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Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL
STANDARD FIREBOX BLOWER INSTALLATION
Figure 6
6. The fan control wires will slide down between the firebox and
outer wrap near the blower assembly.
See Figure 6.
7. One fan control wire will have a 1/4 inch female terminal that
must be attached to the open terminal on the blower motor.
See Figure 22, Connection A.
8. The other fan control wire has a 1/4 inch male terminal. Attach
this terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord.
See Figure 22, Connection B.
9. Locate the ground wire attached to the blower base. Secure
the opposite end with the ring tongue terminal to the outer
bottom of the fireplace using using the self drilling screw
located in the hardware pack.
10. Route the wires away from moving parts of the blower assembly
and retain wires together near the blower motor using the plastic
purse clip provided.
11. To complete the installation, plug the power cord into the junction
box receptacle at the right rear corner of the firebox oute
r wrap.
See Figure 7.
Figure 7
12. If room permits, the power cord can be located from the out-
side of the unit looking through the junction box access hole
(with the junction box removed), then plug up the power cord
before reinstalling the pre-wired junction box.
13. Once all electrical connections are made test the blower fan
control operation by turning on power to the blower. Apply
heat to the fan control switch inside the firebox with a lighter
or match until blower is activated. Once blower is activated,
check for proper operation.
WARNING
Do not place hands near blower assembly or other wiring
while power is on.
14. Replace blower access plate.
15. This completes the installation of the optional FBB5 Blower kit
accessory.
NOTICE:
This blower is equipped with a heat activated fan control
switch. Blower will operate when the fireplace warms up, and will
turn off automatically when the firebox cools down.
