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105163-01C

TaBLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ............................................... 3
Product Specifications ......................................... 4
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Product Features ................................................. 4
Locating Firebox  ................................................. 5
Air for combustion and Ventilation ....................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 8

Operating Guidelines and  
     Maintenance Instructions.............................. 14
Replacement Parts ............................................ 15
Technical Service............................................... 15
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 16
Accessories ....................................................... 18
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover

WARNING:  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.

WARNING:  For  use  only  with  decorative  type  unvented 

room heaters. Do not build a wood fire.

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.

This firebox may be installed in an aftermarket*, perma-
nently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not 
prohibited by state or local codes.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each 

purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Common-

wealth of Massachusetts.

Summary of Contents for FBPS

Page 1: ...nce 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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor 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 quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WAR...

Page 2: ...ervice agency or the gas supplier WARNING For use only with decorative type unvented room heaters Do not build a wood fire 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 This firebox may be installed in an aftermarket perma nently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Comple...

Page 3: ...d and brick liner in place Make sure these parts are in place and screens are closed beforerunningheaterinfirebox The supplied hoods may not be replaced with hoods which may be provided with a log heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids 1 This firebox shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 2 Never install t...

Page 4: ... located directly above thebricklinerandundertheheat shield See Figure 20 page 15 Product Features Operation This firebox is designed for use with approved ANS Z21 11 2 decorative type unvented room heaters Physical size limitations apply Refer to minimum firebox requirements supplied with log heater The maximum size log this firebox will accept is width of 32 depth of 19 and a height of 17 Produc...

Page 5: ...ir Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient 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 warm air in During heating months hom...

Page 6: ...ating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless ...

Page 7: ... two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see option 1 Figure 3 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 2 Figure 3 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Con...

Page 8: ...much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 5 IMPORTANT Make sure the firebox is level If firebox is not level log set will not work properly Note Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or fram ing material can be placed against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your firebox except where standoff spacers are integrally at tach...

Page 9: ...tel Shelf 3 6 9 1 4 Combustible Material 1 1 2 Max Thickness Note All vertical measurements are minimum distances from top of fireplace hood to bottom of mantel shelf These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied with your ANS Z21 11 2 approved gas logs Wall board or facing material above firebox may be of combustible material including decorative mantel ornaments or o...

Page 10: ...s or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Fig ure 10 Attach firebox to board base through holes in firebox bottom see Figure 10 IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox combustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing more than 3 ...

Page 11: ...accessible from both rooms Check your local codes for ap plicable installation requirements Figure 11 Installing Gas Line and Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Shutoff Valve is Located Under Firebox Floor on Either Side Gas Line Installed Through Access Hole on One Side of Firebox Figure 12 Location of Knockouts for Gas Line Extension Key Shut Off Valve Figure 13 Typical Exterior Wall Gas Shut Off Insta...

Page 12: ...ting of the gas sup ply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Figure 15 Locating Electrical Connection and Gas Connection on Either Side of Fireplace Cover Plates Electrical Connection Access Hole Gas Connection Access Hole Hard wiring Firebox Model FBPS can be hard wired to the duplex outlet located inside the firebox bottom if desired This allows the blower acces...

Page 13: ...rts directed upwards along inner side wall of lower compartment The blower outlets must be installed flush to the outer cabinet for air to flow properly 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 speed control shaft through 3 8 hole provided in right side of lower door panel removed in step 2 ...

Page 14: ...oth Sides 2 Screws Each End of Hood Corner Post Front Hood Typical Each Side 3 Screws Top Operating Guidelines and Maintenance Instructions When lit for the first time a vent free log heater will emit a slight odor for about an hour or two This is a normal occurrence which is due to the curing of the logs and the burn in of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process Keep cont...

Page 15: ...nd to stay away to avoid burnsorclothingignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance For lighting and operating this vent free firebox please refer to the vent free gas logs manufactur er s instruction manual Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA at 1 8...

Page 16: ...163 01C 16 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Model FBPS These items are used on both sides of fireplace 8 15 17 17 17 7 1 7 2 7 3 2 17 11 17 17 12 6 16 13 10 5 17 17 15 16 4 16 16 6 16 15 17 17 18 Typ Typ Typ 8 17 17 9 14 16 1 3 ...

Page 17: ...ng Flange 12 7 1 02013 Side Refractory Brick Liner 1 7 2 02014 Bottom Refractory Brick Liner 1 7 3 02036 Bottom Refractory Brick Liner 1 8 24007 Side Refractory Retainer 2 9 12125 Screen 4 10 26752 Extruded Louver 2 11 26733 Lower Door Panel 2 12 14200 Receptacle 1 13 21171 Access Hole Cover 3 14 12126 Screen 1 15 26771 Extruded Louver End 1 16 11164 Screw 10 x 1 2 zinc PH 24 17 11165 Screw 10 x 5...

Page 18: ...llation Polished Brass Hood GA6017 For Firebox End GA6054 For Firebox Side Replaces the standard black hood to provide a more formal appearance Note Each kit contains only one hood Two GA6054 kits are required to do both sides of firebox Polished brass louver GBL17 For Firebox End GBL41 For Firebox Side Replaces the standard black louver to provide a more formal appearance Note Each kit contains o...

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Page 20: ...iring 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 OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIESAND LIMITS THE DURATION OFANYAND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM...

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