Vanguard LogMate FB32CA Owners manual/install manual - Installation
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INSTALLATION
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FIRebox INstAllAtIoN usING
optIoNAl AccessoRy mANtels
This firebox may be installed using the corner or
cabinet mantel with hearth base accessory against
a wall in your home. A trim kit is included with
each mantel accessory (see Accessories, page 18).
Follow the instructions included with mantels for
assembly and installation.
buIlt-IN FIRebox INstAllAtIoN
Built-in installation of this firebox involves install-
ing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes
the front of firebox flush with wall. If installing
a mantel above the firebox, but you must follow
the clearances shown in Figure 7, page 9. Follow
the instructions below to install the firebox in
this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 16 for the rough opening. If
installing in a corner, use dimensions shown
in Figure 17 for the rough opening. The
height is 33" (FB32CA and NLFB32C) or
34
1
/
4
"(FB32NCA and NLFB32NC), which is
the same as the wall opening in Figure 16.
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 set
owner’s manual.
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open-
ing with back of firebox inside wall opening.
IMPORTANT:
If installing Brass Trim Kit
GA6090, see instructions included with brass
trim accessory. You must install shoulder
screws now.
4. If using GA3750A blower accessory (Models
FB32CA and NLFB32C only), see Installing
Blower Accessory for built-in installation,
page 10.
5. Attach flexible gas line to log set. See Connect-
ing to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.
6. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
7. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange
(see Figure 18).
8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking
Gas Connections in log set owner’s manual.
9. If using optional GA6090 brass trim kit, install
the trim after final finishing and/or painting of
wall. See instructions included with brass trim
accessory for attaching brass trim.
34
3
/
4
"
17
3
/
4
"
33"
(FB32CA and
NLFB32CA)
34
1
/
4
"
(FB32NCA and
NLFB32NCA)
Figure 16 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
39
3
/
8
"
27
7
/
8
"
55
5
/
8
"
34
3
/
4
"
Figure 17 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Figure 18 - Attaching Firebox to Wall
Studs
model #
Height
Front Width
Actual framing Actual framing
FB3CA 3
3
/
16
"
33"
34
3
/
8
"
34
3
/
4
"
NLFB3C 3
3
/
16
"
33"
34
3
/
8
"
34
3
/
4
"
FB3NCA 33
11
/
16
" 34
1
/
4
" 34
3
/
8
"
34
3
/
4
"
NLFB3NC 33
11
/
16
" 34
1
/
4
" 34
3
/
8
"
34
3
/
4
"
model #
Depth
Actual
framing
FB3CA
16
11
/
16
"
1
3
/
4
"
NLFB3C
16
11
/
16
"
1
3
/
4
"
FB3NCA
16
11
/
16
"
1
3
/
4
"
NLFB3NC
16
11
/
16
"
1
3
/
4
"