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11. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ENVIROGAS EG-40 FPI. BV. will operate without an external electrical power supply. This model
has a Millivolt gas control which uses the pilot flame to generate enough electricity to operate the main burners.
The appliance when installed, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local
codes or in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE Part 1,
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, OR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI /
NFPA 70 in the USA.
NOTE:
• Operation of the fan
increases the
efficiency and heat
output of the unit.
• This unit is able to
operate with a millivolt
rated thermostat.
• To connect the
thermostat use the
two- (2) purple wires in
the harness. Install the
thermostat in series
with the purple wires.
CAUTION Label all
wires prior to
disconnection when
servicing controls.
Wiring errors can
cause improper and
dangerous operation.
Verify proper
operation after
servicing.
WARNING; Electrical grounding instructions. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard, and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong outlet. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
INSTALLING REMOTE THERMOSTAT OR WALL SWITCH
RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE for thermostat installation: 18 gauge, 2 wire solid core, Low Voltage wire. (Bell wire)
1. Install the 18 Gauge wire supplied to the two terminals on the thermostat or remote wall switch.
2. Connect the other end of the wire to the gas valve using the two outside terminals on the front of the gas valve.
Use the terminals marked (TP/TH and TH).
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LEAD LENGTH (TWO WIRE)
WHEN USING WALL THERMOSTAT
WIRE SIZE
MAXIMUM LENGTH
14 GAUGE 100 FEET
16 GAUGE 64 FEET
18 GAUGE 40 FEET
20 GAUGE 18 FEET
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