Desa HDFB32C Safety Information And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) universal firebox

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Shown with optional
cabinet mantel, hearth
base.
HDFB32C
CIRCULATINg LOUVERED MODEL
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the
decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum
fireplace size requirement.
Do not install an appliance in this firebox unless this
firebox meets the minimum dimensions required for
the installation.
This firebox has been tested and approved by CSA
under ANSI Z21.91 for use with any ANSI Z21.11.2 ap-
proved gas logs.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, per-
manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi-
cated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert-
ible for use with other gases.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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  • Page 1 SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base. HDFB32C CIRCULATINg LOUVERED MODEL WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information .......... Technical Service..........13 Local Codes............3 Replacement Parts ..........13 Unpacking............3 Accessories ............14 Product Features ..........4 Parts Centrals ............ 15 Locating Firebox ..........4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List..16 Air For Combustion and Ventilation .....
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION LOCAL CODES Continued Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, You must operate this fireplace use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas with the provided fireplace screen Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must (closed), hood and brick liner in be electrically grounded in accordance with place.
  • Page 4: Product Features

    pRODUCT FEATURES " OPERATION " This firebox is designed to accept unvented " * decorative gas logs. It requires no outside vent- " " ing or chimney making installation easy and inexpensive. When used without the blower the firebox requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat. " " BLOWER ACCESSORY "...
  • Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh AND VENTILATION air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, Continued page 6. While it is good to make your home energy If your home does not meet all of the three efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh criteria above, proceed to Determining air must enter your home.
  • Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION WARNING: If the area in AND VENTILATION which the firebox and gas log Continued heater may be operated is 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances smaller than that defined as in the space. an unconfined space or if the Vent-free heater __________ Btu/Hr building is of unusually tight...
  • Page 7: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION WARNING: Never install the AND VENTILATION firebox Continued • in a bedroom or bathroom Ventilation Air From Outdoors • in a recreational vehicle Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation • where curtains, furniture, grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- clothing or other flammable nent openings: one within 1"...
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    INSTALLATION CAUTION: Close screens Continued before operation of vent-free INSTALLATION CLEARANCES gas log heater. Do not allow the heater to touch or extend beyond WARNING: Maintain the the fireplace screen. minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from If your installation does not meet the mini- floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
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    INSTALLATION 3. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and Continued turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against front panel. Place control Electrical knob provided on shaft (see Figure 10). Outlet Blower 4.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION 3. Route flexible gas line from equipment shutoff valve into firebox through side. Continued NOTICE: Most building codes do not CAUTION: Never touch the permit concealed gas connections. blower wheel while in operation. A flexible gas line is recommended to allow accessibility from the fire- 5.
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    INSTALLATION 3. Install gas piping to firebox location. This installation includes an approved flexible Continued gas line (if allowed by local codes) and a INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the 1. Insert each rod through nine rings located gas piping. See Connecting to Gas Supply at top of screen (see Figure 13).
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 18 for the rough opening. Continued If installing in a corner, use dimensions 6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base shown in Figure 19 for the rough opening. (see Figure 14, page 11). Make sure The height is 33", which is the same as mantel is flush against wall.
  • Page 13: Technical Service

    You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ Tech- never overlap the firebox front facing. nical Service web site at www.desatech.com. WARNING: Do not allow any...
  • Page 14: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Department at 1-866-67-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 15: Parts Centrals

    pARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Those Heater Guys Washer Equipment Co. 55 E. Stowell Street 1715 Main Street Upland, CA 91786 Kansas City, MO 64108-195 KS, MO, AR 909-98-3011 816-84-3911...
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED pARTS BREAkDOwN HDFB32C www.desatech.com 113900-01D...
  • Page 17 LIST HDFB32C 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. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 10187-03 Firebox Top 101889-01 Firebrick Retainer 11404-01 Rear Firebrick...
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  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    LIMITED wARRANTY VENT-FREE FIREBOX DESA Heating, LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) 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.

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