FMI VFB36NC1 - Manual (Page 13)

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INSTALLATION
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INstAllING GAs lINe
notiCe: a qualified service per-
son must connect heater to gas
supply. follow all local codes.
IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply
in your log set owner’s manual for details on
gas hookup.
You may run the gas line from either side of
the firebox (see Figure 9). Decide which side
you want to run the gas line from.
Note: This is one option for installing shutoff
valve. Check local codes for equipment shut-
off valve location requirements.
Locate the recessed knockout in one of the
firebrick sidewall liners (see Figure 9 on page
12 and Figure 10). Firmly tap the center of
the knockout with a chisel until it is released.
Carefully chisel the rough edges of the hole
you have made to smooth edges. This hole
will line up with the hole in the outer casing.
Locate the recessed knockout in one of the
firebrick sidewall liners (see Figure 9 on page
12 and Figure 10). Firmly tap the center of
the knockout with a chisel until it is released.
Carefully chisel the rough edges of the hole
to smooth edges. This hole will line up with
the hole in the outer casing.
cAutIoN: do not use exces-
sive force to remove the knock-
out. too much force may damage
the firebrick concrete insert.
Figure 10 - Location of Knockout for
Gas Line
Knockout Chisel
Firebrick Side Wall
Remove
this Area
Side
View
INstAllING optIoNAl bloWeR
AccessoRIes
NotIce: the firebox identifica-
tion label (including model num-
ber, serial number, clearances,
etc.) is located in the right side
screen pocket area on the front
of the firebox. see figure 21,
page 17.
NotIce: if a log set is installed
in the firebox, disconnect log
set from gas supply and remove
from firebox. Contact a qualified
service person to do this.
Note: Appearance of firebox may vary de-
pending on model.
There are two (2) blower accessory options for
use in the vent-free fireboxes. Blower acces-
sory models are BK and BK3. Model BK is a
rotary squirrel cage type blower with magnetic
attachment and variable speed control. The
BK3 is a triple fan blower system with an on/
off rocker switch.
On 32" models only, the blower must be
installed by removing the lower face panel
and placing blower into its proper mounting
position. The 36" and 42" models can use
this method or remove the bottom front re-
fractory brick liner and access panel to allow
installation through the firebox bottom (see
Figure 11).
Figure 11 - Accessing Blower Compartment
(Controls Not Shown for Clarity)
Front Refractory Panel
Lower
Louver Panel
Control
Access
Cover
Knockout
Plug