Section 7: Electrical Information; Recommendation For Wire; Connecting To The Appliance; Wiring - Heat & Glo PALOMA-BL Owner's Manual

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Electrical Information
A. Recommendation for Wire
See B5 below for recommended maximum lead length (two
wire) when using wall thermostat/switch.
NOTE: 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
C221.1.
B. Connecting to the Appliance
WARNING
Wire 110V to electrical junction box..
Do NOT wire 110V to valve.
Do NOT wire 110V to wall switch
•
Incorrect wiring will damage
millivolt valves.
• Incorrect wiring will override IPI
safety lockout and may cause
explosion.
1. This appliance may be used with a wall switch, wall
mounted thermostat and / or a remote control
2. If using thermostat, use one compatible with a millivolt
gas valve system.
3. Follow parameters for locating thermostat (see individ-
ual thermostat instructions) to ensure proper operation
of appliance.
4. Use low resistance thermostat wire for wiring from igni-
tion system to the wall switch and thermostat.
5. Use the following chart for wire sizing.
Wire Size
16 gauge
18 gauge
20 gauge
22 gauge
6. Keep wire lengths as short as possible by removing
any excess wire length.
7. Low voltage and 110 VAC voltage cannot be shared
within the same wall box.
8. Ensure the thermostat is mounted level for accurate
readings.
February 8, 2006
Max. Length
65 feet
40 feet
25 feet
18 feet
Heat & Glo · Paloma · 7031-220G
9. The thermostat should be mounted on an inside wall
and not in direct line with the appliance convection air.
10. If the thermostat is located too close to the appliance,
you may need to set the temperature setting slightly
higher to maintain the desired temperature in your
home.
Do not connect this appliance to a thermostat serving
any other appliance.
Bedroom installation in Canada requires this appliance
to be connected to a thermostat.
WARNING
Shock hazard.
• This appliance is equipped with a three
pronged (grounding) plug for your protection
against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding
prong from this plug.
C. IntelliFire Ignition System Wiring
®
This appliance requires a 110 VAC supply to the appliance
junction box for operation. A wiring diagram is shown in
Figure 7.1 on page 30.
This appliance is equipped with an IntelliFire
which operates on a 3 volt system.
This appliance is supplied with a 3 volt AC transformer, which
requires the installation of the supplied junction box.
This appliance is supplied with a battery pack that requires
two D cell batteries (not included). Batteries cannot be placed
in the battery pack while using the 3 volt AC transformer.
Conversely, the transformer must be unplugged if the battery
pack is used.
CAUTION
Battery polarity must be correct or module damage will occur.
control valve
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