Vanguard FBPS Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Manual is about: UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LogMate® Universal FireBOX

Summary of FBPS

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    Save this manual for future reference. 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 oth...

  • Page 2: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    2 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® 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 f...

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    3 105163 owner’s manual product features operation this firebox is designed for use with ap- proved ans z21.11.2 decorative type unvented multisided room heaters. (physi- cal size limitations apply. Refer to mini- mum firebox requirements supplied with log heater.) the maximum size log this firebox ...

  • Page 4: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    4 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® providing adequate ventilation the following are excerpts from national fuel gas code. Nfpa 54/ans z223.1, sec- tion 5.3, air for combustion and ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unu...

  • Page 5: Owner’S Manual

    5 105163 owner’s manual 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 firebox plus any adjoining rooms with doorles...

  • Page 6: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    6 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® air for combustion and ventilation continued ventilation air ventilation air from inside building this fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openin...

  • Page 7: Owner’S Manual

    7 105163 owner’s manual installation clearances warning: maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum wall and ceiling clearances (see figures ...

  • Page 8: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    8 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® 1. Frame in rough opening. The firebox framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. Construct framing using dimensions shown in figure 8 and figure 9, page 9. It is recommended that the framing be constructed first and the unit be placed...

  • Page 9: Owner’S Manual

    9 105163 owner’s manual installation continued figure 10 - attaching firebox to wall studs and floor warning: do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing (see fig- ure 9). Important: noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. May overlap the front facing, but s...

  • Page 10: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    10 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® installation continued installing gas line warning: a qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Important: see connecting to gas sup- ply in your log set owner’s manual for details on gas hookup. Figure 11 s...

  • Page 11: Owner’S Manual

    11 105163 owner’s manual installation continued hard-wiring firebox 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. Model fbps can be hard-wi...

  • Page 12: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    12 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® installation continued 3. Locate the two strips of hook & loop mounting strips on one side of the base of the lower compartment. Align the mounting strips on blower with mount- ing strips on base of firebox. 4. Install blower housing with exhaust ou...

  • Page 13: Owner’S Manual

    13 105163 owner’s manual operating guidelines & 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 lubri- cants us...

  • Page 14: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    14 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® technical service you may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact desa international’s techni- cal service department at 1-800-desa log (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit desa international’s tech...

  • Page 15: Owner’S Manual

    15 105163 owner’s manual accessories purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call desa international’s sales department at 1-800-432-2382 for infor- mation. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. Blower g...

  • Page 16: Unvented (Vent-Free) Logmate

    16 105163 unvented (vent-free) logmate ® firebox ® illustrated parts breakdown model fbps **these items are used on both sides of fireplace. 8** 15 ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,...

  • Page 17: Owner’S Manual

    17 105163 owner’s manual parts list this list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 14 of this manual. Key part number no. Fbps description qty. 1 26767 firebox assembly 1 2 26750 firebox bottom 1 3 23966 ...

  • Page 18: Warranty Information

    Limited warranty vent-free firebox desa international warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instruc...