1.0 INTRODUCTION
TheGFK-160ABlowerhasbeendesignedtocirculateroom
airthroughthefireplacetoenhanceheatoutput.TheGFK160A
blower system operates on 120 VAC, 60 Hz power. This is
available through a receptacle in the factory installed junc-
tion box. The junction box is located in the controls com-
partmentofthe fireplace.
Avariablespeed control is providedwiththe blower system
toprovidequietforcedairflowatthedesiredspeeds.Atem-
peraturesensorswitch,whichautomaticallyturnsthe blower
ON/OFF, is also provided with this kit.
2.0 CHECK CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON
CompareCONTENTSOFCARTONinFigure1withtheac-
tual parts received. If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your dealer before starting installation. Do not in-
stall a damaged blower kit.
107-981K 5/03
FIGURE1
SPEED
CONTROL
TEMP.
SENSOR
SWITCH
WING
NUT
CONTROL
NUT
BLOWER
CONTROL
KNOB
GROUND
CLIP
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Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044
GFK-160A Blower System
-InstallationandOperatingInstructions-
3.0 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
The GFK-160A Blower Kit is tested and safe when installed
inaccordancewiththisinstallationmanual.Itisyourrespon-
sibility to read all instructions before starting installation and
tofollowtheseinstructionscarefullyduringinstallationtoas-
suremaximumbenefitfrom,andsafeoperationof,theblower.
This blower is carefully engineered and must be installed
only as specified. If you modify it or any of its components,
youmay cause afire hazard andwill void theWARRANTY.
Inaddition, such action may voidthe coverage providedby
theowner'shome insurance.
CAUTION: All wiring should be done by a qualified electri-
cian and shall be in compliance with local codes and with
the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-current (in
theUnitedStates),orwiththecurrentCSAC22.1Canadian
ElectricCode(in Canada).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT110-120 VACWIRINGTO
THE GAS CONTROLVALVE OF THIS FIREPLACE.
4.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 INSTALLING ELECTRICAL SERVICE
TO THE JUNCTION BOX
WARNING: TURN ELECTRICAL POWER OFF AT THE
CIRCUITBREAKERBEFOREBEGINNING THIS INSTAL-
LATION.
1. Removetheelectricalcoverplate from the lower exterior
of the fireplace. Remove the knock-out from the plate
and attach the Romex clamp (screws to the outside).
(See Figure 2). NOTE: Some fireplace models have a
round hole through which the service wires are fed and
intowhich the Romexclamp is attached. Thesemodels
donot have acoverplate.
FIGURE2
LOWER
GRILLE COVER
2. Feed the 110-120 VAC electrical service wires through
the Romex clamp and secure the wires to the clamp.
Reattach the cover plate to the outside of the fireplace.
3. Access the controls compartment of the fireplace to lo-
cate the Junction Box.
4. Using the wire nuts, attach the black wire to the black ser-
vice wire, the white wire to the white service wire, and the
servicegroundwiretothegroundstudofthejunctionbox.
5. Attach the junction box to the side of the unit. Insert the
rear tab of the box into the rectangular slot in the outer
wrap of the firebox. Push the front end of the box tightly
against the side of the unit, and secure the box with a
sheet metal screw (note the hole in the front end tab).
