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3.3.1.2 AC Power Connection Option
Three options exist for supplying 120 VAC power to this appliance:
1. Connect the 10’ grounding plug extension cord supplied in the
manual packet to the junction box on the right side using the three
wire nuts supplied and run the extension cord out of the fireplace
cavity to a wall electrical outlet in the room.
2. Install an electrical outlet (inside a metal junction box with metal
faceplate) inside the wood burning fireplace cavity. Always use metal
flex conduit encapsulated 14-2 cable (MC Cable) to run power from
the source to the outlet junction box. Installation of the electrical
outlet and its electrical supply cable must conform to all local
electrical code requirements. For this application, cut the 10’
extension cord to desired length, strip the three wire ends and hard-
wire connect to the three wires located inside the junction box in this
Insert.
3. Run metal flex conduit encapsulated 14-2 cable (MC Cable) from an
approved electrical junction in the home directly to the Junction Box
on the right side of this appliance and connect to the three-color
coded wires within the junction box using the three wire nuts
supplied. Make certain to leave a 24” long excess loop of the MC
cable within the fireplace cavity to allow removal of this appliance
from the fireplace cavity during cleaning and service work. Make
sure to properly secure the end of the MC cable to the fireplace body
side cover plate using the supplied strain relief clamps
Notice: Mendota wants to make you aware of current NEC Codes
that may be enforced by local authorities. Mendota cannot over-
ride local building officials’ enforcement of National Electrical
Codes. Be aware of these potential requirements.
Notice: Electricity circuits cannot be shared between different
floors within a home. This means that you can run a power cable
from a basement to the main floor fireplace through an ash
cleanout opening or by drilling a hole through. However, you
cannot tap the power directly from a power circuit in the
basement that supplies power to basement lights or outlets. You
must run a dedicated power circuit from the main fuse panel to
the upper-level fireplace
Notice: An MC Cable which enters an electrical junction box
must employ a strain relief clamp at the entry point
permanently to prevent movement, vibration and disconnection
or loosening of electrical connections inside the Junction Box.
Not using a strain relief clamp can lead to arcing between loose
connections and pose a fire hazard. If an outlet is installed
inside a wood burning fireplace always use a metal junction box,
MC Cable and strain relief clamps.
Option 1: 8-foot power cord
Option 2: OUTLET INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Junction Box and Outlet Installation
Option 2: Power Cord cut to short length
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