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CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you
have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where
you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas
type or to purchase gas conversion kit (see Accessories, page 39).
INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER
ACCESSORIES
NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing fireplace
with gas connections, shut off gas supply and dis-
connect heater from gas supply. Contact a qualified
service person to do this.
WARNING: If there is a duplex electrical outlet
installed in the right side of the bottom of the fireplace
base area, 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.
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Model BK Installation
Follow all instructions provided in the blower accessory kit.
1.
Attach the power cord to the blower motor by firmly pushing the
two female terminals at the end of the power cord onto the two
spade terminals on the blower motor (see Figure 25).
2.
Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing
using screw provided (see Figure 25). Tighten screws securely.
3.
Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer
wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower
will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against
the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25).
4.
Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter-
minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green
ground wire is tight.
5.
Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic
control shaft forward through the round opening in the switch
bracket (see Figure 26).
Figure 25 - Blower Model BK
Magnetic
Strips
Exhaust Port
Screw
Green Ground Wire
Spade Terminals
Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox
Speed Control
Control
Shaft
Locknut
Control
Knob
Switch
Bracket
Blower
Plug-In
Side View
Lower Firebox
Cavity
Blower
Location
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Check Gas Type
Installing Optional Blower Accessories
Duplex Outlet
(Located
underneath firebox
floor against lower
right outside wall)
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 front panel. Place control knob provided on shaft.
7.
Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the
warning in column 1.
8.
Plug in blower power cord.
a. If your firebox is installed as a freestanding unit with an
accessory mantel, determine whether the power cord will
exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. Route power
cord through exit hole and plug the power cord into a wall
receptacle near the firebox.
b. If your firebox installation is recessed and/or pre-wired,
plug the power cord into the duplex outlet provided. Refer
to your firebox owner’s manual for instructions on wiring
the duplex outlet.
CAUTION: Never touch the blower wheel while in
operation.
9.
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. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower off
by turning knob fully counterclockwise before continuing.
10. Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring dia-
gram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 12" in front
of the blower (see Figure 27).
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Figure 27 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal (Model May Vary
From Illustration)
Wiring Diagram Decal
12" in Front of Blower
