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  • Page 1

    Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com W ARNING: 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. W ARNING: For use only with a listed gas-fired unvented decorative room heater . Not to exceed 40,0[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 2 W ARNING: 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 app[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION WA RNI NG: Th is pro duc t co n- ta ins a nd /or g en era tes c he mic als kn own t o t he St ate o f C al ifo rni a to ca use c an cer o r bir th de fe cts , or ot her re pro duc tiv e h arm . IMP ORT ANT : Rea d thi s own er’ s man ual caref ull y and compl ete ly be fo re tr y in g t o a sse m[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 4 5. V ent-free gas log heaters installed in these fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to run properly . See Air for Combustion and V entila- tion, page 6. 6. Do not run firebox • wher e flammab le liqui ds or vap ors are used or stored • under dusty conditions 7. Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 5 12 1 / 2 " 2 3 / 4 " 1 1 / 2 " 9 3 / 4 " 4 5 / 8 " 2 1 / 2 " 6" 32 3 / 16 " 33 11 / 16 " Figure 2 - Firebox Side V iew Gas Line Access Standoffs (Models FB32NCA and NLFB32NC only) Electrical Access Hole Electrical Access Hole with Bushing 22 1 / 2 " 16 11 / 16 " 1[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 6 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION W ARNING: This firebox shall no t b e i nst all ed in a co nfin ed spac e or unusu ally tight con stru c - tion unless provisions are provid- ed for adequate combustion and ventilation air . Read the following ins truc tio ns to in sure prop er fres h air for this and other fuel-[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 7 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEA TER LOCA TION Determining if Y ou Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confi ned or unco nfine d s pace . Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation gril[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 8 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILA TION AIR V entilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un - confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12&quo[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 9 IMPORT ANT : V ent-free gas log heaters add moisture to the air . Although this is beneficial, installing firebox in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and V entilation , page 6. IMP ORT AN T : Make sure the firebox is level. If firebox is not[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 10 INST ALLING BLOWER ACCESSOR Y (Model FB32CA only) Y ou may install blower accessory GA3700 with conventional installation (below) or with built-in installation (page 11) with models FB32CA and NLFB32C only . Conventional Installation of Blower Accessory NOTICE: If a log set is currently installed in the firebox, dis[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 1 1 7. Plug in blower power cord. a. If your firebox is installed as a freesta nding unit, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. Install 1 plastic bushing provided into the 1 1 / 2 " hole in the floor support on the exit side. Install the second plastic bushin[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 12 INST ALLING LOG HEA TER IN FIREBOX CAUTI ON: Do not rem ove the da ta p lat es att ache d to the hea te r base assembly . The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates. 1. Remove four screw[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 13 Electrical Outlet INST ALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN 1. Insert each rod through nine rings located at top of screen. 2. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center of firebox using black shoulder screw . 3. Insert other rod into front hole on right side of firebox and fa[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 14 7. Brea k off nail ing flang es (s ee Fi gure 19) w ith hamm er or p lier s. IMPORT ANT : When installing Brass T rim Kit , s ee i nstr uct ion s in clu ded wit h ma nte l accessory . 8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set firebox on protective material, with back of ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 15 2. Inst all ga s pip ing to firebo x loca tion. T his installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas pip - ing. See Connecting to Gas Supply in log set owner ʼ s manual. 3. Carefully se[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 16 ACCESSORIES Purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Productsʼ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF V AL VE GA5010 All models. Eq[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 17 ACCESSORIES Continued HARDWOOD CABINET HEARTH BASE GC3333F Series - W alnut Finished GC3334U Series - Unfinished GC3335F Series - Oak V eneer Finished GM3004W Series - Off White The cabinet hearth base creates a handsome riser for the firebox (cannot be used with corner mantel or face mantel). Dimensions (WxHxD): 5[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 18 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FB32NCA AND NLFB32NC 5 14 16 16 16 13 15 17 17 17 16 6 1 7 16 18 10 8 20 12 19 9 4* 2* 3* 2* 16 1 1 18[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 19 KEY P ART NUMBER NO. FB32NCA NLFB32NC DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 101872-03 101872-03 Firebox T op 1 2 101889-01 * Firebrick Retainer 3 3 101929-04 * Rear Firebrick 1 4 101932-04 * Side Firebrick 2 5 103207-01 103207-01 Outer Casing 1 6 103208-01 103208-01 Outer Shell Base 1 7 ** ** Firebox Wrapper 1 8 103297-01 103297-01 As[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 20 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FB32CA AND NLFB32C 5 16 16 15 16 17 22 6 1 16 7 16 14 21 13 18 10 8 20 12 19 9 4* 2* 3* 2* 16 1 1 18 18[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 21 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual. KEY P ART NUMBER NO. FB32CA NLFB32C DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 101872-03 101872-03 Firebox T op 1 2 101889-01 * Firebrick Retainer 3 3 101929-04 * Rea[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 22 NO TES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________[...]

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    www .desatech.com 105604-01H 23 NO TES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www .desatech.com 105604-01 Rev . H 07/04 NOT A UPC WARRANTY INFORMA TION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory . W e reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice.[...]