11. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ENVIROGAS EG-40 FPI. BV. will operate without an external electrical power supply. This
model has a Millivolt gas control which uses the pilot flame to generate enough electricity to operate the
main burners.
The appliance when installed, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local
codes or in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE Part 1,
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, OR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI /
NFPA 70 in the USA.
NOTE:
•
Operation of the fan
increases the
efficiency and heat
output of the unit.
•
This unit is able to
operate with a
millivolt rated
thermostat.
•
To connect the
thermostat use the
two- (2) purple wires
in the harness. Install
the thermostat in
series with the purple
wires.
CAUTION
Label all
wires prior to
disconnection when
servicing controls.
Wiring errors can
cause improper and
dangerous operation.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
WARNING
;
Electrical grounding instructions. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard, and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong outlet. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
INSTALLING REMOTE THERMOSTAT OR WALL SWITCH
RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE
for thermostat installation: 18 gauge, 2 wire solid core, Low Voltage wire. (Bell wire)
1.
Install the 18 Gauge wire supplied to the two terminals on the thermostat or remote wall switch.
2.
Connect the other end of the wire to the gas valve using the two outside terminals on the front of the gas valve.
Use the terminals marked (TP/TH and TH).
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LEAD LENGTH (TWO WIRE)
WHEN USING WALL THERMOSTAT
WIRE SIZE
MAXIMUM LENGTH
14 GAUGE
100 FEET
16 GAUGE
64 FEET
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