REMOTE WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION

REMOTE WALL MOUNTED SWITCH

A remote wall switch and up to fifteen (15) feet of 18 Ga. wire may be used with this appliance. Attach the wall switch in a junction box at the desired location on the wall. See Figure 26. Do not extend beyond the wall switch wire

PILOTHI

 

OPTIONAL REMOTE

 

WALL SWITCH

 

ON

ON

RS

length provided.

NOTE: Extended lengths of wire may cause the fireplace not to function properly. Longer length of wire is permitted if the wire is made out of larger gauge (diameter) wire. Always check with local code.

OFF

ON

TH TP

TH/TP

OFF

OFF

 

 

OPTIONAL REMOTE

 

WALL SWITCH

 

ON

 

OFF

WARNING

Do not connect wall

 

 

switch of heater to a

 

110V circuit.

 

 

OPTIONAL FAN/BLOWER SYSTEM

CAUTION

Figure 26 - Wiring Diagram for Wall Switch

Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Main power supply must be turned off before connecting fans to the main electrical power supply or performing service.

IMPORTANT: Always check local building codes. This installation must comply with local regulations as well as the National Electric Code.

WIRING

1.Before installing the blower, wire the receptacle into an electrical circuit. This should be done before framing the fire- place. Wire with minimum 60ºC wire in accordance with prevailing codes.

2.Remove the external junction box cover by removing the screw from the right side of the outside firebox wall. Junction box was installed at the factory.

3. The junction box cover has a factory installed

WARNING

Before installing the blower, turn off the fireplace and allow to cool.

“romex” style strain relief connector. After

Only a qualified service person should service and repair the fire-

connecting the wires, route the wire leads

place. A qualified service person should connect and disconnect

through this connector. Refer to the wiring

the fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

diagram in Figure 27a.

 

 

 

 

BEFORE INSTALLING BLOWER

1.Always turn off the gas supply and allow the unit to cool down before proceeding.

2.Clean the inside of the firebox (wall and floor), where the blower and wires will be installed. Make sure the firebox wall and floor are clean and dry before mounting the blower.

NOTE: It is very important to arrange the blower wires and wire assembly so that wires do not come in contact with blower blades or firebox.

INSTALLING BLOWERS

1.Remove screen rod assemblies by lifting rod and pushing back and down to release rod from the three hooks located behind the face of the fireplace on the right, left, and middle.

2.Remove the plate located in front of the glass at the bottom.

3.Rotate the access doors on the right and left side of the glass toward the glass.

4.Remove glass frame by releasing the three latches located at the top of the firebox. Tilt glass away from the unit, lift glass frame up and away from the unit. See Fig. 32.

5.Remove logs.

6.Remove hearth brick, wall brick and rear brick. NOTE: Remove brackets that secure wall brick.

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Monessen Hearth KHLDV SERIES manual Remote Wall Switch Installation, Remote Wall Mounted Switch, Optional FAN/BLOWER System

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