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  • Page 1

    Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, brass trim, and marble trim accessories. 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 [...]

  • Page 2

    2 103296 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this firebox. Improper use of this firebox can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Safet[...]

  • Page 3

    3 103296 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this firebox or its controls can be dangerous. 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 t[...]

  • Page 4

    4 103296 35 1/16" 31 3/4" 16 1/4" 2 3/4" 2 3/4" 6 3/8" 19 3/8" 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" PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 1 - Firebox Front View Figure 2 - Firebox Side View Standoffs (Model FB32NC only) Electrical Access Hole Electr[...]

  • Page 5

    5 103296 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition). *Available from: American Nati[...]

  • Page 6

    6 103296 WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING This firebox shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. 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 ma[...]

  • Page 7

    7 103296 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Contruction; 2. Unconfined Space; 3[...]

  • Page 8

    8 103296 DETERMINING 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 doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the[...]

  • Page 9

    9 103296 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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 provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall conn[...]

  • Page 10

    10 103296 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 6, page 11) A. Clearances from the side of the fir[...]

  • Page 11

    11 103296 Note: Clearances are the same if using optional cabinet mantel or built-in installation. MINIMUM CLEARANCE Side Wall - 16 " Cabinet and Face Mantel Ceiling - 42" Corner Mantel Floor - 0" Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling 42" 16" Face or Cabinet Mantel Corner Mantel 12" INST ALLING Continued Man[...]

  • Page 12

    12 103296 INST ALLING Continued Built-In Installation of Blower Accessory 1. Install blower assembly per instruction sheet included. 2. Before replacing bottom of firebox, remove screw holding duplex outlet to the support bracket in the bottom of firebox. Remove duplex outlet. 3 . Clamp electrical cable into firebox through smallest hole using stra[...]

  • Page 13

    13 103296 Cut to 7 1/4" Length INST ALLING Continued 4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into firebox through side. 5. Attach gas log heater base to firebox bottom with four screws included with base (see Installing Heater Base Assembly in log set owner’s manual). 6. Replace firebox bottom and secure with screws. NOTICE Most[...]

  • Page 14

    14 103296 INST ALLING Continued INST ALLING 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 blac k shoulder scre w . 3. Insert other rod into front hole on right side of firebox and fasten using remaining[...]

  • Page 15

    15 103296 INST ALLING Continued Continued FIREBOX INSTALLATION USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS This firebox may be installed using the corner or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home. You must use a GA6090 brass trim kit to properly install the mantel accessories (see Accessories, pages 20 and 21). Follow the inst[...]

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    16 103296 7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 16) with hammer or pliers. IMPORTANT: If installing Brass Trim Kit GA6090, see instructions included with brass trim accessory. Figure 16 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges INST ALLING Continued 5. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base. 6. Center cabinet mantel on he[...]

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    17 103296 INST ALLING Continued Continued Figure 17 - Inserting Firebox Into Cabinet Mantel 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 18 for the rough opening. 35 1/2" 17 3/4" 33" (FB32C) 34 1/4" (FB32NC) Figure 18 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION Built-in installation of this [...]

  • Page 18

    18 103296 Figure 20 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws INST ALLING Continued 39 3/8" 27 7/8" 55 5/8" 35 1/2" Figure 19 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 19 for the rough opening. The height is 33" (FB32C) or 34 1/4" (FB[...]

  • Page 19

    19 103296 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty cover- age for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warr[...]

  • Page 20

    20 103296 ACCESSORIES SLIM HEARTH BASE G3005J - Jade Marble Laminate G3005S - Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B - Black Onyx Marble Laminate The slim hearth base allows you to further customize your firebox. Dimensions (WxHxD): 41-7/8" x 5/8" x 10" Purchase these firebox accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these[...]

  • Page 21

    21 103296 ACCESSORIES Continued CORNER MANTEL GM200F Series - Walnut Finished GM201U Series - Unfinished Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory. Dimensions (WxHxD): 60-7/8" x 48-3/4" x 34-5/8" LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J - Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J - Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S[...]

  • Page 22

    22 103296 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Model FB32NC 5 14 16 16 16 13 15 17 17 17 16 6 1 16 7 16 8 20 12 18 10 19 9 4 2 3 2 16 11 18 18[...]

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    23 103296 P ARTS LIST Firebox This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101872-03 Firebox Top 1 2 101889-01 Firebrick Retainer 3 3 101929-01 Rear Firebrick 1 4 101932-01 Side Firebrick 2 5 10[...]

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    24 103296 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Model FB32C 5 16 16 15 16 17 21 6 13 1 16 7 16 14 22 23 8 20 12 18 10 19 9 4 2 3 2 16 11 18 18[...]

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    25 103296 P ARTS LIST Firebox This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101872-03 Firebox Top 1 2 101889-01 Firebrick Retainer 3 3 101929-01 Rear Firebrick 1 4 101932-01 Side Firebrick 2 5 10[...]

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    26 103296 NOTES _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ____[...]

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    27 103296 NOTES _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ____[...]

  • Page 28

    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE FIREBOX DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bi[...]