10 Electrical Information
A. Recommendation for Wire
This appliance requires
1.Ensure that the electrical service being installed to the appliance is turned “OFF” by verifying with a volt meter.
6.Connect the neutral (White) service wire to the yellow female insulated connector located on transformer ter- minal (1) using a wire crimping tool. See Figure 10.2.
7.Connect the ground (Green) wire to the 1/4 in. ground screw located on the front right of the transformer bracket. See Figure 10.2.
WARNING
Shock hazard.
Wire 110V to transformer.
Do NOT wire 110V to valve.
Do NOT wire 110V to wall switch.
•Incorrect wiring will damage millivolt valves.
•Incorrect wiring will override HSI safety lockout and may cause explosion.
2.Bring the electrical service wire through the wire re- straint located on the right side of the appliance. Leave about 10 inches of electric service wire inside the ap- pliance to permit for future service maintenance.
3.Locate the (2) female insulated connectors installed on the transformer and the (1) ground connector screwed to the right side of the transformer bracket.
Note: The factory installed yellow female insulated connectors
(2)and yellow ground connector (1) are designed for use with 10/12 AWG wire. If another gauge wire is being used, these connectors should be replaced with the appropriate gauge insulated connectors to ensure a proper connection. See Figure 10.2.
4.Route electrical service wires through plastic grom- met as show in Figure 10.1. This plastic grommet is located on the right side of the Transformer bracket.
5.Connect the L1 (Black) service wire to the supplied yellow female insulated connector located on trans- former terminal (23) using a wire crimping tool. See Figure 10.2.
Connectors
Transformer bracket
Figure 10.2
Note: The system is polarity sensitive. Polarity must be correct for this fireplace to operate correctly.
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
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Plastic grommet
*Front of fireplace has been removed to show the electrical panel position within appliance.
Figure 10.1 Electrical Panel position inside Appliance with Front removed.
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