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NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE

 WARNING 

Hot glass will cause burns.
Do not touch glass until cooled.
Never allow children to touch glass.

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Install only when fireplace is OFF and COLD.

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Fireplace surfaces get EXTREMELY HOT!

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The glass on the front of the fireplace reaches 

EXTREMELY HIGH temperatures and can cause severe 

burns if touched. Even after the gas is turned off, fireplace 

surfaces remain extremely hot.

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Keep children away from an operating fireplace. Closely 

supervise children in any room where a fireplace is 

operating to prevent contact with glass. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

These blower kits may be used with the INNOVATIVE HEARTH 

PRODUCTS  fireplace models listed herein. The blower is 

installed beneath the firebox. Room air is drawn in through 

the bottom area of the fireplace, heated as it passes across the 

firebox, and discharged through the upper panel/louver area at 

the top of the fireplace. 

FBK-100 Blower Kit

Use with wall-mounted ON/OFF blower switch or wall-mounted 

ON/OFF/REMOTE switch with remote control operation. Kit 

contains one blower, two Velcro strips, and these instructions.

FBK-200 Blower Kit

Use with wall-mounted variable speed blower control switch. 

Kit contains one blower, one speed control switch, two Velcro 

strips, and these instructions.

NOTE: 

Velcro strips are for use only when referenced herein for 

a specific application.

Refer to applicable instructions on the following pages:

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Wood-Burning Fireplaces: 

Page 1

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Direct-Vent and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces (except Linear): 

Page 1

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Elite Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces: 

Page 4

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Universal Vent Free Fireplaces: 

Page 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLOWER KITS FBK-100 (80L84) AND FBK-200 (80L85) 

FOR USE WITH INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS FIREPLACES

P/N 750028M 
Rev. H   10/2014

HEARTH PRODUCTS

KITS AND ACCESSORIES

BLOWER KIT 

FBK-100 and FBK-200

WOOD, B-VENT, AND DIRECT VENT (EXCLUDING LINEAR) 

FIREPLACES
NOTE: 

In Universal Vent-Free fireplace applications, refer to the 

fireplace Installation Instructions for additional information.

1. 

Turn OFF the fireplace and allow it to cool before proceeding.

2. 

If the appliance is connected to 120 volt power, disconnect 

the power.

3. 

If unit is a gas fireplace, shut OFF the gas supply to 

the fireplace.

4. 

Access the bottom compartment.

Wood-burning fireplaces with a louver panel

Push the two fireplace opening screens toward the middle of the 

unit to expose the louver panel retaining screw at each end of the 

panel. Remove the retaining screws and then pull the panel from 

the unit.

Wood-burning fireplaces with a grille

Remove the bottom grille by lifting it up near its outer support 

rods. It must be lifted high enough to clear the support rod 

retaining holes located in the cabinet bottom flange. Then pull 

the bottom of the grille away from the fireplace.

Elite-2 Series Legacy Gas Fireplaces

Remove the bottom door (panel or louvers) by sliding the hinge 

pin, located at the door’s left side, to the right until it disengages 

from the left corner post hole. Pull the door diagonally to the left, 

away from the fireplace.
Remove the modesty panel by lifting the modesty panel by the 

tab on the right end, then pulling the right end of the panel away 

from cabinet. Pull the panel diagonally out of the corner post 

slots on the left side of the unit. Remove the modesty panel 

carefully, to make sure no wires become loose or disconnected. 

Merit Legacy Gas Fireplaces

Remove the bottom panel or louvers by removing the screw at 

each end of the panel or louvers, retain the end spacers, and 

then pull the panel or the louvers from the unit.

All Other Gas Fireplaces (except Elite Linear View)

Open the lower panel (clean face models) or louver assembly 

(louvered models) by simultaneously pushing in the left and 

right side of the panel or louver assembly. 

P750028M

Summary of Contents for FBK-100

Page 1: ...SSORIES BLOWER KIT FBK 100 and FBK 200 WOOD B VENT AND DIRECT VENT EXCLUDING LINEAR FIREPLACES NOTE In Universal Vent Free fireplace applications refer to the fireplace Installation Instructions for additional information 1 Turn OFF the fireplace and allow it to cool before proceeding 2 If the appliance is connected to 120 volt power disconnect the power 3 If unit is a gas fireplace shut OFF the g...

Page 2: ... for additional information on shield removal Slide the blower assembly through the closest opening to the flue side of the cabinet base Position the blower assembly so the tabs on the cabinet base are seated in the notches of the blower bracket Bend the tabs over to secure the blower assembly Reinstall the blower shield with the blower cord routed to the electrical outlet Figure 4 Blower Installa...

Page 3: ...NCTION BOX Factory Wired Field Wired NEUTRAL SIDE OF RECEPTACLE HOT SIDE OF RECEPTACLE Tab intact 120 VAC BLACK NEUTRAL WHITE GROUND GREEN Black Red BLOWER Green Ground Screw Plug blower into top receptacle BOTTOM RECEPTACLE If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced it must be replaced with type AWM 105 degree C 14 gauge wire Wall mounted ON OFF Blower Switch or Speed Control ON OFF...

Page 4: ...lation 7 Remove the control compartment access door and gasket Figure 16 by removing the twelve 12 screws Set the door and screws aside for later reinstallation 8 Position the blower assembly so the tabs on the cabinet base are seated in the notches of the blower bracket Bend the tabs over to secure the blower assembly Reinstall the blower shield with the blower cord routed to the electrical outle...

Page 5: ... the blower access panel Figure 19 Slide the panel to the right until the flange clears the opening Remove the panel and set aside Figure 13 Removing the Blower Access Panel Firebox Floor Remove Screw Blower Access Panel 2 Remove the rectangular junction box knock out on the right side of the unit Install the junction box and electrical outlet below the firebox floor into the rectangular opening o...

Page 6: ...g blower power cord into the junction box electrical outlet 6 Connect the electrical outlet and switch wires to the power supply 3 wire 120 VAC 60 Hz 1 ph power supply Figure 8 FBK 100 Kits Install a field provided ON OFF wall switch or P N 85L87 in a convenient location on a wall near the fireplace FBK 200 Kits Install the provided variable speed control rheostat in a convenient location on a wal...

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