Desa HDFB32CA Safety Information And Installation Manual page 9

INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: If there is a du-
plex electrical outlet installed in
the right side of the bottom of
the fireplace base area, be sure
that the electrical power to the
outlet is turned off before pro-
ceeding with blower installation.
Failure to do this may result in
serious injury.
. Remove shipping screw from speed
control in right support leg. Place speed
control against inner wall of front panel,
pushing the plastic control shaft forward
through the opening (see Figure 10).
3. While supporting speed control, secure
control shaft with lock nut by pushing and
turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until
it is tight against front panel. Place control
knob provided on shaft (see Figure 10).
4. Plug in blower power cord.
a. if your firebox is installed as a
freestanding unit, determine whether
the power cord will exit the left side or
the right side of the firebox. Install 1
plastic bushing provided into the 1
hole in the floor support on the exit
side. Install the second plastic bushing
provided into the 1
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 pre-wired, plug the
power cord into the duplex outlet
provided.
Speed
Control
Figure 10 - Attaching Speed Control
116533-01D
/ " hole in the outer
1

Control Shaft
Lock Nut
Control
Knob
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cAutIoN: Never touch the
blower wheel while in operation.
5. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ-
ously turned off per the warning in step
1, page 8.
6. Check to make sure that the power cord is
completely clear of the blower wheel and
that there are no other foreign objects in
blower wheel. Turn blower on and check
for operation.
7. 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.)
8. Reattach firebox bottom using 2 screws
removed in step 1, page 8.
9. Install the log set heater according to the
installation instructions supplied with the
heater.
Figure 11 - Installing Plastic Bushing for
/ "
1

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 pick up log
base assembly by burners. this
could damage burners. only
handle base by grates.
cAutIoN: do not remove the
data plates attached to the heater
base assembly. the data plates
contain important warranty and
safety information.
Plastic Bushing
Power Cord
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