Safety Information - Vanguard FBPS Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) logmate® universal firebox
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SaFETy iNFORMaTiON

IMPORTANT: Read this owner's
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate
or service this firebox. Improper
use of this firebox can cause se-
rious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
CAUTION: Carefully review
the instructions supplied with
the decorative type unvented
room heater for the minimum
firebox size requirement. Do not
install the appliance in this fire-
box unless this firebox meets the
minimum dimensions required
for the installation.
WARNING: Any change to
this firebox or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blow-
er insert, heat exchanger insert
or other accessory not approved
for use with this firebox.
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.
Firebox front and screen be-
comes very hot when running
firebox. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
box will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
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Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with firebox.
You must operate this fireplace
with the provided fireplace
screen, hood and brick liner in
place. Make sure these parts are
in place and screens are closed
before running heater in firebox.
The supplied hoods may not be
replaced with hoods which may
be provided with a log heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
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 are less than 42" from the
front, top or sides of the firebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burning
fireplace. Use only decorative unvented room
heaters (log sets).
4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting.
5. Use only the provided hoods or appropriate
polished brass hood accessories. See Acces-
sories on page 18.
6. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in this firebox
require fresh air ventilation to run properly. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5.
7. Do not run heater in firebox
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
8. Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
9. Never place any objects in firebox or on logs.
10. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should service
and repair firebox.
11. Operating vent-free logs in a firebox above eleva-
tions of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
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