My Fireplace Blower GFK-160A User manual

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Drywall dust or other fragments may be present in your replace’s vent space, clean this area before you install the
blower kit. Any bearing or motor damage resulting from this condition is not covered by the warranty policy.
Instructions for Design Version - GFK-160A Blower Kit
This Blower Kit is tested and safe when installed in accordance with these installation instructions. It is your re-
sponsibility to read all instructions and consult the Owner’s Installation Manual for your particular model number
for Supplemental Information before starting installation. Blower operates on 120V/60Hz power.
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Make sure nothing was damaged in shipment.
Do NOT install a damaged blower kit!
Blower Kit Parts
Step 1: Turn O Fireplace and allow it to cool down.
Disconnect from 120V Power. Shut o the Gas supply.
Remove the louver which covers the lower vent space
below the rebox.
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WARNING
RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE INSTALLING BLOWER!
When installed, make sure to contain any excess wire of the cord set;
Preventing it from making contact with moving or hot objects.
Description Qty.
Blower - Magnetic Mount
Thermodisc / Heat Sensor
Variable Speed Control
Power Cord
3-Prong to 2-Prong Adapter
Installation Instructions (Downloadable)
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Jumper Wire (Black)
Small Ground Screw 1
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SPEED
CONTROL
VARIABLE
HEAT SENSOR /
THERMO DISC
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WHITE Wire - Connects to White wire on Motor
BLACK Wire - Connects to Variable Speed Control and
Heat Sensor, then to Black Wire on Motor
GREEN Wire - Attached to side of Blower Housing with
Ground Screw (See Figure: 2)
Lay cord set on oor and connect wires (Figure: 1).
Plug Power Cord into “Live” Outlet. Test Blower operation
by placing ame to Silver Disc of Heat Sensor for 10 sec-
onds. Verify Speed Control in “ON” Position (Figure:12).
* If using with RC150,
RC300 or RC400 Remote
and/or ACM Module; the
Variable Speed Control
and Heat Sensor are
removed and not used.
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Push disconnects together, one
plastic insulator ts inside the
other.

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Step 2: The Blower is 4.44 inches high.
Place Blower up to Lower Vent Space opening to conrm Blower will t (Figure 5).
If height is close, remove Glass Frame by using the Spring Loaded Latches as shown is (Figures 3 & 4).
•For “SL” Series, see (Figures: 10 & 20); a removable
cross-member bar may be present.
•Multi-Sided replace see (Figures: 18 & 19).
•Typically, there is space on the Right side of Gas Valve
to insert Blower, you may need to move objects out of
the way during installation (Figure: 7).
•Cleaning the lower vent space is Recommended before
installation. Visualize pathway for blower insertion.
•Remove clear backing of velcro on back of Blower.
Position blower with rectangle air exit ports facing up
and motor facing left (Figure: 5).
• Slide blower into lower vent space,
centering against the rear wall. (Figures: 5, 6 & 7)
GLASS LATCHES
GLASS FRAME
SPRING LOADED
LATCHES
on TOP
and/or
BOTTOM
GLASS
ASSEMBLY
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Figure: 5
•Position blower 1/8” to 1/4” from back wall
of replace. (Figure: 6)
FIREBOX AREA
1/8” TO 1/4
DISTANCE
FIREPLACE
BACK WALL
BLOWER
GAP
4.44

Step 3: Typically, there is screw stud right of
center on the underside of the rebox or on
the lower right side of the rebox, place the
Thermodisc next to screw stud on underside of
rebox or on Side Wall. (Figures: 7,8,9 & 10)
•The silver disc of the Thermodisc must be
touching metal surface on exterior of the
rebox to sense heat. The magnets will
simply hold itself to the metal.
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THERMODISC /
HEAT SENSOR
SPEED
CONTROL
VARIABLE
ON SIDE OF
FIREBOX
UNDER FIREBOX FLOOR
(1)
(2)
Figure: 7
Figure: 8
The fan will not run until the Thermodisc / Heat Sensor reaches approximately 120°F
and the Variable Speed Control is turn to the “ON” Position! This means the Heat
Sensor must be in contact with a hot spot on the underside of the Firebox.
•Various conditions (such as replace model, type of
replace installation, outside air temperature vs. in
side air temperature) can contribute to the length of
the time the blower remains on after the replace
burner is turned OFF.
•Moving Heat Sensor slightly away from center will allow
Blower to turn o faster after replace is turned o.
•The blower can be turned o manually with the
Variable Speed Control.
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Junction Box
Power Supply
BLOWER
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SPEED
CONTROL
VARIABLE
Gas Line GREEN GROUND
WIRE Gas Valve
• Magnets on bottom brackets
hold fan to oor pan.
HEAT SENSOR /
THERMO DISC
(Figure: 7) Above illustrates blower position in the rear of lower vent space and where the wires
are correctly connected.
THERMODISC / HEAT SENSOR
PLACEMENT

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Figure: 12
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VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
THERMODISC /
HEAT SENSOR
(SL) SERIES
CROSS-MEMBER
BAR NOTCH
Step 4: The Variabale Speed Control may
be mounted on the right side of the lower
vent space or in center on front of the
control panel (Figures: 7, 10 & 11).
Wipe o the mounting location to ensure it
is clean. Remove the clear backing of velcro
attached to Variable Speed Control and
apply to the mounting location.
•You may want to wait and run blower a few times to see
where you would like to mount the variable speed control.
The speed control must be in the ON position in order for the
blower to run (Figure: 12).
•The blower will not turn on until the Thermodisc reaches
approximately 120F degrees and the variable speed control is
in the ON position.
Figure: 10
Figure: 11
SMALL DIAL
•To adjust minimum speed: Rotate
clockwise to decrease low-end
speed; counter-clockwise to increase
low-end speed. (Figure: 13)
•Turn the dial to counter-
clockwise to increase speed
until it clicks o, turn right
to reduce speed. (Figure: 12)
THERMODISC / HEAT SENSOR
PLACEMENT

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Figure: 16
Power Strip style
FAN
Metal Style: Make sure the 2 wires coming from junction
box ARE plugged together. Push disconnects together, one
plastic insulator ts inside the other.
•Use 3-Prong to 2-Prong plug adapter and insert Blower
plug in receptacle labeled “FAN”. (Figure: 16)
Metal style Junction Box
JUMPER WIRE
JUNCTION BOX
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•Finishing Steps:
If gas supply is Turned O, turn it back on.
If 120 Volt Power is Turned O, turn it back on.
POWER CORD
Plug In Receptacle
on Junction Box
Figure: 17
Newer (IFT): Black jumper wire is not used.
•Insert Blower Plug in Receptacle on Junction Box.
(Figure: 17)
Power Strip style: Insert the Black jumper
wire into the two small ports of the lower
left corner of Junction Box. Below where
‘FAN’ is printed, one port is above the
other. (Figures: 14 & 15)
•Plug Blower in where “FAN” is printed
on the Junction Box. (Figures: 14 & 15)
Step 5: Check Junction Box style (Figures: 14,16 & 17)
and follow the instructions for your type.
(IFT) Junction Box

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Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN/CGAB-419.1 and .2 Gas Installation Code and local regula-
tions. When installing the blower fan kit, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 and/or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA must conform to local codes, or in absence of local codes or the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1-1988. When installing the blower fan kit, it must be grounded in accordance with local codes, or in
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
My Fireplace Blower LLC produces and sells aftermarket replace blower kits; which require consultation
of an Owner’s Installation Manual from the Manufacturer of a particular replace model number for in-
stallation. During Installation of a replace blower kit or replacement blower, refer to the Owner’s Instal-
lation Manual for your particular replace model to obtain supplemental information. My Fireplace Blower
LLC is not responsible for any damage incurred during installation or resulting from installation of a re-
place blower kit, which was directed and/or conducted from the information within this document.
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(SL) SERIES
CROSS-MEMBER BAR
Figure: 20
FIREPLACE
SIDE WALL
BLOWER
1/8” TO 1/4”
BLOWER LOCATION
MULTI-SIDED
FIREPLACE BLOWER
INSTALLATION
LOCATION
BLOWER
BLOWER POSITION
AGAINST SIDE IN
LOWER VENT SPACE
UNDER FIREBOX
Figure: 18
(Figures: 18 & 19) show where
the Blower is positioned against
one of the side walls. Look for
Gas Pipe position to make sure
there is at least 13 Inches of
space on either side of the Gas
Pipe for Blower to t. The blower
needs to be positioned under the
Vertical Vent space going up the
Side Wall.
• (Figures: 20) Points out the
cross-member bar which may be
present on “SL” Series repalces.