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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 du-
plex 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 instal-
lation. Failure to do this may
result in serious injury.
Model BK Installation
Follow all instructions provided in the blower
accessory kit.
1. Attach the power cord to the blower motor by
firmly pushing the two female terminals at the
end of the power cord onto the two spade ter-
minals on the blower motor (see Figure 25).
2. Attach green ground wire from power cord
to blower housing using screw provided (see
Figure 25). Tighten screws securely.
3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of
the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port
directed upward. The blower will fit inside the
back opening and be held in position against
the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25).
4. 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.
Blower Location
Side View
Figure 25 - Blower Model BK
Magnetic
Strips
Exhaust Port
Screw
Green
Ground
Wire
Spade
Terminals
Lower Firebox
Cavity
5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket
by placing the plastic control shaft forward
through the round opening in the 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 control knob pro-
vided on shaft.
7. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously
turned off per the 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 the power cord will exit
the left side or the right side of the firebox.
Route power cord through exit hole and
plug the power cord into a wall receptacle
near the firebox.
b.
If your firebox installation is recessed
and/or pre-wired
, plug the power cord
into the duplex outlet provided. Refer to
your firebox owner’s manual for instruc-
tions on wiring the duplex outlet.
Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to
Firebox
Speed Control Control Shaft
Locknut
Control
Knob
Switch
Bracket
Blower
Plug-In
Duplex Outlet
(Located underneath
firebox floor against
lower right outside wall)
