VANGUARD
UNVENTED
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this firebox. Im- proper use of this firebox can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, or carbon monoxide poi- soning.
CAUTION: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement. Do not install the appliance in this firebox un- less this firebox meets the mini- mum dimensions required for the installation.
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 than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the firebox
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
3.Do not use this firebox as a
4.Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting.
5.You must operate this fireplace with the provided fireplace screen, hood, and brick liner in place. Make sure these parts are in place and screens are closed before running firebox.
6.Do not allow fans to blow directly into the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.
7.Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater. Do not use blower accessory with Models FB36NCA or FB42NC. Use only the provided hood, or appropriate polished brass hood accessory. See Accessories on page 13.
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9.Do not run firebox
•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
•under dusty conditions
10.Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
11.Never place any objects in the firebox or on logs.
12.Firebox front and screen becomes very hot when running firebox. Keep chil- dren and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire- box will remain hot for a time after
13.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fire- box.
14.Turn firebox off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service per- son should service and repair firebox.
15.Operating firebox above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16.Do not use the firebox if it has been under water due to the shock hazard that could result with the blower acces- sary (if installed) in place.
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 edi- tion).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1.Use utility knife to cut carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray. Lift carton off the firebox and discard.
2.Remove all protective packaging from inside firebox. Carefully lift the fire- box off the bottom corrugated tray.
3.Check carton contents for the following:
•Screen assembly
•Screen support rod
•Hardware and parts bag containing the following:
-Owners Operation and Installation Manual
-2 - Black #10 x 3/8" Phillips screws for mounting screen support rods
If any items are missing, inform dealer where you bought firebox.
4.Check all items for any shipping dam- age. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought firebox.
Notice: The firebox identification label (including model number, serial number, clearances, etc.) is located either on the left front edge of the firebox or behind the left side firebrick panel. See Fig- ure 15, page 10.
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