Hold the fan kit upright so the flow from the fan kit is up the back of the fireplace. Tighten wing nuts on the screws and tighten completely.

Place speed control into the mounting bracket located in the right side of this fireplace behind the bottom grill.

Locate the two legs over the screws coming up out of the bottom of the fireplace. Attach wing nuts and tighten completely. Plug into the junction box on the right side of fireplace.

SIDE

BACK PANEL

SIDE

PANEL

PANEL

 

SCREW

Z BRACKET

 

Fig. 15. Installation of simulated brick panels.

 

D-2. INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL SIMULATED BRICK PANELS.

Remove anything within the fireplace. Install the back panel first and let it rest tight against the back wall. Place one side panel inside the fireplace and align the brick pattern. The “Z” bracket mounts along the front edge of the side panel and is held with (2) screws. Repeat the process for the other side panel. (See Fig. 15).

D-3. OPTIONAL JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FBJB-1

Installation:

1.Installing the FBJB-1, junction box, should be completed during the installation of the fireplace.

2.Lower door assembly.

3.When facing the front of the appliance, the two screw holes for mounting the junction box to the interior, right side of the outer casing are adjacent to the front 1 3/4" diameter access hole.

4.Attach the junction box to the outer casing with (2) two #10 x 1/2" screws provided.

5.Install wiring to the junction box and install and wire to the plug provided.

6.Attach the cover plate.

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INSTALLATION OF YOUR VENT-FREE GAS LOG SET.

Any vent-free Gas Log Heater must be “For use with approved ANSI Z21.11.2 Decorative type unvented room heater.” Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set and the requirements of this fireplace.

Your gas log set can be completely attached to the gas line in the very back of your fireplace at the bulkhead connectors.

A gas shut off must be in this line.

Please check all fittings for leaks before lighting this gas log set.

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MAINTENANCE.

Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing area at least twice a year.

THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT – HANDLE ONLY WHEN COOL.

Always turn off gas to the pilot before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions located on the rating plate of the

log set.

Never obstruct the flow of the combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the fireplace clear of all obstacles and

materials.

Leave at least 36” clearance from the front of the fireplace. Screens should be closed during operation.

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VFFB-42D, VFFB-36D specifications

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