Fireplace Installation - Desa (V)T32EN SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for fireplace unit you are
installing. If your gas supply is not correct, do not
install fireplace. See retailer where you purchased
the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your
gas type or to purchase gas conversion kit (see
Accessories, page 39).
INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER
ACCESSORIES
NOTICE: If installing blower in
an existing fireplace with gas
connections, shut off gas sup-
ply and disconnect heater from
gas supply. Contact a qualified
service person to do this.
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.
Model BK Installation
Follow all instructions provided in blower ac-
cessory kit.
1. Attach the power cord to blower motor by
firmly pushing two female terminals at end
of power cord onto two spade terminals on
blower motor (see Figure 26).
2. Attach green ground wire from power cord
to blower housing using screw provided (see
Figure 26). Tighten screws securely.
3. Place blower against lower rear wall of firebox
outer wrapper with exhaust port directed up-
ward. The blower will fit inside back opening
and be held in position against back wall by
magnets (see Figure 26).
4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely
attached to terminals on blower motor and
screw retaining green ground wire is tight.
5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by
placing plastic control shaft forward through
opening in switch bracket (see Figure 27).
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6. 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 pro-
vided on shaft.
7. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously
turned off per the warning above.
8. Plug in blower power cord.
a. If your firebox is installed as a freestanding
b. If your firebox installation is recessed
blower wheel while in operation.
Side View
Green
Ground Wire
Control
Knob
Figure 27 - Attaching Speed Control to
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unit with an accessory mantel, determine
whether power cord will exit left side or
right side of firebox. Route power cord
through exit hole and plug power cord into
a wall receptacle near firebox.
and/or pre-wired, plug power cord into
duplex outlet provided. Refer to your
firebox owner's manual for instructions
on wiring duplex outlet.
CAUTION: Never touch the
Lower Firebox
Cavity
Spade
Terminals
Screw
Figure 26 - Blower Model BK
Speed
Switch
Control
Bracket
Control
Shaft
Locknut
Firebox
Blower
Location
Magnetic
Strips
Exhaust
Port
Blower
Plug-In
Duplex Outlet
(Located under-
neath firebox floor
against lower right
outside wall)
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