Vanguard FB32CA Owners Manual/Install Manual

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Page 1 ® OWNER’S MANUAL shown with optional cabinet mantel with base FB32CA (ShOWN) AND NLFB32C CIRCULATINg LOUVERED MODELS FB32NCA AND NLFB32NC NONCIRCULATINg SMOOTh FACE MODELS WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
warninG: improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. for assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. this appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* per- manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETy INFORMATION Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near warninG: this product con- firebox. never place any objects tains and/or generates chemicals on the firebox or logs. known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects Carefully supervise young chil- or other reproductive harm.
Page 4: Local Codes
2. Check carton contents for the following: SAFETy INFORMATION • Screen assembly (2) Continued • Screen support rod (2) 5. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these • Hood fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to run • Hardware and parts bag containing the fol- properly.
Page 5: Product Features
It requires no outside venting or chimney " making installation easy and inexpensive. When " used without the blower (models FB32CA and NLFB32C only), the firebox requires no electricity 6" making it ideal for emergency backup heat. bloWeR AccessoRy The FB32CA and NLFB32C firebox will accept the GA3750A accessory.
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: AND VENTILATION a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous warninG: this firebox shall water vapor retarder with a rating of not be installed in a confined one perm (6x10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or...
Page 7 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can AIR FOR COMBUSTION support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. AND VENTILATION _______Btu/Hr (maximum the space Continued can support) deteRmINING FResh-AIR FloW ________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of FoR heAteR locAtIoN Btu/Hr used) Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the Determining if You Have a Confined or space can support)
Page 8: Installation
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet AIR FOR COMBUSTION or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat- AND VENTILATION controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic Continued will activate the power vent. veNtIlAtIoN AIR INSTALLATION Ventilation air from inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- NotIce: this heater is intended confined space.
Page 9: Installation Clearances
Installation Continued If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox, Note: Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be you must meet the minimum allowable clearance used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram- between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening ing material can be placed directly against any shown in Figure 7.
Page 10 3/8" diameter opening in the lower right conventional installation (below) or with built-in side of the firebox front panel (see Figure 9). installation (page 11) with models FB32CA and Remove the plastic plug and discard. NLFB32C only. 5. Place speed control against inner wall of front...
Page 11 INSTALLATION notiCe: a qualified electrician Continued must connect electrical wiring to 7. Plug in blower power cord. duplex outlet for built-in instal- a. If your firebox is installed as a freestanding lation. follow all local codes. in unit, determine whether the power cord absence of local codes follow will exit the left side or the right side of the The National Electrical Code...
Page 12 2. Lift and remove firebox bottom (see Figure 13). Shoulder 3. If installing GA3750A blower accessory Screw (Models FB32CA and NLFB32C only), see Installing Blower Accessory, page 10. Screw 4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into firebox through side.
Page 13 Figure 16 for the rough opening. If accessory for attaching brass trim. installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 17 for the rough opening. The height is 33" (FB32CA and NLFB32C) or Nails or "(FB32NCA and NLFB32NC), which is Wood the same as the wall opening in Figure 16.
Page 14: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED pARTS BREAkDOWN models Fb32NcA ANd NlFb32Nc www.desatech.com 105604-01K...
Page 15: 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 18 of this manual. Part no. descRIptIoN qtY. 1018-03 Firebox Top • • 10188-01 Firebrick Retainer • 101-04 Rear Firebrick •...
Page 16 ILLUSTRATED pARTS BREAkDOWN models Fb32cA ANd NlFb32c www.desatech.com 105604-01K...
Page 17 pARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. no. Part no. descRIptIoN qtY. 1018-03 Firebox Top • • 10188-01 Firebrick Retainer •...
Page 18: Replacement Parts
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call Blower aCCessorY - Ga3750a DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for Use with Models FB32CA and NLFB32C only. referral information. The variable speed blower allows you to select When calling DESA Heating Products, have the desired speed.
Page 19 ACCESSORIES Continued WAll cAbINet mANtel ANd bAse AccessoRy WIth FIReplAce peRImeteR tRIm (not shown) W32Au - 32" Unfinished, Traditional Design W32Aos - 3" Light Oak Finish, Traditional Design cmA311W - 3" Painted White, Traditional Design with Dentil Molding cmA306FA - 3" Light Oak Finish, Traditional Design with Dentil Molding cmA312Fb - 3"...
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.

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