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Vanguard LogMate FB32CA Owner's Manual - Agency, Or The Gas Supplier.

Manual is about: UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) 32” LogMate UNIVERSAL FireBOX

Summary of LogMate FB32CA

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    Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.Desatech.Com warning: if the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Warning: for use only with a listed gas-fired unvented dec...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 2 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, se...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 3 safety information warning: this product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Important: read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate,...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 4 5. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to run properly. See air for combustion and ventila- tion, page 6. 6. Do not run firebox • where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored • under dusty conditions 7. Do not use th...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 5 12 1 / 2 " 2 3 / 4 " 1 1 / 2 " 9 3 / 4 " 4 5 / 8 " 2 1 / 2 " 6" 32 3 / 16 " 33 11 / 16 " figure 2 - firebox side view gas line access standoffs (models fb32nca and nlfb32nc only) electrical access hole electrical access hole with bushing 22 1 / 2 " 16 11 / 16 " 13 1 / 4...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 6 air for combustion and ventilation warning: this firebox shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construc- tion unless provisions are provid- ed for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air f...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 7 determining fresh-air flow for heater 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 doorles...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 8 air for combustion and ventilation continued ventilation air ventilation air from inside building this fresh air would come from an adjoining un- confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" o...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 9 important: vent-free gas log heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing firebox in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See air for combustion and ventilation, page 6. Important: make sure the...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 10 installing blower accessory (model fb32ca only) you may install blower accessory ga3700 with conventional installation (below) or with built-in installation (page 11) with models fb32ca and nlfb32c only. Conventional installation of blower accessory notice: if a log se...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 11 7. Plug in blower power cord. A. If your firebox is installed as a freestanding unit, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. Install 1 plastic bushing provided into the 1 1 / 2 " hole in the floor support on the exit sid...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 12 installing log heater in firebox caution: do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. Caution: do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 13 electrical outlet installing fireplace screen 1. Insert each rod through nine rings located at top of screen. 2. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center of firebox using black shoulder screw. 3. Insert other rod into fr...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 14 7. Break off nailing flanges (see figure 19) with hammer or pliers. Important: when installing brass trim kit, see instructions included with mantel accessory. 8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set firebox on protective mate...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 15 2. Install gas piping to firebox location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas pip- ing. See connecting to gas supply in log ...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 16 accessories purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call desa heating productsʼ sales department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. Equ...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 17 accessories continued hardwood cabinet hearth base gc3333f series - walnut finished gc3334u series - unfinished gc3335f series - oak veneer finished gm3004w series - off white the cabinet hearth base creates a handsome riser for the firebox (cannot be used with corner ma...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 18 illustrated parts breakdown models fb32nca and nlfb32nc 5 14 16 16 16 13 15 17 17 17 16 6 1 7 16 18 10 8 20 12 19 9 4* 2* 3* 2* 16 11 18.

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 19 key part number no. Fb32nca nlfb32nc description qty. 1 101872-03 101872-03 firebox top 1 2 101889-01 * firebrick retainer 3 3 101929-04 * rear firebrick 1 4 101932-04 * side firebrick 2 5 103207-01 103207-01 outer casing 1 6 103208-01 103208-01 outer shell base 1 7 **...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 20 illustrated parts breakdown models fb32ca and nlfb32c 5 16 16 15 16 17 22 6 1 16 7 16 14 21 13 18 10 8 20 12 19 9 4* 2* 3* 2* 16 11 18 18.

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 21 parts list this list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 15 of this manual. Key part number no. Fb32ca nlfb32c description qty. 1 101872-03 101872-03 firebox top 1 2 101889-...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 22 notes __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ___________________________...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 105604-01h 23 notes __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ___________________________...

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    2701 industrial drive p.O. Box 90004 bowling green, ky 42102-9004 www.Desatech.Com 105604-01 rev. H 07/04 not a upc warranty information keep this warranty model serial no. Date purchased always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these...