Blower Operation And Wiring - Mendota DXV-45 DT3-LX Operating Instructions Manual

BLOWER OPERATION AND WIRING

WARNING: The Electrical Junction box within this appliance must be connected to a grounded LIVE power circuit. No
switches, Light Dimmers or Fan Speed Control Devices are allowed within the same electric circuit as this appliance.
Connect only to a LIVE electrical power supply that is not controlled by any other switching device.
Dual blowers are provided as standard equipment with this DXV45 DT3 Fireplace. The dual blowers have an air output
rating of 210 CFM (in free air). This Fireplace is designed to operate with the blowers turned ON when the appliance
is running and hot. The blowers increase the overall efficiency of this fireplace and aid in distributing and circulating
heat to the room this Insert is installed in.
BLOWER BREAK-IN PERIOD: The integrated blowers in this Insert may exhibit some bearing noise and electrical
static noise during the first few hours of operation. This is normal during the break-in period. It is recommended that
following the Paint Curing Cycle, the blowers be run at their maximum speed for two 3-hour periods. The blowers in a
few units may take longer to break-in and may require additional operation time before all extraneous noise is elimi-
nated. Please allow adequate operational time (a minimum of 2 weeks) for the blowers to break-in before you contact
your dealer for service.
WARNING: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
BLOWER OPERATION
This Fireplace is designed so the blower operates at all times the fireplace is operating. The blower output can be
regulated with the rheostat. NOTE: There will be a time delay in blower operation during "heat-up" (approx. 10
minutes) and extended blower operation during "cool-down" of unit. (Approx. ½ hour). NOTE: Power supply to blower
must be continuous. DO NOT use a switch or variable speed control in power supplied to fireplace.
OPERATION DURING POWER OUTAGES
The fireplace is designed to operate during power outages for 1-1/2 continuous hours, Maximum. The blower will not
operate, but natural convection can be improved by removing the upper grill and opening the screen doors (depending
on the type of optional front installed). After 1-1/2 continuous hours of operation, during the power outage, turn off the
burners for 1 hour and allow the fireplace to cool down. Consecutive 1-1/2 hour burn and 1 hour cool down cycles are
allowed on if fired on the maximum HIGH FIRE setting. If only the FRONT BURNER is fired, you may run this fireplace
indefinitely during a power outage at this LOW FIRE setting.
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