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Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL
To install the blower kit, access the junction box, or install a light
kit, remove the access cover plate and/or lower louvers or flush
panels as illustrated by
Figures 8 and 9.
A factory included junction box is located on the lower right side of
the firebox. Wiring must be fed through the 7/8 inch diameter hole
provided on the lower side of the firebox, and secured to the outer
wrap with the clamp provided.
Leave approximately 6 inches of wire in the junction box for
connection.
NOTE:
Depending on the unit, the Junction box may be installed
on the outer side.
Attach black wire to the brass screw on the receptacle and attach
the white wire to the silver screw. Attach ground wire (bare) to the
green (ground) screw.
Install the receptacle into the junction box as illustrated.
Attach cover plate. Place Junction Box so that it is approximately 8
to 12 inches away from the outer wrap wall. Secure wiring at outer
wrap of fireplace with wire clamp provided.
ATTENTION:
If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line
when blower assembly is inserted into firebox. In some cases, re
-
moval of the gas inlet supply line may be necessary.
Figure 8 - Flush Or Louvered Models
BLOWER AND JUNCTION
BOX ACCESS COVER
PLATE
Figure 9 - Flush Face Models With Raised Hearth Extensions
1.
Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of firebox. Position
blower assembly so that you align the notch on back of blower
assembly with the center screw on side/end panel, then push
the blower assembly against firebox outer panel. The blower
wheel must be centered with the side/end wall of the firebox.
The magnets on the back and bottom of blower assembly will
sufficiently hold blower assembly in place.
See Figure 11.
2. Once the blower assembly is in position, locate the plug but-
ton in the top corner of the firebox. Remove the plug with a
standard screwdriver and discard plug.
3. Next, find the fan control switch and wire assembly. Feed
the wires through the hole at the top of the firebox. Feed the
wires over the firebox top and down between the firebox side
and outer wrap then, secure the fan control switch with (2) #6
screws provided.
See Figure 10.
4. The fan control wires will slide down between the firebox and
outer wrap near the blower assembly.
See Figure 11
.
5. 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.
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Route the wires away from moving parts of the blower assem-
bly and retain wires together near the blower motor using the
plastic purse clip provided.
9. To complete the installation, plug the power cord into the junc-
tion box receptacle previously installed in the bottom of the
firebox.
See Figure 11.
10. Once all connections are made electrically, it is recommended
that you test the blower fan control operation by turning on
power to the blower
(CAUTION
: 110 Volt).
Then 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. Do not place hands near blower assembly
or other wiring while power is on.
11. Replace blower access plate and louvers or flush panels.
See
Figures 8 and 9.
12. This completes the installation of the optional FBB5 Blower kit
accessory.
NOTE:
This blower is equipped with a heat activated fan control
switch. Blower will operate when the firebox warms up, and will
turn off automatically when the firebox cools down. The time will
vary for the activation of the fan control switch depending on sev-
eral factors including firebox/log set sizing, BTU input variables,
and log set positioning. Generally, it may take from 5 to 20 minutes
to activate blower/fan control from a cold start.
VFP(SB,PB) FIREBOX BLOWER INSTALLATION
