Astria Fireplaces Vega Instruction Sheet

Brand: Astria Fireplaces

Model: Vega

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Instruction Sheet

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Figure 1 - BK3 Triple Fan Assembly

BK3 TRIPLE FAN BLOWER SYSTEM

P/N 127163-01

Rev. C, 05/2017

HEARTH PRODUCTS

KITS AND ACCESSORIES

BK3 TRIPLE FAN BLOWER SYSTEM

[FOR USE WITH MODELS VEGA32/36/42, VRT3032/36/42, VCT3032/36/42, VRT2036/42, VCT2036/42, CRAFTSMAN36/42, WRT3836, WCT3836, WRT3036/42,

WCT3036/42, WRT2036/42, WCT2036/42]

KIT CONTENTS

1 ea. Triple Fan Assembly (fan blades and

lock washers included with hardware bag).

1 ea. Hardware Bag

1 ea. Instruction Sheet

Cat. No. Model Description

F1083 BK3 BK3 Triple Fan Blower System

REQUIRED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

#2 Short Phillips Screwdriver

GENERAL INFORMATION

The model BK3 blower system (shown in Figure 1) can be installed

in any existing circulating model wood burning or unvented ﬁrebox

having a pre-wired 120 VAC duplex power receptacle.

Note: Fan blades need to be assembled prior to installation, see

Figure 1.

READ ALL THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION THE

FIREPLACE MUST BE OFF AND COLD BEFORE BEGINNING.

ALL WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE

APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

If you encounter any problems, need clariﬁcation of these instructions

or are not qualiﬁed to properly install this kit, contact you local

distributor or dealer.

If any of these parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer or

IHP.us.com for referral information.

CAUTION

Verify proper operation after servicing.

CAUTION

Turn off gas supply, disconnect electric circuit and

allow appliance to fully cool down before performing

this installation. Glass and refractory panels may

be heavy for some individuals. If this is the case,

please request help.

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.

ACCESSING BLOWER COMPARTMENT/INSTALLATION

1. Remove glass doors (if equipped) by following the instructions

shown in Figure 2, page 2.

2. Remove front refractory access panel by lifting up and angling out

through ﬁreplace opening. See Figure 3, Page 2.

3. Remove control cover panel.

4. Remove lower louver panel (if installed, in face) by gently pushing

out panel from inside mounting frame. If not installed, place blower

into position through control access hole.

5. Remove knockout plug from lower louver panel. See Figure 3,

Page 2.

6. Assemble fan blades as shown in Figure 1.

Fan Blade

3 ea.

Lock Washer

3 ea.

Blower Shaft

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Figure 3 - Accessing Blower Compartment (Controls Not Shown for

Clarity) B-vent, Wood and Vent-Free Models

ACCESSING BLOWER COMPARTMENT/INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 4 - Mounting BK3 Blower

Screws at

Upper Flange

Screws for

Leg Stands

Figure 5 - Connecting Switch and Supply plug

MOUNTING AND CONNECTING SWITCH

1. Remove 2 connectors from ON/OFF rocker switch located on wiring

harness. See Figure 5.

2. Insert rocker switch into lower louver panel with switch lever point-

ing outward.

3. Reconnect previously removed wire connectors onto switch ter-

minals.

4. Insert supply plug into one of the available power receptacles at the

right side of compartment. See Figure 5.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to inspect components and wiring for damage before

restoring power to appliance. If damaged, contact an authorized dealer

for original replacement part(s) or IHP.us.com for referral information.

Blower Rocker

Switch

Blower Supply

Plug

Power

Receptacle

Wire

Connectors

Figure 2 - Removing Glass Doors

Press Spring Clip to

Release Pivot Pin

Fold Bi-Fold Door

After Releasing

Spring Clip to

Slide Door Out of

Upper Track

Remove Bottom

Pin from Pivot Plate

While Sliding Door

Out of Upper Track.

Spring Clip

Pivot Plate

Refractory

Access Panel

Control

Access

Cover

Knockout plug

Louver Panel

7. Place fan assembly with blades pointing towards rear of ﬁreplace

and in between two leg stands. See Figure 4.

NOTE: Position shown in Figure 4 is for 36'' and 42'' models. For 32''

models, rotate blower so upper ﬂange is on the bottom and fan blades

are toward rear of unit.

8. Using 2 of the screws provided, fasten upper ﬂange of blower

bracket to hearth pan. Fasten end ﬂanges to leg stands with

remaining 4 screws. See Figure 4.

NOTE: Wire assembly must be arranged in front and away from the fan

blades to reach power receptacle plug freely.

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Figure 6 - Wiring Diagram

COMPLETING INSTALLATION

1. Reinstall louver panel (if equipped) into frame opening with louvers

pointing upward.

2. Apply wiring diagram label (shown in Figure 6) to control cover and

replace cover back over compartment opening.

3. Reinstall front refractory panel and glass door in reverse order

shown in Figure 2, Page 2.

4. To operate, turn rocker switch to the ON position.

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NOTES

P/N 127163-01-01 Rev. C 05/2017

IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, speciﬁca-

tions, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor

for ﬁreplace code information.

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Brand: Astria Fireplaces

Model: Vega

Category: Fireplaces

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