Eferences; Lectrical Echnical Eferences - Mendota ML39 Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

3.3 ELECTRICAL TECHNICAL REFERENCES
AC Power Requirements
WARNING: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous
operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
For normal operation, this appliance requires 120 VAC, 2 Amp power or a 6V DC power source. The AC
power supply to this Fireplace must be hot at all times and shall not have a switch installed in it.
This appliance is equipped with an electrical junction box on the
right side. Backup DC power supply connector wire harness is
supplied with this fireplace and shall be installed adjacent to this
appliance.
Planning for AC Power Connection
On the right side of the fireplace, you will find an electrical
junction box with a two strain relief clamps. To connect AC power
to this Fireplace and the power vent, follow these steps:
1. Remove the junction box cover plate (secured with four
screws), route the 3wire end of an extension cord or house
power wire cable through the strain reliefs in the cover
plate.
2. Locate in the manual packet the plug shown in the photo. It
is labeled TO HOUSE POWER.
3. Strip the ends of the house power wires. Connect each color-coded wire to corresponding
colored wires on the plug. Use the supplied wire nuts to connect each wire pair ends.
the plug that is towards the front of the fireplace.
5.
Once the wire is plugged in, place the wire into the junction box and reinstall the cover plate.
STEP 1
Figure 3-28 Wire Connections
85-03-01136
Note: When connecting two braided wires using wire nuts, strip both braided wire ends
at least ½" and twist the two bare ends together before using wire nuts. When
connecting a braided wire to a solid copper wire, strip the solid copper wire end ½" and
the braided wire end ¾". Twist the braided wire around the solid copper wire end before
applying the wire nut.
4. Plug the wire into the plug on the back of the outlet box. The house power plugs into
STEP 2
ML39
Figure 3-27 Electrical Junction Box
STEP 3
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