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OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
It is recommended to install the blower assembly
before connecting gas inlet supply line.
Wiring
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
, if an external
electrical source is utilized.
This appliance is equipped with
a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the
grounding prong from this plug.
For an ungrounded receptacle,
an adapter, which has two prongs and a wire for grounding, can be
purchased, plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire
connected to the receptacle mounting screw. With this wire com-
pleting the ground, the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the
adapter and be electrically grounded.
CAUTION
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con
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trols. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous op
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eration. Verify proper operation after servicing.
NOTICE:
Junction box on right side of fireplace must be pre-
wired at time of fireplace installation for use with blower assembly.
A standard wall ON/OFF wall switch or optional SCV1 Variable
Speed Control Kit should be installed to activate power to the fire-
place, and control the operation of the FBB5 Blower assembly. It
is recommended that installation of the wiring be performed by a
qualified electrician.
See Figure 20.
1. If installed, turn OFF gas supply to firebox/gas log.
2. If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to firebox.
CAUTION
All wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and
shall be in compliance with all local, city and state build
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ing codes. Before making the electrical connection, make
sure that main power supply is disconnected. The appli
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ance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in ac
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cordance with local codes, with the national electrical code
ansi/nfpa 70 (latest edition).
Figure 20
A factory installed junction box is located on the lower right
side of the fireplace. Wiring must be fed to the junction box
and attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right
side of the fireplace, remove the screw securing the junction
box assembly. Leave approximately 6" of wire in the junction
box for connection.
Attach black wire to one side of the receptacle and white wire
to opposite side of receptacle. The ground wire should be at-
tached to the green (ground) screw.
Attention:
If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line
when blower assembly is inserted into firebox. In some cases,
removal the gas inlet supply line may be necessary.
Blower Installation
1. Remove cover plate.
See Figure 21.
Figure 21
2. Remove air deflector by removing the four screws securing it
to the blower assembly.
Figure 22
3. Insert blower assembly into interior at rear. Position blower
assembly so that you center the blower assembly in the
opening, then push the blower assembly against firebox back.
The magnets on the back and bottom of blower assembly will
hold blower assembly in place.
4. Once the blower assembly is in position, use a screwdriver to
bend the upper right tab on the firebox away.
