OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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7.Plug in blower power cord.
a.If your firebox is installed as a free- standing unit, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. Install 1 plas- tic bushing provided into the 1 1/2" hole in the floor support on the exit side. Install the second plastic bushing pro- vided into the 1 1/2" hole in the outer casing through which the power cord will exit (see Figure 11). Route power cord through both plastic bushings and plug the power cord into a 3- prong grounded wall receptacle near the firebox.
b.If your firebox installation is re- cessed and/or
8.Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ- ously turned off per the warning in step 1.
9.Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign ob- jects in blower wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation.
WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation.
10.Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the fire- box bottom approximately 12" in front of the blower.
11.Replace bottom of firebox. Note: Make sure the back of the firebox bottom slides under the rear of the firebrick (lift the firebrick up if necessary.)
12.Reattach firebox bottom using 4 screws removed in step 1.
Note: Discard the remaining hardware items.
13.Install the log set heater according to the installation instructions supplied with the heater.
NOTICE: A qualified electrician must connect electrical wiring to duplex outlet for
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Control Knob
Figure 10 - Attaching Speed Control
Plastic
Bushing
Figure 11 - Installing Plastic Bushing for Power Cord
Built-In Installation of Blower Accessory
1.Before replacing bottom of firebox, remove screw holding duplex outlet to the support bracket in the bottom of firebox. Remove duplex outlet.
2.Clamp electrical cable into firebox through smallest hole in outer casing using strain relief provided.
3.Route wires from electrical box through hole in side of heater and hole in sup- port bracket (see Figure 12).
4.Connect wires from the electrical box to duplex outlet. Match wire colors to those indicated on duplex outlet. Be sure to connect ground wire.
5.Replace duplex outlet with screw.
6.Plug blower power cord into duplex outlet.
7.Replace bottom of firebox.
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Blower | Bracket | Electrical |
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Duplex
Outlet
Screw
Blower Power Cord
Figure 12 - Routing Blower Accessory Power Cord for Built-In Installation
Operating the Blower
Light your gas appliance with the blower off. After about 15 minutes, turn the blower on to deliver heated air at the top louvers. The blower features a variable control which allows you to select the speed you desire.
Note: Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust, dirt, or other obstructions.
INSTALLING LOG HEATER IN FIREBOX
CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty information.
CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates.
1.Remove four screws holding firebox bottom in place.
2.Lift and remove firebox bottom (see Figure 13, page 10).
3.If installing GA3700 Blower Accessory (Models FB32CA and NLFB32C only), see Installing Blower Accessory, page 8.
4.Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into firebox through side.
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line is recommended to allow accessi- bility from the firebox. The flex- ible gas supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible.
5.Install and properly test gas log heater. Follow installation instructions in- cluded with the
6.Replace firebox bottom and secure with screws.
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