background image

 

1

SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

WARNING

 

 

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-
burning fireplace. Use only a decorative 
unvented room heaters (log sets). 

 

4. Do not add use extra logs or 
ornaments such as pinecones, 
vermiculite or rock wool. Using these 
added items can cause sooting. 

 

5. You must operate this fireplace with 
the provided fireplace screens, hoods and 
brick liners in place. Make sure these 

parts are in place and screens are closed 
before running the firebox. The supplied 
hoods may not be replaced with hoods 
maybe replaced with hoods which, may 
be provided with a log heater. 

 

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 
exchanger or other accessory not 
approved for use with this firebox. Use 
only the provided hoods or the 
appropriate polished brass hood 
accessories. See 

Accessories

 on page 14. 

    
8. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in 
this firebox require fresh air ventilation 
to run properly

. See Air for Combustion 

and Ventilation

, Pages 3 through 5. 

 
9. Do not run firebox 

• 

Where the 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 fronts and screens become 
very hot when running firebox. Keep 
children and adults away from the hot 
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing 
ignition. Firebox will remain hot for a 
time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to 
cool before touching. 
 
13. Carefully supervise young children 
when they are in the same room with the 
firebox. 
 
14. Turn the firebox off and let cool 
before servicing. Only a qualified service 
person should service and repair firebox. 
 
15 Operating vent-free logs above 
elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot 
outage. 
 
16. Do not use the firebox if it has been 
under the water due to shock hazard 

could result with blower accessory (if 
installed) in place. 
 

LOCAL CODES 

 

Install and use firebox with care. Follow 
all local codes. In the absence of local 
codes, use the latest edition of 

The 

National Fuel Gas Code ANSZ223.1, 

also known as

 NFPA54*

. Firebox must 

be electrically grounded in accordance 
with the 

National Electrical Code, 

ANS/NFPA70

 (latest edition). 

 

*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.  Remove all protective packaging 
from inside the firebox. Carefully lift the 
firebox off the bottom-corrugated tray. 
2.   Carton should contain 3 deflective 
hoods and hardware packet in addition to 
the firebox assembly. If items are 
missing, inform the dealer where you 
bought the firebox. 
 

 
 

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX 

IMPORTANT: Read this

owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to
assemble, operate or service
this firebox. Improper use of
this firebox can cause serious
injury or death from burns,
fire explosion, electrical shock
or carbon monoxide
poisoning

.

 

CAUTION: Carefully

review the instructions
supplied with the decorative
type unvented room heater for
the minimum firebox size
requirement. Do not install
the appliance in this firebox
unless this firebox meets the
minimum dimensions
required for the installation. 

WARNING: Any change to

this firebox or its control, can
be dangerous. 

Notice: The firebox
identification (including model
number, serial number,
clearances, etc.) is located
directly above the brick liner
and under the heat shield. See
Figure 20, page 13. 

Summary of Contents for FGPN

Page 1: ...ly call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a...

Page 2: ...n hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching 13 Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same room with the firebox 14 Turn the firebox off and let cool before...

Page 3: ...d without the blower the firebox requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency back up heat BLOWER ACCESSORY The firebox will accept the CBKUVPN accessory The variable blower allows you to sel...

Page 4: ...fy your space provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around door and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of u...

Page 5: ...Total 79 000 Btu Hr Do not include the direct vent gas appliances Direct Vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with...

Page 6: ...ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Con...

Page 7: ...the floor is 0 inches E Clearances from the open end of the firebox to the facing wall should not be less than 36 inches Minimum clearances to combustible are Back of outer casing 0 min Drywall to sid...

Page 8: ...rances shown in Figure 7 Follow the instructions below to install the firebox in this manner 1 Frame in rough opening The firebox framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier Construct fra...

Page 9: ...rebox combustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the side and top of the firebox Combustible materials should never overlap the fireb...

Page 10: ...coming NPT black iron gas line You may also route the eincoming NPT black iron gas line directly to the appliance regulator Remove the gas line cover plate from the vent free firebox s outer surround...

Page 11: ...ing provided see Figure 15 The receptacle may be relocated to either side when necessary However the cover plate must be replaced over the unused access point Be certain to properly ground the vent fr...

Page 12: ...erly 5 Apply gentle force between hook and loop mounting strips to seat blower 6 Remove control knob and lock nut from blower speed control shaft 7 Place the speed control shaft through 3 8 hole provi...

Page 13: ...alter the setting on the pilot assembly See the operating instructions supplied with your vent free log heater for additional cleaning instructions IMPORTANT Turn off the gas supply at the external s...

Page 14: ...rn the defective part to the factory PART NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealer of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call Fireplace Manufacturer s Part Department at...

Page 15: ...t circulation and may be be installed during or after firebox installation POLISHED BRASS HOOD FGA6017 For End 02240 FGA6054 For Sides 02239 Replaces the standard black hoods to provide a more formal...

Page 16: ...15 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model FGPN UNVENTED VENT FREE FIREBOX...

Page 17: ...de Refractory Retainer 2 9 12125 Screen 4 10 26752 Louver Assy Black 2 11 26733 Lower Door Panel 2 12 14200 Receptacle 1 13 21171 Access Hole Cover 3 14 12126 Screen 1 15 26771 Louver Assy End 1 16 11...

Page 18: ...BURNING CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE FUELS SUCH AS WOOD COAL OR ANY OTHER SOLID FUEL WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GAS APPLIANCE WILL PRODUCE EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES AND WILL RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD LIMITATION OF...

Reviews: