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VCBK4R AND VCBK4L BLOWER
FOR MODELS V36R/L AND VI36R/L
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING BLOWER
BEFORE MOUNTING
FIREPLACE
Note:
Fireplace must be properly connected to a 110v power source
before blower can be operated.
1. Remove large knockout tab (see Figure 1).
2. Remove knurled nut from the blower switch stem and place
blower assembly in the fireplace making sure to plug the male
electrical connector into the female connector already in the
fireplace (see Figure 2). Be sure also to align ON/OFF switch
on the blower assembly with the hole in the fireplace front
face (see Figure 4).
Knockout Tab
Electrical Connection
3. Take the 4 sheet metal screws provided and secure blower assembly to the fireplace through the holes provided (see Figure 3).
4. Blower should now be in place and look similar to Figure 4.
Secure blower ON/OFF switch by replacing the knurled nut.
Note:
See page 2 for special instructions if “Full View” glass
doors are installed.
Blower Assembly
Fireplace
Sheet Metal
Screw
Figure 3 - Fastening Sheet Metal Screws to Blower Assembly
Blower
Assembly
Blower Cover Plate
Firebrick
Screw
Figure 1 - Locating Knockout Tab
Fireplace
ON/OFF Switch
Figure 2 - Installing Blower Assembly
Blower
Assembly
Male Electrical
Connector
Fireplace
Firebrick
Retainer
ON/OFF Switch
Knurled Nut
Fireplace Face
Figure 4 - Connecting Blower Assembly Power Supply and ON/
OFF Switch (Top View)

®
VCBK4R AND VCBK4L BLOWER
INSTALLING BLOWER
AFTER MOUNTING
FIREPLACE
Note:
Fireplace must be properly connected to a 110v power source
before blower can be operated.
1. Remove the three screws that secure side brick retainers. Pull
out the side brick exposing blower cover plate on the right side
of fireplace (see Figure 6).
2. Remove the blower cover plate (see Figure 7).
3. Take the blower assembly and place through hole in the firebox. Make sure ON/OFF switch protrudes through the hole in
the fireplace side (see Figure 8). Blower assembly should now
look similar to Figure 9.
Side Brick
Screw
Side Brick
Retainer
4. Secure ON/OFF switch with knurled nut in kit. Before replacing blower cover plate, plug male electrical connector on the
blower assembly into the female socket already in the fireplace.
5. Replace blower cover plate, side brick, and retainer before
using fireplace.
Blower
Blower
Cover Plate
Firebrick
Firebrick
Retainer
ON/OFF Switch
Knurled Nut
Figure 9 - Connecting Blower Assembly Power Supply and ON/
OFF Switch (Top View)
Assembly
Fireplace Face
Screw
Fireplace
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS
DOORS
Figure 6 - Removing Side Brick
Fan Cover
Plate
Figure 7 - Removing Fan Cover Plate
Blower
Assembly
ON/OFF Switch
Figure 8 - Installing Blower Assembly
Knockout
Plate
Firebox
Fireplace
Side
If doors are installed, it is necessary to remove the right door and
side frame. To remove the door, depress upper hinge spring in the
door track and slide the track and door assembly to the left. To
remove the side doorframe, remove the top and lower most hex
head screws securing the frame. Secure the switch arm to the outer
side of the doorframe with the rivet (see Figure 10). Replace side
frame making sure the large hole on the end of the switch arm fits
over the ON/OFF switch in the fireplace. Replace door.
Right Door
Frame
ON/OFF
Pop Rivet
Switch Arm
Figure 10 - Attaching ON/OFF Switch to Fireplace with Glass
Doors
Switch
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