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INSTALLATION

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Figure 15 -Attaching Speed Control 

(Model May Vary From Illustration) 

Control 

Shaft

Firebox 

Hearth

Control 

Knob

Lock 

Nut

3. 

Using pliers, remove lock nut from speed 

control  by  turning  counter  clockwise. 

Mount speed control box by placing 

plastic control shaft through hole on left 

or right side of the firebox hearth by slid

-

ing control box down through large hole 

in firebox bottom and up through hole 

(see Figure 15). Secure speed control to 

firebox hearth with previously removed 

lock nut with pliers by pushing and turn

-

ing lock nut until it is tight against firebox 

hearth of fireplace (see Figure 15).

4. 

Check to make sure power cord is com

-

pletely clear of blower wheel and there 

are no foreign objects in blower wheel. 

Also,  double  check  all  wire  leads  and 

make sure wire routing is not pinched 

or in a precarious position. Correct ac-

cordingly.

  CAUTION:  Use  gloves  as 

sheet metal parts may be sharp.

Model BK Installation

1. 

Be  certain  that  all  wire  terminals  are 

securely attached to terminals on blower 

motor and that the screw retaining the 

green ground wire is tight (see Figure 14). 

2. 

Place blower against lower rear wall of 

firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port 

directed  upward.  Depending  on  your 

model, you may have to carefully route 

the blower assembly past controls and 

brackets  and  position  blower  inside 

back opening. The blower will be held in 

position against the back wall by magnets 

incorporated onto blower housing (see 

Figure 14).

Figure 14 - Blower Model BK

Magnetic Strips
Exhaust 

Port 

Screw

Green 

Ground 

Wire

Spade 

Terminals

Side View 

Firebox Bottom

Air Flow 

Direction

Blower 

Installed 

After 

Lower 

Panel 

Removed

Blower 

Location Magnets

Summary of Contents for (V)BFBF36 series

Page 1: ...th the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMEN SIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION This firebox has been tested and approved under ANSI Z21 91 for use with any ANSI Z21 11 2 approved gas logs INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for f...

Page 2: ...ce to avoid burns or clothing ignition Firebox will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allowsurfacetocool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with firebox WARNING Improper instal lation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can causeinjuryorpropertydamage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or ad...

Page 3: ...nal Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 latest edition Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fit...

Page 4: ... following 1 Where the firebox will be located Allow for wall and ceiling clearances see Installa tion Clearances page 9 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Figure 1 Firebox Dimensions 36 Models Right Side View Right Side View Firebox Top View Front View Outside Air Kit Location Optional 2 Everything needed to complete installation 3 These models CANNOT be installed in a bedroom unless the maximum Btu rating o...

Page 5: ... 9 227 9 705 8 193 12 933 3 628 7 330 9 705 8 163 26 504 24 926 21 041 4 392 7 763 28 612 Figure 2 Firebox Dimensions 42 Models Right Side View Right Side View Firebox Top View Front View Outside Air Kit Location Optional PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42 MODELS Electrical Outlet ...

Page 6: ...mmunicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the un confined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them WARNING This heater shall notbeinstalledinaroomorspace unless the required volume of in door combustion air is provided by the me...

Page 7: ...rom the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater __________ Btu Hr Vent free heater _________ Btu Hr Total _________ Btu Hr AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used __________Btu Hr maximum the space can support __________Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 63 360 Btu Hr maximum ...

Page 8: ...n for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo stat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent INSTALLATION Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 Outlet Air Ve...

Page 9: ...ce cabinet see Figure 5 B Clearances from the top of firebox opening to ceiling should not be less than 42 C When firebox is installed on carpeting or other combustible material other than wood flooring firebox should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of enclosure D Clearances from bottom of firebox to the floor is 0 These fireboxes can be installed as freest...

Page 10: ...s through holes in nailing flange see Figure 7 6 If using an optional perimeter trim kit install the trim after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim 7 Install and properly test gas log heater Follow installation instructions included with the vent free gas log heater that is being installed IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox co...

Page 11: ... Out One Hole Gas Line Hole Equipment Shutoff Valves Install One INSTALLING FIREBOX USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS WARNING A qualified ser vicepersonmustinstallfirebox Follow all local codes This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel accessory against a wall in your home The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor A trim kit is included with the mantel accesso...

Page 12: ...rical cover plate with bush ing from fireplace by removing 2 sheet metal screws as shown in Figure 11 page 13 2 Slide power source wiring through electri cal bushing opening and electrical cover plate and make all necessary connec tions 3 Slide all wiring connections in electrical housing as shown in Figure 11 page 13 4 Secure electrical cover plate with screws previously removed Note Electrical h...

Page 13: ...out DO NOT FORCE The panels are actually held in place by means of a retention dimple embossed on the edge of removable panels Accessibility to the bottom on 36 and 42 models only can also be gained through the access cover plate on the bottom front of the firebox hearth Remove the screws to expose the rectangular shaped access panel see Figure 12 The sides and back refractory brick liner pieces d...

Page 14: ...oreign objects in blower wheel Also double check all wire leads and make sure wire routing is not pinched or in a precarious position Correct ac cordingly CAUTION Use gloves as sheet metal parts may be sharp Model BK Installation 1 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the greengroundwireistight seeFigure14 2 Place blower...

Page 15: ... a blowerwheelwhileinoperation 5 Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ ously turned off per warning in column 2 page 13 6 Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet see Figure 13 page 13 7 Turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off by turning knob fully counterclockwise before continuing 8 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately ...

Page 16: ... Installation Air Inlet Eyebrow Vented Crawl Space Check Local Codes Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space Screws Hood INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREEN 1 Attach hood to firebox using screws pro vided see Figure 18 2 Insert each rod through all rings located at top of screen 3 Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of firebox Fasten rod to rear hole near center of firebox using 10 x 3...

Page 17: ...ll FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 to answer questions and replace parts under warranty Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty When calling or writing please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready Model and serial number information are in the fireplace s rating plate located in the screen pocket to...

Page 18: ...www fmiproducts com 126333 01A 18 PARTS MODELS V BFBF36K V BFBL36K V BFBF36WS V BFBL36WS V BFBF42K V BFBL42K V BFBF42WS AND V BFBL42WS 1 3 4 2 5 5 11 12 7 7 6 9 10 8 ...

Page 19: ...Refractory White Stack 1 7 20027 Refractory Bracket 2 8 20280 Top Spacer 4 9 107128 01 Conduit Gas 4 10 110037 01 Electrical Duct Assembly 1 11 21198 Plate Blower Access 1 12 21171 Cover Gas Conduit 3 21171 Cover Gas Conduit 2 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual V B F B ...

Page 20: ...and orFMIPRODUCTS LLC whowillprovideoriginalfactoryreplacementparts Failuretouseoriginalfactoryreplacementpartsvoidsthiswarranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material laborandincidentalcostsassociatedwithwarrantyrepairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner Excluded from this warranty are products or ...

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