Vanguard FB36NCA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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Save this manual for future reference. 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 v...

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2 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD 1. This firebox shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 2. Never install the firebox • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects...

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3 105605 OWNER’S MANUAL LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically gr...

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4 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD 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&quo...

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5 105605 OWNER’S MANUAL PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilati...

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6 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD Example: Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr Vent-free firebox with log heater + 39,000 Btu/Hr Total = 79,000 Btu/Hr DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREBOX LOCATION Determining if You Have a C...

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7 105605 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 pro-...

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8 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below....

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9 105605 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 su...

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10 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD INSTALLATION Continued 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough opening with back of firebox inside wall opening. IMPORTANT: If installing Brass Trim Kit GA6091 or GA6092, see instructi...

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11 105605 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE: If a log set is installed in the firebox, disconnect log set from gas supply and remove from firebox. Contact a qualified ser- vice person to do this. 1. If your firebox has a co...

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12 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD 2. Remove the screw and retainer bracket at the top of the brick liner panel in the back of the firebox. Do not let the panel fall after the bracket is removed. Care- fully remove the rear f...

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13 105605 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Screws Finger Holes Firebox Bottom Screws Figure 21 - Removing Firebox Bottom Screw Duplex Outlet Support Bracket Electric Cables Figure 22 - Removing Duplex Outlet 5. Use the two finger holes in the ...

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14 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (...

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15 105605 OWNER’S MANUAL BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY (Not Shown) GA6091 (36" Models) GA6092 (42" Models) Optional with built-in installation. Provides a finished appearance covering rough and/ or unfinished mantel or wall opening edges. ACCESSOR...

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16 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FB36NCA NLFB36NC FB42NC 7 17 17 16 17 19 19 19 8 17 9 17 15 10 18 14 12 18 18 11 4* 2* 13 18 18 20 6* 3* 2* 18 1 5* *Not Included with Model NLFB36NC ...

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17 105605 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 13 of this manual. FB36NCA NLFB36NC FB42NC KEY PART NUMBER NO. FB36NC...

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18 105605 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX VANGUARD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FB36CB NLFB36C FB42CA 7 17 17 16 17 19 22 22 22 8 17 9 17 15 21 20 10 18 14 12 18 18 11 4* 2* 3* 2* 18 13 18 18 6* 1 5* *Not Included with Model NLFB36C ...

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19 105605 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 13 of this manual. FB36CB NLFB36C FB42CA KEY PART NUMBER NO. FB36CB ...

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LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE FIREBOX DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and ma...