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Alpine SE42 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
WIRING
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
AND WIRING
Fig. 27 – Typical Electrical
NOTE: Proper grounding must be maintained on the
appliance and on the blower assembly.
NOTE: Do not allow any wiring to rest against the
appliance as fire danger may result.
NOTE: DO NOT connect any electricity to the main
gas control valve wiring. Valve damage will certainly
occur.
NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a
licensed electrician.
The appliance is also equipped with a millivolt system that
controls the main gas control valve. A low voltage two
strand wire set needs to be routed from the main gas
control valve to the desired position of the wall switch.
Some prefer the switch be co-located with the positive
pressure blower controller. If this choice is made, a
DIVIDED double gang electrical box must be installed. (A
standard (non-divided) double gang box cannot be used.)
LINE IN
BLOWER
CONTROLLER
BLOWER
THERMAL
SWITCH
FAN
WHT
BLK
B
L
K
BLK
TAN/WHT
TAN/BLK
WIRING SCHEMATIC
14/2 SHEATHED CABLE
18 AWG, CLASS B-1, 32MM
18AWG, CLASS B-1
18AWG, CLASS B-1
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIES)
INSUL.
ALPINE FIREPLACE
BLK
BLK
Fig. 28 – Wiring Schematic
Fig. 29– Controller Wiring
A 110 volt power supply is required to operate the
appliance blower.
The appliance must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes with the current National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
The blower controller
(provided) should be mounted in a wall within a few feet of
the appliance, in a convenient location. Once the location
of the blower controller has been identified, mount a metal
or plastic electrical box and route a 110-120 VAC line into
the box. You will need another electrical line ran from that
box into the junction box provided on the fireplace. You
will also need to run an electrical line from the blower to
the junction box provided on the fireplace. Make the
electrical connections in the junction box as shown in
(figure
28).
The blower controller electrical box may be used
for the main junction box ( see fig. 29).
Conduit is not necessary if romex is used between
the appliance and the blower controller and also between
the blower and the appliance, instead of high temperature
wire.
Internal Blower Switch
Blower Wiring
On/Off Switch or
Blower
110 V House Wiring
Thermostat
(Not Supplied)
High Temp Wiring
Electrical Conduit
(Not Supplied)
