Desa FBPS - Manual (Page 12)

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE ® FIREBOX
®
INSTALLATION
Continued
3. Locate the two strips of hook & loop
mounting strips on one side of the base
of the lower compartment. Align the
mounting strips on blower with mount-
ing strips on base of firebox.
4. Install blower housing with exhaust out-
let ports directed upwards along inner
side wall of lower compartment. The
blower outlets must be installed flush to
the outer cabinet for air to flow properly.
5. Apply gentle force between hook &
loop mounting strips to seat blower.
6. Remove control knob and lock nut from
blower speed control shaft.
7. Place speed control shaft through 3/8"
hole provided in right side of lower door
panel removed in step 2.
8. While supporting speed control hous-
ing, secure shaft in panel hole with lock
nut. Place control knob on shaft.
9. Plug blower power cord into receptacle
located in lower firebox compartment.
Check to make sure there are no for-
eign objects in blower wheel.
10. Turn blower on and check for proper
operation.
WARNING: Never touch the
blower wheel while in operation.
11. Turn blower off before continuing.
12. Replace lower door panel by inserting
tabs on bottom of panel into locating
slots on firebox. Push door panel into
an upright position and secure with
screws removed in step 2.
Blower
Receptacle
Hook & Loop
Mounting Strips
Control Knob
Lock Nut
Speed
Control
Shaft
Figure 18 - Installing Optional Blower
GA3500A
INCOMING
120V AC
(FUSE BOX
OR
BREAKER)
BLK BLK
GRN
GRN
WHT WHT
FIELD WIRE
GND
CONNECTORS
(NOT SUPPLIED)
VARIABLE
SPEED
CONTROL
BLOWER
RECEPTACLE
ELECTRICAL RATING:
120v, 60Hz, 0.9A
Note: If any of the original wire must be replaced, it must be
replaced with type TEW minimum 16GA copper wire rated at 105
°
C
Figure 17 - Optional Blower Wiring Diagram
Operating Optional Blower
GA3500A
Light your gas appliance with the blower
off. After about 10 minutes, turn the blower
on to deliver heated air out the top louvers.
The blower features a variable control which
allows you to select the blower speed you
desire.
Note: Periodically check the louvers of the
firebox and remove any dust, dirt, or ob-
structions.
OPTIONAL BLOWER
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Proper installation of the blower system is
required to insure that the maximum dis-
charge of air can be delivered through the
louvers on each side of the fireplace.
Note: You may perform this installation
from either side of the fireplace. The lower
door panels are removable from both sides
of the firebox for better access.
1. Remove the blower assembly from the
packaging and inspect the fan and wir-
ing for damage. If any wiring is loose
or damaged, return the assembly for
exchange to your dealer or distributor.
2. Remove the 2 screws located at the top
of the lower door panel. Slide door
panel forward and up to remove tabs
on panel from locating slots in firebox
(see Figure 16).
Figure 16 - Removing Lower Door Panel
Locating Holes
Door
Panel
Locating
Slot
Locating
Slot