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BLOWER ACCESSORY INFORMATION
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
FAN SPEED CONTROL
MILLIVOLT VALVE
THE FAN CONTROL SWITCH IS
CLIPPED BETWEEN THE BURNER
BASE AND VALVE BRACKET
PIEZO IGNITOR
REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH
The appliance, when installed must be electrically con-
nected and grounded in accordance with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes.
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
Should this blower require servicing, the power supply
must be disconnected. For rewiring of any replacement
components, refer to Figures 24 and 25 and the parts list
on pages 42 through 45.
BLOWER ACCESSORY
Operation
The fireplace insert is equipped with a factory installed blower
accessory that includes a fan control switch, plus a rheostat
(speed control).
The speed control knob is located behind the lower louver at the
right side of the insert.
From a cold start, the temperature activated fan control switch will
normally take 5-10 minutes to heat up and energize the blower.
Start the blower in the "High" setting.
Once the blower is energized, adjust the blower speed control as
desired, then replace the lower louver.
When the insert is shut off, it may take 30-40 minutes for the
heated unit to dissipate (cool down) enough for the blower to
shut off automatically. Note: The blower shut off times will vary on
blower speed and BTU input level setting control by adjustment of
the HI/LO knob located on the gas valve.
Blower removal instructions
Servicing or removal of the blower system must be performed by
a qualified service person.
If the blower assembly must be replaced, the following steps are
recommended for removal:
1. Turn off gas and disconnect the electrical supply.
2. Remove the screen door assembly.
3. Remove the log set.
4. Remove the front surround panel assembly by lifting upward
and outward to detach.
6. Remove the insert from the fireplace cavity by pulling forward
on the insert.
7. As the insert is moved outward, the gas line may need to be
disconnected at the insert shut off valve. If so, make sure the
main gas line is shut off that supplies gas to the insert.
8. Once the insert is pulled out, the blower assembly can be
removed by locating the (6) screws on the lower back of the
insert that retains the blower base plate.
9. When the screws are removed, gently pull the blower
assembly outward.
10. Disconnect the two ¼” wire terminals from the motor.
11. Remove the (4) screws that retain the blower assembly to the
base plate, and set blower aside.
12. Install the replacement blower, and re-install the insert by
reversing above steps.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH
PIEZO IGNITOR
MILLIVOLT VALVE
THE FAN CONTROL SWITCH IS
CLIPPED BETWEEN THE BURNER
BASE AND FIREBOX BOTTOM
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
VFP28IN
VFP20IN
Figure 24
Figure 25
