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Hearth & Home Technologies • GFK-160VF Fan Kit Installation Instructions • 4136-920 • Rev C • 8/22

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GFK-160VF Fan Kit

Installation

 Instructions

This fan kit has been tested for use with specific Hearth & Home Technologies products. Check with your local build

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ing code agency before you begin installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need for permits and 

follow-up inspections. If you encounter any problems regarding code approvals, or if you need clarification of any of the 

instructions contained here, contact your Hearth & Home Technologies dealer. For the dealer nearest you, please visit www.

hearthnhome.com.

CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris. 

Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installa-

tion. Sheet metal edges are sharp.

The GFK-160VF fan has been designed to circulate room 

air through the firebox or appliance or appliance to enhance 

heat output.  The GFK-160VF fan system operates on 120 

VAC, 60 Hz power.  This is available through a receptacle in 

the factory installed junction box.  The junction box is locat

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ed in the controls compartment of the firebox or appliance.
A variable speed control is provided with the fan system to 

provide quiet forced air flow at the desired speeds.  A tem

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perature  sensor  switch,  which  automatically  turns  the  fan 

ON/OFF is also provided with this kit.

Introduction

NOTE: 

 The variable speed control and temperature 

sensor switch are not used with some remote control 

systems.

Compare  system  components  in  Figure  1  with  the  actual 

parts received.  If any parts are missing or damaged, con

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tact your dealer before starting installation.  Do not install a 

damaged light kit.

Kit Contents:

CAUTION! 

 

Do not install damaged components.

Figure 1.  System Contents

1.  Speed Control 

 

7.  Wire Clips (2)

2.  Fan 

 

 

 

8.  Control Knob & Nut

3.  Air Deflector (2) 

 

9.  Wall Box Plate

4.  Power Cord   

 

10. Instructions

5.  Screws (4)   

 

11. Wire Harness

6.  Magnets (2)  

 

12. Temperature Sensor

 

 

 

 

13. Foam Tape (2) Not    

 

 

 

 

      Shown

Installation Precautions

The GFK-160VF Fan Kit is tested and safe when installed in 

accordance with this installation manual.  It is your respon

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sibility to read all instructions before starting installation and 

to follow these instructions carefully during installation to as

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sure maximum benefit from, and safe operation of the fan.
This fan is carefully engineered and must be installed only 

as specified.  If you modify it or any of its components, you 

may cause a fire hazard and will void the WARRANTY.  In 

addition, such action may void the coverage provided by the 

owner’s home insurance.

CAUTION! 

 

All  wiring  should  be  done  by  a  qualified 

electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes 

and with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 

70-current (in the United States), or with the current 

CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada).

Installation Instructions

WARNING:    Risk  of  Shock!    Turn  electrical  power  off 

at the circuit breaker before beginning this installation.

NOTE:    The  factory  installed  junction  box  in  the  fire

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box or appliance must be wired with 110 VAC before 

installing this kit.  See firebox or appliance Installation 

Instructions. 

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Service Parts

Part Number

Description

SRV4137-306

Power Cord

SRV4137-304

Wire Harness

SRV4137-128

Air Deflector

SRV4121-119

Wall Box Plate

100-510A

Speed Control

SRV230-0060

Temperature Sensor

Summary of Contents for GFK-160VF

Page 1: ...amaged con tact your dealer before starting installation Do not install a damaged light kit Kit Contents CAUTION Do not install damaged components Figure 1 System Contents 1 Speed Control 7 Wire Clips 2 2 Fan 8 Control Knob Nut 3 Air Deflector 2 9 Wall Box Plate 4 Power Cord 10 Instructions 5 Screws 4 11 Wire Harness 6 Magnets 2 12 Temperature Sensor 13 Foam Tape 2 Not Shown Installation Precautio...

Page 2: ...x BUF ACUF LCUF Models 1 Remove 2 screws securing Lower Access Panel See Figure 2 Preparing the Firebox IDOL Models 1 Remove Screen Assembly and Lower Access Panel by lifting and pulling away from the appliance and set aside See Figure 5 2 Remove logs if previously installed and set aside 3 Remove 4 perimeter screws securing the Burner As sembly to the appliance firebox bottom See Figure 6 4 Pull ...

Page 3: ...nstallation BUF ACUF LCUF IDOL Models Installing Temperature Sensor 1 Connect 2 1 4 Female Connectors from supplied Wire Harness to 1 4 terminals on back of the Tempera ture Sensor 2 Feed the Wire Harness through mounting hole located in the upper right corner of the firebox or appliance See Figure 12 Refer to wiring diagram Figure 19 for proper connections Figure 12 Figure 13 3 Locate the leading...

Page 4: ... Air Deflector to the first slot and rotate up 90 Se cure with 1 screw provided See Figures 17 18 Figure 18 5 Repeat steps 1 thru 4 for installation of the left Air De flector Installing Speed Control 1 Install the Speed Control in the lower right corner of the firebox or appliance behind pull screen if applicable See Figure 19 and 20 2 Install Control Nut and Control Knob Figure 19 BUF ACUF IDOL ...

Page 5: ...ot models 1 Connect the Speed Control and Temperature Sensor to Junction Box with the wire harness provided as shown on Standard Wiring Diagram See Figure 24 2 Turn the 110 120 VAC service ON at the circuit break er NOTE Alternate Wiring Diagrams are shown if locating the Fan and or Light Speed Control in a remote wall box is de sired See Figures 25 26 27 Installing Fan IDOL 1 Position Fan in lowe...

Page 6: ... or appliance installation outside air temperature vs inside air temperature can contribute to the length of the time the fan remains on after the firebox or appliance is turned OFF The fan can be turned off manually with the speed control switch Maintenance Periodically check the firebox or appliance and controls compartment Remove any dust dirt or obstructions as di rected in the firebox or appl...

Page 7: ... Pilot models 14 2 MINIMUM BLK WHT WHT BLK FAN CONTROL MOUNTED IN REMOTE WALL BOX BLOWER TEMPERATURE SENSOR F F JUNCTION BOX WIRE HARNESS M M F F F F M M WIRE HARNESS F F POWER CORD LIGHT CONTROL MOUNTED IN FIREBOX BLK GRN WHT M F LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY KNOCKOUT Note Wires supplied from remote wall box loca ons to pass through provided knockout in face of junc on box ...

Page 8: ...OL Standing Pilot models BLOWER TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAN CONTROL MOUNTED IN FIREBOX F F JUNCTION BOX WIRE HARNESS M M F F F F POWER CORD BLK GRN WHT 14 2 MINIMUM WHT BLK BLK WHT LIGHT CONTROL MOUNTED IN REMOTE WALL BOX M F LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY Note Wires supplied from remote wall box loca ons to pass through provided knockout in face of junc on box KNOCKOUT ...

Page 9: ...MOUNTED IN REMOTE WALL BOX LIGHT CONTROL BLOWER TEMPERATURE SENSOR JUNCTION BOX WIRE HARNESS M M F F M F LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY F F POWER CORD BLK GRN WHT Note Wires supplied from remote wall box loca ons to pass through provided knockout in face of junc on box KNOCKOUT Figure 27 Wiring Diagram Remote Fan and Light Controls BUF ACUF LCUF and IDOL Standing Pilot models ...

Page 10: ...contact your Hearth Home Technologies dealer with any questions or concerns For the location of your nearest Hearth Home Technologies dealer please visit www hearthnhome com Figure 28 Wiring Diagram Standard IPI Wiring Diagram IDOL IPI models BLOWER JUNCTION BOX AUX MODULE ODS ADAPTER F F POWER CORD ...

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