INSTALLATION
Wall Switch Installation
Optional Remote Control Installation
Gas Line
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INSTALLATION
WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION
The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies the electricity to the fireplace. Refer to wiring diagram in this manual on page 19.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL
INSTALLATION (Model WRC)
Note: If using optional wireless
1.Remove the front refractory access panel by lifting up and an- gling out of the firebox opening (see Figure 13).
2.The WRC model receiver does not require a battery. The re- ceiver can be installed by first plugging the short extension cord into the fireplace receptacle. Then plug the receiver unit into the extension cord. Finally plug the ignition module plug into the receiver unit (see Figure 14).
3.Activate the remote handset battery by removing the insulat- ing tab on the back of the handset (see Figure 15). The battery is included
4.Once the battery is activated the unit is ready to use.
5.Replace front refractory access panel.
Battery Cover
12 Volt Battery
Back of
Handset 
Pull to Remove
Insulation Tab
Figure 15 - Installing Battery into Back of Handset
GAS LINE HOOK-UP
WARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person.
WARNING: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is OFF.
A manual shutoff valve has been included in the appliance’s gas supply system.Youmayconsiderinstallinganextragasshutoffvalveoutsidethe appliance’s enclosure (check with local codes) where it can be accessed more conveniently with a key through a wall as shown in Figure 16.
In conformance with local codes, route a 1/2" NPT gas line towards the appliance coming in from any of the 3 directions shown in Figure 17.
CAUTION: Do not kink flexible gas line.
Typical Exterior Wall Gas | Shutoff |
Shutoff Installation | Valve |
Key |
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| Extension |
Figure 16 - Manual Shutoff Valve Installation
Figure 13 - Removing Front Refractory Access Panel
Fireplace
Receptacle
Remote Control
Receiver
1/2" NPT Incoming | Alternate Gas Supply | |||||||||
Black Iron Gas Line | Through | |||||||||
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A
7"
7"
Flexible Gas Line
(1 Provided) Can
Be Extended Out
Either Side
B
Extension Cord | Ignition |
Module Plug |
Figure 14 - Installing the WRC Remote Receiver
| M36E(B,H) | M42E(B,H) |
| VM36E(B,H) | VM42E(B,H) |
A | 8 5/8" (219mm) | 10 1/2" (267mm) |
B | 11" (279mm) | 12 3/4" (324mm) |
Figure 17 - Routing Incoming Gas Line
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