Vanguard FB36NCA, FB42NC, FB36CA, FB42C Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 1

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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.

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 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).

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

LogMate

®

 UNIVERSAL FIREBOX

®

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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FB36NCA, NLFB36NC, and FB42NC

Non-circulating Models

FB36CB, NLFB36C, and FB42CA

Circulating Models

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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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Summary of Contents for FB36NCA, FB42NC, FB36CA, FB42C

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...laced with a hood 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 al...

Page 3: ...ge of the firebox or behind the left side firebrick panel See Fig ure 18 page 12 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This firebox is designed for use with ap proved ANS Z21 11 2 decorative type unvented room h...

Page 4: ...g for electrical cable when hard wiring firebox for built in installations strain relief fitting included on circulating models only Gas Line Access Hole either side Electrical Access Hole for use whe...

Page 5: ...eheatlossinhomes Homeowners weather strip and caulk around windows and doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is g...

Page 6: ..._____________ Btu Hr Total ______________ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the...

Page 7: ...a fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors orspa...

Page 8: ...lations Wall or framing material can be placed against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top ofyourfirebox exceptwherestand offspac ersareintegrallyattached Ifstand offspac ers are attached to...

Page 9: ...gure 8a 36 41 1 4 50 29 32 72 45 TOP VIEW FOR 36 MODEL Height 37 for F 35 1 2 f 55 5 32 78 39 47 1 4 45 TOP VIEW FOR 42 MODELS Height 37 for FB4 35 1 2 for Figure 8b Figure 8c INSTALLATION Continued M...

Page 10: ...m bustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front fac ing with noncombustible facing material WARNING Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox except when using app...

Page 11: ...toff valve Check local codes for shutoff valve location requirements Figure13 InstallingGasLineandManual Shutoff Valve CAUTION Do not use exces sive force to remove the knock out Too much force may da...

Page 12: ...er see Fig ure 16 Using 2 screws provided mount blower and tighten screws securely 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that the screw retain ing...

Page 13: ...lex outlet see Fig ure 22 7 Clamp electrical cable hard wiring into firebox through smallest hole using strain relief fitting provided see Fig ure 23 8 Connectelectricalcabletoduplexoutlet Match wire...

Page 14: ...actory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contactauthorizeddealersofthisproduct If theycan tsupplyoriginalreplacementpart s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information...

Page 15: ...TER BRASS TRIM GM103U Series Unfinished Birch Veneer 36 Models Dimensions WxHxD 63 x 51 x 24 1 2 GM105U Series Unfinished Birch Veneer 42 Models Dimensions WxHxD 69 x 51 x 24 1 2 BLOWER ACCESSORY GA37...

Page 16: ...VENTED VENT FREE LOGMATE FIREBOX VANGUARD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FB36NCA NLFB36NC FB42NC 7 17 17 16 17 19 19 19 8 17 9 17 15 10 18 14 12 18 18 11 4 2 13 18 18 20 6 3 2 18 1 5 Not Included with Mo...

Page 17: ...uter Casing 1 8 103440 01 103440 01 103440 02 Outer Casing Bottom 1 9 103797 01 103797 01 103797 02 Firebox Wrapper 1 10 103297 02 103297 02 103297 02 Screen Assembly 2 11 103444 01CK 103444 01CK 1034...

Page 18: ...NTED VENT FREE LOGMATE FIREBOX VANGUARD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FB36CB NLFB36C FB42CA 7 17 17 16 17 19 22 22 22 8 17 9 17 15 21 20 10 18 14 12 18 18 11 4 2 3 2 18 13 18 18 6 1 5 Not Included with...

Page 19: ...Bottom 1 9 103797 01 103797 01 103797 02 Firebox Wrapper 1 10 103297 02 103297 02 103297 02 Screen Assembly 2 11 103444 01CK 103444 01CK 103444 02CK Hood 1 12 103442 01CK 103442 01CK 103442 03CK Front...

Page 20: ...rtation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE...

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