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FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you
are installing. If you have conflicting gas types,
do not install fireplace. See retailer where you
purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace
according to your gas type or to purchase gas
conversion kit (see
Accessories
, page 35).
INSTALLING OpTIONAL BLOWER
ACCESSORIES
NOTICE: If installing blower in
an existing fireplace with gas
connections, shut off gas sup
-
ply and disconnect heater from
gas supply. Contact a qualified
service person to do this.
WARNING: If there is a duplex
electrical outlet installed in the
right side of the bottom of the
fireplace base area, be sure that
the electrical power to the outlet
is turned off before proceeding
with blower installation. Failure
to do this may result in serious
injury.
Model BK Installation
Follow all instructions provided in blower
accessory kit.
1. Attach power cord to blower motor by
firmly pushing two female terminals at end
of power cord onto two spade terminals
on blower motor (see Figure 25).
2. Attach green ground wire from power
cord to blower housing using screw pro
-
vided (see Figure 25). Tighten screws
securely.
3. Place blower against lower rear wall of
firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port
directed upward. Blower will fit inside back
opening and be held in position against
back wall by magnets (see Figure 25).
4. Be certain that all wire terminals are
securely attached to terminals on blower
motor and that screw retaining green
ground wire is tight.
5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket
by placing plastic control shaft forward
through round opening in switch bracket
(see Figure 26).
6. While supporting speed control, secure
control shaft with lock nut by pushing
and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise
until it is tight against front panel. Place
provided control knob on shaft.
7. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously
turned off per warning in column 1.
8. Plug in blower power cord.
a. If your firebox is installed as a free
-
standing unit with an accessory mantel,
determine whether power cord will exit
left side or right side of firebox. Route
power cord through exit hole and plug
power cord into a wall receptacle near
firebox.
b. If your firebox installation is recessed
and/or pre-wired, plug power cord into
duplex outlet provided. Refer to your
firebox owner’s manual for instructions
on wiring duplex outlet.
Blower Location
Side View
Figure 25 - Blower Model BK
Magnetic
Strips
Exhaust Port
Screw
Green
Ground
Wire
Spade
Terminals
Lower Firebox
Cavity
Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to
Firebox
Speed Control Control Shaft
Locknut
Control
Knob
Switch
Bracket
Blower
Plug-In
Duplex Outlet (Located
beneath firebox floor
against lower right
outside wall)
