Optima 3600 | 9 |
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, FAN SYSTEM
WARNING: Before starting, make certain the power supply is turned OFF.
The Optima 3600 comes complete with a temperature activated fan and rheostat installed and wired to an internal junction box. The heat sensor is factory set to close the circuit to the fan speed control at 1100 F (430 C) and will turn off the fan when the temperature falls below 800 F (270 C).
Have a qualified electrician run a 120VAC supply line to the lower right side of the fireplace before installing the appliance. There should be 18” (460mm) of the supply line free for ease of connection to the appliance. Connect the electrical supply line to the appliance at the same time the gas line is being connected to the appliance.
NOTE: This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical code, CSA C22.1.
Remove or open the bottom (louver) grill. Remove the junction box cover. Run the line into the right side of the appliance through the hole in the rear of the junction box and hold with a standard ⅞” (22 mm) clamp. Connect the (black) supply conductor to the free black conductor from the speed controller with a marrette type wire connector. Connect the ‘neutral’ white supply conductor to the free white conductor from the fan with a
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