OPTIONAL FBB5 BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas in- let supply line.

Wiring

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if an exter- nal electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. For an ungrounded receptacle, an adapter, which has two prongs and a wire for grounding, can be purchased, plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire connected to the receptacle mounting screw. With this wire com- pleting the ground, the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded.

Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servic- ing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Note: Junction box is to be located in the lower compartment of the fireplace and must be pre-wired at time of fireplace in- stallation for use with blower assembly. A standard ON/ OFF wall switch or SCV-1 variable speed control kit should be installed to activate power to the Junction Box and pro- vide power for the operation of the blower assembly. It is recommended that installation of the wiring be performed by a qualified electrician. See Figures 20 and 21.

1.If installed, turn OFF gas supply to fireplace.

2.If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to fireplace.

3.Remove bottom louver from fireplace.

CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND STATE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRI- CAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED, MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70 (LAT- EST EDITION).

To install the blower kit, access the junction box, or install a light kit, remove lower louver as illustrated by figure 21.

A factory included junction box is located on the lower right side of the fireplace. Wiring must be fed through the 7/8" diameter hole provided on the lower side of the fireplace, and secured to the outer wrap with the clamp provided. Leave approximately 6” of wire in the junction box for connection.

Attach black wire to one side of the receptacle and white wire to opposite side of receptacle. The ground wire should be attached to the green (ground) screw. See Figure 20.

Install the receptacle into the junction box as illustrated. Attach cover plate. Place Junction Box so that it is approximately 8 to 12" away from the outer wrap wall. Secure wiring at outer wrap of fireplace with wire clamp provided.

Attention: If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line when blower assembly is inserted into fireplace. In some cases, removal of the gas inlet supply line may be necessary.

Figure 20

Figure 21

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