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CHECK CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON
ComparecontentsofcartoninFigure1withtheactual
parts received. If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your dealer before beginning installation. DO
NOT install a damaged wall switch Kit.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
The WSK-21 Wall Switch Kit is tested and safe when
installedinaccordancewiththisinstallationmanual. It
isyourresponsibilitytoreadallinstructionsbeforestart-
ing installation and to follow these instructions care-
fully during installation.
Thewall switch kit is carefully engineeredandmust be
installed only as specified. If you modify it or any of its
components, you will void the warranty and you may
possibly cause a fire hazard.
CAUTION: All wiring should be done by a qualified
electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes
andwith theNational ElectricCodeANSI/NFPANo.70-
current (in the United States), or with the current CSA
C22.1Canadian ElectricCode(in Canada).
WARNING:DO NOTCONNECT 110-120VAC WIR-
INGTOTHEGAS CONTROLVALVE OF THISAPPLI-
ANCE OR TO THE WALL SWITCH FOR INSTALLA-
TION OF THIS KIT.
WARNING: FOR DSI UNITS - DO NOT USE THE
WIRE SUPPLIED WITH THIS KIT. YOU MUST USE
12-14AWG WIRE TYPE NM (ROMEX).
NOTE: Positionthe wall switchsothat a maximumof
25feet ofwiringfrom theswitch to thefireplace is used.
1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL MODELS EXCEPT GAS LOG SETS
1.1 INSTALLING THE WALL SWITCH
1. Installthewall switch in a convenient location. Run
low voltage, 2-conductor wire from the wall switch
into the base of the unit.
NOTE:FormodelST-38GTVrunthewallswitchwires
throughthepre-punched holeinthe endofthe fireplace.
2. Find the red and brown pigtail wires (labeled "FOR
USE WITH REMOTE OR WALL SWITCH ONLY")
which are attached to fireplace's ON/OFF rocker
switch located at the lower front corner of the unit.
Connectthesepigtail wires to the low voltage wires
FIGURE 1
130-900J 10/99
Installation and Operation Instructions for the
WSK-21 WALL SWITCH KIT
HearthTechnologiesInc.
20802Kensington Blvd.
Lakeville,MN55044
WALL
SWITCH
WALL
SWITCH
PLATE
SCREWS
WIRE
CONNECTORS (2)