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Electrical Information
A. General Information
WARNING! Risk of Shock or Explosion! DO NOT wire
110-120 VAC to the valve or to the appliance wall switch.
Incorrect wiring will damage controls.
NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired
and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric
Code CSA C22.1.
• Wire the appliance junction box to unswitched 110-120
VAC. This is required for use of optional accessories
(standing pilot ignition) or proper operation of the
appliance (Intellifi re ignition).
• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in
compliance with the applicable electrical codes, when
it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near
sinks.
• Low voltage and 110-120 VAC voltage cannot be shared
within the same wall box.
Determine if the appliance uses an Intellifi re ignition sys-
tem or standing pilot ignition system:
• Remove the decorative front.
• A red or black ignitor button (as shown in Figure 8.1)
indicates this appliance is standing pilot ignition.
RED OR BLACK BUTTON
Figure 8.1 Ignitor Button
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Junction Box Installation
• Remove the screw attaching the junction box/receptacle
to the outer shell, rotate the junction box inward to dis-
engage it from the outer shell. See Figure 8.2.
• Pull the electrical wires from outside the appliance through
the opening into the valve compartment and secure wires
with a Romex connector. See Figure 8.2.
• Make all necessary wire connections to the junction box/
receptacle and reattach the junction box/receptacle to
the outer shell.
NOTICE: DO NOT wire
110-120 VAC to wall switch.
Figure 8.2 Junction Box Detail
Accessories Requirements
• This appliance may be used with a wall switch, wall
mounted thermostat and/or a remote control.
Wiring for optional Hearth & Home Technologies approved
accessories should be done now to avoid reconstruction.
Follow instructions that come with those accessories.
Electrical Service and Repair
WARNING! Risk of Shock! Label all wires prior to dis-
connection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can
cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper
operation after servicing.
WARNING! Risk of Shock! Replace damaged wire with
type 105º C rated wire. Wire must have high temperature
insulation.
Romex
Connector
14/2WG
Cover Plate
outside firebox
Copper
ground attached
GRN wire
to GRN screw with
inside box
GRN wire
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