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Quadra-Fire • Sapphire • 7055-116 Rev. G • 10/12
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Electrical Information
A. Recommendation for Wire
See B5 below for recommended maximum lead length (two
wire) when using wall thermostat/switch.
B. Connecting to the Appliance
NOTE:
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
C221.1.
Do not connect this appliance to a thermostat serving
any other appliance.
Bedroom installation in Canada requires this appliance
to be connected to a thermostat.
1.
This appliance may be used with a wall switch, wall
mounted thermostat and / or a remote control.
2.
If using thermostat, use one compatible with a millivolt
gas valve system.
3.
Follow parameters for locating thermostat (see individ-
ual thermostat instructions) to ensure proper operation
of appliance.
4.
Use low resistance thermostat wire for wiring from igni-
tion system to the wall switch and thermostat.
5.
Use the following chart for wire sizing.
6.
Keep wire lengths as short as possible by removing
any excess wire length.
7.
Low voltage and 110 VAC voltage cannot be shared
within the same wall box.
8.
Ensure the thermostat is mounted level for accurate
readings.
9.
The thermostat should be mounted on an inside wall
and not in direct line with the appliance convection air.
10. If the thermostat is located too close to the appliance,
you may need to set the temperature setting slightly
higher to maintain the desired temperature in your
home.
Wire Size
Max. Length
16 gauge
65 feet
18 gauge
40 feet
20 gauge
25 feet
22 gauge
18 feet
WARNING
Shock hazard.
• This appliance is equipped with a three
This appliance is equipped with a three
pronged (grounding) plug for your protection
pronged (grounding) plug for your protection
against shock hazard and should be plugged
against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a prop
directly into a properly grounded three prong
receptacle.
• Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug.
WARNING
Wire 110v to electrical junction box.
Do NOT wire 110v to the valve.
Do NOT wire 110V to wall switch.
• Incorrect wiring will damage millivolt
systems.
