INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Optima 30 comes complete with a cord and plug already installed. If you require to run an electrical
lead to the appliance follow the instructions listed below.
Have qualified electrician run a set of 120VAC supply lines to the lower left side of the fireplace before
installing the appliance. He should leave 18” (460mm) of the supply line free for ease of connection to
the appliance. Connect the electrical supply line to the appliance at the same time the gas line is being
connected to the appliance.
Flip open the bottom grill and open the cover of the fan speed controller box. Run the lines into the left
side of the appliance through the conductor clamp. Run the lines through the conductor clamp on the
controller box. Connect the ‘live’ (black) supply conductor to the free black conductor from the speed
controller with a marrette type wire connector. Connect the ‘neutral’ white supply conductor to the free
white conductor from the convection fan with a marrette type wire connector. Connect the
‘ground’ (green or bare) conductor to the box. Tighten the two conductor clamps and replace the cover
of the speed controller box.
Electrical Supply Line
to fan
to temp. snap switch
Ground
White to White
Black to Black
Fan Speed Controller
Appliance Side
Conductor Clamps
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