The ENVIROGAS EG 28.FS.BV. will operate with no external power supply. These models have a Millivolt gas
control which uses the pilot flame to generate enough electricity to operate the main burner.
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 the heat output of the
appliance.
• The thermostat connects
to the two purple wires in
the harness
• Control panel light uses a
7w Max. bulb
WARNING: ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for your protection
against shock hazard and
should be plugged into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from the 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
CAUTION
Label all wires
prior to
disconnection
when servicing
controls. Wiring
errors can cause
improper and
dangerous
operation. Verify
proper operation
after servicing.
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