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.

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 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.

Lower Firebox

Cavity

Side View

Blower Location

Spade

Magnetic

Terminals

Strips

Green

 

Ground

 

Wire

Screw Exhaust Port

 

Figure 25 - Blower Model BK

Switch

Speed Control Control Shaft

Bracket

 

 

Blower

 

 

Plug-In

 

 

Duplex Outlet

 

Locknut

(Located underneath

Control

firebox floor against

 

Knob

 

lower right outside wall)

Figure 26 - Attaching Speed Control to

Firebox

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