Vanguard Fb36nca, fb42nc, fb36ca, fb42c Quick start guide

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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.

— 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 in-

structions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaquali-

fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installa-

tion, adjustment, alteration,

service, or maintenance can

causeinjury orproperty dam-

age. Refer to this manual for

correctinstallationandopera-

tional procedures. For assis-

tance or additional informa-

tion consult a qualified in-

staller, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

WARNING: For use only with

decorative type unvented room

heaters.Donotbuildawoodfire.

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 permit-

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

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

LogMate

™

UNIVERSAL FIREBOX

®

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

,,

FB36NCA and FB42NC

Non-circulating Models FB36CA and FB42C

Circulating Models

®

This firebox has been tested

and approved by I.A.S. under

theirREQ.2-97forusewithany

ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas

logs.

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX

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1. This firebox shall not be installed in a

bedroom or bathroom.

2. Never install the firebox

• in a recreational vehicle

• wherecurtains, 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

3. Do not usethis fireboxasa wood-burn-

ing fireplace. Use only decorative

unvented room heaters (log sets).

4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments

suchas pinecones, vermiculite,orrock

wool. Using these added items can

cause sooting.

5. Youmust operatethisfireplace withthe

provided fireplace screen, hood, and

brick liner in place. Make sure these

partsare inplace and screensare closed

before running firebox.

SAFETY

INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s

manual carefully and completely

before trying to assemble, oper-

ate, or service this firebox. Im-

proper use of this firebox can

causeseriousinjuryordeathfrom

burns, fire, explosion, electrical

shock, or carbon monoxide poi-

soning.

CAUTION: Carefully review

theinstructionssuppliedwiththe

decorative type unvented room

heater for the minimum fireplace

size requirement. Do not install

the appliance in this firebox un-

less this firebox meets the mini-

mumdimensionsrequiredforthe

installation.

WARNINGS

WARNING: Any change to

thisfireboxoritscontrolscanbe

dangerous.

6. Do not allow fans to blow directly into

the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter

burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can

create drafts that alter burner flame

patterns. Altered burner patterns can

cause sooting.

7. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-

changer insert or other accessory not

approved for use with this heater. Do

not use blower accessory with Models

FB36NCA or FB42NC. Use only the

provided hood, or appropriate polished

brass hood accessory. See Accessories

on page 13.

8. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in

these fireboxes require fresh air venti-

lation to run properly. See Air for Com-

bustion and Ventilation, pages 4

through 6.

9. Do not run firebox

• where flammable liquids or vapors

are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

10. Do not use this firebox to cook food or

burn paper or other objects.

11. Never place any objects in the firebox

or on logs.

12. Firebox front and screen becomes very

hot when running firebox. Keep chil-

dren and adults away from hot surfaces

toavoid burnsor clothingignition. Fire-

box will remain hot for a time after

shut-down. Allow surfaces to cool be-

fore touching.

13. Carefully supervise young children

when they are in the room with fire-

box.

14. Turn firebox off and let cool before

servicing. Only a qualified service per-

son should service and repair firebox.

15. Operating firebox above elevations of

4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

16. Do not use the firebox if it has been

under water due to the shock hazard

that could result with the blower acces-

sary (if installed) in place.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace with care. Follow

alllocalcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,

use the latest edition of The National Fuel

Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as

NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically

grounded in accordance with the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edi-

tion).

*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. Use utility knife to cut carton all the

way around above the staples on the

bottom tray. Lift carton off the firebox

and discard.

2. Remove all protective packaging from

inside firebox. Carefully lift the fire-

box off the bottom corrugated tray.

3. Check carton contents for the

following:

• Screen assembly

• Screen support rod

• Hardware and parts bag containing

the following:

- OwnersOperation and Installation

Manual

- 2 - Black #10 x 3/8" Phillips

screws for mounting screen

support rods

If any items are missing, inform dealer

where you bought firebox.

4. Check all items for any shipping dam-

age. If damaged, promptly inform

dealer where you bought firebox.

Notice:

Thefireboxidentification

label (including model number,

serial number, clearances, etc.)

is located either on the left front

edgeof the firebox or behindthe

left side firebrick panel. See Fig-

ure 15, page 10.

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PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 1 - Firebox Front View

Figure 2 - Firebox Side View

41 11/16" (36" models) • 47 11/16" (42" models)

36" (36" models) • 42" (42" models)

15 7/8"

35"

2 5/8"

6 5/8"

19 3/8"

Built-in Nailing

Flanges

Standoffs (Models FB36NCA

and FB42NC only)

Louvers

(Models FB36CA

and FB42C only)

6 7/8"

1 1/2"

Diameter Holes 9 5/8"

8 7/16"

2 3/4" 1 1/2"

10 3/4"

13 9/16"

3 1/2"

Standoffs (Models FB36NCA and FB42NC only)

Electrical Access Hole

Strain relief fitting for electrical cable when hard

wiring firebox for built-in installations (strain relief

fitting included on circulating models only)

Gas Line Access

Hole (either side)

Electrical Access

Hole

(for use when

using blower

power cord with

external electrical

outlet. See

Blower Kit

Instructions)

Figure 3 - Firebox Top View

30 3/8" (36" Models) • 36 7/8" (42" Models)

42 3/8" (36" Models) • 48 3/8" (42" Models)

36" (36" Models) • 42" (42" Models)

41" (36" Models) • 47" (42" Models)

29 1/8" (36" Models) • 35 1/8" (42" Models)

19 1/2"

22 1/4"

5/8"

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PROVIDING ADEQUATE

VENTILATION

ThefollowingisexerptsfromNationalFuel

Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section

5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

Allspacesinhomesfallintooneofthethree

following ventilation classifications:

1. Unusually Tight Contruction;

2. Unconfined Space;

3. Confined Space.

The information on pages 4 through 6 will

help you classify your space and provide

adequate ventilation.

Continued

Today’s homes are built more energy effi-

cient than ever. New materials, increased

insulation, and new construction methods

help reduce heat loss in homes. Home own-

ersweatherstripandcaulkaroundwindows

and doors to keep the cold air out and the

warm air in. During heating months, home

owners want their homes as airtight as pos-

sible.

While it is good to make your home energy

efficient,yourhomeneedstobreathe.Fresh

air must enter your home. All fuel-burning

appliances need fresh air for proper com-

bustion and ventilation.

Exhaustfans, fireboxes, clothes dryers,and

fuel burning appliances draw air from the

house to operate. You must provide ad-

equate fresh air for these appliances. This

will insure proper venting of vented fuel-

burning appliances.

PRODUCT

FEATURES

Operation

This firebox is designed for use with ap-

proved ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type

unvented room heaters. (Physical size limi-

tations apply. Refer to minimum firebox

requirements supplied with log heater.) It

requiresnooutsideventingorchimneymak-

inginstallationeasyandinexpensive.When

used without the blower (models FB36CA

or FB42C only), the firebox requires no

electricity making it ideal for emergency

back-up heat.

Blower Accessory

The FB36CA or FB42C fireboxes will ac-

cept the GA3700 accessory. The variable

blower allows you to select the fan speed

youdesire. The blowercirculates heated air

from the firebox into the room. Use of

blower is optional.

Brick Liner

This firebox features a revolutionary light-

weight concrete brick liner. As with all

concreteliners,thislinermaydevelopslight

cracks when exposed to heat. These cracks

will not affect the performance of the fire-

place or vent-free gas logs.

LOCATING

FIREBOX

Planning

Planwhereyou will installthefirebox. This

will save time and money later when you

install the firebox. Before installation, con-

sider the following:

1. Where the firebox will be located. Al-

lowfor wall and ceiling clearances (see

Installation Clearances, page 7).

2. Everything needed to complete instal-

lation.

3. These models CANNOT be installed

in a bedroom or bathroom.

4. Proper air for combustion and ventila-

tion (see below).

AIR FOR

COMBUSTION AND

VENTILATION

WARNING:Thisfireboxshall

not be installed in a confined

spaceunless provisions are pro-

vided for adequate combustion

and ventilation air. Read the fol-

lowing instructions to insure

properfreshairforthisandother

fuel-burning appliances in your

home.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and win-

dows 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-

fined as construction where:

a. walls and ceilings exposed to the

outside atmosphere have a con-

tinuous water vapor retarder with

a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg

per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-

ings 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, be-

tween sole plates and floors,be-

tween wall-ceiling joints, be-

tween wall panels, at penetra-

tionsforplumbing,electrical,and

gas lines, and at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three

criteria above, you must provide ad-

ditional fresh air. See

Ventilation Air

From Outdoors

, page 6.

If your home does not meet all of the

threecriteriaabove,proceedtopage5.

Confined and Unconfined Space

The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSIZ223.1,

1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space

as a space whose volume is less than 50

cubicfeetper1,000Btuperhour(4.8m3per

kw) of the aggregate input rating of all

appliances installed in that space and an

unconfined space as a space whose volume

is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu

per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the aggregate

inputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthat

space.Roomscommunicating directlywith

the space in which the appliances are in-

stalled*, through openings not furnished

with doors, are considered a part of the

unconfined space.

*Adjoiningroomsarecommunicatingonly

iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-

tion grills between them.

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DETERMINING 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. (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. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.

_____________ (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)

Example:

3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = 63.3 or 63,300 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.

Vent-free firebox ____________ Btu/Hr

Gas water heater* ____________ Btu/Hr

Gas furnace ____________ Btu/Hr

Vented gas heater ____________ Btu/Hr

Gas firebox logs ____________ Btu/Hr

Other gas appliances* +____________ Btu/Hr

Total =____________ Btu/Hr

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

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:

63,300 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)

79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

ThespaceintheaboveexampleisaconfinedspacebecausetheactualBtu/HrusedismorethanthemaximumBtu/Hrthespacecansupport.

You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:

A. Rework work sheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-

ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air from Inside Building, page 6.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors, page 6.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr firebox, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no

additional fresh air ventilation.

AIR FOR

COMBUSTION AND

VENTILATION

Continued

WARNING: If the area in which the firebox and gas log heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as

an unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and ventillation air by one of the methods described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3

or applicable local codes.

Example:

Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr

Vent-free firebox

with log heater +39,000 Btu/Hr

Total =79,000 Btu/Hr

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AIR FOR

COMBUSTION AND

VENTILATION

Continued

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside

Building

Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining

unconfined space. When ventilating to an

adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-

vide two permanent openings: one within

12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the

floor on the wall connecting the two spaces

(seeoptions1and2,Figure4).Youcanalso

remove door into adjoining room (see op-

tion 3, Figure 4). Follow the National Fuel

Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section

5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for

required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation

grills or ducts. You must provide two per-

manent openings: one within 12" of the

ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.

Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors

orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces

include attics and crawl spaces.

IMPORTANT:

Do not provide openings

for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a

thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated

air entering the attic will activate the power

vent.

Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

,

,,,,

,,,,,

Or

Remove

Door into

Adjoining

Room,

Option

3

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

Outlet

Air Ventilated

Attic

Outlet

Air

Inlet

Air

Inlet Air Ventilated

Crawl Space

To

Crawl

Space

To Attic

,,,,,,,

WARNING: Rework work-

sheet, adding the space of the

adjoiningunconfinedspace.The

combined spaces must have

enough fresh air to supply all

appliances in both spaces.

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INSTALLATION

CLEARANCES

WARNING:Maintainthemini-

mum clearances. If you can, pro-

vide greater clearances from

floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.

Carefullyfollowtheinstructionsbelow.This

will ensure safe installation.

Minimum Wall and Ceiling

Clearances (see Figure 6)

A. Clearances from the side of the firebox

openingto anycombustible wallshould

not be less than 16 inches.

B. Clearances from the top of the firebox

openingto theceiling should not be less

than 42 inches.

C. When the firebox is installed on car-

peting or other combustible material,

other than wood flooring, the firebox

should be installed on a metal or wood

panel extending the full width and

depth of the enclosure.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Log heaters in-

stalledinthisfireboxcreatewarm

aircurrents.Thesecurrentsmove

heat to wall surfaces next to fire-

box. Installing firebox next to vi-

nyl or cloth wall coverings or

operating firebox where impuri-

ties in the air (such as tobacco

smoke)exist,maydiscolorwalls.

IMPORTANT:

Vent-free gas log heaters

add moisture to the air. Although this is

beneficial, installingfireboxinroomswith-

out enough ventilation air may cause mil-

dew to form from too much moisture. See

AirforCombustionandVentilation,pages4

through 6.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the firebox is

level. If firebox is not level, log set will not

work properly.

Note:

YourVanguardfireboxisdesignedto

beusedinzeroclearanceinstallations. Wall

or framing material can be placed against

any exterior surface on the rear, sides or top

ofyourfirebox,exceptwherestand-offspac-

ersareintegrallyattached.Ifstand-offspac-

ers are attached to your firebox, these spac-

ers can be placed directly against wall or

framing materials. Use the dimensions

shown for rough opening to create the easi-

est installation.

CAUTION: Do not install the

fireboxdirectlyoncarpetorvinyl.

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

son 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

objectsarelessthan36inches

from the front, top, or sides of

the firebox

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

,,,,,,,

42" to Ceiling

0" to Floor

16"

to Side Wall 16"

to Side Wall

Mantel Clearances for

Conventional Installation

Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance to Wall, Ceiling, and Floor

Continued

NOTICE: This heater is intended

foruse as supplemental heat. Do

not install this heater as your

primaryheatsource. In the event

of a power outage, you can use

this heater as your primary heat

source.

D. Clearances from the bottom of firebox

to the floor is 0 inches.

These fireboxes can be installed as free-

standing units against a wall with the ap-

proved, optional cabinet mantels (see Ac-

cessories, page 13) or as a built-in unit. The

clearances are the same for either installa-

tion method.

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1. Frame in rough opening. The firebox

framing should be constructed of 2 x 4

lumber or heavier. Use dimensions in

Table 1 and rough opening layout in

Figure 8a. Adjust framing so that fire-

box flushes with finished wall surface.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions

in Figures 8b and 8c for rough opening.

2. Install gas piping to firebox location.

See Installing Gas Line on page 10 and

Connecting to Gas Supply in log set

owners manual.

IMPORTANT:

If installing blower acces-

sory (Models FB36CA and FB42C), see

Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 10.

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

BUILT-IN FIREBOX

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this firebox involves

installing firebox into a framed-in enclo-

sure. This makes the front of firebox flush

with wall. Optional brass trim accessories

are available (see Accessories, page 13).

The brass trim will extend past sides of

firebox approximately 1/2 inch.This will

cover the rough edges of the wall opening.

Ifinstalling amantel above the firebox, you

must follow the clearances shown in Figure

7. Follow the instructions below to install

the firebox in this manner.

FRONT WIDTH DEPTH

MODEL # (Inside to Inside) HEIGHT (Minimum)

FB36NCA 411/4" 37" 20"

FB36CA 41 1/4" 35 1/2" 20"

FB42NC 47 1/4" 37" 20"

FB42C 47 1/4" 35 1/2" 20"

ROUGH OPENING DIMENSIONS FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

Depth

(Minimum)

Width

(Inside to Inside)

Height

TABLE 1

Figure 8a

36"

41-1/4"

50-29/32"

72"

45°

TOP VIEW

FOR 36" MODELS

Height - 37" for FB36NCA

35 1/2" for FB36CA

55-5/32"

78"

39"

47-1/4" 45°

TOP VIEW

FOR 42" MODELS

Height - 37" for FB42NCA

35 1/2" for FB42CA

Figure 8b

Figure 8c

INSTALLATION

Continued

Mantel Clearances for Built-In

Installation

If placing custom mantel above built-in

firebox,youmustmeettheminimumallow-

ableclearancebetweenmantelshelfandtop

offireboxopeningshowninFigure7.These

are the minimum allowable mantel clear-

ancesforasafeinstallation.Uselargerclear-

ances wherever possible to minimize the

heating of objects and materials placed on

the mantel.

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

Firebox Hood

Must Be Used

at All Times

Wire-mesh

Screen

Firebox

Non-combustible Material

May Project Off this Surface

above the Firebox Hood

Mantel Shelf

13" 16" 19" 21"

2

1/2

"

6"

8"

10"

,

Note:

All vertical measurements

are from top of fireplace

hood opening to bottom

of mantel shelf. All

measurements are in

inches.

Facing material (above

firebox) may be of

combustible material,

including decorative

mantel ornaments.

CAUTION: Do not allow the

vent-freegaslogheater to touch

or extend beyond the fireplace

screen.

If your installation dies not meet the above

minimumclearancesinFigure7, youmust:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

• remove the mantel.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough

opening with back of firebox inside

wallopening.

IMPORTANT:

If install-

ing Brass Trim Kit GA6091 or

GA6092,see instructions included with

brass trim accessory. You must install

shoulder screws from brass trim kit

now.

4. Carefully insert firebox into rough

opening.

5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails

or wood screws through holes in nail-

ing flange (see Figure 9).

6. If using optional GA6091 or GA6092

Brass Trim Kit, install the trim after fi-

nal finishing and/or painting of wall.

See instructions included with brass

trim accessory for attaching brass trim.

7. Install and properly test gas log heater.

Follow installation instructions in-

cludedwith the vent-free gas log heater

that is being installed.

IMPORTANT:

When finishing your fire-

box, combustible materials such as wall

board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall,

plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the

sides and top of the firebox. Combustible

materials should never overlap the firebox

front facing.

Figure9-AttachingFireboxtoWallStuds

WARNING: Do not allow any

combustable materials to over-

lap the firebox front facing.

IMPORTANT:

Non-combustiblematerials

suchasbrick,tile,etc.mayoverlapthefront

facing, but should never cover any neces-

sary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Do not allow non-

combustible materials to cover

any necessary openings like lou-

vered slots.

WARNING:Useonlynon-com-

bustible mortar or adhesives

when overlapping the front fac-

ing with non-combustible facing

material.

WARNING: Never modify or

cover the louvered slots on the

front of the firebox.

This firebox may be installed using a cabi-

net mantel accessory against a wall in your

home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can

be installed directly on the floor. A brass

trim kit is included with the mantel acces-

sory GM103U or GM105U (see Accesso-

ries, page 13).

1. Assemble cabinetmantel accessory and

the brass trim kit. Assembly instruc-

tions are included with each accessory.

2. If using an optional GA3700 Blower

(circulating models only), install a

properly grounded, 120 volt three-

prong electrical outlet at firebox loca-

tion if an outlet is not there. If possible,

locate outlet so cabinet mantel will

cover it when installed (see Figure 10).

3. Install gas piping to firebox location.

See Installing Gas Line, page 10. You

may have to cut an access hole in the

floor or wall to run gas line to firebox.

Makesure to locateaccess hole socabi-

net mantel will cover it when installed

(see Figure 10).

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

son must install firebox. Follow

all local codes.

4. Place cabinetmantel on floor in desired

location. Make sure mantel is flush

against wall.

5. Break off nailing flanges with hammer

or pliers (see Figure 11).

INSTALLING FIREBOX USING

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

MANTELS

Cabinet

Mantel

Gas Line

Access Hole

(Either Side

of Firebox)

Gas

Piping

Electrical

Outlet

Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges

(Two on Each Side)

Nailing Flanges

Continued

Nailing

Flanges

Nails or

Wood

Screws

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Figure 14 - Location of Knockout for Gas

Line

HARD-WIRING FIREBOX

For Built-in Installation of

Circulating Models Only

NOTICE: A qualified electrician

must connect electrical wiring to

duplex outlet for built-in installa-

tion. Follow all local codes. In

absenceoflocalcodesfollow

The

National Electric Code ANSI/

NFPA 70.

Models FB36CA and FB42C can be hard-

wiredto the duplex outletlocated inside the

firebox bottom if desired. This allows the

GA3700 Blower Accessory to be plugged

into the duplex outlet.

1. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove the

screw and retainer bracket at the top of

the firebrick liner panel on the left side.

Carefully remove the left panel from

the firebox. Repeat for firebrick liner

panel on right side.

Figure 15 - Removing Side Panel

INSTALLING GAS LINE

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

son must connect heater to gas

supply. Follow all local codes.

IMPORTANT:

SeeConnectingtoGasSup-

plyinyourlogsetownersmanualfordetails

on gas hookup.

Youmayrun thegas line fromeither sideof

the firebox (see Figure 13). Decide which

side you want to run the gas line from.

Note:

Thisisoneoptionforinstallingshutoff

valve. Check local codes for shutoff valve

location requirements.

Figure13-InstallingGasLineandManual

Shutoff Valve

CAUTION: Do not use exces-

sive force to remove the knock-

out. Too much force may dam-

age the firebrick concrete insert.

6. Install the brass trim kit furnished with

mantel. See instruction sheet included

with the mantel now.

7. If installing the optional GA3700

Blower (circulating models only), see

instruction sheet included with blower

now.

8. Carefully insert firebox into cabinet

mantel. Be careful not to scratch fire-

box,cabinet mantel, flooring, etc. when

installing (see Figure 12).

9. Install and properly test gas log heater.

Follow installation instructions in-

cludedwith the vent-free gas log heater

that is being installed.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure12-Inserting FireboxIntoCabinet

Mantel

Knockout Locations

(Knock Out One Hole)

Gas Line Hole

Manual

Shutoff

Valves

(Install

One)

Locate the recessed knockout in one of the

firebricksidewallliners(seeFigures13and

14). Firmly tap the center of the knockout

with a chisel until it is released. Carefully

chisel the rough edges of the hole you have

madetosmoothedges.Thisholewilllineup

with the hole in the outer casing.

,

3/4" Thick Liner

Knockout

Chisel

Firebrick Side

Wall

Remove

this Area

Side

View

Retainer

Bracket

Left Side Firebrick Liner Panel

Screw

Product

Identification

Label

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2. Remove the screw and retainer bracket

at the top of the brick liner panel in the

backof the firebox. Do not let the panel

fall after the bracket is removed. Care-

fully remove the rear firebrick liner

panel from the firebox.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure16-RemovingRearFirebrickLiner

Panel

CAUTION: Do not let the fire-

brick liner panel fall after the

bracket is removed.

3. Carefully lift and remove the bottom

firebrick floor from bottom of firebox.

Figure 17 - Removing Bottom Firebrick

Floor

Screw

Rear Firebrick

Liner Panel

Bracket

4. Remove thefour Phillips screws in fire-

box bottom.

5. Use the two finger holes in the firebox

bottom to carefully lift up and remove

the firebox bottom.

6. Locate duplex outlet mounted to sup-

port bracket in lower right hand side of

firebox. Remove screw holding duplex

outlet to support bracket in bottom of

firebox.Remove duplexoutlet (seeFig-

ure 19).

7. Clamp electrical cable hard-wiring into

firebox through smallest hole using

strain relief fitting provided (see Fig-

ure 20).

8. Connect electrical cable to duplex out-

let. Match wire colors to those on du-

plex outlet. Be sure to connect ground

wire.

9. Replace duplex outlet with screw.

10. You may now install GA3700 Blower

Accessory if desired. See installation

instruction sheet included with blower

kit.

11. Replace firebox bottom with four

Phillips screws.

12. Carefully replace firebrick panels in

reverse order (see Figures 15, 16, and

17, pages 10 and 11).

Screws

Finger

Holes

Firebox

Bottom

Screws

Figure 18 - Removing Firebox Bottom

Screw

Duplex

Outlet

Support

Bracket

Electric

Cables

Figure 19 - Removing Duplex Outlet

Continued

Strain

Relief

Fitting

Small Hole

Electric

Cables

Figure 20 - Installing Strain Relief Fitting

into Electrical Access Hole

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TECHNICAL

SERVICE

You may have further questions about in-

stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.

Ifso,contact DESAInternational’sTechni-

cal Service Department at

1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).

Note

:Use only original replacement parts.

Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor

parts replaced under warranty.

Parts Under Warranty

Contact authorized dealers of this product.

If they can’t supply original replacement

part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-

cal Service Department at

1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).

When calling DESA International, have

ready

• your name

• your address

• model number of your firebox

• how firebox was malfunctioning

• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)

• purchase date

Usually,wewillaskyouto return the defec-

tive 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 International’s Parts

Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral

information.

When calling DESA International, have

ready

• model number of your firebox

• the replacement part number

Note

: The firebox identification label (in-

cludingmodelnumber,serialnumber,clear-

ances, etc.) is located behind the left side

firebrick panel. See Figure 15, page 10.

REPLACEMENT

PARTS

INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING FIREPLACE

SCREEN

1. Insert each rod through allrings 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 #10 x 3/8"

Phillips screw provided.

3. Insert other rod into front hole on right

sideof firebox andfasten using remain-

ing Phillips screw.

Figure 21 - Installing Fireplace Screen (Models FB36CA and FB42C Shown)

,,,,,,,,,,

Screw

Rear Hole

Top View of Rod Layout

Rod

Front Hole

Ring

Screen

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BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY

(Not Shown)

GA6091 (36" Models)

GA6092 (42" Models)

Optionalwithbuilt-ininstallation.Provides

a finished appearance covering rough and/

orunfinishedmantelor wallopeningedges.

ACCESSORIES

Purchasethesefireboxaccessoriesfromyour

local dealer. If they can not supply these

accessories,callDESAInternational’sSales

Department at 1-800-432-2382 for infor-

mation. You can also write to the address

listed on the back page of this manual.

CABINET MANTEL

ACCESSORY WITH

FIREBOX PERIMETER

BRASS TRIM

GM103U Series - Unfinished

(36" Models)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 63" x 51" x 24 1/2"

GM105U Series - Unfinished

(42" Models)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 69" x 51" x 24 1/2"

BLOWER ACCESSORY -

GA3700

Use with Models FB36CA or FB42C only.

Thevariableblowerallowsyoutoselectthe

desiredspeed.The blowercirculatesheated

air from the fireplace into the room.

MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE -

GA5010

Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.

BRASS HOOD ACCESSORY

(Not Shown)

GA6097 (36" Models)

GA6098 (42" Models)

Decorative polished brass hood enhances

the appearance of the firebox.

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ILLUSTRATED

PARTS

BREAKDOWN

FB36NCA AND FB42NC

7

17

16

17

19 19

19

8

17

9

17

15

10

,,,,,,

18

14

12

18

11

4

2

13

18

20

6

3

2

18

1

5

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PARTS LIST

FIREBOX

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.

KEY PART NUMBER

NO. FB36NCA FB42NC DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 103437-01 103437-02 Firebox Top 1

2 103608-01 103608-01 Firebrick Retainer 3

3 103717-01 103717-02 Rear Firebrick 1

4 103718-01 103718-01 Left Side Firebrick 1

5 103719-01 103719-01 Right Side Firebrick 1

6 103720-01 103720-02 Bottom Firebrick 1

7 103796-01 103796-02 Outer Casing 1

8 103440-01 103440-02 Outer Casing Bottom 1

9 103797-01 103797-02 Firebox Wrapper 1

10 103297-02 103297-02 Screen Assembly 2

11 103444-01CJ 103444-02CJ Hood 1

12 103442-02CK 103442-04CK Front Assembly 1

13 103445-01 103445-02 Firebox Bottom 1

14 103452-01 103452-02 Screen Rod 2

15 101348-01 101348-01 Firebox Supports 2

16 103438-01 103438-02 Outer Casing Top 1

17 M11084-26 Hex Head Screw, #10-16 57

M11084-26 Hex Head Screw, #10-16 60

18 098304-01 098304-01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 22

19 098194-02 098194-02 Standoff Bracket 3

20 103436-01 103436-02 Deflector 1

FB36NCA AND FB42NC

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PARTS

BREAKDOWN

FB36CA AND FB42C

7

17

16

17

19

8

17

9

17

15

21

20

10

,,,,,,

18

14

12

18

11

4

2

3

2

18

13

18

6

1

5

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PARTS LIST

FIREBOX

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.

KEY PART NUMBER

NO. FB36CA FB42C DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 103437-03 103437-04 Firebox Top 1

2 103608-01 103608-01 Firebrick Retainer 3

3 103717-01 103717-02 Rear Firebrick 1

4 103718-01 103718-01 Left Side Firebrick 1

5 103719-01 103719-01 Right Side Firebrick 1

6 103720-01 103720-02 Bottom Firebrick 1

7 103796-01 103796-02 Outer Casing 1

8 103440-01 103440-02 Outer Casing Bottom 1

9 103797-01 103797-02 Firebox Wrapper 1

10 103297-02 103297-02 Screen Assembly 2

11 103444-01CJ 103444-02CJ Hood 1

12 103442-01CK 103442-03CK Front Assembly 1

13 103445-01 103445-02 Firebox Bottom 1

14 103452-01 103452-02 Screen Rod 2

15 101348-01 101348-01 Firebox Supports 2

16 103438-01 103438-02 Outer Casing Top 1

17 M11084-26 Hex Head Screw, #10-16 50

M11084-26 Hex Head Screw, #10-16 53

18 098304-01 098304-01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 22

19 103771-01 103771-01 Strain Relief Fitting 1

20 103769-01 103769-01 Duplex Outlet 1

21 M12461-2 M12461-2 Outlet Mounting Screw 1

FB36CA AND FB42C

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NOTES

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LIMITED WARRANTY

VENT-FREE FIREBOX

DESAInternational warrants this productto be free fromdefects in materials and components for three (3) years from the

date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with

all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore

thisheatertoproperoperatingconditionandanallowanceforlaborwhenprovidedbyaDESAAuthorizedServiceCenter.

Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will

provideoriginalfactoryreplacementparts.Failuretouseoriginalfactoryreplacementpartsvoidsthiswarranty.Theheater

MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.

This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail

orbecomedamagedasaresultofmisuse,accidents,lackofpropermaintenanceordefectscausedbyimproperinstallation.

Aswith allconcrete liners,this liner may develop slightcracks whenexposed toheat. This cracking is considerednormal.

Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will

be the responsibility of the owner.

TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHE

PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES

AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE TO THREE (3)YEARSONALLCOMPO-

NENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY

LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationonimpliedwarranties,orexclusionorlimitationondamagesmaynotapply

to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

For information about this warranty write:

2701 Industrial Drive

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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.

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