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Vanguard FBPS Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

36" peninsula heat-circulating unvented (vent-free) logmate universal firebox
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
LogMate
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
36" Peninsula Heat-Circulating Firebox
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).
®
UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
Model FBPS
Save this manual for future reference.
®
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 * 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). Save this manual for future reference. UNIVERSAL FIREBOX Model FBPS ® WARNING: Improper installa- tion, adjustment, alteration,...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE 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 poisoning.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    BLOWER ACCESSORY The FBPS firebox will accept the GA3500A accessory. The variable blower allows you to select the fan speed you desire. The blower circulates heated air from the firebox into the room.

  • Page 4: Locating Firebox

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE LOCATING FIREBOX Planning Plan where you will install the firebox. This will save time and money later when you install the firebox. Before installation, con- sider the following: 1. Where the firebox will be located. Al- low for wall and ceiling clearances (see Installation Clearances, page 7).
  • Page 5 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 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"...

  • Page 7: Installation Clearances

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This firebox in combi- nation with unvented logsets are intended for use as supplemen- tal heat. Use along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall them as your primary heat source. If you have a central heat- ing system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater.
  • Page 8 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Projected Built-In Installation If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox, you must meet the minimum allow- able clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox hood shown in Figure 7. These are the minimum allowable mantel clear- ances for a safe installation.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued 3. If a raised platform is to be constructed. ceiling clearances must be maintained. 4. Install gas piping to firebox location. See Installing Gas Line on page 10 and Connecting to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual. IMPORTANT: If installing blower acces- sory.

  • Page 10: Installing Gas Line

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS LINE WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Sup- ply in your log set owner’s manual for details on gas hookup. Figure 11 shows the typical installation for the gas line.

  • Page 11: Electrical Installation

    1/2 psig (3.5kPa). HARD-WIRING FIREBOX Model FBPS can be hard-wired to the du- plex outlet located inside the firebox bottom if desired. This allows the blower accessory to be plugged into the duplex outlet.
  • Page 12 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Proper installation of the blower system is required to insure that the maximum dis- charge of air can be delivered through the louvers on each side of the fireplace. Note: You may perform this installation from either side of the fireplace.

  • Page 13: Operating Guidelines

    INSTALLATION Continued HEAT DEFLECTIVE HOOD INSTALLATION The factory supplied heat deflective hoods must be installed inside the fireplace open- ings on all three sides for the safe operation of the unit as shown in Figure 19. Remove protective covering from hoods.

  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    Label ® FIREBOX TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Service site www.desatech.com.
  • Page 15 You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. BLOWER GA3500A An optional blower is available for use with the FBPS fireboxes for bidirectional heat circulation and may be installed during or after firebox installation. 105163 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model FBPS 10** 17** 17** 17** 17** ® Typ. Typ. 17** 17** 11** 17** 17** ® FIREBOX 17** **These items are used on both sides of fireplace. Typ. 105163...

  • Page 17: Parts List

    PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 14 of this manual. Model FBPS 105163 PART NUMBER FBPS DESCRIPTION 26767 Firebox Assembly 26750 Firebox Bottom...

  • Page 18: Warranty Information

    DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) 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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