1 . Remove the cover plate from the top of the fireplace . Save the screws and discard the plate .
2 . Insert the starter ring into the starter ring adaptor and bend the tabs under to secure the ring to the adaptor . See the expanded view below .
3 . Place the adaptor with the attached starter ring over the flapper plate and secure them to the top of the fireplace using the four screws that held
the cover plate .
4 . Fasten the remaining components of the duct: flex line, duct adaptor, wall stack and blower box using at least three sheet metal screws and alu-
minum duct tape at each joint .
5 . Secure the ducting to prevent sagging .
Figure 40
Wiring of the Forced Air Duct System:
Disconnect the electrical supply to the fireplace at the electrical panel prior to wiring the forced air system blower . All wiring should be done by a
qualified electrician .
1 . After installing the blower box and ducting from the fireplace to the blower box, the wiring of the blower box should be undertaken . Included in the
ducting kit are two electrical switch boxes . One is for installation in new construction and the other is to be used in a remodel . Select the switch
box needed and fasten it to the wall framing in the room in which the blower box is located .