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The model BK3 blower system (shown in figure 1) can be installed in any 
existing circulating model wood burning or unvented firebox having a prewired 
120 VAC duplex power receptacle.

 CAUTION: Turn off gas supply, disconnect electric 

circuit and allow appliance to fully cool down before 

performing this installation. Glass and refractory panels 

may be heavy for some individuals. If this is the case, 

please request help.

ACCESSING BLOWER COMPARTMENT

1.  Remove glass doors (if equipped) by following the instructions shown in 

Figure 2.

2.  Remove front refractory access panel by lifting up and angling out through 

fireplace opening. See Figure 3.

3.  Remove control cover panel.
4.  Remove lower louver panel (if installed) by gently pushing out panel from 

inside mounting frame.

5.  Remove knockout plug from lower louver panel. See Figure 3.
6.  Place fan assembly with blades pointing towards rear of fireplace and in 

between two leg stands. See Figure 4.

7.  Using 2 of the screws provided, fasten upper flange of blower bracket to 

hearth pan. Fasten end flanges to leg stands with remaining 4 screws. 
See Figure 4.

NOTE:  Wire  assembly  must  be  arranged  in  front  and  away  from  the  fan 
blades to reach power receptacle plug freely.

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TRIPLE FAN BLOWER SySTEM

FOR USE WITh DESA MODEL WOOD BURNING AND vENT FREE FIREBOxES

Figure 1 - BK3 Triple Fan Assembly

Fold Bi-Fold Door 
After Releasing 
Spring Clip to Slide 
Door out of Upper 
Track

Spring Clip

Press Spring Clip to 
Release Pivot Pin

Remove Bottom Pin 
from Pivot Plate While 
Sliding Door Out of 
Upper Track

Pivot Plate

Figure 3 - Accessing Blower Compartment

Refractory 
Access Panel

Control 
Cover

Louver Panel

Knockout Plug

Figure 2 - Removing Glass Doors

Figure 4 - Mounting Blower

Screws for 
Leg Stands

Screws at 
Upper Flange

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