Tuesday, December 13, 2011

GFK-160 Blower Kit Overview and Installation Video

After a ton of research and development, we were finally able to finalize the design of our new GFK-160 blower. The blower uses a high quality ball bearing motor, dual tangential style fans, and produces 160+ CFM of air flow. The blower requires 4.25" of clearance, so it fits easily into a number of Lennox, Superior, Majestic and Monessen fireplaces.

What's even more unique about our GFK-160, is that it can act a replacement for the legacy FAB-1100, FAB-1600 and FK23. The unique foot design on our GFK-160 allows the blower to push air vertically or horizontally. Because of this design, the blower can be used in both gas and wood burning setups.

GFK-160 Blower Kit Overview


GFK-160 Blower Kit Installation Video

GFK-21 Blower Kit Installation Video

I'll let the video do the talking, but we just finished an installation video on the GFK-21 blower kit. The install is performed using a blank insert with no gas lines or controls. We do this purposely so the positioning of the blower, installation of the thermostat and placement of the rheostat can be viewed clearly. During a normal installation, the gas lines and controls will NOT be removed. The blower will simply slide into place, even though fitment at times can be tight.

And without further adieu: