Direct (Hard) Wiring Electric Fireplace
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 the 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 master ON/OFF switch located under the appliance on the left hand side is turned off, the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet and the appliance has cooled down.
2.Follow Steps 1 through 4 in “Light Bulb Replacement” section, Page 9.
3.Remove two (2) screws per side for the brackets and the fireplace screen to be removed and set aside.
4.Remove one (1) screw per side of the bulb housing assembly to remove and set aside.
5.Remove two (2) screws per side for the left side cover. This allows the cover to be opened for access to where the power cord enters the strain relief and the compartment.
6.Using wire cutters, gently cut the power cord inside the compartment, flush to the strain relief. Also, repeat for the power cord outside the compartment.
7.Back inside the compartment, gently separate the three (3) wires of the power cord into separate wires by gently pulling them apart. DO NOT use a knife, as this may expose bare conductors. The hot wire
Inspire Electric Fireplace
is connected to the main power switch and is termi- nated with a straight terminal connector. The neutral wire is connected at the circuit board’s screw clamp terminal block. The green ground wire is attached to the ground stud. Use a 5/16” (8 mm) socket or wrench to remove the brass nut, brass lock washer and brass cup washer and set aside. Remove and discard the cut power cord ground wire.
Warning: Make sure the power to the power cable has been turned off at the breaker/fuse panel before proceeding.
8.Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the 7/8” (22 mm) diameter knockout above the old power cord strain relief.
9.Route the power cable from the breaker/fuse panel through the 7/8” (22 mm) diameter hole. Secure the cable to the compartment using an approved clamp. The wires should extend approximately 6” (152 mm) into the compartment.
10.Connect the ground wire from the power cable by wrapping it around the ground stud of the unit and securing it firmly with the brass cup washer, brass lock washer and brass nut.
11.Using wire strippers, strip approximately 5/8” (15 mm) from the ends of the hot and neutral wires. Using an approved wire nut, connect the hot lead (black) of the power cable to the power cord wire that ends at the main power switch. Similarly, using another wire nut, connect the neutral wire (white), of the power cable to the power cord ending at the screw clamp terminal block of the circuit board. It is recommended that the wire nuts be taped to the wires, using electrical tape, as an extra safety mea- sure.
12.For extra safety measure, visually check and fix the wire routing appropriately. Refer to the wiring dia- gram on the unit or in the instruction manual if any wires have been dislodged.
13.Turn the power to the unit on at the breaker/fuse panel. Place the appliance into operation and check to make sure all of the systems are working prop- erly
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