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For Unvented Gas Fireplace Model VFD26F(M,P)2, VFD26F(M,P)3
FBBX BLOWER KIT EXTENSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Disregard FBB4 Blower Installation Instructions. Follow the in-
stallation instructions with your FBBX blower extension kit or the
VFD26 Instruction Manual.
Attention:
If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line when
blower assembly is inserted into fireplace. Remove the gas inlet
supply line.
1. Remove blower parts from the FBB4 kit and the parts from the
FBBX kit.
2. Remove fan control from wire harness in the FBB4 kit.
3. Attach the fan control to the fan control bracket using the two
8x1/4” screws provided.
4. If installed, turn OFF gas supply to fireplace.
5. If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to fireplace.
6. Lower bottom louver on fireplace.
7. Remove upper louver.
8. Remove screen frame assembly
9. If applicable, remove logs from burner assembly.
10. Remove burner assembly from firebox (three screws). See
Figure 28.
11. Position blower assembly behind gas valve, align notch on
back of blower assembly with center screw on fireplace back
and push blower assembly against fireplace back. The bower
wheel must be centered with the back wall of the fireplace.
Place blower assembly against the back wall. The magnets
on the back and bottom of blower assembly will sufficiently
hold blower assembly in place.
12. Position speed control to the right of gas valve. Attach speed
control to bottom of fireplace. The magnets on the bottom of
speed control will sufficiently hold the speed control in place.
13. Attach fan control bracket to upper right side of firebox with
one #10 x 1/2 hex screw provided. See Figure 27.
14. Attach wire harness from the FBBX kit to the terminals on the
fan control.
15. Route the wire harness along the right side of the firebox.
16. Connect the wire harness from the fan control to the wire har-
ness from the speed control.
17. Insert power cord plug into junction box.
18. Replace burner assembly in firebox with the three screws re
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moved in Step 10.
19. If applicable, replace logs onto burner assembly.
20. Replace screen frame assembly.
21. Install upper louver. Close bottom louver on fireplace.
NOTICE
:
This blower is equipped with a heat activated fan control
switch. Fan will operate when the fireplace warms up,
and will turn off when the fireplace cools down.
22. Installation of FBB4 and FBBX option variable speed blower
assembly is completed.
Blower Motor
The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil
the blower motor.
Blower Wheels
The blower wheels will collect lint and could require periodic clean
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ing. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indi-
cates a dirty blower wheel. Remove fan and clean blower wheels.
WARNING
Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater from cy
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cling. To turn off gas to the heater (millivolt model): push in gas
control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF.” Do not force.
FAN SWITCH
FAN KIT
SPEED CONTROL
JUNCTION BOX
SWITCH
BRACKET
FAN CONTROL
BRACKET
SCREW HOLE
BRICK LINER
RETAINER
SCREW HOLE
Figure 27
REMOVE
REMOVE
REMOVE
Figure 28
