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SECTION E:

  HEATER WALL SWITCH AND WALL THERMOSTAT  

 WIRING OPTIONS 

 

 

 

HEATER WALL SWITCH WIRING 

FOR 120/240 VOLT 

 
 
 

NOTE: 

Before installing the unit complete the following: 

1.  Install main power connection with appropriate voltage as per Section C or  

Section D. 

2.  Install a 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the heater switch wall box 

to the junction box on the unit. 

 

NOTE: 

Use a heater wall switch (on/off) that is rated for a minimum of 15 amps. 

 

120 / 240 VOLT INSTALLATIONS  

 
1.  Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover. 
2.  Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp. 
3.  Pull out the three wires marked 1, 2, and G. (red, red, and green) 
4.  Remove the wire connector and separate the wires marked 1 and 2. 
5.  Connect the (red) 1 wire from the unit to the (black) L1 wire from the heater wall switch 

by using a wire connector (not supplied). 

6.  Connect the other end of (black) L1 wire from the heater wall switch to the L1 terminal 

of the heater wall switch. 

7.  Connect the (red) 2 wire from the unit to the (white) Neutral wire from the heater wall 

switch using a wire connector (not supplied). 

8.  Connect the other end of the (white) Neutral wire from the heater wall switch to the L2 

terminal of the heater wall switch. 

9.  Connect the (green) Ground wire from the unit to the (green) Ground wire from the 

heater wall switch using a wire connector (not supplied). 

10. Secure the one remaining (green) Ground wire with a ground screw in the heater switch 

wall box. 

11. Ensure that all connections are tight.   
12. Insert all the wiring of the heater wall switch into the heater switch wall box. 
13. Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp. 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for BF45DXP

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE MODEL NUMBERS BF33ST DX BF39ST DX BF45ST DX 7206350200REV06...

Page 2: ...ing Flanges Section C PAGE 4 Factory Setting Wiring 240 Volt Without Main Power Wall Switch PAGE 5 Factory Setting Wiring 120 volt Without Main Power Wall Switch Section D PAGE 6 7 Main Power Wall Swi...

Page 3: ...installing 1 Rough in framing opening following the recommended dimensions located in Section A Framing 2 Allow 8 of service cable for connecting power supply wire to junction box on fireplace when in...

Page 4: ...conductor non metallic sheath cable with ground wire 4 wires total for the incoming power supply on fireplace inserts Use the appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical codes for rated po...

Page 5: ...Carefully insert a flat headed screwdriver inside the exhaust panel to change the switch from 240 volts 230 position to 120 volts 115 position When wiring the unit for 208 240 volts the voltage selec...

Page 6: ...in the 240 volt position 230 is printed on switch 3 Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover 4 Remove the knockouts if necessary or use the provided cable clamp 5 Pull out...

Page 7: ...to 120 volt configuration 230 and 115 is printed on switch 3 Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover 4 Remove the knockouts if necessary or use the provided cable clamp 5...

Page 8: ...volt configuration 230 and 115 is printed on switch 3 Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover 4 Remove the knockouts if necessary or use the provided cable clamp 5 Pull o...

Page 9: ...supplied 7 Connect other end of black L1 wire from the main power wall switch to the L1 terminal of the main power wall switch 8 Connect the red L2 wire from the unit to the red L2 wire from the main...

Page 10: ...240 VOLT MAIN WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM 8 FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX 240 V POWER SUPPLY BREAKER PANEL WHITE N RED L2 BLACK L1 WHITE N BLACK L1 GROUND G WALL SWITCH RED L2 GROUND G...

Page 11: ...red white and green 6 Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 wire from the main power wall switch using a wire connector not supplied 7 Connect the other end of the black L1 wire to t...

Page 12: ...120 VOLT MAIN WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM 10 FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX 120 V POWER SUPPLY BREAKER PANEL WHITE N RED L2 BLACK L1 WHITE N BLACK L1 GROUND G WALL SWITCH GROUND G...

Page 13: ...ed white and green 21 Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 wire from the main power wall switch using a wire connector not supplied 22 Connect the other end of the black L1 wire to...

Page 14: ...120 VOLT MAIN WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM NO HEAT INSTALLATION FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX 120 V POWER SUPPLY BREAKER PANEL WHITE N RED L2 BLACK L1 WHITE N BLACK L1 GROUND G WALL SWITCH GROUND G Wire Nut 12...

Page 15: ...and 2 5 Connect the red 1 wire from the unit to the black L1 wire from the heater wall switch by using a wire connector not supplied 6 Connect the other end of black L1 wire from the heater wall swit...

Page 16: ...HEATER WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 120 240 VOLT SEE SECTION C OR SECTION D FOR MAIN POWER CONNECTION 14 FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX RED 2 WALL SWITCH RED 1 GROUND G...

Page 17: ...ires marked 1 2 5 Connect the red 1 wire from the unit to the white neutral wire from the wall thermostat box by using a wire connector not supplied 6 Connect the other end of the white neutral wire f...

Page 18: ...WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 120 240 VOLT SEE SECTION C OR SECTION D FOR MAIN POWER CONNECTION 16 FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX WALL THERMOSTAT RED 1 GROUND G RED 2 CONNECT GROUND TO WALL BOX...

Page 19: ...ked 3 and 4 5 Connect the blue 3 wire from the unit to the black L1 wire from the flame override wall switch by using a wire connector not supplied 6 Connect the other end of the black L1 wire from th...

Page 20: ...OVERRIDE WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 120 240 VOLT SEE SECTION C OR SECTION D FOR MAIN POWER C0NNECTION NOT AVAILABLE WITH NO HEAT INSTALLATION FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX BLUE 4 WALL SWITCH BLUE 3 GROUN...

Page 21: ...ESS LOWER HARNESS WHITE ORANGE FROM TOP BROWN FROM TOP RED FROM TOP BLUE 3 MOTOR FLICKER TWIST TIE RED RED 2 1 RED L2 HEATER SWITCH BLACK L1 WHITE N GREEN WHITE N BLACK BLUE 4 RED 1 MARR MARR SWITCH M...

Page 22: ...WIRING DIAGRAM UPPER SECTION 20 CUT OUT M ELEMENT 2 ELEMENT 1 2 6 4 1 5 3 BLOWER WHEEL BLW MOTOR BROWN ORANGE RED CUT OUT LONG WIRE BLK YLW BLK BLK YLW BLK BLK BLK YLW RED CUT OUT SHORT WIRE...

Page 23: ...WIRING SCHEMATIC 21...

Page 24: ...1367 Industrial Road Cambridge Ontario Canada N1R 7G8 1 888 DIMPLEX 1 888 346 7539 Approved for use in the United States and Canada...

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