Desa VFF-32H-AKA Quick start guide

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re 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.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the
decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum
replace size requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX,
UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMEN-
SIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.
This rebox has been tested and approved under ANSI
Z21.91 for use with any ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NON-CIRCULATINg MODELS
VFF-32H-AKA, VFF-36H-AKA, VFF-42H-AKA
VFF-32S-AKA, VFF-36S-AKA, VFF-42S-AKA,
VTFB32. VTFB32H, VTFB36, VTFB36H, VTFB42, VTFB42H

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SAFETy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 3
Product Features ................................................. 4
Locating Firebox .................................................. 4
Product Specications......................................... 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 7
Installation ........................................................... 9
Replacement Parts ............................................ 14
Technical Service............................................... 14
Accessories ....................................................... 15
Parts .................................................................. 16
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover
WARNING: Improper
installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or
maintenance can cause
injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual
for correct installation
and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or
additional information
consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This appliance may be in-
stalled in an aftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for
use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use
with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble,
operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this replace
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, re, explo-
sion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: Any change to
this rebox or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the rebox.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not use a blow-
er insert, heat exchanger insert
or other accessory not approved
for use with this rebox.

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Firebox front and screen become
very hot when running heater.
Keep children and adults away
from hot surface to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Firebox
will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surface to cool
before touching.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects in the rebox or on
logs.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with rebox.
You must operate this replace
with the provided fireplace
screen, hood if provided, in
place. Make sure these parts
are in place and screens are
closed before running rebox.
The supplied hood may not be
replaced with a hood which may
be provided with a log heater.
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red supplemental room heaters shall
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
SAFETy
Continued
Keep the replace area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other ammable
vapors and liquids.
1. Do not use this rebox as a wood-burning
replace. Use only decorative unvented
room heaters (log sets).
2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting.
3. Use only provided hood or appropriate
hood accessory. See Accessories on
page 15.
4. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in
these reboxes require fresh air ventila-
tion to run properly. See Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation, page 7.
5. Do not run heater in rebox
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
6. Do not use heater in this rebox to cook
food or burn paper or other objects.
7. Turn installed heater off and let cool
before servicing rebox. Only a qualied
service person should service and repair
rebox.
8. Do not use the rebox if it has been un-
der water due to the shock hazard that
could result with the blower accessary (if
installed) in place.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must
be electrically grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/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

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PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This rebox is designed for use with approved
ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room
heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer
to minimum rebox requirements supplied
with log heater.) It requires no outside venting
or chimney making installation easy and in-
expensive. When used without blower, heater
installed in rebox requires no electricity mak-
ing it ideal for emergency backup heat.
REFRACTORY BRICK LINER
Your rebox may feature a concrete refractory
brick liner. As with all concrete liners, this liner
may develop slight cracks when exposed to
heat. These cracks will not affect performance
of replace or vent-free gas logs.
OUTSIDE AIR KIT ACCESSORY
An optional AK4 air kit provides additional out-
door air to improve burner efciency and reduce
build-up of condensation in the living space.
Follow instructions included with air kit.
LOCATINg FIREBOX
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the rebox. This will
save time and money later when you install
the rebox. Before installation, consider the
following:
1. Where rebox will be located: Allow for
wall and ceiling clearances (see Installa-
tion Clearances, page 10).
2. Everything needed to complete replace
installation.
3. These models CANNOT be installed in
a bedroom unless maximum Btu rating
of installed vent-free log set is less than
10,000 Btu/hr.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation
(page 7).

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3 9/16"
3 7/16"
8 1/8"
8 1/8"
10 1/2"
9 3/4"
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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36
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"
Standoffs
22
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4"
32
1
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36
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14
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8
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4
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3
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Built-In
Side
Nailing
Flanges
Square
Gas Line
Access
Holes
5/8"
Figure 1 - Firebox Dimensions (32" Models)
Right Side View
Firebox Top View
Front View
32" MODELS
Outside Air
Kit Location
(Optional)
Left Side
View with
Air Kit
Back View
Top View
29
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/
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23
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"
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25
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29
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"34
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36
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8
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Standoffs
22
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4"
32
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36
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14
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4
1
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4
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3
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Built-In
Side
Nailing
Flanges
Square
Gas Line
Access
Holes
5/8"

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13
11
/
16
" (36" Models)
15
9
/
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" (42" Models)
20
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(36" Models)
24
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8
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(42" Models)
2
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9
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3
13
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"
26" (36" Models)
29
1
/
2
" (42" Models)
35" (36" Models)
42" (42" Models)
Full Length Nailing Flanges, Top and Sides
8"
8"
8"
8"
2"
40
1
/
4
" (36" Models)
44
1
/
4
" (42" Models)
43"(36" Models)•50"(42" Models)
35" (36" Models)
42" (42" Models)
29
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36
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24
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26
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9
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(36" Models)
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(42" Models)
21
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23
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41
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"(36" Models)•48
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"(42" Models)
5/8"
4"
29
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" (36" Models)
36
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" (42" Models)
36" (36" Models)
40" (42" Models)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Continued
Figure 2 - Firebox Dimensions (36" and 42" Models)
36" AND 42" MODELS
Note: If only one dimension is shown, dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models.
Firebox Top View
13
1 1
/
16
" (36" Models)
12
3
/
8
" (42" Models)
7
1
/
4
" (36" Models)
9" (42" Models)
2
9
/
16
"
10
1
/
2
"
(36" Models)
12
1
/
2
"
(42" Models)
Outside Air
Kit Location
(Optional)
Left Side
View with
Air Kit
13
11
/
16
" (36" Models)
15
9
/
16
" (42" Models)
20
1
/
2
"
(36" Models)
24
1
/
8
"
(42" Models)
2
9
/
16
"
2
9
/
16
"
3
13
/
16
"
26" (36" Models)
29
1
/
2
" (42" Models)
35" (36" Models)
42" (42" Models)
Full Length Nailing Flanges, Top and Sides
8"
8"
8"
8"
2"
40
1
/
4
" (36" Models)
44
1
/
4
" (42" Models)
43"(36" Models)•50"(42" Models)
35" (36" Models)
42" (42" Models)
29
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" (36" Models)
36
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24
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26
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9
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(36" Models)
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(42" Models)
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23
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" (42" Models)
41
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"(36" Models)•48
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"(42" Models)
5/8"
4"
29
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" (36" Models)
36
1
/
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" (42" Models)
36" (36" Models)
40" (42" Models)
Right
Side
View
Front View Back View
Top View

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or
space unless the required vol-
ume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method de-
scribed in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
International Fuel Gas Code, or
applicable local codes. 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 efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Home owners weather
strip and caulk around windows and doors to
keep cold air out and warm air in. During heat-
ing months, home owners want their homes
as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, reboxes, clothes dryers and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide adequate
fresh air for these appliances. This will insure
proper venting of vented fuel-burning appli-
ances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
Information on page 7 through 9 will help you
classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
Air that leaks around doors and windows may
provide enough fresh air for combustion and
ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually
tight construction, you must provide additional
fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is dened as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to outside
atmosphere have a continuous water
vapor retarder with a rating of one
perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or
less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and oors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical and gas lines
and at other openings.
If your home meets all three criteria above,
you must provide additional fresh air. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 9.
If your home does not meet all three criteria
above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air
Flow for Firebox Location, page 8.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconned space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
directly with the space in which the appliances
are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the un-
conned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or
Unconned Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned 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.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18
ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu.
ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to deter-
mine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support.
_____ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x
20 = 63,360 (maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appli-
ances in the space.
Vent-free heater _______ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* _______ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _______ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _______ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs _______ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + _______ Btu/Hr
TotaL = _______ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appli-
ances. Direct-vent draws combustion
air from the outdoors and vents to the
outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater _________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater + ________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of
Btu/Hr used.
_________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space
can support)
_________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum
the space can support)
79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount
of Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a conned
space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more
than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup-
port. You must provide additional fresh air.
Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space
of an adjoining room. If the extra space
provides an unconned space, remove
door to adjoining room or add ventilation
grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air
From Inside Building, page 9.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 9.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower
Btu/Hr size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the
space is an unconned space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING:Iftheareainwhich
the heater may be operated does
not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combus-
tion and ventilation air shall be
provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54,
the International Fuel Gas Code,
or applicable local codes.
40,000
39,000
79,000

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VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor 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 3). Follow
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo-
stat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent.
INSTALLATION
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
V e ntilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
V e ntilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
Outlet
Air
V e ntilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air V e ntilated
Crawl Space
T o
Crawl
Space
T o Attic
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must install rebox.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
rebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom*
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other ammable objects
are less than 36" from front or
42" from top of rebox. For
side clearances see Figure 5,
page 10
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
* Unless the installed log set is
rated at 10,000 Btu/Hr or less.
CAUTION: Log heaters
installed in this rebox create
warm air currents. These cur-
rents move heat to wall surfaces
next to rebox. Installing rebox
next to vinyl or cloth wall cover-
ings or operating rebox where
impurities (such as, but not
limited to, tobacco smoke, aro-
matic candles, cleaning uids,
oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in
the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.

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IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add
moisture to the air. Although this is benecial,
installing rebox in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 7.
IMPORTANT: Make sure firebox is level.
If rebox is not level, log set will not work
properly.
Note: Your rebox is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed against any exterior
surface on rear, sides, top or bottom of rebox,
except where standoff spacers are integrally
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to
rebox, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Firebox Installation, page 11).
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see
Figure 5)
A. Clearances from side of replace cabinet
to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 5.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from wall. This combus-
tible material must be 4" from side of
replace cabinet (see Figure 5).
B. Clearances from top of rebox opening to
ceiling should not be less than 42".
C. When rebox is installed on carpeting or
other combustible material, other than
wood ooring, rebox should be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending full
width and depth of enclosure.
D. Clearances from bottom of rebox to oor
is 0".
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
These reboxes can be installed as freestand-
ing units against a wall with approved, optional
cabinet mantels (see Accessories, page 15)
or as a built-in unit. Clearances are the same
for either installation method.
CAUTION: Do not install re-
box directly on carpet or vinyl.
Example
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in rebox,
you must meet minimum allowable clearance
between mantel shelf and top of rebox open-
ing shown in Figure 6, page 11. These are
minimum allowable mantel clearances for a
safe installation. Use larger clearances wher-
ever possible to minimize heating of objects
and materials placed on mantel.
CAUTION: Do not allow
vent-free gas log heater to
touch or extend beyond re-
place screen.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above rebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
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NOTICE: If your installation does
notmeettheminimumclearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this rebox involves
installing rebox into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of rebox ush with wall.
Optional brass trim accessories are available
(see Accessories, page 15). Brass trim will
extend past sides of rebox approximately
1/2". This will cover rough edges of wall open-
ing. If installing a mantel above rebox, you
must follow clearances shown in Figure 6.
Follow these instructions to install rebox in
this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Firebox framing
should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber
or heavier. Use dimensions in table and
rough opening layout in Figure 7a. Adjust
framing so that rebox is ush with n-
ished wall surface. If installing in a corner,
use dimensions in Figures 7b, 7c and 7d
for rough opening.
INSTALLATION
Continued
2. Install gas piping to rebox location. See In-
stalling Gas Line,page 12 and Connecting
to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.
3. Carefully set rebox in front of rough open-
ing with back of rebox inside wall open-
ing. IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter
trim kit, see instructions included with
trim accessory. You must install shoulder
screws from trim kit now.
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Supplied
Firebox
Hood
Must Be
Used at
All Ti mes
Wire-mesh
Screen
Firebox
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off
this Surface
above the
Firebox Hood
Mantel Shelf
Note: Any portion of the
mantel shelf must NOT
extend beyond this profile.
12" 16" 20"
1
1
/ 2 "
6
3
/ 4 "
12"
Note: All vertical
measurements are from
top of fireplace hood
opening to bottom of
mantel shelf.
Wa ll board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing
material.
Framing
Material
These minimum clearances replace any other recommended
clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.
Rough Opening Dimensions for
Built-in Installation
Model
Front Width
(Inside to Inside) Height
Depth
(Min.)
32" 34 7/8"36 3/4"16 1/4"
36" 41 1/2"40 1/2"20 3/4"
42" 48 5/8"44 1/2"22 5/8"
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Depth
(Minimum)
Width
(Inside to Inside)
Height
Figure 7a
37"
45°
41
1
/ 2 "
5
2
11
/
3
2
"
74"
TOP VIEW
FOR 36"
MODELS
Figure 7c
30"
45°
34
7
/ 8 "
42
7
/
16
"
60"
TOP VIEW
FOR 32"
MODELS
43"
45°
485/8"
6
0
13
/
16
"
86"
TOP VIEW
FOR 42"
MODELS
Figure 7d
Figure 7b

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4. Carefully insert rebox into rough opening.
5. Attach rebox to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
ange (see Figure 8).
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit,
install trim after nal nishing and/or paint-
ing of wall. See instructions included with
trim accessory for attaching trim.
7. Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included
with vent-free gas log heater that is being
installed.
IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to sides and top of
rebox. Combustible materials should never
overlap rebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
rebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such
as brick, tile, etc. may overlap front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 8 - Attaching Firebox to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
INSTALLING FIREBOX USING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must install rebox.
Follow all local codes.
This rebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel accessory against a wall in your home.
Firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on oor. A trim kit is included with
mantel accessories. Follow instructions with
mantel for installation.
INSTALLING GAS LINE
NOTICE: A qualied service per-
son must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply
in your log set owner’s manual for details on
gas hookup.
You may run gas line from either side or back
of rebox (see Figure 9, page 13). Decide
which side you want to run gas line from.
Note: This is one option for installing shutoff
valve. Check local codes for equipment shut-
off valve location requirements.
Locate recessed knockout in one rebrick
liner (see Figures 9 and 10, page 13). Firmly
tap center of knockout with a chisel until it is
released. Carefully chisel rough edges of hole
you have made to smooth edges. This hole
will line up with hole in outer casing.
CAUTION: Do not use exces-
sive force to remove the knock-
out. Too much force may damage
the rebrick concrete insert.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 9 - Installing Gas Line and
Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May
Vary From Illustration)
Knockout
Locations
(Knock Out
One Hole) Gas Line
Hole
Equipment
Shutoff
Valves (Install
One)
Figure 10 - Location of Knockout for
Gas Line
Knockout Chisel
Firebrick Side Wall
Remove
this Area
Side
View
Figure 11 - Air Kit Handle Location
Air Kit
Handle
Screen
Pocket
COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4
(OPTIONAL)
An outside air kit may be installed on left
side of replace only. Vent can be installed
through any outside wall a minimum of three
feet below replace termination cap. Handle
to operate damper door for outside air inlet
will be located inside the left “screen pocket”
of rebox (see Figure 11). Pull handle to open
or push to close.
CAUTION: Air inlet ducts are
not to terminate in attic space.
INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD
AND SCREEN
1. Attach hood and front panel assembly by
snapping panel assembly into replace
opening (see Figure 12).
Figure 12 - Hood Placement
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Hood

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 13 - Installing Fireplace Screen
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Screw
Rear Hole
Top View of Rod Layout
Rod
Front Hole
Ring
Screen
Identication
Label
Location
TECHNICAL SERVICE
2. Insert each screen rod through all rings
located at top of screen.
3. Insert rst rod into rear hole in left side of
rebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center
of rebox using #10 x 3/8" Phillips screw
provided (see Figure 13).
4. Insert other rod into front hole on right
side of rebox and fasten using remaining
Phillips screw.
You may have further questions about installa-
tion, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, con-
tact DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling please have your model and
serial numbers of your heater ready.
You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web
site at www.desatech.com.
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, LLC at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling DESA Heating, LLC, have
ready:
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the part to
the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If
they can’t supply original replacement part(s),
call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for
referral information. A list of authorized dealers
can be found by visiting www.desatech.com.
When calling DESA Heating, LLC, have
ready:
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• the replacement part number
Note: Firebox identification label (including
model number, serial number, clearances, etc.)
is located on right front edge of rebox.

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ACCESSORIES
NOTICE: All accessories may
not be available for all replace
models.
Purchase these accessories from your local
dealer. If they can not supply these accessories
call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for
information. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.
CLEANING KIT - CCK
All Models. Your vent-free gas appliance
requires regular cleaning and maintenance to
prevent performance problems. This kit gives
you tools and instructions to make it easy to
clean all critical areas of your appliance.
FIRE CRACKEL - CF6-A
Creates the sound of a real burning re.
HOODS
H36B - 36" Brushed Brass
H36P - 36" Platinum
H36PB - 36" Polished Brass
H42B - 42" Brushed Brass
H42P - 42" Platinum
H42PB - 42" Polished Brass
OUTSIDE AIR KIT
AK4 - Complete Kit w/ Collar, Hood and 3'
of Flex Tube
AK4X - Collar and Hood (accepts any
length of 4" ex tube)
AK4B - 50pc. Bulk Collar Only Kits
Optional kits provide additional air to reduce
build-up of condensation that occurs in today’s
tightly constructed homes.
MANTELS
32" Mantels
W32TU - 32" Wall Mantel, Unnished,
Traditional
W32TO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain,
Traditional
C32TU - 32" Corner Mantel, Unnished,
Traditional
C32TO - 32" Corner Mantel, Oak Stain,
Traditional
W32CO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain, Classic
C32CO - 32" Corner Mantel, Oak Stain, Classic
W32DO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain, Dentil
W32GO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain,
Georgian
C32GO - 32" Corner Mantel, Oak Stain,
Georgian
36" Mantels
W36TU - 36" Wall Mantel, Unnished,
Traditional
W36TO - 36" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain,
Traditional
C36TU - 36" Corner Mantel, Unnished,
Traditional
C36TO - 36" Corner Mantel, Oak Stain,
Traditional
Note: No 42" mantels offered at this time.
PERIMETER TRIM
PT32 - 32" Black
PT32B - 32" Brushed Brass
PT32PB - 32" Polished Brass
PT32P - 32" Platinum
PT36 - 36" Black
PT36B - 36" Brushed Brass
PT36PB - 36" Polished Brass
PT36P - 36" Platinum
PT42 - 42" Black
PT42B - 42" Brushed Brass
PT42PB - 42" Polished Brass
PT42P - 42" Platinum
VENT FREE GAS LOGS
Please visit www.innovationonfire.com
and www.vanguardheat.com for specic
models, sizing, specications and dealers
in your area.

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PARTS
MODELS VFF-32H-AKA, VFF-32S-AKA, VFF-36H-AKA, VFF-36S-AKA,
VFF-42H-AKA, VFF-42S-AKA, VTFB32, VTFB32H, VTFB36, VTFB36H,
VTFB42 AND VTFB42H
21
23
24
23
24
1
2
3
5
6
4
8
9
10
11
12
13
7
14
15 16 23 25
23
22
20
19
17
18
/24a

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KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 116207-01 Screen • • 2
1 116207-02 Screen • • • • 2
2 108700-01 Screen Rod • • 2
107839-01 Screen Rod •••• 2
3 11418 Push-On Nut • • • • • • 2
4 116631-01 Hood Assembly Panel • • 1
116631-02 Hood Assembly Panel • • 1
116631-03 Hood Assembly Panel • • 1
5 ** Face Weldment •••••• 1
6 see page 18 Left Refractory •••••• 1
7 see page 18 Rear Refractory •••••• 1
8 see page 18 Right Refractory •••••• 1
9 see page 18 Bottom Refractory •••••• 1
10 ** Firebox Bottom •••••• 1
11 ** Firebox Surround •••••• 1
12 116531-01 Refractory Retainer • • 2
116532-01 Refractory Retainer •••• 1
13 116532-01 Rear Refractory Retainer • • 1
14 108413-01 Firebox Top Shield •••••• 1
15 ** Firebox Top •••••• 1
16 ** Starter Pipe Collar •••••• 1
17 ** Insulation Pan •••••• 1
18 ** Fireplace Top Insulation •••••• 1
19 ** Fireplace Top •••••• 1
20 20280 Top Spacer •••••• 4
21 ** Fireplace Surround •••••• 1
22 108654-01 Gas Conduit Left and Right Assembly • • 2
23 21171 Gas Knock-Out Cover • • • • • • 3-5
24 107128-01 Gas Conduit •••••• 2
24a 21379 Gas Conduit •••• 2
21380 Gas Conduit •••• 2
25 20042 Cover Plate •••••• 1
** Not a eld replaceable part.
PARTS
This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 14 of this manual.
VFF-32(H,S)-AKA
VTFB32(H)
VFF-36(H,S)-AKA
VFF-42(H,S)-AKA
VTFB36(H)
VTFB42(H)

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PARTS
MODELS VFF-32H-AKA, VFF-32S-AKA, VFF-36H-AKA, VFF-36S-AKA,
VFF-42H-AKA, VFF-42S-AKA, VTFB32, VTFB32H, VTFB36, VTFB36H,
VTFB42 AND VTFB42H
21
23
24
23
24
1
2
3
5
6
4
8
9
10
11
12
13
7
14
15 16 23 25
23
22
20
19
17
18
9
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
6 108434-03 Left Refractory Stacked Red •1
108434-04 Left Refractory Stacked White •1
122810-02 Left Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122810-01 Left Refractory Herringbone White •1
7 108430-03 Rear Refractory Stacked Red •1
108430-04 Rear Refractory Stacked White •1
122808-02 Rear Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122808-01 Rear Refractory Herringbone White •1
8 108432-03 Right Refractory Stacked Red •1
108432-04 Right Refractory Stacked White •1
122809-02 Right Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122809-01 Right Refractory Herringbone White •1
9 116201-02 Bottom Refractory Red • • 1
116201-05 Bottom Refractory White • • 1
VFF-32S-AKA VTFB32 VFF-32H-AKA VTFB32H

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PARTS
This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 14 of this manual.
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
6 106658-04 Left Refractory Stacked Red •1
106658-05 Left Refractory Stacked White •1
122814-02 Left Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122814-01 Left Refractory Herringbone White •1
7 106660-04 Rear Refractory Stacked Red •1
106660-05 Rear Refractory Stacked White •1
122812-02 Rear Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122812-01 Rear Refractory Herringbone White •1
8 106659-04 Right Refractory Stacked Red •1
106659-05 Right Refractory Stacked White •1
122813-02 Right Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122813-01 Right Refractory Herringbone White •1
9 116201-01 Bottom Refractory Red • • 1
116201-04 Bottom Refractory White • • 1
VFF-36S-AKA
VFF-36H-AKA
VTFB36
VTFB36H
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
6 107812-04 Left Refractory Stacked Red •1
107812-05 Left Refractory Stacked White •1
122818-02 Left Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122818-01 Left Refractory Herringbone White •1
7 107816-04 Rear Refractory Stacked Red •1
107816-05 Rear Refractory Stacked White •1
122816-02 Rear Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122816-01 Rear Refractory Herringbone White •1
8 107814-04 Right Refractory Stacked Red •1
107814-05 Right Refractory Stacked White •1
122817-02 Right Refractory Herringbone Red •1
122817-01 Right Refractory Herringbone White •1
9 116201-03 Bottom Refractory Red • • 1
116201-06 Bottom Refractory White • • 1
VFF-42S-AKA VTFB42 VFF-42H-AKA VTFB42H

116208-01
Rev. G
09/08
NOT A UPC
116208 01
DESA Heating, LLC
2701 Industrial Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
www.desatech.com
1-866-672-6040
WARRANTy
KEEP THIS WARRANTy
DESA HEATINg, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES
New Products
Standard Warranty: DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of rst purchase from an
authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with
DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.
For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from
the date of rst purchase.
Factory Reconditioned Products
Limited Warranty: DESA Heating, LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of rst purchase from an
authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with
DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.
Terms Common to All Warranties
The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:
Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under
this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer,
and only when installed by a qualied installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished
with this product.
This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and
an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider
approved by DESA Heating, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod-
uct and/or DESA Heating, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original
factory replacement parts voids this warranty.
Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty
repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the
responsibility of the owner.
Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents,
improper installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).
This is DESA Heating, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty
excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any
and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose to four
(4) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of rst purchase.
DESA Heating, LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product.
DESA Heating, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and DESA Heating, LLC shall
not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty contact:
Model ( located on product or identication tag ) _____________________________
Serial No. ( located on product or identication tag ) __________________________
Date Purchased __________________________
Keep receipt for warranty verication.