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OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Attention:
It is recommended to install the blower assembly be
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fore 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
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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 fireplace, 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 appliance,
when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance
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
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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.
For Vent Free Fireboxes
1. Determine which type of firebox you have prior to installation.
See Figures 21 and 22.
Deluxe Premium Model (Flush)
REMOVE COVER
PLATE TO INSTALL
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Figure 21
Deluxe Premium Model (Louvered)
REMOVE BOTTOM
LOUVER TO INSTALL
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Figure 22
2. Remove air deflector by removing the four screws securing it
to the blower assembly.
Figure 23