® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) 32" LogMate UNIVERSAL FireBOX OWNER’S MANUAL ® Shown with optional cabinet mantel with base FB32CA (shown) and NLFB32C Circulating Louvered Models 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. For use only with a listed gas-fired unvented decorative room heater Not to exceed 40,000 Btu/Hr. Do not build a wood fire.
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 death 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. Today’s 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 Note: Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides or top of your firebox, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your firebox, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.
INSTALLation Continued INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY (Models FB32CA and NLFB32C only) You may install blower accessory GA3750A 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 INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD Continued Installing LOG HEATER IN FIREBOX 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. NOTICE: The firebox canopy (hood) must not be modified or replaced with a canopy (hood) that may be provided with the unvented decorative room heater. 1.
INSTALLation Continued Firebox Installation USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS This firebox may be installed using the corner or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessory against a wall in your home. A trim kit is included with each mantel accessory (see Accessories, page 18). Follow the instructions included with mantels for assembly and installation. Built-In Firebox Installation Built-in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure.
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 14 www.desatech.
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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 16 2* 16 9 18 12 14 19 10 16 20 13 6 8 22 21 16 www.desatech.
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Replacement Parts Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040.
Accessories Continued Wall CABINET MANTEL AND BASE ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER TRIM (Not Shown) W32AU - 32" Unfinished, Traditional Design W32AOS - 32" Light Oak Finish, Traditional Design CMA311W - 32" Painted White, Traditional Design with Dentil Molding CMA306FA - 32" Light Oak Finish, Traditional Design with Dentil Molding CMA312FB - 32" Dark Oak Finish, Classic Design W32KCSA - 32" Cherry Finish, NeoClassical Design W32KPA - 32" Painted White, NeoClassical Design CMA305UA - 32" Unfinished, Georg
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.
