IHP FBK-100 User manual

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WARNING
Hot glass will cause burns.
Do not touch glass until cooled.
Never allow children to touch glass.
• Install only when fireplace is OFF and COLD.
• Fireplace surfaces get EXTREMELY HOT!
• The glass on the front of the fireplace reaches
EXTREMELY HIGH temperatures and can cause severe
burns if touched. Even after the gas is turned off, fireplace
surfaces remain extremely hot.
• Keep children away from an operating fireplace. Closely
supervise children in any room where a fireplace is
operating to prevent contact with glass.
GENERAL INFORMATION
These blower kits may be used with the INNOVATIVE HEARTH
PRODUCTS fireplace models listed herein. The blower is
installed beneath the firebox. Room air is drawn in through
the bottom area of the fireplace, heated as it passes across the
firebox, and discharged through the upper panel/louver area at
the top of the fireplace.
FBK-100 Blower Kit
Use with wall-mounted ON/OFF blower switch or wall-mounted
ON/OFF/REMOTE switch with remote control operation. Kit
contains one blower, two Velcro strips, and these instructions.
FBK-200 Blower Kit
Use with wall-mounted variable speed blower control switch.
Kit contains one blower, one speed control switch, two Velcro
strips, and these instructions.
NOTE: Velcro strips are for use only when referenced herein for
a specific application.
Refer to applicable instructions on the following pages:
• Wood-Burning Fireplaces: Page 1
• Direct-Vent and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces (except Linear):
Page 1
• Elite Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces: Page 4
• Universal Vent Free Fireplaces: Page 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLOWER KITS FBK-100 (80L84) AND FBK-200 (80L85)
FOR USE WITH INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS FIREPLACES
P/N 750028M
Rev. H 10/2014
HEARTH PRODUCTS
KITS AND ACCESSORIES
BLOWER KIT
FBK-100 and FBK-200
WOOD, B-VENT, AND DIRECT VENT (EXCLUDING LINEAR)
FIREPLACES
NOTE: In Universal Vent-Free fireplace applications, refer to the
fireplace Installation Instructions for additional information.
1. Turn OFF the fireplace and allow it to cool before proceeding.
2. If the appliance is connected to 120 volt power, disconnect
the power.
3. If unit is a gas fireplace, shut OFF the gas supply to
the fireplace.
4. Access the bottom compartment.
Wood-burning fireplaces with a louver panel
Push the two fireplace opening screens toward the middle of the
unit to expose the louver panel retaining screw at each end of the
panel. Remove the retaining screws and then pull the panel from
the unit.
Wood-burning fireplaces with a grille
Remove the bottom grille by lifting it up near its outer support
rods. It must be lifted high enough to clear the support rod
retaining holes located in the cabinet bottom flange. Then pull
the bottom of the grille away from the fireplace.
Elite-2 Series Legacy Gas Fireplaces
Remove the bottom door (panel or louvers) by sliding the hinge
pin, located at the door’s left side, to the right until it disengages
from the left corner post hole. Pull the door diagonally to the left,
away from the fireplace.
Remove the modesty panel by lifting the modesty panel by the
tab on the right end, then pulling the right end of the panel away
from cabinet. Pull the panel diagonally out of the corner post
slots on the left side of the unit. Remove the modesty panel
carefully, to make sure no wires become loose or disconnected.
Merit Legacy Gas Fireplaces
Remove the bottom panel or louvers by removing the screw at
each end of the panel or louvers, retain the end spacers, and
then pull the panel or the louvers from the unit.
All Other Gas Fireplaces (except Elite Linear View)
Open the lower panel (clean face models) or louver assembly
(louvered models) by simultaneously pushing in the left and
right side of the panel or louver assembly.
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5. Place the blower.
Front-Open Direct-Vent and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Slide the blower assembly through the front opening to the
middle rear area of the cabinet base. Position the blower
assembly so the tabs in the cabinet base are seated in the
notches of the blower bracket. Then bend the tabs over to secure
the blower assembly (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Blower Installation in Front-Open Direct-Vent and
B-Vent Gas Fireplaces
BLOWER
MOUNTING
TABS
BLOWER JUNCTION BOX
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BLOWER INSTALLATION
FRONT-OPEN DIRECT VENT AND B-VENT GAS FIREPLACE
Multi-Open Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Open all remaining bottom hinged-panels. Slide the blower
assembly through the closest opening to the flue side of the cabinet
base. Position the blower assembly so the tabs (on the cabinet
base) are seated in the notches of the blower bracket. Bend the tabs
over to secure the blower assembly (Figure 2 or Figure 3).
Figure 2: Blower Installation in Multi-Open Direct-Vent Gas
Fireplaces (See-Through, Peninsula, Corner Left)
BLOWER
MOUNTING
TABS
BLOWER
JUNCTION
BOX
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
BLOWER MOUNTED
HERE ON MPD35ST
MODEL
Figure 3: Blower Installation in Multi-Open Direct-Vent Gas
Fireplaces (Corner Right)
BLOWER
JUNCTION BOX
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BLOWER MOUNTING TABS
Multi-Open Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces
Open all remaining bottom hinged-panels. Remove the blower
shield located across the inside right section of the unit
(Figure 4). Refer to the fireplace Installation Instructions for
additional information on shield removal. Slide the blower
assembly through the closest opening to the flue side of the
cabinet base. Position the blower assembly so the tabs (on the
cabinet base) are seated in the notches of the blower bracket.
Bend the tabs over to secure the blower assembly. Reinstall the
blower shield with the blower cord routed to the electrical outlet.
Figure 4: Blower Installation in Multi-Open Vent-Free
Gas Fireplaces
BLOWER MOUNTING TABS
BLOWER
JUNCTION
BOX
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
BLOWER SHIELD
Wood-Burning Fireplaces (other than Vent-Free)
Place the two mating halves of each of the two Velcro®sections
together. Peel the backing from one side of both of the mating
pairs and stick the pairs to the back of the blower housing
(Figure 5).
Wipe the inside surface of the bottom of the unit of any excess
oil or debris. Peel the backing from the other side of the two
mated Velcro strips.
Slide the blower assembly through the front opening of the unit
(avoiding any contact between the sticky blower bottom and the
cabinet). Position the blower assembly as shown in Figure 6,
pressing firmly down on the blower to securely attach it to
the base.
Figure 5: Installing Velcro Strips to the Blower Base
MATING PAIR OF VELCRO STRIPS
BLOWER
GASKET
MATING PAIR
OF VELCRO
STRIPS
Figure 6: Blower Installation in Wood-Burning Fireplaces
(other than Vent-Free)
BLOWER
BLOWER SECURED
TO BASE WITH
VELCRO STRIPS
JUNCTION BOX
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
AIR FLOW
DIRECTION
6. Install the controls.
FBK-100 Kits, Multi-Open Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Install a field-provided ON/OFF switch in a convenient location on
a wall near the fireplace.
FBK-200 Kits , Multi-Open Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Install the provided variable-speed control in a convenient
location on a wall, near the fireplace.

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7. Route the wiring.
Multi-Open Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Route a 3-wire, 120Vac power line to the ON/OFF switch
(FBK-100 kits) or variable speed control (FBK-200 kits) as shown
in Figure 7. Then route the wires to the unit’s junction box.
Remove the receptacle by removing the two securing screws.
Connect the supply wires to the receptacle (Figure 7), ensuring
that the polarity (as determined by the colors of the wires) is
exactly as shown. Reinstall the receptacle.
8. Plug the blower cord into the top receptacle.
9. Reinstall the modesty panel (if applicable).
Elite-2 Series Gas Fireplaces
Reinstall the modesty panel carefully, so that none of the wires
become loose or disconnected.
10. Reinstall the bottom panel, louver assembly, bottom louver
panel, or grille.
11. Restore electrical power to the fireplace.
12. Start the fireplace by following the procedure indicated in
the lighting instructions section of the Care and Operation
Instructions manual supplied with the fireplace.
13. Confirm blower operation (startup, shutdown, variable speed
[if applicable], and running).
Figure 7: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1 PH Blower Control Circuit Wiring (Direct Vent Appliances)
JUNCTION BOX
Factory Wired
Field Wired
NEUTRAL SIDE OF RECEPTACLE HOT SIDE OF RECEPTACLE
Tab intact
120 VAC BLACK
NEUTRAL WHITE
GROUND GREEN
Black
Red
BLOWER
Green Ground Screw
Plug blower into top receptacle
BOTTOM RECEPTACLE
If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced, it must be replaced with typeAWM 105 degree C - 14 gauge wire.
*Wall-mounted ON/OFF Blower Switch
or Speed Control
*ON/OFF Blower Switch is field provided when using
FBK-100 kit;Speed Control is provided in FBK-200 kit.
Break Tab Off
TOP RECEPTACLE
Figure 8: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1 PH Blower Control Circuit Wiring (Wood and B-Vent Appliances)
JUNCTION BOX
Factory Wired
Field Wired
NEUTRAL SIDE OF RECEPTACLE HOT SIDE OF RECEPTACLE
120 VAC BLACK
NEUTRAL WHITE
GROUND GREEN
Black
BLOWER
Green Ground Screw
Plug blower into receptacle
BOTTOM RECEPTACLE
If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced, it must be replaced with typeAWM 105 degree C - 14 gauge wire.
Wall-mounted ON/OFF
Blower Switch or Speed Control
*ON/OFF Blower Switch is field provided when using
FBK-100 kit;Speed Control is provided in FBK-200 kit.
CAUTION
Ground lead must be connected to the green
screw located on the junction box. Failure to do
so will prevent the appliance from operating.
The appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70—latest edition (In Canada, the current
CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code.)

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ELITE LINEAR DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACES
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
Burn hazard.
Risque de brûlure.
• Install only when fireplace is OFF and COLD.
• Installer seulement lorsque le foyer est ÉTEINT et FROID.
1. Shut OFF the gas supply to the appliance.
2. Disconnect the power supply at the circuit breaker.
NOTE: Make sure the appliance is COLD before starting
installation.
3. Remove the glass door by removing the three (3) screws
securing the lower edge of the door to the fireplace (Figure 15).
Grasp the door assembly by the side edges, swing out the lower
edge, and then lift up to unhook it from the fireplace, taking care
not to damage the glass. Set aside screws and door assembly
in a secure location for later reinstallation.
Figure 9: Removing the Glass Door
Glass Door Assembly
4. Remove the media.
NOTE: Glass media can be removed using a clean, dry,
empty shop vac. For all other types of media, follow the
instructions provided with the Media Kit.
5. Remove the fireplace floor, by removing the six (6) 5/16 in.
screws securing it.
6. Remove the burner assembly with attached air shutter
assembly, by removing the two (2) 5/16 in. screws securing
the burner to the burner brackets (Figure 16). Carefully slide
the burner to the left, to clear the venturi from the orifice
(Figure 17). Rotate the burner to release the air shutter
adjustment rod from the air shutter lever (Figure 17). Set
aside the screws and burner assembly in a secure location
for later reinstallation.
7. Remove the control compartment access door and gasket
(Figure 16), by removing the twelve (12) screws. Set the
door and screws aside for later reinstallation.
8. Position the blower assembly so the tabs (on the cabinet
base) are seated in the notches of the blower bracket. Bend
the tabs over to secure the blower assembly. Reinstall
the blower shield with the blower cord routed to the
electrical outlet.
9. Route a 3-wire, 120 Vac power line to the ON/OFF switch
(FBK-100 kits) or variable speed control (FBK-200 kits) as
shown in Figure 7. Then route the wires to the fireplace
junction box. Remove the receptacle by removing the two (2)
securing screws. Connect the supply wires to the receptacle
(Figure 7), ensuring that the polarity (as determined by
the colors of the wires) is exactly as shown. Reinstall
the receptacle.
10. Plug the blower cord into the switched (black wire)
receptacle (Figure 7).
11. Confirm blower operation (startup, shutdown, variable speed
[if applicable], and running).
12. Replace all removed components, as applicable (control
compartment access door and gasket, burner assembly
with attached air shutter assembly, media, glass door, and
modesty panel).
CAUTION
Ground lead must be connected to the green
screw located on the junction box. Failure to do
so will prevent the appliance from operating.
The appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70—latest edition (In Canada, the current
CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code.)
Figure 10: Accessing the Control Compartment on Elite
Linear Fireplaces
Control Compartment
Access Door and Gasket
Right Burner Bracket
Remove two screws to
remove burner assembly.
Burner
Assembly
Left Burner
Bracket
Venturi
Burner
Orifice

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Figure 11: Removing the Burner from Elite Linear Fireplaces
AUX OUTFAN POWER
Rotate burner to release air shutter
adjustment rod from air shutter lever.
Air Shutter
Adjustment Rod
Venturi
(attached to
burner orifice)
UNIVERSAL VENT-FREE FIREBOXES
• Blower Kit FBK-100 or FBK-200
• Junction Box Kit JBK
1. Access the bottom compartment.
Models UVFRC-4228, UVFRC-4228-H, UVFRC-3628,
UVFRC-3628-H
Lift out the bottom firebox liner panel (Figure 18).
Figure 12: Removing the Bottom Firebox Liner Panel
Models
UVFRC-4228, UVFRC-4228-H,
UVFRC-3628 and UVFRC-3628-H
Bottom
Refractory
Panel
Model UVF-36
Using a screwdriver, remove the screw from the blower access
panel (Figure 19). Slide the panel to the right until the flange
clears the opening. Remove the panel and set aside.
Figure 13: Removing the Blower Access Panel
Firebox Floor Remove Screw
Blower
Access
Panel
2. Remove the rectangular junction box knock-out on the right
side of the unit. Install the junction box and electrical outlet
below the firebox floor into the rectangular opening on
the right side cabinet panel (with the removed knock-out)
(Figure 20 and Figure 21). The junction box/electrical kit is
sold separately.
NOTE: Pass the wires through the hole, then squeeze the
junction box flanges together to fit into opening.
Figure 14: Installing the Junction Box
Firebox
Floor
J-Box Flange
Install Into Side Wall Rectangular Opening
J-Box & Electrical Outlet
Figure 15: Wiring the Junction Box
J-Box And
Electrical Outlet
J-Box Flanges
Wires
Right Outside Cabinet Panel
3. Loosely tie a knot in the power cord to take up slack
(Figure 22).

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Figure 16: Wiring
Loose Knot In Power
Cord To Take Up Slack
Firebox
Floor
Model UVFRC-4228 Shown
4. Locate the tabs (Figure 23). Position the blower assembly
so that the tabs (located on the cabinet base) are seated in
the notches of the blower bracket. Bend the tabs over to
secure the blower assembly (Figure 24).
Figure 17: Locating the Blower Installation Tabs
Locating Tabs
Cabinet Base
Model UVFRC-4228 Shown
Figure 18: Bending the Blower Installation Tabs
Bend Locating Tabs Over
(Into Notches)
Model UVFRC-4228 Shown
5. Plug blower power cord into the junction box electrical outlet.
6. Connect the electrical outlet and switch wires to the
power supply; 3-wire, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 ph power supply
(Figure 8).
FBK-100 Kits
Install a field-provided ON/OFF wall switch (or P/N 85L87) in a
convenient location on a wall, near the fireplace.
FBK-200 Kits
Install the provided variable speed control (rheostat) in a
convenient location on a wall, near the fireplace.
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