Vanguard FB32NCA manual

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    Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, brass trim, and marble trim accessories. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors an[...]

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    2 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fir[...]

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    3 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 2 - Firebox Side View Gas Line Access 35 1 / 16 " 31 3 / 4 " 16 1 / 4 " 1 1 / 4 " 2 3 / 4 " 2 3 / 4 " 6 3 / 8 " 19 3 / 8 " 3 7 / 8 " 6 3 / 4 " Figure 1 - Firebox Front View Built-in Nailing Flanges [...]

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    4 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the war[...]

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    5 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 [...]

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    6 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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: o[...]

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    7 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 42" 16" Face or Cabinet Mantel Corner Mantel 12" Floor - 0" INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This wil[...]

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    8 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY (Model FB32CA only) You may install blower accessory GA3700 with conventional installation (page 10) or with built-in installation (page 11 and 12) with models FB32CA and NLFB32C only. Conventional Installation of Blower Accesso[...]

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    9 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Built-In Installation of Blower Accessory 1. Before replacing bottom of firebox, remove screw holding duplex outlet to the support bracket in the bottom of firebox. Remove duplex outlet. 2. Clamp electrical cable into firebox through smallest hole in outer casing using strain re[...]

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    10 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 18 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Cabinet Mantel INST ALLA TION Continued FIREBOX INSTALLATION USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS This firebox may be installed using the cor- ner or cabinet mantel with hearth base acces- sories against a wall in your ho[...]

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    11 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 20 - Inserting Firebox Into Cabinet Mantel 34 3/4" 17 3/4" 33" (FB32CA and NLFB32CA) 34 1/4" (FB32NCA and NLFB32NCA) Figure 21 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION Built-in installation of this [...]

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    12 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for infor- mation. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of[...]

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    13 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com SLIM HEARTH BASE (Not Shown) G3005J - Jade Marble Laminate G3005S - Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B - Black Onyx Marble Laminate The slim hearth base allows you to further customize your firebox. Dimensions (WxHxD): 41 7 / 8 " x 5/8" x 10" HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G[...]

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    14 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FB32NCA NLFB32NC *Not Included with Model NLFB32NC 5 14 16 16 16 13 15 17 17 17 16 6 1 16 7 16 18 10 8 20 12 19 9 4* 2* 3* 2* 16 11 18 18[...]

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    15 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FB32NCA NLFB32NC This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. FB32NCA NLFB32NC DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101872-03 101872-03 Firebox Top[...]

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    16 105604 UNVENTED 32" LogMate ® FIREBOX ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FB32CA 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 11 18 18 *Not Included with Model NLFB32C[...]

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    17 105604 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FB32CA NLFB32C This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. FB32CA NLFB32C DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101872-03 101872-03 Firebox Top 1 2[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE FIREBOX 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 Bil[...]