17 2* 16 16 9 18 12 20 ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, 14 19 10 16 13 6 8 22 21 *Not Included with Model NLFB32C For more information, visit www.desatech.
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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. FB32CA NLFB32C 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.