Vanguard FB36NCA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) logmate universal firebox

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
LogMate
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FB36NCA, NLFB36NC, and FB42NC
Non-circulating Models
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or loss
of life.
— 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.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
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).
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FB36CB, NLFB36C, and FB42CA
Circulating Models
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and opera-
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. Do not build a wood fire.
This firebox has been tested and
approved by I.A.S. under their
REQ. 2-97 for use with any ANS
Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

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  • Page 1 ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) ® LogMate UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® FB36NCA, NLFB36NC, and FB42NC FB36CB, NLFB36C, and FB42CA Non-circulating Models Circulating Models WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not tion, adjustment, alteration,...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Do not use blower accessory with Models FB36NCA, NLFB36NC, or FB42NC. WARNING: Any change to Use only the provided hood, or appro- this firebox or its controls can be priate polished brass hood accessory.
  • Page 3: Local Codes

    BLOWER ACCESSORY Proper air for combustion and ventila- tion (page 5). UNPACKING The FB36NCA, NLFB36C, or FB42CA fireboxes will accept the GA3700 acces- sory. The variable blower allows you to 1. Use utility knife to cut carton all the select the fan speed you desire. The blower...
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    VANGUARD ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE FIREBOX PRODUCT 41 11/16" (36" models) • 47 11/16" (42" models) SPECIFICATIONS Standoffs 2 5/8" 19 3/8" 35" Built-in Nailing 15 7/8" Flanges 36" (36" models) • 42" (42" models) Louvers 2 5/8" (Models FB36CB,...
  • Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Space VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION as a space whose volume is less than 50 Fuel Gas Code.
  • Page 6 VANGUARD ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE FIREBOX AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-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.
  • Page 7 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 12" VENTILATION Continued Ventilation VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Grills Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining Ventilation Air From Inside Option 2 Room, Remove Building Option 1 Door into Adjoining This fresh air would come from an adjoining Room, unconfined space.
  • Page 8: Installation Clearances

    If firebox is not level, log set will not work properly. Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance to Wall, Ceiling, and Floor Note: Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed against...
  • Page 9 FOR 36" MODELS FOR 36" MODEL the clearances shown in Figure 7. Follow the Height - 37" for FB36NCA Height - 37" for F and NLFB36NC instructions below to install the firebox in 35 1/2"...
  • Page 10 5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails front of the firebox except when or wood screws through holes in nail- using approved Vanguard brass ing flange (see Figure 9). accent trim (see Accessories , page 18).
  • Page 11: Installing Gas Line

    OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Continued Manual Shutoff NOTICE: If a log set is installed in Valves 6. Install the brass trim kit furnished with the firebox, disconnect log set (Install mantel. See instruction sheet included from gas supply and remove from One) with the mantel now.
  • Page 12 VANGUARD ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE FIREBOX INSTALLATION HARD-WIRING FIREBOX Remove the screw and retainer bracket at the top of the brick liner panel in the For Built-in Installation of Continued back of the firebox. Do not let the panel Circulating Models Only Place the blower against the lower rear fall after the bracket is removed.
  • Page 13 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 5. Use the two finger holes in the firebox bottom to carefully lift up and remove the firebox bottom. Electric Cables 6. Locate duplex outlet mounted to sup- port bracket in lower right hand side of Duplex firebox.
  • Page 14: Technical Service

    VANGUARD ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE FIREBOX TECHNICAL INSTALLING FIREPLACE Insert each rod through all rings located at top of screen. HOOD AND SCREEN SERVICE 3. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side 1. Attach hood to firebox using (7) #10 x of firebox.
  • Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY (Not Shown) Purchase these firebox accessories from your GA6091 (36" Models) local dealer. If they can not supply these GA6092 (42" Models) accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Optional with built-in installation. Provides Department at 1-800-432-2382 for infor- a finished appearance covering rough and/ mation.
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    VANGUARD ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FB36NCA NLFB36NC FB42NC *Not Included with Model NLFB36NC 105605...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    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 PART NUMBER FB36NCA NLFB36NC FB42NC DESCRIPTION QTY. 103437-01...
  • Page 18 VANGUARD ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FB36CB NLFB36C FB42CA *Not Included with Model NLFB36C 105605...
  • Page 19 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 PART NUMBER FB36CB NLFB36C FB42CA DESCRIPTION QTY. 103437-03 103437-03 103437-04 Firebox Top...
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.

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