Wall Switch Installation for Fan (Optional)
If the box is being wired to a wall mounted switch for use
with a fan. See Figure 8.4:
• The power supply for the appliance must be brought into
a switch box.
• The power can then be supplied from the switch box to
the appliance using a minimum of 14-3 with ground wire.
• At the switch box connect the black (hot) wire and red
(switch leg) wire to the wall switch as shown.
• At the appliance connect the black (hot), white (neutral)
and green (ground) wires to the junction box as shown.
• Add a 1/4 in. insulated female connector to the red (switch
leg) wire, route it through the knockout in the face of the
junction box, and connect to the top fan switch connector
(1/4 in. male) as shown.
Majestic • MERC32IN, MERC32IL Installation Manual • 2401-980 Rev. L • 1/21
Minimum 14-3 AWG
with Ground
Junction Box
Red
Figure 8.4 Junction Box Wired to Wall Switch
Red
Black
Black
White
White
Green
Green
Switch Box
Supply
Knockout
Switch
Power
Wires
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