Vanguard FB36NCA, FB42NC, FB36CA, FB42C Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 12

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105605

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE

®

 FIREBOX

VANGUARD

2.

Remove the screw and retainer bracket
at the top of the brick liner panel in the
back of the firebox. Do not let the panel
fall after the bracket is removed. Care-
fully remove the rear firebrick liner
panel from the firebox.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 19 - Removing Rear Firebrick Liner
Panel

 CAUTION: Do not let the fire-

brick liner panel fall after the
bracket is removed.

3.

Carefully lift and remove the bottom
firebrick floor from bottom of firebox.

4.

Remove the four Phillips screws in fire-
box bottom.

Figure 20 - Removing Bottom Firebrick
Floor

Screw

Rear Firebrick
Liner Panel

Bracket

Figure 17 - Installing Plastic Bushing for
Power Cord

1

/

2

" Hole

Plastic
Bushing

Plastic
Hole Plug

Figure 16 - Mounting Blower to Firebox

Blower

Screws

Lower Rear Wall of
Firebox  Wrapper

Top
Mounting
Tab

Exhaust Port

3.

Place the blower against the lower rear
wall of the firebox outer wrapper with
the exhaust port directed upward. Align
the holes in top mounting tabs of blower
with holes in wall of wrapper (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 the green ground wire is tight.

5.

Locate the plastic hole plug installed
in the 3/8" diameter opening in the
lower right side of the firebox front
panel (see Figure  17). Remove the
plastic plug and discard.

HARD-WIRING FIREBOX

For Built-in Installation of
Circulating Models Only

NOTICE: A qualified electrician
must connect electrical wiring
to duplex outlet for built-in in-
stallation. Follow all local
codes. In absence of local codes
follow 

The National Electric

Code ANS/NFPA 70.

Models FB36CB, NLFB36C, and FB42CA
can be hard-wired to the duplex outlet lo-
cated inside the firebox bottom if desired.
This allows the GA3700 Blower Accessory
to be plugged into the duplex outlet.

1.

If your firebox has a brick liner use a
Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw
and retainer bracket at the top of the
firebrick liner panel on the left side.
Carefully remove the left panel from
the firebox. Repeat for firebrick liner
panel on right side.

Figure 18 - Removing Side Panel

Retainer
Bracket

Left Side Firebrick Liner Panel

Screw

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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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