Hearth and Home Technologies COLBAY-FS-B Electrical Information, Recommendation for Wire

7 Electrical Information

A. Recommendation for Wire

See B5 below for recommended maximum lead length (two wire) when using wall thermostat/switch.

NOTE: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA

C221.1.

•A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in compliance with the applicable electrical codes, when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks.

B. Connecting to the Appliance

8.Ensure the thermostat is mounted level for accurate readings.

9.The thermostat should be mounted on an inside wall and not in direct line with the appliance convection air.

10.If the thermostat is located too close to the appliance, you may need to set the temperature setting slightly higher to maintain the desired temperature in your home.

Do not connect this appliance to a thermostat serving any other appliance.

Bedroom installation in Canada requires this appliance to be connected to a thermostat.

WARNING

Wire 110v to electrical junction box. Do NOT wire 110v to the valve.

Do NOT wire 110V to wall switch.

•Incorrect wiring will damage millivolt systems.

WARNING

Shock hazard.

•This appliance is equipped with a three pronged (grounding) plug for your protection

against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

1.This appliance may be used with a wall switch, wall mounted thermostat and / or a remote control.

2.If using thermostat, use one compatible with a millivolt gas valve system.

3.Follow parameters for locating thermostat (see individ- ual thermostat instructions) to ensure proper operation of appliance.

4.Use low resistance thermostat wire for wiring from igni- tion system to the wall switch and thermostat.

5.Use the following chart for wire sizing.

Wire Size	Max. Length
16 gauge	65 feet
18 gauge	40 feet
20 gauge	25 feet
22 gauge	18 feet

C. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring

This appliance DOES NOT require 110 VAC supply for operation. A wiring diagram is shown in Figure 7.1 on the next page.

This appliance is equipped with a millivolt control valve.

6.Keep wire lengths as short as possible by removing any excess wire length.

7.Low voltage and 110 VAC voltage cannot be shared within the same wall box.

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