Vermont Casting BREF36R/42R Volt Wall Switch Wiring Installation, Installation Cautions, 10004758

BREF Electric Fireplace

7.Connect the white wire from the unit to the neutral (white) wire on the power supply.

8.Connect the ground wire from the wall switch to the wire grouping from the power supply and the ground stud in the junction box.

9.Make sure the red wire (L2) in the junction box has a closed end splice or a wire nut properly applied.

10.Ensure all connections are tight. Insert all wiring inside the junction box and secure the cover.

240 Volt Wall Switch Wiring Installation

A qualified electrician must perform any electrical wiring of this appliance. For Canadian installation, wiring must be done in accordance with local codes, and/or the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code. For U.S.A. installation, wiring must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70.

NOTE: For 240 Volt installations, use a double-pole, single-throw, 20 Amp, 240V rated wall switch.

Wiring of the wall switch must be completed prior to installing the unit.

Connect the wall-mounted switch to the fireplace by running grounded 3-conductor wire (MIN. 14 AWG) to the switch from the junction box on the side of the unit.

1.Locate the voltage selection switch under the logset on the left front corner of the unit.

2.Move the switch from the 120 Volt to the 240 Volt position.

3.Loosen the screws securing the junction box cover, and remove the cover.

4.Remove knockouts in the box cover to use a cable clamp.

5.Pull out three (3) wires: black, red, and white.

120/240 Volt Wall-Mounted

Thermostat Wiring

Before attempting maintenance or ser- vice—to reduce risk of fire, electrical

shock and personal injury—disconnect all power to the fireplace at the main service panel.

NOTE: Wiring of the wall thermostat must be com- pleted prior to the installation of the unit.

Use a single pole thermostat rated for 120/240 Volt operation.

When installing the wall thermostat, make sure to turn the heater control inside fireplace all the way clockwise to the highest set point temperature.

Connect the wall-mounted thermostat to the fireplace by running a grounded 2-conductor wire (min. 14 AWG) to the thermostat from the junction box on the side of the unit.

1.Loosen the screws securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

2.Remove knockouts in the box cover to use a cable clamp.

3.Pull out the two (2) brown wires with the closed end splice at the end.

4.Cut off the closed end splice, separate the two wires, and strip approximately 5/8" (15mm).

5.Connect one (1) wire from the thermostat to one (1) of the brown wires; connect the other wire from the thermostat to the other brown wire.

6.Connect the ground wire from the wall thermostat to the power supply wire group and the ground stud in the junction box.

7.Ensure all connections are tight. Insert all wiring into the junction box and secure the cover.

6.Connect one (1) wire (black) from the wall switch to the L1 (black) wire on the unit, and the other wire from the wall switch to the L1 (black) wire on the power supply.

7.Connect one (1) of the wires from the wall switch to the L2 (red) wire on the unit, and the other wire from the wall switch to the L2 (red) wire on the power sup- ply.

8.Connect the white wire from the unit to the neutral (white) wire on the power supply.

9.Connect the ground wire from the wall switch to the wire grouping from the power supply and ground stud in the junction box.

10.Ensure all connections are tight. Insert all wiring inside the junction box and secure the cover.

Installation Cautions

Make sure the power is turned OFF before proceeding.

If repairing or replacing any electrical com- ponent or wiring, the original wire routing, color coding and securing locations must be followed.

Any electrical repairs or rewiring of this unit should be carried out by a licensed electrician in accordance with national and local codes.

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