FMI UV32C Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) 32" universal firebox

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
32" UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
UV32C (shown)
and NLUV32C
Circulating
Louvered;
RUV32 and
NLRUV32
Noncirculating
Smooth Face
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
instructions.
• 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 prohib-
ited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer (i.e. Installation of this product is
permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited).
Save this manual for future reference.
®
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a quali-
fied installer, 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) 32" UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL UV32C (shown) and NLUV32C Circulating Louvered; RUV32 and ® NLRUV32 Noncirculating Smooth Face Models WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INC. UNVENTED 32" FIREBOX SAFETY LOCAL CODES Do not allow fans to blow directly into the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter INFORMATION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can local codes. In the absence of local codes, use create drafts that alter burner flame the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas patterns.
  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    NLRUV32 only) " " Built-in " Nailing Flanges " " " " Louvers (Models UV32C and NLUV32C only) Figure 1 - Firebox Front View Standoffs (Models RUV32 and NLRUV32 only) " " 6" " " " " " "...
  • Page 4: Product Features

    When b. weather stripping has been tilation air. Read the following in- used without the blower (models UV32C added on openable windows structions to insure proper fresh and NLUV32C only), the firebox requires...
  • Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Space: Includes the room in which you will install firebox plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 6 FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INC. UNVENTED 32" FIREBOX AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 12" VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Ventilation Grills Grills VENTILATION AIR Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining Option 2 Room, Ventilation Air From Inside Remove Option 1 Building Door into Adjoining This fresh air would come from an adjoining Room, unconfined space.
  • Page 7: Installation Clearances

    OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Note : Your Vanguard firebox is designed to Clearances for Cabinet or be used in zero clearance installations. Wall Corner Mantel Installation or framing material can be placed directly NOTICE: This heater is intended against any exterior surface on the rear, for use as supplemental heat.
  • Page 8: Installing Blower Accessory

    Series noncirculating 18.5" 20" 21" 22" panel (see Figure 9). Remove the plas- smooth face models tic plug and discard. For UV32C and NLUV32C 13" 16" 19" 21" Firebox Place speed control against inner wall Series circulating louvered...
  • Page 9: Installing Log Heater In Firebox

    If installing FA3700 Blower Accessory WARNING: Never touch the port bracket (see Figure 12). (Models UV32C and NLUV32C only), blower wheel while in operation. see Installing Blower Accessory, page 8. 4. Connect wires from the electrical box to duplex outlet.
  • Page 10: Installing Fireplace Hood

    Hood If installing in a corner, use dimensions Mounting Slot shown in Figure 17 for the rough open- Shoulder ing. The height is 33" (UV32C and Screw NLUV32C) or 34 " (RUV32 and 39 3/8" Screw NLRUV32), which is the same as the 27 7/8"...
  • Page 11: Technical Service

    • model number of your heater BLOWER ACCESSORY - • how heater was malfunctioning FA3700 • type of gas used (propane or natural gas) Use with Models UV32C and NLUV32C • purchase date Nailing only. The variable speed blower allows Flanges Usually, we will ask you to return the defec- you to select the desired speed.
  • Page 12: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INC. UNVENTED 32" FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RUV32 NLRUV32 *Not Included with Model NLRUV32 105509...
  • Page 13: 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 11 of this manual. RUV32 NLRUV32 PART NUMBER RUV32 NLRUV32 DESCRIPTION QTY. 101872-03 101872-03 Firebox Top 101889-01 Firebrick Retainer 101929-02...
  • Page 14 FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INC. UNVENTED 32" FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN UV32C NLUV32C *Not Included with Model NLUV32C 105509...
  • Page 15 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 11 of this manual. UV32C NLUV32C PART NUMBER UV32C NLUV32C DESCRIPTION QTY. 101872-03 101872-03 Firebox Top...
  • Page 16: 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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