INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE MODEL NUMBERS: BF33ST/DX BF39ST/DX BF45ST/DX 7206350200REV06
CONTENTS PAGE 1 Listings and Code Approvals PAGE 1 Model Specifications PAGE 1 Step-by-Step Installation Section A PAGE 2 Framing Section B PAGE 2 Recommended Power Supply Wire Specifications PAGE 2 Recommended Wire and Fusing Requirements PAGE 3 Voltage Selector Switch Location PAGE 3 Mounting Flanges Section C PAGE 4 Factory Setting Wiring 240 Volt (Without Main Power Wall Switch) PAGE 5 Factory Setting Wiring 120 volt (Without Main Power Wall Switch) Section D PAGE 6 - 7 Main Power W
LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS The BF series fireplaces have been tested in accordance with the UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46 standards for fixed and location-dedicated electric room heaters.
WARNING Ensure method of installation does NOT obscure the air intake slots on bottom front of unit in any manner. (see diagram in Section A) SECTION A: FRAMING Dimensions MODEL BF33ST/DX BF39ST/DX BF45ST/DX A 15.0” 16.0” 16.0” B 33.5” 39.5” 45.5” C 29.5” 33.5” 33.5” D 23.0” 26.6” 26.6” E 14.3” 15.3” 15.3” F 29.6” 36.0” 42.0” G 32.8” 38.7” 44.7” H 18.8” 22.8” 22.8” I 28.5” 32.7” 32.7” J 48.0” 54.0” 60.0” K 34.0” 38.0” 42.0” L 34.0” 38.0” 42.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH LOCATION IMPORTANT: Ensure that the incoming power supply voltage matches the setting of the voltage selector switch. NOTE: The voltage selector switch is located inside the exhaust panel on the top right hand corner. CAUTION: When changing the voltage selector switch from 240 volts to 120 volts ensure that the power supply is turned off.
SECTION C: FACTORY SETTING WIRING (WITHOUT MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH) IMPORTANT: The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation NOTE: Use 3 conductor wire with ground (4 wires total) from the power supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit. NOTE: All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power supply. 240 VOLT INSTALLATION 1.
SECTION C: FACTORY SETTING WIRING (WITHOUT MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH) IMPORTANT: The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation NOTE: Use 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit. NOTE: All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power supply. 120 VOLT INSTALLATION 1.
SECTION C: FACTORY SETTING WIRING (WITHOUT MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH) (NO HEAT INSTALLATION) IMPORTANT: The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation NOTE: Use 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit. NOTE: All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power supply.
SECTION D: MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING OPTIONS MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING FOR 240 VOLT NOTE: This option should not be used with the remote control kit. NOTE: Before installing the unit you must have the following wires installed: 1. A 3 conductor wire with ground (4 wires total) from the power supply panel to the main switch wall box. 2. A 3 conductor wire with ground (4 wires total) from the main switch wall box to the junction box on the unit.
FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX 240 VOLT MAIN WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM WHITE - N WHITE – N RED – L2 RED – L2 BLACK – L1 GROUND - G WALL SWITCH BLACK – L1 240 V POWER SUPPLY (BREAKER PANEL) GROUND - G 8
MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING FOR 120 VOLT NOTE: This option should not be used with the remote control kit. NOTE: Before installing the unit have the following wires installed: 1. A 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power supply panel to the main switch wall box. 2. A 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the main switch wall box to the junction box on the unit. NOTE: Use a single pole, single throw (on/off) wall switch that is rated for a minimum of 15 amps.
0 VOLT MAIN WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX WHITE - N WHITE – N RED – L2 BLACK – L1 WALL SWITCH GROUND - G BLACK – L1 120 V POWER SUPPLY (BREAKER PANEL) GROUND - G 10
MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING FOR 120 VOLT NO HEAT INSTALLATION NOTE: This option should not be used with the remote control kit. NOTE: Before installing the unit have the following wires installed: 3. A 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power supply panel to the main switch wall box. 4. A 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the main switch wall box to the junction box on the unit.
120 VOLT MAIN WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM NO HEAT INSTALLATION FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX WHITE - N WHITE – N RED – L2 BLACK – L1 Wire Nut WALL SWITCH GROUND - G BLACK – L1 120 V POWER SUPPLY (BREAKER PANEL) GROUND - G 12
SECTION E: HEATER WALL SWITCH AND WALL THERMOSTAT WIRING OPTIONS HEATER WALL SWITCH WIRING FOR 120/240 VOLT NOTE: Before installing the unit complete the following: 1. Install main power connection with appropriate voltage as per Section C or Section D. 2. Install a 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the heater switch wall box to the junction box on the unit. NOTE: Use a heater wall switch (on/off) that is rated for a minimum of 15 amps. 120 / 240 VOLT INSTALLATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX HEATER WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 120/240 VOLT (SEE SECTION C OR SECTION D FOR MAIN POWER CONNECTION) RED – 2 RED – 1 WALL SWITCH GROUND - G 14
WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WIRING FOR 120/240 VOLT NOTE: Before installing the unit complete the following: 1. Install main power connection with appropriate voltage as per Section C or Section D. 2. Install a 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the thermostat wall box to the junction box on the unit. NOTE: Wiring of the thermostat must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: The following installation instructions are for a single pole thermostat. 120 / 240VOLT INSTALLATIONS 1. 2. 3.
WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 120/240 VOLT (SEE SECTION C OR SECTION D FOR MAIN POWER CONNECTION) FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX CONNECT GROUND TO WALL BOX RED – 2 RED – 1 WALL THERMOSTAT GROUND - G 16
FLAME OVERRIDE SWITCH WIRING FOR 120/240 VOLT NOT AVAILABLE WITH NO HEAT INSTALLATION NOTE: The fireplace can be wired to have a wall switch operate the heater independent of the flame. NOTE: Before installing the unit complete the following: 1. Install main power connection with appropriate voltage as per Section C or Section D. 2. Install a 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the flame override switch wall box to the junction box on the unit.
FLAME OVERRIDE WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 120/240 VOLT (SEE SECTION C OR SECTION D FOR MAIN POWER C0NNECTION) FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX NOT AVAILABLE WITH NO HEAT INSTALLATION BLUE – 4 BLUE – 3 WALL SWITCH GROUND - G 18
WIRING DIAGRAM LOWER SECTION WHITE BLUE BLACK 2A G 1A 5B GREEN RED (L2) BLACK (L1) WHITE (N) TWIST-TIE 2 HEATER SWITCH 1 BYPASS HARNESS RED 4B BLACK (L1) BROWN FROM TOP RED FROM TOP WHITE (N) ORANGE FROM TOP RED RED (L2) LOWER HARNESS MAIN SWITCH WHITE MARR RED (2) RED (1) BLUE (4) MARR BLUE (3) WHITE CAPACITOR WHITE FLICKER MOTOR BROWN BLACK BLACK 19
WIRING DIAGRAM UPPER SECTION BROWN ORANGE RED (CUT-OUT LONG WIRE) BLK 5 3 1 6 4 2 YLW BLW.
WIRING SCHEMATIC 21
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