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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 29 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled
Models
blower Wiring Diagram
CAUtION: Label all wires prior to disconnection
when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause im-
proper and dangerous operation. Verify proper opera-
tion after servicing.
Model bKT Installation
Note:
When installing the BKT thermostatically-controlled blower,
you must first secure the thermal switch bracket to the blower if it
has not already been factory installed.
1. Place the green ground wire with ring terminal between the
bottom hole on the thermal switch bracket and the top ear hole
on the blower assembly. Insert the Phillips screw into all three
pieces and tighten securely (see Figure 28).
2. Connect wire harness and power cord terminals. Connect the
blue jumper wire to the blower motor terminal and the right
side terminal of the thermal switch. Connect the black wire to
the left side of the thermal switch and the white wire to the
other remaining blower motor terminal.
Note:
The power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be
stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make
all connections. DO NOT trim excessive length away. Just enable
enough to make all connections securely.
3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer
wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward and the thermo
-
disc positioned up near the fireplace bottom. The thermodisc
must be oriented near the fireplace bottom as shown in Figure 28
in order to sense temperature and properly operate. The blower
will be held in position against the back wall by the magnets
incorporated onto the blower housing (see Figure 28).
4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter
-
minals on blower motor and thermal switch, and that the screw
for the thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight.
5. Mount the speed control box against the mounting plate provided
in the lower fireplace cavity by placing the plastic control shaft
forward through the round hole (see Figure 26, page 15).
6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock
nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until
it is tight against mounting plate. Place control knob provided
on shaft (see Figure 26, page 15).
7. Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the
blower wheel and that there are no other 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.
Thermodisc
Figure 28 - Blower Model BKT
Air Flow Direction
Route BKT Blower
Through This Area
Magnets
Blower
Location
Side View Firebox Bottom
Black
Wire
Phillips
Screw
Blue Wire
Ring Terminal
on Green Wire
White Wire
Thermal Switch
Thermal
Switch
Bracket
Power Cord
Air Flow
Direction
Magnetic
Strips
INStALLING GAS PIPING tO FIREPLACE
LOCAtION
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect
fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUtION: For propane/LP units, never connect
fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. this heater
requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install
the external regulator between the fireplace and pro
-
pane/LP supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local
codes)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap
is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the
CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your retailer.
Blue
Variable
Fan Switch
Fan Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
On
110/115
V.A.C.
Blower
Motor
Black
Off
1
2
Black
8. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the
warning in column 1, page 15.
9. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet.
10. The blower will only run when the speed control knob is in the
ON position and the thermal switch senses temperature after the
fireplace begins to heat up. The blower speed can be adjusted by
rotating the control knob. To turn off, turn knob fully counterclock
-
wise until it clicks off. If the blower is ON and has been running
with the fireplace operating, the blower will continue to run for a
short time after the fireplace has been turned off. As the thermal
switch cools down, the blower shuts down automatically.
11. Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram
decal on the firebox bottom approximately 12" in front of the
blower (see Figure 27, page 15).
