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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.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL bLOWER
ACCESSORIES
NOtICE: the CHDV42NR model fireplace comes with the
bKT blower already installed as standard equipment.
If you have a CHDV42NR model fireplace, proceed to
Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Locations
, page 16.
NOtICE: If installing blower in an existing fireplace with
gas connections, shut off gas supply and disconnect
heater from gas supply. Contact a qualified service
person to do this.
WARNING: If there is a duplex electrical outlet in-
stalled 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 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 terminals on the blower motor (see Figure 25).
2. Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower hous
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ing 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 ter
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minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green
ground wire is tight.
5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing the plastic
control shaft forward through the 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 provided on
shaft.
7. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously turned off per the
warning above.
8. Plug in blower power cord.
a. If your firebox is installed as a freestanding 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 instructions on wiring the duplex outlet.
Figure 25 - Blower Model BK
Magnetic
Strips
Exhaust
Port
Screw
Green
Ground Wire
Spade
Terminals
Side View
Lower Firebox
Cavity
Blower
Location
Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox
Speed Control
Control Shaft
Locknut
Control Knob
Switch
Bracket
Duplex Outlet (Located
underneath firebox
floor against lower right
outside wall)
Blower
Plug-In
Figure 27 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal (Model May
Vary From Illustration)
Wiring Diagram Decal
1" in Front of Blower
CAUtION: Never touch the blower wheel while in
operation.
9. Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of
the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in
blower wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn
blower off by turning knob fully counterclockwise before
continuing.
10. Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram
decal on the firebox bottom approximately 12" in front of the
blower (see Figure 27).
