Fireplace
Installation
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for fireplace unit you are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, 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 39).
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
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 above.
8.Plug in blower power cord.
a.If your firebox is installed as a freestanding unit with an accessory mantel, determine whether power cord will exit left side or right side of firebox. Route power cord through exit hole and plug power cord into a wall receptacle near firebox.
b.If your firebox installation is recessed and/or
CAUTION: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation.
the right side of the bottom of the fireplace base area, be sure that the electrical power to the
Lower Firebox Cavity
Blower Location
outlet is turned off before pro- ceeding with blower installation. Failure to do this may result in serious injury.
Model BK Installation
Follow all instructions provided in blower ac- cessory kit.
1.Attach the power cord to blower motor by firmly pushing two female terminals at end of power cord onto two spade terminals on 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 blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port directed up- ward. The blower will fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets (see Figure 25).
4.Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and screw retaining green ground wire is tight.
5.Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing plastic control shaft forward through opening in switch bracket (see Figure 26).
Side View
Spade
Terminals Magnetic
ExhaustStrips
Port
Green
Ground Wire Screw
Figure 25 - Blower Model BK
Switch Speed
Bracket Control
Blower
| Control | Duplex Outlet |
Control | Shaft | (Located under- |
Locknut | neath firebox floor | |
Knob |
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| against lower right | |
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| outside wall) |
Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to
Firebox
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