Safety Information; Local Codes - Vanguard FB36NCA, FB42NC, FB36CA, FB42C Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

VANGUARD
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE™ FIREBOX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this firebox. Im-
proper use of this firebox can
cause serious injury or death from
burns, fire, explosion, electrical
shock, or carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
CAUTION: Carefully review
the instructions supplied with the
decorative type unvented room
heater for the minimum fireplace
size requirement. Do not install
the appliance in this firebox un-
less this firebox meets the mini-
mum dimensions required for the
installation.
WARNING: Any change to
this firebox or its controls can be
dangerous.
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 36 inches 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-burn-
ing 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. 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 firebox.
6. 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.
7. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-
changer insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this heater. Do
not use blower accessory with Models
FB36NCA or FB42NC. Use only the
provided hood, or appropriate polished
brass hood accessory. See Accessories
on page 13.
8. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in
these fireboxes require fresh air venti-
lation to run properly. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4
through 6.
9. Do not run firebox
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Do not use this firebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
11. Never place any objects in the firebox
or on logs.
12. Firebox front and screen becomes very
hot when running firebox. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot surfaces
to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
box will remain hot for a time after
shut-down. Allow surfaces to cool be-
fore touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with fire-
box.
14. Turn firebox off and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service per-
son should service and repair firebox.
15. Operating firebox above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16. Do not use the firebox if it has been
under water due to the shock hazard
that could result with the blower acces-
sary (if installed) in place.
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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 ANSI Z223.1, also known as
NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically
grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edi-
tion).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Use utility knife to cut carton all the
way around above the staples on the
bottom tray. Lift carton off the firebox
and discard.
2. Remove all protective packaging from
inside firebox. Carefully lift the fire-
box off the bottom corrugated tray.
3. Check carton contents for the
following:
• Screen assembly
• Screen support rod
• Hardware and parts bag containing
the following:
- Owners Operation and Installation
Manual
- 2 - Black #10 x 3/8" Phillips
screws for mounting screen
support rods
If any items are missing, inform dealer
where you bought firebox.
4. Check all items for any shipping dam-
age. If damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought firebox.
Notice: The firebox identification
label (including model number,
serial number, clearances, etc.)
is located either on the left front
edge of the firebox or behind the
left side firebrick panel. See Fig-
ure 15, page 10.
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