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Majestic • MERC32IN, MERC32IL, MERC32VN, MERC32VL Installation Manual • 2401-980 Rev. C • 11/16
Accessories Requirements
• This appliance may be used with a wall switch, wall
mounted thermostat and/or a remote control.
Wiring for optional Hearth & Home Technologies approved
accessories should be done now to avoid reconstruction.
Follow instructions that come with those accessories.
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Electrical Information
WHT
WHT
BLK
BLK
GRN wire
inside box
Copper
ground attached
to GRN screw with
GRN wire
14/2WG
Cover Plate
outside firebox
Romex
Connector
Figure 8.2 Junction Box Detail
NOTICE: DO NOT
wire
110-120 VAC to wall switch.
Junction Box Installation
• Remove the screw attaching the junction box/receptacle
to the outer shell, rotate the junction box inward to dis-
engage it from the outer shell. See Figure 8.2.
• Pull the electrical wires from outside the appliance through
the opening into the valve compartment and secure wires
with a Romex connector. See Figure 8.2.
• Make all necessary wire connections to the junction box/
receptacle and reattach the junction box/receptacle to
the outer shell.
Electrical Service and Repair
WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Label all wires prior to dis-
connection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can
cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper
operation after servicing.
WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Replace damaged wire with
type 105º C rated wire. Wire must have high temperature
insulation.
Figure 8.1 Ignitor Button
A. General Information
WARNING! Risk of Shock or Explosion! DO NOT
wire
110-120 VAC to the valve or to the appliance wall switch.
Incorrect wiring will damage controls.
NOTICE:
This appliance must be electrically wired
and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with
National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition
or the
Canadian Electric
Code CSA C22.1.
• Wire the appliance junction box to unswitched 110-120
VAC. This is required for use of optional accessories
(standing pilot ignition) or proper operation of the
appliance (Intelli
fi
re ignition).
• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in
compliance with the applicable electrical codes, when
it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near
sinks.
• Low voltage and 110-120 VAC voltage cannot be shared
within the same wall box.
Determine if the appliance uses an Intelli
fi
re ignition sys-
tem or standing pilot ignition system:
• Remove the decorative front.
• A red or black ignitor button (as shown in Figure 8.1)
indicates this appliance is standing pilot ignition.
RED OR BLACK BUTTON