Hearth and Home Technologies WSK-21 User Manual

Installation and Operation Instructions for the

WSK-21 WALL SWITCH KIT

CHECK CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON

Compare contents of carton in Figure 1 with the actual
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
installed in accordance with this installation manual. It
is your responsibility to read all instructions before start­ing installation and to follow these instructions care­fully during installation.

WALL

SWITCH

PLATE

Hearth T echnologies Inc.

20802 Kensington Blvd.

Lakeville, MN 55044

WALL

SWITCH

The wall switch kit is carefully engineered and must 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
and with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFP A No. 70­current (in the United States), or with the current CSA
C22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada).

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 1 10-120 V AC WIR-

ING TO THE GAS CONTROL V AL VE OF THIS APPLI­ANCE OR TO THE W ALL SWITCH FOR INSTALLA­TION OF THIS KIT .

WARNING: FOR DSI UNITS - DO NOT USE THE

WIRE SUPPLIED WITH THIS KIT. YOU MUST USE
12-14 A WG WIRE TYPE NM (ROMEX).

NOTE: Position the wall switch so that a maximum of

25 feet of wiring from the switch to the fireplace is used.

1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL MODELS EXCEPT GAS LOG SETS

1.1 INSTALLING THE WALL SWITCH

1. Install the wall switch in a convenient location. Run

low voltage, 2-conductor wire from the wall switch
into the base of the unit.

SCREWS

WIRE

CONNECTORS (2)

FIGURE 1

NOTE: For model ST-38GTV run the wall switch wires

through the pre-punched hole in the end of the 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.
Connect these pigtail wires to the low voltage wires

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130-900J 10/99

that are attached to the wall switch by plugging in
the male to female connectors. (Connectors are pro­vided and must be attached to the wall switch wires).
See Figure 2.

3. Turn the ON/OFF rocker switch to the "OFF" posi­tion.

4. Attach the pigtail wires to the ends of the wires from
the wall switch by plugging in the male to female
connectors.

5. Turn the unit's ON/OFF rocker switch to the "OFF"
position.

WALL

SWITCH

PIGTAIL

WIRES

ROCKER

SWITCH

Figure 2

2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODELS: CFL-18-NG,
CFL-18-LP, CFL-24-NG, CFL-24-LP,
CFL-30-NG, CFL-30-LP, ST-CFL

BLACK

SWITCH

DOUBLE

CONNECTORS

ROCKER

SWITCH

BLACK

WIRE

Figure 3

3.0 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
PROCEDURES

PIGT AIL

WIRES

2.1 INSTALLING THE WALL SWITCH

1. Install the wall switch in a convenient location and
run low voltage, 2-connector wire from the wall switch
into the fireplace in which the gas log set is installed.

2. Find the male to female connectors provided and
attach them to the ends of the wires that lead to the
wall switch.

3. Find the red and brown pigtail wires labeled "FOR
USE WITH REMOTE OR WALL SWITCH ONLY"
which are attached to the unit's ON/OFF rocker
switch. Do NOT disconnect the existing wires at-
tached to this ON/OFF switch. See Figure 3.

1. Follow the lighting instructions section in the fire­place instruction manual. Be certain that the pilot
light is on and the gas control valve is in the "ON"
position. Be sure that the ON/OFF rocker switch is
in the "OFF" position.

2. Turn the wall switch "ON" to light the burner .

4.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Replacement parts and service may be obtained through
your dealer.

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