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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODEL FBPS, FGPN AND FGPN-LS

36" Peninsula Heat-Circulating Firebox

WARNING: If the information in these instructions

is not followed exactly, a re or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

— Do not store or use gasoline or any other ammable

vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS :

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch;

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s

phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

PFS

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SAFETY

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-

teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or

property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in-

stallation and operational procedures. For assistance

or additional information consult a qualied installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: For use only with decorative type un-

vented room heaters. Do not build a wood re.

This firebox has been tested and approved by the

PFS Corporation for use with any ANS Z21.11.2

approved gas logs.

This rebox may be installed in an aftermarket*, perma-

nently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not

prohibited by state or local codes.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s

manual carefully and completely

before trying to assemble, op-

erate or service this rebox.

Improper use of this rebox can

cause serious injury or death

from burns, re, explosion, elec-

trical shock or carbon monoxide

poisoning.

CAUTION: Carefully review

the instructions supplied with

the decorative type unvented

room heater for the minimum

rebox size requirement. Do not

install the appliance in this re-

box unless this rebox meets the

minimum dimensions required

for the installation.

WARNING: Any change to

this rebox or its controls can

be dangerous.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Local Codes......................................................... 4

Unpacking............................................................ 4

Product Features ................................................. 4

Product Specications......................................... 5

Locating Firebox .................................................. 5

Air for combustion and Ventilation ....................... 6

Installation ........................................................... 8

Operating Guidelines and Maintenance

Instructions ..................................................... 16

Replacement Parts ............................................ 16

Technical Service............................................... 17

Accessory.......................................................... 17

Parts .................................................................. 18

Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

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WARNING: Do not use a blow-

er insert, heat exchanger insert

or other accessory not approved

for use with this rebox.

Do not allow fans to blow directly

into the rebox. Avoid any drafts

that alter burner ame patterns.

Ceiling fans can create drafts

that alter burner ame patterns.

Altered burner patterns can

cause sooting.

Firebox front and screen be-

comes very hot when running

rebox. Keep children and adults

away from hot surfaces to avoid

burns or clothing ignition. Fire-

box will remain hot for a time

after shutdown. Allow surfaces

to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with rebox.

You must operate this replace

with the provided fireplace

screen, hood and brick liner in

place. Make sure these parts are

in place and screens are closed

before running heater in rebox.

The supplied hoods may not be

replaced with hoods which may

be provided with a log heater.

Keep the appliance area clear

and free from combustible ma-

terials, gasoline and other am-

mable vapors and liquids.

SAFETY

Continued

1. This rebox shall not be installed in a

bedroom or bathroom.

2. Never install the rebox

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing or

other ammable objects are less than

42" from front, top or sides of rebox

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

3. Do not use this rebox as a wood-burning

replace. Use only decorative unvented

room heaters (log sets).

4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as

pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using

these added items can cause sooting.

5. Use only the provided hoods or appropri-

ate polished brass hood accessories. See

Accessories on page 17.

6. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in this

rebox require fresh air ventilation to run

properly. See Air for Combustion and

Ventilation, page 6.

7. Do not run heater in rebox

• where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

8. Do not use this rebox to cook food or

burn paper or other objects.

9. Never place any objects in rebox or on

logs.

10. Turn heater off and let cool before servic-

ing. Only a qualied service person should

service and repair rebox.

11. Operating vent-free logs in a rebox above

elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot

outage.

12. Do not use the rebox if it has been un-

der water due to the shock hazard that

could result with the blower accessary (if

installed) in place.

13. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

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LOCAL CODES

Install and use rebox with care. Follow all

local codes. In the absence of local codes,

use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas

Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must

be electrically grounded in accordance with

the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA70

(latest edition).

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

State of Massachusetts: The installation

must be made by a licensed plumber or

gas tter in the Commonwealth of Mas-

sachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural

gas-red supplemental room heaters shall

provide to each purchaser a copy of 527

CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Vent-free gas products are prohibited for

bedroom and bathroom installation in the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

UNPACKING

1. Remove all protective packaging from

inside rebox. Carefully lift the rebox off

the bottom corrugated tray.

2. Carton should contain 3 deective hoods

and hardware packet in addition to rebox

assembly. If items are missing, inform

dealer where you bought rebox.

3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If

heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS,

LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for replacement

parts before returning to dealer.

NOTICE: The rebox identi-

cation label (including model

number, serial number, clear-

ances, etc.) is located directly

above the brick liner and under

the heat shield. See Figure 20,

page 16.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This rebox is designed for use with approved

ANS Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room

heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer

to minimum rebox requirements supplied

with log heater.) The maximum size log this

rebox will accept is: width of 32", depth of

19" and a height of 17".

This rebox requires no outside venting or

chimney making installation easy and inex-

pensive. When used without the blower, the

rebox requires no electricity making it ideal

for emergency backup heat.

BLOWER ACCESSORY

The FBPS, FGPN and FGPN-LS rebox will

accept the GA3500A accessory. The variable

blower allows you to select the fan speed

you desire. The blower circulates heated air

from the rebox into the room. Use of blower

is optional.

BRICK LINER

This rebox features a concrete brick liner. As

with all concrete liners, this liner may develop

slight cracks when exposed to heat. These

cracks will not affect the performance of the

rebox or vent-free gas logs.

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Figure 1 - Peninsula (Three-Sided) Firebox

"33

1/2"

5/8"

40"

24"

3" TYP.

(Edge of

Brick Liner)

"33

1/2"

5/8"

40"

24"

3" TYP.

(Edge of

Brick Liner)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 2 - Projected Installation

LOCATING FIREBOX

PLANNING

Plan where you will install the rebox. This will

save time and money later when you install

the rebox. Before installation, consider the

following:

1. Where the rebox will be located. Allow for

wall and ceiling clearances (see Installa-

tion Clearances, page 9).

Everything needed to complete installation.

3. This model CANNOT be installed in a

bedroom or bathroom.

4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation.

5. Consider a location where heat output

would not be affected by drafts, air condi-

tion ducts, windows or doors.

6. A location that minimizes modications

on existing framing will make installation

easier.

Projected installations can extend any

distance into the room. A projection may

be ideal as a partition between two oth-

erwise common areas when added to an

existing, nished wall (see Figure 2).

Internal wall installation provides a

discreet viewing option between two

adjacent rooms or within an added wall

to subdivide an oversize room.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This heater shall

not be installed in a room or

space unless the required vol-

ume of indoor combustion air

is provided by the method de-

scribed in the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the

International Fuel Gas Code, or

applicable local codes. 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 efcient

than ever. New materials, increased insulation

and new construction methods help reduce

heat loss in homes. Home owners weather

strip and caulk around windows and doors

to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.

During heating months, home owners want

their homes as airtight as possible.

While it is good to make your home energy

efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh

air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-

pliances need fresh air for proper combustion

and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, reboxes, clothes dryers and fuel

burning appliances draw air from the house to

operate. You must provide adequate fresh air

for these appliances. This will insure proper

venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE

VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from National

Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA 54,Air for

Combustion and Ventilation.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three

following ventilation classications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconned Space

3. Conned Space

The information on pages 6 through 8 will help

you classify your space and provide adequate

ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows

may provide enough fresh air for combustion

and ventilation. However, in buildings of un-

usually tight construction, you must provide

additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is dened as

construction where:

a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-

side atmosphere have a continuous

water vapor retarder with a rating of one

perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less

with openings gasketed or sealed and

b. weather stripping has been added on

openable windows and doors and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to

areas such as joints around window

and door frames, between sole plates

and oors, between wall-ceiling joints,

between wall panels, at penetrations

for plumbing, electrical and gas lines

and at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three criteria

above, you must provide additional fresh

air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors,

page 8.

If your home does not meet all of the three

criteria above, proceed to Determining

Fresh-Air Flow for Firebox Location,

page 7.

Conned and Unconned Space

The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1/

NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space

whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per

1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate

input rating of all appliances installed in that

space and an unconned space as a space

whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet

per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-

gregate input rating of all appliances installed

in that space. Rooms communicating directly

with the space in which the appliances are

installed*, through openings not furnished

with doors, are considered a part of the un-

conned space.

This heater shall not be installed in a conned

space or unusually tight construction unless

provisions are provided for adequate combus-

tion and ventilation air.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if

there are doorless passageways or ventilation

grills between them.

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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW

FOR FIREBOX LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Conned or

Unconned Space

Use this work sheet to determine if you have

a conned or unconned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will

install heater plus any adjoining rooms with

doorless passageways or ventilation grills

between the rooms.

1. Determine the volume of the space (length

x width x height).

Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.

(volume of space)

Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft.

(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft.

(volume of space)

If additional ventilation to adjoining room

is supplied with grills or openings, add the

volume of these rooms to the total volume

of the space.

2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine

the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup-

port.

________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-

mum Btu/Hr the space can support)

Example: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20

= 63,360 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can

support)

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances

in the space.

Gas water heater* __________ Btu/Hr

Gas furnace __________ Btu/Hr

Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr

Gas replace logs __________ Btu/Hr

Other gas appliances* + _________ Btu/Hr

Total = _________ Btu/Hr

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.

Direct-vent draws combustion air from the

outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

Example:

Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr

Gas rebox logs + _________ Btu/Hr

Total = _________ Btu/Hr

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

40,000

39,000

79,000

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space

can support with the actual amount of Btu/

Hr used.

_______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can

support)

_______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr

used)

Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the

space can support)

79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of

Btu/Hr used)

The space in the above example is a conned

space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more

than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup-

port. You must provide additional fresh air.

Your options are as follows:

A. Rework work sheet, adding the space

of an adjoining room. If the extra space

provides an unconned space, remove

door to adjoining room or add ventilation

grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air

from Inside Building, page 8.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See

Ventilation Air from Outdoors, page 8.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr gas log heater, if

lower Btu/Hr size makes room uncon-

ned.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the

maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the

space is an unconned space. You will need

no additional fresh air ventilation.

WARNING:Ifthe area in which

the heater may be operated does

not meet the required volume for

indoor combustion air, combus-

tion and ventilation air shall be

provided by one of the methods

described in the National Fuel

Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,

the International Fuel Gas Code,

or applicable local codes.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside

Building

Remove

Door into

Adjoining

Room,

Option

V e ntilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Outlet

Air

V e ntilated

Attic

Outlet

Air

Inlet

Air

Inlet Air V e ntilated

Crawl Space

T o

Crawl

Space

T o Attic

INSTALLATION

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining

unconned space. When ventilating to an

adjoining unconned space, you must provide

two permanent openings: one within 12" of the

ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the

wall connecting the two spaces (see option

1, Figure 3). You can also remove door into

adjoining room (see option 2, Figure 3). Fol-

low the National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1/

NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation

for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation

grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-

nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling

and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these

items directly to the outdoors or spaces open

to the outdoors. These spaces include at-

tics and crawl spaces. Follow the National

Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA 54 Air for

Combustion and Ventilation for required size

of ventilation grills or ducts.

IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for

inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo-

stat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering

the attic will activate the power vent.

NOTICE: This rebox in com-

bination with unvented log

sets are intended for use as

supplemental heat. Use along

with your primary heating

system. Do not install them as

your primary heat source. If you

have a central heating system,

you may run system’s circulat-

ing blower while using heater.

This will help circulate the heat

throughout the house. In the

event of a power outage, you

can use unvented logs as your

primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualied ser-

vice person must install rebox.

Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the

rebox

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture,

clothing or other ammable

objects are less than 42" from

the front, top or sides of the

rebox

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

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CAUTION: Log heaters in-

stalled in this rebox create warm

air currents. These currents move

heat to wall surfaces next to re-

box. Installing rebox next to vinyl

or cloth wall coverings or operat-

ing rebox where impurities (such

as, but not limited to, tobacco

smoke, aromatic candles, clean-

ing uids, oil or kerosene lamps,

etc.) in the air exist, may discolor

walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add

moisture to the air. Although this is benecial,

installing rebox 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 rebox is level.

If rebox is not level, log set will not work

properly.

Note: Your Vanguard rebox is designed to

be used in zero clearance installations. Wall

or framing material can be placed against any

exterior surface on the rear, sides or top of

your rebox, except where standoff spacers

are integrally attached. If standoff spacers

are attached to your rebox, these spacers

can be placed directly against wall or fram-

ing materials.

Use dimensions shown for rough openings to

create the easiest installation (see Built-In or

Internal Wall Firebox Installation, page 9).

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the

minimum clearances. If you can,

provide greater clearances from

oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This

will ensure safe installation.

Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances

A. Clearances from edge of liner to any

combustible wall should not be less than

8" (see Figure 5).

B. Clearances from top of rebox opening to

the ceiling should not be less than 42".

INSTALLATION

Continued

C. When the rebox is installed on carpet-

ing or other combustible material, other

than wood ooring, the rebox should be

installed on a metal or wood panel extend-

ing the full width and depth of enclosure.

D. Clearances from the bottom of rebox to

the oor is 0".

E. Clearances from open end of rebox to fac-

ing wall shall should not be less than 36".

CAUTION: Do not install re-

box directly on carpet or vinyl.

CAUTION: Use only the clear-

ances specied in this manual or

on the rebox rating plate.

Minimum clearances to combustibles are:

• Sides of outer casing 0" min.

• Drywall to sides and top of 0" min.

front face

• Ceiling to opening 42' min.

• Floor (see Minimum Wall 0" min.

and Ceiling Clearances, note C)

• Perpendicular walls 4' min.

Right and Left

• Distance to Facing Walls 36" min.

on Sides and End of Firebox

Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance Front View

42" Min.

0" to Wood

Floor

8" Min.

Min.

0" Min. Clearance to Upper Frame/Wallboard

Ceiling

Edge of

Brick Liner

4" Min. from the Perpendicular

Side Wall to the Edge of Facia

1/2" Min. Clearance

to Combustibles

24"

36" Minimum

from Edge of

Facial to

Facing Wall

on Open End

of Firebox

Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance - Top View

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Mantel Clearances for Built-In

Installation

If placing custom mantel above built-in re-

box, you must meet the minimum allowable

clearance between mantel shelf and top of

rebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are

the minimum allowable mantel clearances

for a safe installation. Use larger clearances

wherever possible to minimize the heating of

objects and materials placed on the mantel.

CAUTION: Do not allow the

vent-free gas log heater to touch

or extend beyond the rebox

screen.

If your installation does not meet the above

minimum clearances in Figure 7, you must:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

• remove the mantel.

Supplied

Firebox

Hoods Must

Be Used at

All Times

Wire-mesh

Screen

Firebox Top

Mantel

Shelf

Combustible

Material 1

Max Thickness

Note: All vertical

measurements are

minimum distances

from top of fireplace

hood to bottom of

mantel shelf. These

minimum clearances

replace any other

recommended

clearances supplied

with your ANS Z21.11 .2

approved gas logs.

Wall board or facing material (above firebox)

may be of combustible material, including

decorative mantel ornaments or other similar

projections off of the facing material.

Top Frame

(Combustible Material)

12" 15" 18"

7" Min.

Note: Fireplace shown as cross-section for clarity.

Mantel material may not be less than 7" from top of

hood. Do not cover louver openings.

BUILT-IN OR INTERNAL WALL

FIREBOX INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this rebox involves

installing rebox into a framed-in enclosure.

This makes the front of rebox ush with wall.

If installing a mantel above the rebox, you

must follow the clearances shown in Figure

7. Follow the instructions below to install the

rebox in this manner.

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

9, page 11. It is recommended that the

framing be constructed rst and the unit

be placed in position. After sliding the unit

into place, the anges may be nailed to

the framing before applying the wallboard

to the exterior framing.

2. If the vent-free rebox is to be installed

directly on carpeting, tile (other than ce-

ramic) or any combustible material other

than wood ooring; the vent-free rebox

must be installed upon a metal or wood

panel extending the full width and depth

of the vent-free rebox.

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

4" Min.

43 3/4" Min.

36" Min. to

Facing Wall

22 3/4"

Min.

Facing

W a ll

W a llboard

Gas Line

Facing Wall

(Base line)

Board

Base

40 1/4" Min.

Figure 8 - Framing for Built-In Firebox

Installation

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