INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY IN 32" FIREPLACE SYSTEMS
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INSTALLING BLOWER
ACCESSORY IN 32"
FIREPLACE SYSTEMS
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6.Place the blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrap- per with the exhaust port directed upward. Align the holes in top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of wrapper (see Figure 18, page 6). Using 2 screws provided, mount blower and tighten screws securely.
7.Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight.
8.Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control.
9.Mount the speed control on the front leg of the left floor support bracket using 2 screws provided (see Figure 19). Note: Some remote ready fireplace models have the gas control located near the left floor support bracket. For these models, mount the blower speed control onto the right floor support bracket.
10.Plug in blower power cord.
a.If your fireplace system 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. Install 1 plastic bushing provided into the 1.5" hole in the floor support bracket on the exit side (see Figure 20). Install the second plas- tic bushing provided into the 1.5" hole in the outer casing through which the power cord will exit. Route power cord through both plastic bushings and plug the power cord into a properly grounded
b.If your fireplace system installation is recessed and if an outlet is not installed in your fireplace, you must install the GA3555 Outlet kit with cover in your fireplace which will sup- ply a convenient
Left Floor
Support
Bracket
Speed Control
Screws
Control
KnobControl
Shaft
Figure 19 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox
11.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 rotating knob fully counterclockwise before continuing.
CAUTION: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation.
12.Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 3" to the right of the blower speed control (Figure 21).
Right Floor
Support Bracket
Plastic
Bushing
Figure 20 - Installing Plastic Bushing for Power Cord
WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it |
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is plugged in, operating, or hot. Burns and electrical |
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shock could result. Only a qualified service person |
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should service or repair heater. |
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If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be |
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replaced, it must be replaced with 105° C wire or it’s equivalent. |
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WARNING: Label all wires prior to disconnection |
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when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause im- | Wiring |
proper and dangerous operation. Verify proper opera- | |
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Fan Switch |
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| Off | Black | On |
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V.A.C. | Black |
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Figure 21 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal 3" from Blower
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