Installation Instructions for GFK-160A | GFK160 | Fireplace Blower

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Instructions for Design Version - GFK-160A Blower Kit with Cord Set
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE INSTALLING BLOWER!
When installed, make sure to contain any excess wire of the cord set;
Preventing it from making contact with moving or hot objects.
Drywall dust or other fragments may be present in your fireplace’s vent space, clean this area before you install the
blower kit. Any bearing or motor damage resulting from this condition is not covered by the warranty policy.
This Blower Kit is tested and safe when installed in accordance with these installation instructions. It is your responsibility to read all instructions and consult the Owner’s Installation Manual for your particular model number
for Supplemental Information before starting installation. Blower operates on 120V/60Hz power.
Blower Kit Parts
Check the contents of the carton.
Make sure nothing was damaged in shipment.
Do NOT install a damaged blower kit!
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Description
Blower - Magnetic Mount
1
Thermodisc / Heat Sensor
1
Variable Speed Control
Small Ground Screw
1
1
1
1
1
Installation Instructions (Downloadable)
1
Power Cord
3-Prong to 2-Prong Adapter
Jumper Wire (Black)
Step 2: Connect black and white wires of power cord
to either metal spade attached to motor; push disconnects onto the metal tabs. Use small screw to ground
ring terminal to small hole on end of fan. (Figure: 1)
Position blower with rectangle air exit ports facing up
and motor facing left. Slide blower into lower vent
space centered against the rear wall.(Figures: 1,3&16)
For “SL” Series, see (Figures: 5&14); a removable
cross-member bar may be present.
Step 1: Turn Off Fireplace and allow it to
cool down. Disconnect from 120V Power. Shut
off the Gas supply. Remove the louver which
covers the lower vent space below the firebox.
Lay cord set out in a straight line, with the
3-Prong Power Plug furthest away from the
fireplace.
Installer is responsible to check local codes
and read all instructions prior to installation.
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Figure: 1 •Does not matter which metal tab you
connect the black and white wires to.
NOTE: Diagrams and Illustrations NOT to Scale
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1/8” TO 1/4 DISTANCE
FIREBOX AREA
FIREPLACE BACK WALL
BLOWER
THERMODISC / HEAT SENSOR
PLACEMENT
Figure: 3
Figure: 2
Pull blower forward 1/8” to 1/4” from back wall of
fireplace. (Figure: 2)
Multi-Sided fireplace see Figure: 13.
Step 2: With the magnetic Thermodisc and
Variable Speed control connected together,
place the thermodisc to the underside of the
firebox. Typically, there is a screw stud right
of center on the underside of the firebox or
on the lower right side of the firebox, place
next to screw stud or in this area on underside of firebox. (Figure: 3,4,5 & 15)
Figure: 4
The silver disc of the Thermodisc must be
touching metal side of the firebox to sense
heat. The magnets will simply hold itself to
the metal.
Step 3: The Varibale Speed Control may
be mounted on the right side of the lower
vent space (Figure: 6) or on the front of the
center control panel (Figure: 5).
Wipe off the mounting location to ensure it
is clean. Remove the clear backing of velcro
attached to Variable Speed Control and
apply to the mounting location.
Turn the dial to the left and it will click off,
turn right to reduce speed.
VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
Figure: 5
(SL) SERIES
CROSS-MEMBER
BAR NOTCH
THERMODISC /
HEAT SENSOR
You may want to wait and run blower a few times to see where you would like to mount the variable
speed control. The speed control must be in the ON position in order for the blower to run. The blower
will not turn on until the Thermodisc reaches approximately 120 degrees and the variable speed control
is in the ON position.
Installer is responsible to check local codes
and read all instructions prior to installation.
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Step 4: Check Junction Box style (Figure: 7,8 &12) and
follow the instructions for your type.
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Power Strip style Junction Box
Power Strip style: Insert the white wire from the Variable
Speed Control and the loose black wire from the Thermdisc
into of the two small ports in the lower corner of Junction
Box. Below where ‘FAN’ is printed, one port is above the
other. Insert the fan Plug where “FAN” is printed on the
Junction Box. (Figure: 6&7)
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
JUNCTION BOX
Figure: 6
NEUTRAL
THERMODISC /
HEAT SENSOR
TRANS
FAN
BLACK
REM/AUX
WHITE
Metal style Junction Box
HOT
BLACK
FAN
Figure: 7
Metal Style: Connect one end of Jumper wire to white wire
of Variable Speed Control and other end of Jumper wire to
black wire (female disconnect) from Junction Box. Connect
black wire of Thermodisc to the other black wire from Junction Box. Push disconnects together, one fits inside the other. (Figure 8,9 & 10.) Use 3-Prong to 2-Prong plug adapter
and insert fan plug into receptacle labeled “FAN”.
Figure: 8
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
BLACK
WHITE
JUNCTION BOX
WHITE
POWER SUPPLY
BLK
BLK
BLACK
BLACK
JUMPER
BLK
BLACK
THERMODISC
(HEAT SENSOR)
BLK
WHT
WHT
GROUND
BLOWER
BLK
Figure: 10
GRN
JUNCTION BOX
WHT
Metal Style
Junction Box
THERMODISC
(HEAT SENSOR)
110-120 VAC
BLACK
BLACK JUMP WIRE
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
Figure: 9
Installer is responsible to check local codes
and read all instructions prior to installation.
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WHITE
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
(RHEOSTAT)
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POWER CORD STYLE JUNCTION BOX
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Figure: 16
A
BL
AC
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THERMODISC /
HEAT SENSOR
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Black
BLA
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Power Cord Style: Connect white wire
of variable speed control to one end of
Jumper Wire and other end of jumper
wire to female disconnect (Black Wire)
on power cord. (Figures: 11&12)
WH
ITE
k
Blac
The black wire of variable speed control
is connected to black wire of Thermodisc.
Connect other black wire of thermodisc
to male disconnect (Black Wire) on power cord. (Figures: 11&12)
Black
VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
BLOWER
Plug fan power cord into the power receptacle.
Figure: 11
POWER CORD STYLE WIRING
THERMODISC /
HEAT SENSOR
THERMODISC
HEAT SENSOR
PLUG INTO 120V
EXISTING OUTLET
BLACK
BLACK
AUX / REMOTE
RECEPTACLE
VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
BLACK
Figure: 15
Installer is responsible to check local codes
and read all instructions prior to installation.
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WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLOWER
POWER
RECEPTACLE
BLACK
JUMPER WIRE
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
BLACK
Figure: 12
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The fan will not run until the Thermodisc / Heat Sensor reaches approximately 120°F
and the Variable Speed Control is turn to the “ON” Position! This means the Heat
Sensor must be in contact with a hot spot on the underside of the Firebox.
Finishing Steps:
If appliance is connected to a gas supply, turn it
back on.
If Appliance is connected to 120 Volt Power, turn
it back on.
FAN
For multi-sided fireplaces,
the blower is positioned on
a side under the vent space.
This is an example for ST & PIER models.
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Figure: 13
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My Fireplace Blower LLC produces and sells aftermarket fireplace blower kits; which require consultation
of an Owner’s Installation Manual from the Manufacturer of a particular fireplace model number for installation. During Installation of a fireplace blower kit or replacement blower, refer to the Owner’s Installation Manual for your particular fireplace model to obtain supplemental information. My Fireplace Blower
LLC is not responsible for any damage incurred during installation or resulting from installation of a fireplace blower kit, which was directed and/or conducted from the information within this document.
Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN/CGAB-419.1 and .2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations. When installing the blower fan kit, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 and/or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA must conform to local codes, or in absence of local codes or the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1-1988. When installing the blower fan kit, it must be grounded in accordance with local codes, or in
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
Installer is responsible to check local codes
and read all instructions prior to installation.
Layout designed in U.S.A. © 2014
NOTE: Diagrams and Illustrations NOT to Scale
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