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Decorative Lighting Electrical Installation
Wall Dimmer Switch
The electrical installation must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer and must be electrically
wired and grounded
in accordance with local codes,
or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
or the
Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
.
The
fi
replace is equipped with a decorative light
located in front of and above the window. The
light is pre-wired to a junction box on the right
hand side, inside the
fi
replace. A switched power
supply to the knock-out on the right hand side is
required to complete the installation. A dimmer is
recommended—see speci
fi
cations below.*
1. Turn the power off at the fuse box.
2. Decide where the dimmer will be located. If you are
not sure, check with the homeowner.
3. Install the outlet box and connect the dimmer to the
electrical wiring (all components—not supplied—
available from your local electrical hardware store).
4. Locate the electrical wire in the junction box inside
the
fi
rebox outer lining, on the right hand side.
Remove its cover.
5. Run the electrical wires from the dimmer and
thread it through the knock-out of the
fi
rebox to the
junction box.
6. In the junction box, hardwire the harness to the
electrical wire. Re
fi
t the junction box cover. Outside
the
fi
rebox,
fi
t a cable clamp.
7. Fit the cover plate to the wall (not supplied).
Electrical
Connection
Point
X
Standard
octagon
Junction
Box + Cover
Accessible
inside
Fireplace
Knock-out on
Outside of
Fireplace (use
proper cable
clamp)
to Dimmer
Switch
Fitting the Decorative Light bulb
1. Locate the decorative light
fi
xture inside the
fi
rebox
top, just in front of the window.
2. Loosen the screws of the tabs located on each side
of the decorative light
fi
xture.
3. While holding the glass cover, turn on of the
retaining tabs to free the glass.
4. With a gloved hand, take the halogen light bulb
from its packaging and insert in the light
fi
xture.
5. Turn the power back on at the fuse box.
6. Turn on the dimmer switch to ensure good function
and then, turn it off.
7. Put the glass cover back in place and, while
holding it, turn the retaining tabs back to cover the
glass edges.
8. Tighten the tabs screws.
Light
fi
xture with glass cover
Light
fi
xture without glass cover
100W Halogen Light Bulb (119mm)
Tab
Tab
* Recommended Dimmer Switch (not supplied):
Switch Type: Single-Pole
Type: Electro-Mechanical none preset or Preset
Load Rating: 600W
Voltage: 120 Volt AC 60 Hz
Action: Standard ON/OFF
Protection: Radio/TV Filter
Standards and Certi
fi
cations: UL/CSA