Remote Wall Switch Installation; Optional Fan/Blower Systems (Milli-Volt) - Monessen Hearth BLDV400 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

REMOTE WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION

REMOTE WALL MOUNTED SWITCH
A remote wall switch and up to fifteen (15) feet of 18
Ga. wire may be used with this appliance. Attach the
wall switch in a junction box at the desired location
on the wall. Figure 37. Do not extend beyond the wall
switch wire length provided.
NOTE: Extended lengths of wire may cause the
fireplace not to function properly. Longer length of
wire is permitted if the wire is made out of larger
gauge (diameter) wire. Always check with local
code.
Do not connect wall
switch to (110V) circuit.
OPTIONAL FAN/BLOWER SYSTEM (BLOTBLDV)
Installation Instructions
Wiring
1. Before installing the blower, wire the receptacle into an electrical
circuit. This should be done before framing the fireplace. Wire
with minimum 60° C wire in accordance with prevailing codes.
2. Remove the external junction box cover by removing the screw
from the left side of the outside firebox wall. Junction box was
installed at the factory.
3. The junction box cover has a factory installed "romex" style strain
relief connector. After connecting the wires, route the wire leads
through this connector. Refer to the wiring diagram in Figure 38.
Before Installing the Blower
1. Always turn off the gas supply and allow the unit to cool down before proceeding.
2. Clean the inside of the firebox (wall and floor), where the blower and wires will be installed. Make sure the
firebox wall and floor are clean and dry before mounting the blower.
Installing the Blower
1. Remove the lower access panel by pulling up and away from unit.
2. Remove glass frame by releasing the two (2) latches (500 Model has three (3)
latches) below the firebox opening and lifting glass frame up and away from
unit.
3. Remove logs.
4. Remove grate from engine by lifting up.
5. Remove hearth brick and wall brick panels.
6. Disconnect the gas line to the valve.
7. Remove screws securing engine base to firebox floor and lift engine up to re-
move.
8. Two (2) magnetic strips have been supplied to secure each blower to the fire-
box floor. Place on bottom of each blower before installing. Figure 39
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ON
PILOT HI
TH
OFF
TP
TH/TP
Figure 37 - Wiring Diagram for Wall Switch
Electrical connections should only be performed by
a qualified, licensed electrician. Main power supply
must be turned off before connecting fans to the main
electrical power supply or performing service.
Junction Box
FP1912
Junction box wiring
8/08
Figure 39 -
Magnet Installation
RS
Figure 38 -
Junction Box Wiring Diagram
10V AC
60Hz
Factory Supplied
Not Supplied
KT503
KT503
blower magnets
11/08
OPTIONAL REMOTE
WALL SWITCH
ON
OFF
OPTIONAL REMOTE
WALL SWITCH
ON
OFF
Magnet
74D0009