9 Electrical Information

A. Wiring the Appliance

Appliance Requirements

Note: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician.

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.

CAUTION

Prevent accidental appliance operation when not attended.

Unplug or remove batteries from remote control if absent or if appliance will not be used for an extended period of time.

Property damage possible from elevated temperatures.

This appliance DOES NOT require 110-120 VAC to operate.

It is recommended that a 110 VAC junction box be connected for use with fan or remote control. (See Figure 9.2 for junction box wiring).

WARNING

Wire 110V to electrical junction box.

Do NOT wire 110V to valve.

Do NOT wire 110V to wall switch.

Incorrect wiring will damage millivolt valves.

Incorrect wiring will override IPI safety lockout and may cause explosion.

ON/OFF Switch

• An ON/OFF switch is included with the door/front and should be attached to the door/front. The location of the ON/OFF switch varies depending on model. It may be installed on the valve cover plate or included with the decorative surround. (See Installation instructions for remote control).

• If desired an additional wall switch or thermostat may be added to system as shown in Figure 9.1. Follow directions included with the optional wall switch.

STANDING

 

PILOT

 

 

 

REMOTE SWITCH

 

 

PIGTAIL

 

 

ON

 

 

OFF

 

VALVE

ON/OFF

 

SWITCH

 

 

 

WHT

 

 

RED

OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH,

 

 

THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE

Î Figure 9.1

Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram

 

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle MTL-INSERT Electrical Information, Wiring the Appliance, Appliance Requirements, ON/OFF Switch

MTL-INSERT specifications

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