Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/36, DEFD33/36
Direct (Hard) Wiring
Electric Fireplace Models
DEF33/ DEF36/ DEF36S2
WARNING:This procedure must be conducted by a qualified electrician, in accordance with National and local codes. In the U.S.A., the installation must conform to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70. In Canada, the installation must conform to the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code.
WARNING: Make sure the power to the unit is off, and the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before proceeding with this conversion. Failure to do so may result in property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
This instruction is intended as a guide for replacing the power cord supplied with Models HEF33/DEF33/ DEF36/DEF36S2 electric fireplace with direct (hard) wiring.
NOTE: When direct wiring this appliance, it must be connected to a 15 Amp dedicated circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel of the dwelling. The cable between the circuit/fuse panel and the fireplace must meet all local and national codes, and in no case shall the wires be less than 14 gauge.
1.Make sure the power to the unit has been turned off, the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet and the unit has cooled down if it has been operating.
2.Lower the bottom louvre panel to expose the control panel.
3.Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the side tabs of the control panel that secure the panel to the cabinet.
4.Grasp the tabs on the control panel and gently lean the top of the panel towards you while lifting it up until the locking tabs on the bottom of the control panel are disengaged from the bottom of the unit. Lay the control panel face down on top of the louvre panel. Do not force the panel, as this may result in wires being disconnected from their controls.
5.Locate where the power cord enters the control compartment on the right hand side of the unit. Using wire cutters, cut the power cord within three inches (75 mm) of the point where it exits the cabinet.
6.Carefully separate the three wires of the power cord into separate wires by gently pulling them apart. DO NOT use a knife, as this may expose bare conductor. The hot wire is connected to the circuit breaker. The neutral wire is connected to the rocker switch and the green ground wire is attached to a ground stud on the rear panel of the control compartment.
7.Using wire strippers, strip approximately 5/8"
(15 mm) from the ends of the hot and neutral wires.
8.Using a wrench, remove the
9.Standing on the right side of the unit, locate the power cord where it exits the cabinet. Using pliers, gently cut and remove the power cord. Dispose of the power cord.
10.Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the 7/8"
(22 mm) diameter knockout from the right hand side of the cabinet below where the strain relief was located.
11.Route the electrical cable from the breaker/fuse panel through the 7/8" (22 mm) diameter hole and secure to the cabinet using an approved clamp. The power wires should extend approximately 6" (152 mm) into the control compartment.
WARNING: Make sure the power to the power cable has been turned off at the breaker/ fuse panel of the residence before proceeding.
12.Connect the ground wire form the power cable by wrapping it around the ground stud of the unit and securing it using the
13.Using a wire nut, connect the hot lead (black), of the power cable to the power cord wire leading to the circuit breaker on the control panel. Similarly, connect the neutral wire (white), of the power cable to the power cord wire leading to the rocker switch, using a wire nut. It is recommended that the wire nuts be taped to the wires, using electrical tape, as an extra safety measure.
14.Visually check that none of the wires in the control compartment have been dislodged from the controls. If they have, use the wiring diagram on the unit or in the instruction manual to replace them in their proper location.
15.Reinstall the control panel and secure it using the screws removed in step 3. Make sure that wires do not become pinched when replacing the panel.
16.Make sure that the rocker switch on the control panel is in the off position. Turn the power to the unit on at the breaker/fuse panel. Place the unit into operation and check to make sure that all of the systems are working properly.
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