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Inspire Electric Fireplace
10009472
Direct (Hard) Wiring Electric Fireplace
WARNING:
This procedure must be conducted by a
qualified electrician, in accordance with National and
local codes. In the U.S.A., the installation must conform
to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70. In
Canada, the installation must conform to the current
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code.
WARNING:
Make sure the power to the unit is off, and
the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before
proceeding with this conversion. Failure to do so may
result in property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
This instruction is intended as a guide for replacing
the power cord supplied with the electric fireplace with
direct (hard) wiring.
NOTE:
When direct wiring this appliance, it must be
connected to a 15 Amp dedicated circuit breaker or
fuse in the electrical panel of the dwelling. The cable
between the circuit/fuse panel and the fireplace must
meet all local and national codes, and in no case shall
the wires be less than 14 gauge.
1. Make sure the power to the unit has been turned
off, the master ON/OFF switch located under the
appliance on the left hand side is turned off, the
power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet and
the appliance has cooled down.
2. Follow Steps 1 through 4 in “Light Bulb
Replacement” section, Page 9.
3. Remove two (2) screws per side for the brackets
and the fireplace screen to be removed and set
aside.
4. Remove one (1) screw per side of the bulb housing
assembly to remove and set aside.
5. Remove two (2) screws per side for the left side
cover. This allows the cover to be opened for
access to where the power cord enters the strain
relief and the compartment.
6. Using wire cutters, gently cut the power cord inside
the compartment, flush to the strain relief. Also,
repeat for the power cord outside the compartment.
7. Back inside the compartment, gently separate the
three (3) wires of the power cord into separate wires
by gently pulling them apart. DO NOT use a knife,
as this may expose bare conductors. The hot wire
is connected to the main power switch and is termi-
nated with a straight terminal connector. The neutral
wire is connected at the circuit board’s screw clamp
terminal block. The green ground wire is attached
to the ground stud. Use a 5/16” (8 mm) socket or
wrench to remove the brass nut, brass lock washer
and brass cup washer and set aside. Remove and
discard the cut power cord ground wire.
Warning:
Make sure the power to the power cable
has been turned off at the breaker/fuse panel before
proceeding.
8. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the 7/8” (22
mm) diameter knockout above the old power cord
strain relief.
9. Route the power cable from the breaker/fuse panel
through the 7/8” (22 mm) diameter hole. Secure the
cable to the compartment using an approved clamp.
The wires should extend approximately 6” (152 mm)
into the compartment.
10. Connect the ground wire from the power cable by
wrapping it around the ground stud of the unit and
securing it firmly with the brass cup washer, brass
lock washer and brass nut.
11. Using wire strippers, strip approximately 5/8” (15
mm) from the ends of the hot and neutral wires.
Using an approved wire nut, connect the hot lead
(black) of the power cable to the power cord wire
that ends at the main power switch. Similarly, using
another wire nut, connect the neutral wire (white),
of the power cable to the power cord ending at the
screw clamp terminal block of the circuit board. It
is recommended that the wire nuts be taped to the
wires, using electrical tape, as an extra safety mea-
sure.
12. For extra safety measure, visually check and fix the
wire routing appropriately. Refer to the wiring dia-
gram on the unit or in the instruction manual if any
wires have been dislodged.
13. Turn the power to the unit on at the breaker/fuse
panel. Place the appliance into operation and check
to make sure all of the systems are working prop-
erly
