CARE AND OPERATION
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BLOWER SYSTEM
The Blower System consists of a ON/OFF rocker
switch, a variable speed blower speed control switch
(rheostat), a thermally activated switch (fan disc) and 2
axial blowers.
When starting a fire, leave the blower system off until
the insert is thoroughly heated (approx. 30 minutes after
start up).
The blowers can be operated in one of the following
manners:
AUTO:
Turn Rocker Switch to the OFF "o" position
and the rheostat to the ON position (rotate rheostat
dial clockwise until it clicks). When the insert warms
up (110
°
F), the blower will automatically turn on (ad-
just rheostat dial to the desired speed setting). When
the insert cools down (90
°
F), the blowers will auto-
matically turn off.
MANUAL:
Turn Rocker Switch to the ON "-" position
and adjust rheostat dial to the desired speed. The
Blower will have to be manually turned off by rotating
the rheostat dial counterclockwise until it clicks.
CAUTION: Burning the insert at a high burn rate for
extended periods without running the blowers can
cause excessive temperatures resulting in overfir-
ing damage to the appliance. Excessive heat will
cause the propellers on the blowers to melt. If this
occurs, replace propellers and review these instruc-
tions for proper operation (Propeller Part/Catalog
#410-25-3. Some people prefer metal propellers,
which are available through Grainger, stock #2C953.
Be advised that these are noisier than standard
plastic blades). Overfiring damage is not covered
under the 5 year prorated warranty.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped with a blower
system which has a flexible electrical power cord
with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protec-
tion against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-prong recep-
tacle per local codes or NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest
edition. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from the power cord plug.
BLOWER SPECIFICATIONS
: 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 2 axial
blowers - .42 amps each, 125 CFM each. Blower sys-
tem has a flexible electrical cord that must be electrically
grounded per local codes or NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest
edition. Do not route the power cord under or in front of
the appliance.