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NOTE:
Ensure that the fireplace is turned off and cool, disconnect the power to the unit.
1 Remove the upper grilles by pulling the assembly forward.
2 Remove the lower grilles by removing the four hex head mounting screws.
3 Remove the two hex head screws from the existing Control Panel Bracket, and pull the
assembly out from the firebox.
4 Remove the Fan Control Knob, remove the mounting nut, push the rheostat back out of
the hole, and disconnect the quick connect plugs from the wire and the thermal switch
on the underside of the firebox.
5 Plug the new 10” black extension wires onto the existing rheostat wires, the power wire,
and the spade connector of the thermal switch on the underside of the firebox, see Fig.
1.
6 Place the rheostat through the corresponding hole in the Bay Control Panel Bracket so
that the wires extend to the left, tighten the nut, and push the knob back on.
7 Install the 6” Hi/Low, 6” On/Off and 6” peizo extension knobs onto the corresponding
knobs on the gas valve.
8 Place the Bay Control Panel Bracket over the extension knobs, move the rear bend over
the bottom bend of the heater, and insert the left side in front of the Fan Control Bracket.
9 Line up the corresponding mounting holes, see Fig. 2, and turn the two new hex head
screws in.
10 Move the Bay Assembly over the front of the insert, line up the slots in the upper area
slightly above the corresponding tabs at the front top of the firebox, and push the
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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OPTIONAL BAY DOOR CONVERSION
WARNING: THE OPTIONAL BAY DOOR IS A DECORATIVE OPTION ONLY AND IS MANUFACTURED
WITH TEMPERED GLASS. THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE FLAT CERAMIC DOOR
SECURED IN PLACE, BEHIND IT.
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing
correctly. This will include:
1 Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct firing rate (see rating plate and page 8)
2 If required, adjusting the primary air to burner to ensure that the flame does not carbon or soot.
3 Check for proper operation including correct drafting
Any alteration to the product that causes carboning or sooting that results in any dam-
age or requires cleaning is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
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