Napoleon Fireplaces GDS 28-N, GS 28-P manual Replacement Blower, Installation Through The Fire- Box

REPLACEMENT BLOWER 17

Blower replacement may be done through either the firebox or from the rear of the unit. Using the rear panel is recommended.

1.Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the stove.

FIGURE 33

INSTALLATION THROUGH THE FIRE- BOX:

Replacement blower access gasket is required.

2.Open the lower control door, the two side doors, and the fire viewing door. Remove the logs.

3.Remove the blower access plate held on with 6 screws.

4.Disconnect the two blower wires. Remove the blower bracket held on with 2 screws.

5.Replace the blower using the existing bracket. Replace the bracket/blower assembly on the unit.

6.Reconnect the two wires. Hold the replacement gasket in place and reattach the blower access plate. Replace the logs. Close all doors.

INSTALLATION THROUGH THE REAR PANEL:

FOR MODEL GDS28

2.Remove the two combustion air covers and gaskets held on with 4 screws each. Remove the rear panel held in place with 6 screws.

3.Remove the 2 screws holding the blower to its mount- ing plate. Disconnect the two blower wires.

4.Replace the blower and reconnect the two wires. When replacing the rear panel, ensure that the wires are neither pinched nor interfere with the blower operation. Ensure that the combustion air cover plates and gaskets are prop- erly installed and sealed.

FOR MODEL GS28

2.Remove the 8 screws securing the air intake manifolds to the rear panel. Remove the rear panel held in place with

6screws.

3.Remove the 2 screws holding the blower to its mount- ing plate. Disconnect the two blower wires.

4.Replace the blower and reconnect the two wires. When replacing the rear panel, ensure that the wires are neither pinched nor interfere with the blower operation. Re-se- cure the air intake manifolds.

FIGURE 35 - INSTALLATION FROM THE FRONT

Turn the gas supply and electricity back on.

Because the blower is thermally activated, when turned on, it will automatically start approximately 15-30 min- utes after lighting the stove and will run for approximately 30-45 minutes after the stove has been turned off. Use of the fan increases the output of heat.

Drywall dust will penetrate into the blower bearings caus- ing irreparable damage and must be prevented from coming into contact with the blower or its compartment. Any damage resulting from this condition is not cov- ered by the warranty policy.

SCREWS

BLOWER

AIR INTAKE MANIFOLDS

FIGURE 34 - INSTALLATION FROM THE REAR

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