Desa Tech Indoor Fireplace CGFB32CC User Manual

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
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CIRCULATINg MODELS  
CgFB32CC  
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.  
FoR use oNlyWIthAlIsted GAs-FIRed uNveNted  
decoRAtIve Room heAteR Not to exceed 40,000  
Btu/Hr. Do not BuilD a wooD fire.  
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the  
decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum  
fireplace size requirement.  
do Not INstAll AN ApplIANce IN thIs FIRebox  
uNless thIs FIRebox meets the mINImum dImeN-  
sions requireD for tHe installation.  
this firebox has been tested and approved under ansi  
Z21.91 for use with any ansi Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.  
installer: leave this manual with the appliance.  
ConsuMer: retain this manual for future reference.  
 
SAFETy  
Continued  
1. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burning  
fireboxfrontandscreenbecome  
very hot when running heater.  
Keep children and adults away  
from hot surface to avoid burns  
or clothing ignition. firebox  
will remain hot for a time after  
shutdown.allowsurfacetocool  
before touching.  
fireplace. Use only decorative unvented  
room heaters (log sets).  
2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such  
as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool.  
Using these added items can cause  
sooting.  
3. Use only the provided hood or appropri-  
ate hood accessory. See Accessories on  
page 17.  
4. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these  
fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to  
run properly. See Air for Combustion and  
Ventilation, page 6.  
Carefully supervise young chil-  
dren when they are in the room  
with firebox.  
5. Do not run firebox  
• where flammable liquids or vapors are  
used or stored  
• under dusty conditions  
You must operate this fireplace  
with the provided fireplace  
screen, hood if provided, in  
place. Make sure these parts  
are in place and screens are  
closed before running firebox.  
the supplied hood may not be  
replacedwithahoodwhichmay  
be provided with a log heater.  
6. Do not use this firebox to cook food or  
burn paper or other objects.  
7. Turn firebox off and let cool before servic-  
ing. Only a qualified service person should  
service and repair firebox.  
8. Operating firebox above elevations of  
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.  
9. Do not use the firebox if it has been un-  
der water due to the shock hazard that  
could result with the blower accessary (if  
installed) in place.  
Keepthereplaceareaclearand  
freefromcombustiblematerials,  
gasoline and other flammable  
vapors and liquids.  
LOCAL CODES  
Install and use heater 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/NFPA 54*. Firebox must  
be electrically grounded in accordance with  
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70  
(latest edition).  
state of massachusetts: The installation  
must be made by a licensed plumber or  
gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas-  
sachusetts.  
Sellers of unvented propane or natural  
gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall  
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527  
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for  
bedroom and bathroom installation in the  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  
New York, NY 10018  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
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PRODUCT FEATURES  
opeRAtIoN  
ReFRActoRy bRIck lINeR  
This firebox is designed for use with approved Your firebox may feature a concrete refrac-  
ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room tory brick liner. As with all concrete liners,  
heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer this liner may develop slight cracks when  
to minimum firebox requirements supplied exposed to heat. These cracks will not affect  
with log heater.) It requires no outside vent- the performance of the fireplace or vent-free  
ing or chimney making installation easy and gas logs.  
inexpensive. When used without the blower,  
the firebox requires no electricity making it  
ideal for emergency backup heat.  
bloWeR AccessoRy  
The circulating models will accept either a ro-  
tary type fan (model BK) or the triple radial fan  
blower system (model BK3) accessories. The  
blower circulates heated air from the firebox  
into the room. Use of blower is optional.  
LOCATINg FIREBOX  
3. These models CANNOT be installed in a  
bedroom unless the maximum BTU rating  
of the installed vent-free log set is less  
than 10,000 Btu/Hr.  
plANNING  
Plan where you will install the firebox. This will  
save time and money later when you install  
the firebox. Before installation, consider the  
following:  
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation  
(page 6).  
1. Where the firebox will be located.Allow for  
wall and ceiling clearances (see Installa-  
tion Clearances, page 9).  
2. Everything needed to complete installation.  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
32" models  
Left Side View  
with Air Kit  
Outside Air  
Kit Location  
(Optional)  
221/2"  
4"  
8 1/8"  
Firebox Top View  
10 1/2"  
8 1/8"  
29/16  
"
5/8"  
37/16  
"
251/8"  
291/2"  
815  
/
16  
"
347/16"  
19 1/2"  
16 11  
363/8"  
/
"
16  
2 13  
/
16  
"
12 1/4"  
Standoffs  
41/4"  
8 5/8"  
361/2"  
31/2"  
321/4"  
Built-In  
Side  
Nailing  
Flanges  
187/16"  
163/4"  
1415  
/
16  
"
291/2"  
19/16  
"
Square  
Gas Line  
Access  
Holes  
33/8"  
65/16  
81/8"  
29/16  
21/4"  
"
"
6"  
"
Electrical  
Access Hole  
815  
/
16  
Front View  
93/4"  
Right Side View  
Figure 1 - Firebox Dimensions (32" Models)  
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION  
unusually tight Construction  
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/NFPA54, the  
International Fuel Gas Code, or  
applicablelocalcodes.readthe  
following instructions to insure  
proper fresh air for this and  
other fuel-burning appliances  
in your home.  
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 defined 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  
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient c. caulking or sealants are applied to  
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.  
areas such as joints around window  
and door frames, between sole plates  
and floors, 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  
While it is good to make your home energy above, you must provide additional fresh  
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air. see Ventilation Air From Outdoors,  
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap- page 8.  
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion  
and ventilation.  
If your home does not meet all of the three  
criteria above, proceed to Determining  
Exhaust fans, fireboxes, clothes dryers and Fresh-Air Flow for Firebox Location,  
fuel burning appliances draw air from the page 7.  
house to operate. You must provide adequate  
Confined and unconfined space  
fresh air for these appliances. This will insure  
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/  
proper venting of vented fuel-burning appli-  
NFPA54 defines a confined space as a space  
ances.  
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per  
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-  
pRovIdING AdeQuAte  
veNtIlAtIoN  
The following are excerpts from National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for  
gregate input rating of all appliances installed  
in that space and an unconfined space as a  
space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic  
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw)  
Combustion and Ventilation.  
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
installed in that space. Rooms communicating  
following ventilation classifications:  
directly with the space in which the appliances  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
are installed*, through openings not furnished  
with doors, are considered a part of the un-  
confined space.  
3. Confined Space  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if  
there are doorless passageways or ventilation  
grills between them.  
The information on page 6 through 8 will help  
you classify your space and provide adequate  
ventilation.  
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION  
Continued  
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space  
can support with the actual amount of Btu/  
Hr used.  
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.  
_________Btu/Hr (maximum the space  
can support)  
_________Btu/Hr (actual amount of  
Btu/Hr used)  
space: Includes the room in which you will  
install heater plus any adjoining rooms with  
doorless passageways or ventilation grills  
between the rooms.  
Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the  
space can support)  
79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount  
of Btu/Hr used)  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length  
The space in the above example is a confined  
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:  
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)  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space  
of an adjoining room. If the extra space  
provides an unconfined space, remove  
door to adjoining room or add ventilation  
grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air  
From Inside Building, page 8.  
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 deter-  
mine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can  
support.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/  
Hr size makes room unconfined.  
_____ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-  
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the  
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the  
space is an unconfined space. You will need  
no additional fresh air ventilation.  
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 appli-  
ances in the space.  
WARNING:Iftheareainwhich  
theheatermaybeoperateddoes  
notmeettherequiredvolumefor  
indoorcombustionair,combus-  
tion and ventilation air shall be  
provided by one of the methods  
described in the National Fuel  
GasCode,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54,  
theInternationalFuelGasCode,  
or applicable local codes.  
Vent-free heater  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
_______ Btu/Hr  
_______ Btu/Hr  
_______ Btu/Hr  
_______ Btu/Hr  
_______ Btu/Hr  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
Other gas appliances* + ______ Btu/Hr  
Total = ______ Btu/Hr  
* Do not include direct-vent gas appli-  
ances. Direct-vent draws combustion  
air from the outdoors and vents to the  
outdoors.  
Example:  
40,000  
_________ Btu/Hr  
39,000  
+________ Btu/Hr  
79,000  
=________ Btu/Hr  
Gas water heater  
Vent-free heater  
Total  
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION  
Continued  
ventilation Air From outdoors  
veNtIlAtIoN AIR  
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 floor. Connect these  
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open  
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics  
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for  
Combustion and Ventilation for required size  
of ventilation grills or ducts.  
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 connecting the two spaces (see options  
1 and 2, Figure 3). You can also remove door  
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).  
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI  
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.  
12"  
Ve ntilated  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
Ve ntilation  
Ve ntilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Grills  
Into Adjoining  
Room,  
Outlet  
Air  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Option  
3
Option 1  
T o Attic  
T o  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
12"  
Ve ntilated  
Inlet Air  
Crawl Space  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside  
Building  
INSTALLATION  
Caution: log heaters  
installed in this firebox create  
warm air currents. these cur-  
rentsmoveheattowallsurfaces  
nexttorebox.installingrebox  
next to vinyl or cloth wall cover-  
ings or operating firebox where  
impurities (such as, but not  
limited to, tobacco smoke, aro-  
matic candles, cleaning fluids,  
oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in  
the air exist, may discolor walls  
or cause odors.  
warninG: a qualified ser-  
vicepersonmustinstallrebox.  
follow all local codes.  
WARNING: Never install the  
firebox  
• in a bedroom or bathroom*  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• wherecurtains,furniture,cloth-  
ingorotherammableobjects  
arelessthan42"fromthefront,  
top or sides of the firebox  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
* unless the installed log set is  
rated at 10,000 btu/hr or less  
in a bedroom or 6,000 Btu/Hr  
or less in a bathroom.  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add optional cabinet mantels (see Accessories,  
moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, page 17) or as abuilt-inunit.Clearancesarethe  
installing firebox in rooms without enough same for either installation method.  
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from  
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion  
and Ventilation, page 6.  
cAutIoN: do not install  
the firebox directly on carpet  
or vinyl.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure firebox is level.  
If firebox is not level, log set will not work  
properly.  
Note: Your firebox is designed to be used in  
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing  
material can be placed against any exterior  
surface on the rear, sides, top or bottom of  
your firebox, except where standoff spacers  
are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are  
attached to your firebox, these spacers can  
be placed directly against wall or framing ma-  
terials. Use the dimensions shown for rough  
opening to create the easiest installation.  
Example  
*
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall  
Use dimensions shown for rough openings  
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In  
Firebox Installation, page 10).  
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for  
Combustible to Wall  
mantel clearances for built-In Installation  
If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox,  
you must meet the minimum allowable clear-  
ance between mantel shelf and top of firebox  
opening shown in Figure 5, page 10. 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.  
INstAllAtIoN cleARANces  
WARNING: maintain the  
minimum clearances. if you can,  
provide greater clearances from  
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.  
Carefully follow these instructions. This will  
ensure safe installation.  
Minimum wall and Ceiling Clearances (see  
figure 4)  
A. Clearances from the side of fireplace  
cabinet to any combustible material and  
wall should follow diagram in Figure 4.  
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,  
cAutIoN: do not allow the  
vent-freegaslogheatertotouch  
or extend beyond the fireplace  
screen.  
notiCe: surface temperatures  
of adjacent walls and mantels  
become hot during operation.  
walls and mantels above the  
firebox may become hot to  
the touch. if installed properly,  
these temperatures meet the  
requirement of the national  
product standard. follow all  
minimum clearances shown in  
this manual.  
etc. is made of combustible material and  
1
2
protrudes 3 / " from the wall. This com-  
bustible material must be 4" from the side  
of the fireplace cabinet (see Figure 4).  
B. Clearances from the top of firebox opening  
to ceiling should not be less than 42".  
C. When firebox is installed on carpeting or  
other combustible material, other than  
wood flooring, firebox should be installed  
on a metal or wood panel extending the  
full width and depth of enclosure.  
D. Clearances from bottom of firebox to the  
floor is 0".  
These fireboxes can be installed as freestand-  
ing units against a wall with the approved,  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
table 1  
NotIce:Ifyourinstallationdoes  
rough opening Dimensions for  
built-in Installation  
Front Width  
not meet the minimum clear-  
ances shown, you must do one  
of the following:  
• raise the mantel to an accept-  
able height  
Depth  
(Min.)  
Model (Inside to Inside)  
Height  
36 / " 16 1/4"  
7
3
8
4
32"  
34 / "  
• remove the mantel  
buIlt-IN FIRebox INstAllAtIoN  
Figure  
6a  
Depth  
(Minimum)  
Built-in installation of this firebox involves  
installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure.  
This makes the front of firebox flush with wall.  
Optional brass trim accessories are available  
(see Accessories, page 17). The brass trim  
will extend past sides of firebox approximately  
1/2". This will cover the rough edges of the  
wall opening. If installing a mantel above the  
firebox, you must follow the clearances shown  
in Figure 6. Follow the instructions below to  
install the firebox in this manner.  
Height  
Width  
(Inside to Inside)  
FOR 32" MODELS  
0" CLEARANCE  
Figure  
6b  
3
8
39 / "  
3
4
27 / "  
1. Frame in rough opening. The firebox fram-  
ing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber  
or heavier. Use dimensions in Table 1  
and rough opening layout in Figure 6a.  
Adjust framing so that firebox flushes  
with finished wall surface. If installing in a  
corner, use dimensions in Figures 6b for  
rough opening.  
1
1
1
2
*10 / "  
2
*10 / "  
2
34 / "  
5
8
55 / "  
* These dimensions allow for min. Clearances to  
a 45° projected side wall. However, clearances  
to projected mantel trims and facings are allowed  
within a min. Of 16" to a perpenducular wall as  
shown in Figure 4, on page 9.  
2. Install gas piping to firebox location. See In-  
stalling Gas Line, page 11 and Connecting  
to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.  
Wall board or facing  
Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing  
in Wall  
Mantel Shelf  
material (above  
Note: Any portion of the  
firebox) may be of  
IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory  
(circulating models with louvers only), see  
Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 15.  
mantel shelf must NOT  
extend beyond this profile.  
combustible material,  
including decorative  
mantel ornaments or  
other similar projec-  
tions off of the facing  
material.  
12"  
6 3  
1 1  
/
4"  
/2"  
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open-  
ing with back of firebox inside wall open-  
ing. IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter  
trim kit, see instructions included with  
trim accessory. You must install shoulder  
screws from trim kit now.  
Framing  
Material  
Noncombustible  
Material May  
12" 16" 20"  
Project Off this  
Surface above  
the Firebox Hood  
Firebox  
4. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.  
Note: All vertical  
measurements are  
from top of fireplace  
hood opening to  
bottom of mantel shelf.  
These minimum  
5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails  
or wood screws through holes in nailing  
flange (see Figure 7 on page 11).  
Wire-mesh  
Screen  
Supplied  
Firebox Hood  
Must Be Used  
at All Times  
clearances replace any  
other recommended  
clearances supplied  
with your ANSI Z21.11.2  
approved gas logs.  
Figure 5 - Minimum Mantel Clearances  
for Built-In Installation  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit,  
INstAllING FIRebox usING  
install the trim after final finishing and/or  
painting of wall. See instructions included  
with trim accessory for attaching trim.  
optIoNAl AccessoRy mANtels  
warninG: a qualified ser-  
vicepersonmustinstallrebox.  
follow all local codes.  
7. Install and properly test gas log heater.  
Follow installation instructions included  
with the vent-free gas log heater that is  
being installed.  
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet  
mantel accessory against a wall in your  
home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can  
be installed directly on the floor. A trim kit is  
included with the mantel accessories. Follow  
instructions with mantel for installation.  
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,  
combustible materials such as wall board,  
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,  
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top  
of the firebox. Combustible materials should  
never overlap the firebox front facing.  
INstAllING GAs lINe  
WARNING: do not allow any  
combustiblematerialstooverlap  
the firebox front facing.  
notiCe:aqualifiedserviceper-  
son must connect heater to gas  
supply. follow all local codes.  
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such  
as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing,  
but should never cover any necessary open-  
ings like louvered slots.  
IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply  
in your log set owner’s manual for details on  
gas hookup.  
You may run the gas line from either side of  
the firebox (see Figure 8). Decide which side  
you want to run the gas line from.  
WARNING: do not allow  
noncombustible materials to  
cover any necessary openings  
like louvered slots.  
Note: This is one option for installing shutoff  
valve. Check local codes for equipment shut-  
off valve location requirements.  
Equipment Shutoff  
Valves (Install One)  
WARNING: use only non-  
combustible mortar or adhe-  
siveswhenoverlappingthefront  
facing with noncombustible  
facing material.  
Nails or Wood  
Screws  
Knockout  
Locations  
(Knock Out  
One Hole)  
Gas Line Hole  
Figure 8 - Installing Gas Line and  
Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May  
Vary From Illustration)  
Nailing  
Flanges  
Figure 7 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Locate the recessed knockout in one of the  
NotIce: if a log set is installed  
in the firebox, disconnect log  
set from gas supply and remove  
from firebox. Contact a qualified  
service person to do this.  
There are two (2) blower accessory options for  
use in the vent-free fireboxes. Blower acces-  
sory models are BK and BK3. Model BK is a  
rotary squirrel cage type blower with magnetic  
attachment and variable speed control. The  
BK3 is a triple fan blower system with an on/  
off rocker switch.  
firebrick sidewall liners (see Figure 8 on page  
11 and Figure 9). Firmly tap the center of the  
knockout with a chisel until it is released.  
Carefully chisel the rough edges of the hole  
you have made to smooth edges. This hole  
will line up with the hole in the outer casing.  
Locate the recessed knockout in one of the  
firebrick sidewall liners (see Figure 8 on page  
11 and Figure 9). Firmly tap the center of the  
knockout with a chisel until it is released.  
Carefully chisel the rough edges of the hole  
to smooth edges. This hole will line up with  
the hole in the outer casing.  
The blower must be installed by removing the  
lower face panel and placing blower into its  
proper mounting position.  
cAutIoN:donotuseexces-  
sive force to remove the knock-  
out.toomuchforcemaydamage  
the firebrick concrete insert.  
Decide which way you intend to gain access  
into the bottom rear of the firebox to install  
the blower accessory. The lower front panel  
can be removed easily by snapping out the  
front with a flat blade screwdriver. Use cau-  
tion not to scratch any surfaces. Models with  
louvered front panels can also be removed by  
inserting fingertips between slots and gently  
pulling out. DO NOT FORCE. The panels are  
actually held in place by means of a retention  
dimple embossed on the edge of removable  
panels.  
Firebrick Side Wall  
Side  
View  
Remove  
this Area  
warninG:ifthereisaduplex  
electrical outlet installed in the  
right side of the bottom of the  
fireplace base area (see figure  
10), be sure that the electrical  
power to the outlet is turned off  
before proceeding with blower  
installation. failure to do this  
may result in serious injury.  
Knockout  
Chisel  
Figure 9 - Location of Knockout for Gas  
Line  
INstAllING optIoNAl bloWeR  
AccessoRIes  
Duplex Electrical Outlet  
NotIce: the firebox identifica-  
tionlabel(includingmodelnum-  
ber, serial number, clearances,  
etc.) is located in the right side  
screen pocket area on the front  
of the firebox. see figure 19,  
page 16.  
Figure 10 - Accessing Duplex Electrical  
Outlet Installed in Bottom Right Side of  
Firebox  
Note: Appearance of firebox may vary  
depending on model.  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
model bk Installation  
cure speed control to bracket with lock nut  
by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers  
clockwise until it is tight against bracket.  
1. Attach the power cord to blower motor by  
firmly pushing two female terminals at end  
of power cord onto two spade terminals  
on blower motor (see Figure 11).  
7. Remove knockout plug from louver panel  
by pressing top and bottom retaining  
clips.  
2. Attach green ground wire from power cord  
to blower housing using screw provided  
(see Figure 11). Tighten screws securely  
with a phillips screwdriver.  
8. Place louver panel, louvers pointing up,  
backintoframedopening.Aligncontrolshaft  
with rectangular opening by sliding control  
bracketalongange(seeFigure12onpage  
14).  
3. Place blower against lower rear wall of  
firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di-  
rected upward. Depending on your model,  
you may have to carefully route the blower  
assembly past controls and brackets and  
position blower inside back opening. The  
blower will be held in position against the  
back wall by magnets incorporated onto  
blower housing (see Figure 11).  
9. Fully seat louver panel into frame open-  
ing by gently pressing along ends until  
all dimpled retainers have snapped in  
place.  
10. Place control knob, provided, onto control  
shaft (see Figure 12).  
11. Check to make sure power cord is com-  
pletely clear of blower wheel and there are  
no foreign objects in blower wheel. Also,  
double check all wire leads and make  
sure wire routing is not pinched or in a  
precarious position. Correct accordingly.  
4. Be certain that all wire terminals are  
securely attached to terminals on blower  
motor and that the screw retaining the  
green ground wire is tight.  
5. Position speed control bracket over flange  
on hearth pan by sliding it up between  
firebox face and hearth pan flange, then  
down until seated onto lower flange of lou-  
ver opening (see Figure 12, page 14).  
Caution:nevertouchblow-  
er wheel while in operation.  
6. Mount speed control box by placing plas-  
tic control shaft through bottom hole on  
speed control bracket. Top screw head  
on control box will fit inside top hole on  
bracket (see Figure 12 on page 14). Se-  
Firebox Face  
Screw  
Head and  
Hearth  
Pan  
Top Hole  
Flange  
on Bracket  
Speed  
Control  
Bracket  
Magnetic Strips  
Spade  
Exhaust  
Terminals  
Port  
Lower  
Flange  
Green  
Ground  
Wire  
Control  
Knob  
Screw  
Lock Nut  
Control  
Shaft  
Air Flow  
Lower  
Direction  
Louver  
Side View  
Firebox Bottom  
Blower  
Installed  
After  
Figure 12 - Attaching Speed Control to  
Firebox with Panel Louvers  
Lower  
Panel  
Removed  
Blower  
Location  
Magnets  
Figure 11 - Blower Model BK  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
12. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ- Screws  
ously turned off per warning in column 2,  
page 12.  
13. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet  
(see Figure 10, page 12).  
14. Turn blower on and check for operation.  
Turn blower off by turning knob fully coun-  
terclockwise before continuing.  
15. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied  
wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom  
approximately 12" in from of blower (see  
Figure 13).  
Leg  
Stands  
BK3 Blower  
Figure 14 - Mounting BK3 Blower  
16. Replace all panels and/or brick bottom  
panel if previously removed.  
4. Remove 2 connectors from ON/OFF  
rocker switch located on wiring harness  
(see Figure 15).  
model bk3 Installation  
1. Remove knockout plug from louver panel  
by pressing top and bottom retaining  
clips.  
5. Insert rocker switch into lower lover panel  
with switch lever pointing outward.  
2. Place BK3 fan assembly between two leg  
stands with fan blades pointing toward  
rear of fireplace (see Figure 14).  
6. Reconnect previously removed wire con-  
nectors onto switch terminals.  
7. Check to make sure power cord is com-  
pletely clear of blower and that there are  
no foreign objects in blower. Also, double  
check all wire leads and make sure wire  
routing is not pinched or in a precarious  
position. Correct accordingly.  
3. Using screws provided, fasten upper  
flange of blower bracket to hearth pan and  
end flanges to leg stands (see Figure 16,  
page 15).  
Note: The wire assembly must be ar-  
ranged in front of and away from fan  
blades to reach power receptacle plug.  
8. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ-  
ously turned off per warning in column 1,  
page 12.  
Va riable  
Fan Switch  
(N.O.)  
Fan Switch  
1
Off  
Black  
On  
2
Blue  
Red  
(BKT Model  
Only)  
Switch  
Terminals  
11 0/115  
V . A.C.  
Black  
Green  
White  
Blower  
Motor  
ON/OFF  
Rocker  
Switch  
Wire Harness  
Connectors  
Wiring Diagram  
Decal 12" in  
Front of Blower  
Figure 15 - Connecting Rocker Switch  
Figure 13 - Location of Wiring Diagram  
Decal (Model May Vary From Illustration)  
14  
124970-01A  
 
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
9. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet  
(see Figure 10, page 12).  
10. Using ON/OFF rocker switch to turn  
blower on and check for operation. Turn  
blower off before continuing.  
Duplex Box/  
Handy Box  
11. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied  
wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom  
approximately 12" in from of blower (see  
Figure 16).  
Strain Relief  
12. Replace all panels and/or brick bottom  
panel if previously removed.  
Figure 17 - Hard-Wiring Firebox  
combustIoN AIR kIt model Ak4  
(oPtional)  
ON/OFF  
110/115  
Panel Switch  
V. A.C.  
Black  
Hot  
Blower  
Motor  
No. 1  
Blower  
Motor  
No. 2  
Blower  
Motor  
No. 3  
The outside air kit may be installed on the  
left side of the fireplace only. The vent can be  
installed through any outside wall a minimum  
of three feet below fireplace termination cap.  
The handle to operate the damper door for the  
outside air inlet will be located inside the left  
“screen pocket” of the firebox (see Figure 18).  
Pull the handle to open or push to close.  
Nuetral  
Black  
Figure 16 - BK3 Wiring Diagram  
hARd-WIRING FIRebox  
notiCe: a qualified electrician  
mustconnectelectricalwiringto  
duplex outlet for built-in instal-  
lation. follow all local codes. in  
absence of local codes follow  
TheNationalElectricCodeANSI/  
NFPA 70.  
cAutIoN:Air inlet ducts are  
not to terminate in attic space.  
Screen Pocket  
The “Handy Box” with duplex outlet is pro-  
vided in the firebox located in the lower right  
base area.  
Air Kit  
Handle  
1. Remove screw holding duplex outlet cover  
to handy box. Remove duplex outlet.  
2. Route electrical cable through strain relief  
and handy box (see Figure 17).  
3. Connect electrical cable to duplex outlet.  
Match wire colors to those on duplex out-  
let. Be sure to connect the ground wire.  
4. Place duplex outlet back into handy box  
and secure with screws. Replace outlet  
cover.  
Figure 18 - Air Kit Handle Location  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Top View of Rod Layout  
INstAllING FIReplAce hood  
ANd scReeN  
1. Attach hood to firebox using screws pro-  
Rear Hole  
vided (see Figure 19).  
2. Insert each rod through all rings located  
at top of screen.  
Identification  
Label Location  
Front  
Hole  
3. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side  
of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near  
center of firebox using #10 x 3/8" Phillips  
screw provided (see Figure 20).  
Rod  
Ring  
4. Insert other rod into front hole on right  
side of firebox and fasten using remaining  
Phillips screw.  
Screen  
Hood  
Screw  
Figure 20 - Installing Fireplace Screen  
(Model May Vary From Illustration)  
Screws  
Figure 19 - Screw and Hood Placement  
(Model May Vary From Illustration)  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
Note: Use only original replacement parts. When calling have ready:  
This will protect your warranty coverage for  
parts replaced under warranty.  
• your name  
• your address  
If your new product is missing a part or has  
a broken component, please do not return it  
to the store. Call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at  
1-866-328-4537 to answer questions and  
replace parts under warranty.  
• model and serial numbers of your heater  
• how heater was malfunctioning  
• purchase date  
TEChNICAL SERVICE  
You may have further questions about instal- When calling please have your model and se-  
lation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, rial numbers of your heater ready.  
contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-  
4537.  
You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s  
web site at www.fmiproducts.com.  
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124970-01A  
 
ACCESSORIES  
Purchase these accessories from your local louveR tRIm  
dealer. If they can not supply these accessories  
For use with Rolled louvers only  
call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537  
for information. You can also write to the ad-  
dress listed on the back page of this manual.  
lt32b - 32" Brushed Brass  
lt32p - 32" Platinum  
fire CraCKle - Cf6-a  
peRImeteR tRIm  
Creates the sound of a real burning fire.  
pt32b - 32" Brushed Brass  
pt32p - 32" Platinum  
bloWeR kIt  
bk - Squirrel Cage Blower With Speed  
Control  
FAce/louveR pANel kIts  
bk3 - Triple Fan Blower System  
sp32 - 32" Smooth Faced Black  
sl32 - 32" Stamped Louver Black  
Rl32 - 32" Rolled Louver Black  
Fp32 - 32" Filigree Panel Black  
ReFRActoRy bRIck lINeR kIt  
bl32s - Smooth White  
Fp32b - 32" Filigree Panel Brushed Brass  
Fp32p - 32"Filigree Panel Platinum  
hoods  
h32b - Brushed Brass  
h32p - Platinum  
mANtels  
32" WAll mANtels  
W32tu - 32" Unfinished, Traditional  
W32to - 32" Oak Stain, Traditional  
W32co - 32" Oak Stain, Classic  
W32do - 32" Oak Stain, Dentil  
W32Go - 32" Oak Stain, Georgian  
32" coRNeR mANtels  
c32tu - 32" Unfinished, Traditional  
c32to - 32" Oak Stain, Traditional  
c32co - 32" Oak Stain, Classic  
c32Go - 32" Oak Stain, Georgian  
124970-01A  
17  
 
PARTS  
models cGFb32cc  
22  
21  
20  
23  
18  
19  
17  
16  
28  
15  
29  
10  
25  
26  
9
7
5
24  
27  
4
11  
14  
3
12  
8
6
13  
2
1
18  
 
124970-01A  
PARTS  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the  
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.  
Part number  
key  
no. cGFb32cc descRIptIoN  
qtY.  
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
108441-01 Screen  
2
108700-01 Screen Rod  
3
11418  
Push-On Nut  
4
5
6
108414-01 Deflector Hood  
108423-02 Face Top Panel  
108423-05 Face Bottom Panel  
7
8
**  
**  
Face Weldment  
Firebox Support Leg  
9
108434-02 Left Refractory Red  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
108430-02 Rear Refractory Red  
108432-02 Right Refractory Red  
108426-02 Bottom Rear Refractory Red  
108428-02 Bottom Front Refractory Red  
**  
**  
20027  
**  
Firebox Bottom  
Firebox Surround  
Refractory Retainer  
Fireplace Top Insulation  
Firebox Top  
**  
108415-01 Starter Pipe Collar  
** Insulation Pan  
108403-03 Fireplace Top  
20280  
**  
Top Spacer  
Fireplace Surround  
110037-01 Junction Box  
108654-01 Gas Conduit Left and Right Assembly  
21171  
14123  
**  
Gas Knock-Out Cover  
Strain Relief  
Air Kit Door Assembly  
108425-01 Air Rod Retainer  
pARts AvAIlAble Not shoWN  
113140-01 Perimeter Trim Kit  
1
** Not a field replaceable part.  
124970-01A  
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WARRANTy  
KEEP ThIS WARRANTy  
Model (located on product or identification tag)_____________________________  
Serial No. (located on product or identification tag)__________________________  
Date Purchased __________________________  
Keep receipt for warranty verification.  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES  
New products  
standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free  
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of first purchase from  
an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.  
For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from  
the date of first purchase.  
Factory Reconditioned products  
limited Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof  
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an  
authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.  
terms common to All Warranties  
The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:  
Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under  
this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer,  
and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished  
with this product.  
This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and  
an allowance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider  
approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this  
product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use  
original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.  
Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty  
repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the  
responsibility of the owner.  
Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents,  
improper installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).  
This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express war-  
ranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of  
any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose  
to two (2) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first  
purchase. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product.  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC  
shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental,  
or consequential damages.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty contact:  
124970-01  
Rev. A  
2701 S. Harbor Blvd.  
Santa Ana, CA 92704  
07/09  
1-866-328-4537  
 

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