Optional Accessories; Fan Kits; Hard (Direct) Wire Hookup - Vermont Castings DVRT36 Homeowner's Installation & Operating Manual

Fan Kits

FK-12 Fan Assembly
1. Open lower louvre.
2. Install FK-12 fan in back of unit between hearth
supports. (Fig. 57)
3. Secure fan on Velcro strips.
4. Power to the fan can be supplied by plugging the
supply lead into a conveniently located wall socket
or by using a hard-wired EB-1 connector box.
5. Be sure fan motor does not touch nearby metal.
Side View
Front of
Unit
Hearth Pan
Base Pan
Fig. 57 FK-12 Fan Kit placement.
FK-24 Fan Assembly
Fan specifications: 120 Volt, 60 Hz 75 Amp.
This fan does not require regular maintenance, however
periodic cleaning is required. Check the area under the
control door and in front of the fan and wipe or vacuum
at least once a month during the operating season.
Should this fan require servicing, the power supply
must be disconnected.
The FK-24 comes with the electrical cord attached.
1. Slide fan assembly from the left side into the
fireplace opening, line up mounting holes with
screw studs on back of fireplace and fasten with
#10-24 hex nuts.
2. Install thermal sensor on bottom of firebox using
#10-24 hex nuts.
3. Option A: Place electronic fan speed control box
on bottom of fireplace base, lining up mounting
holes with screw studs. Fasten fan speed control
box with #10-24 hex nuts.
Option B: The speed control can be installed in an
electrical box at normal wall switch height for
convenient access.
4. The power supply may be connected in 2 ways:
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Optional Accessories

5. Whether wiring directly to the fan junction box
Cold Air
Box
First connect ground wire to ground stud located on the
FK-12 Fan
base of either box. Black wire from supply should
connect to the variable speed switch. Alternate speed
switch wire connects to temperature sensor. Alternate
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lead from sensor connects to fan. Alternate fan lead
connects back to the white supply wire. (Fig. 59)
Fig. 58 FK-24 fan placement.
Fig. 59 FK-24 fan wiring.
Method A: Route the 6' (1.8m) lead fitted to the
unit to a conveniently located wall socket.
Method B: If the EB-1 receptacle box (Part #
ZA1200) was correctly connected when the unit was
installed, the fan lead can be directly plugged into
the EB-1 plug socket.
(Option A) or into the EB-1 (electrical receptacle
box, Option B), first ensure cable is secured using
box connector.
The fireplace when installed, must be
electrically connected and grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the current
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code. For
USA installations, follow local codes and
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA
No. 70.

Hard (Direct) Wire Hookup

Any electrical rewiring of this fan must
be completed by a qualified electrician.
Turn off all power before hookup.
Heat
Electrical
sensor
Box
Fan Speed
Switch
Temperature
sensor
Speed control
Black
White
Ground
Fan
Valve
Gas Line
FP1026
Fan
FP1025
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