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 UNiVERSaL FiREBOX

OWNER’S OPERaTiON aND iNSTaLLaTiON MaNUaL

MODEL FBST

36" See-Thru Heat-Circulating Firebox

FOR YOUR SAFETY

—  Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable 

vapors or 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 instructions.

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire 

department.

—  Installation and service must be performed by a quali

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is 
not  followed  exactly,  a  fire  or  explosion  may  result 
causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Summary of Contents for FBST

Page 1: ...ce 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...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...een hood and brick liner in place Make sure these parts are in place and screens are closed before running firebox The supplied hoods may not be replaced with hoods which may be provided with a log he...

Page 4: ...ng model num ber serial number clearances etc is located directly above thebricklinerandundertheheat shield See Figure 20 page 15 Product Features Operation This firebox is designed for use with appro...

Page 5: ...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 meth...

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 C...

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 tio...

Page 8: ...cause mildew to form from too 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 Vang...

Page 9: ...mes Wire mesh Screen Firebox Top Mantel Shelf 3 6 9 1 4 Combustible Material 1 1 2 Max Thickness Note All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood to bottom of mantel shelf These minimum c...

Page 10: ...Wiring Firebox page 12 5 Carefully set firebox in front of rough open ing IMPORTANT If installing brass trim kit see instructions included with brass trim accessory You must install shoulder screws fr...

Page 11: ...firebox enclosure where it can be accessed with a key through a wall as shown in Figure 13 Depending on the type of installation some local codes may require you to install two 2 manual shutoff valve...

Page 12: ...orepressure testing gas piping Damage to gas valve may result and an un safe condition may be caused The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping syst...

Page 13: ...de door panel forward and up to remove tabs on panel from locating slots in firebox see Figure 16 3 Locatethetwostripsofhookandloopmounting strips on one side of the base of the lower com partment Ali...

Page 14: ...th Blower Receptacle Hook and Loop Mounting Strips Control Knob Lock Nut Speed Control Shaft Figure 18 Installing Optional Blower GA3500A Operating Optional Blower GA3500A Light your gas appliance wit...

Page 15: ...rners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean WARNING Children and adults should be alerted to the hazardsofhighsurfacetempera tures and to stay away to avoid burnsorclothingign...

Page 16: ...Illustrated Parts Breakdown Model FBST These items are used on both sides of fireplace 8 14 16 16 16 7 1 7 2 2 16 11 16 12 6 6 6 15 15 15 15 13 13 10 5 15 15 15 15 6 6 15 15 4 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 4 1...

Page 17: ...cer 4 5 26731 Deflector Hood 2 6 26740 Nailing Flange 8 7 1 02013 Side Refractory Brick Liner 2 7 2 02014 Bottom Refractory Brick Liner 2 8 24007 Side Refractory Retainer 4 9 12125 Screen 4 10 26752 E...

Page 18: ...with the FBST fireboxes for bidirectional heat circula tion and may be installed during or after firebox installation Brass Trim GA6093 Easily clips around firebox to provide a finished appearance co...

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Page 20: ...ring 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 AL...

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