Pacific energy FP16, FP16AR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER. PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY NOTICE
If this  replace is not properly installed, a house  re may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or  re officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
SERIAL #
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC S610-M87 AND UL 127 Meets the Environmental Protection Agency's May 2015 Particulate Emission Standards
INSTRUCTIONS
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MODEL: FP16 & FP16AR
ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE
Contents
Safety and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 3
Maintenance Checks ...........................................................................................4
Chimney Smoke and Creosote Formation .......................................................................... 5
Chimney Fires ..................................................................................................................... 5
In the event of a Chimney Fire ............................................................................................ 5
Preventing a Chimney Fire .................................................................................................. 5
Wood Selection...................................................................................................................5
How to Test Your Wood ....................................................................................................... 5
Operation .............................................................................................................. 6
Lighting a Fire ..................................................................................................................... 6
Normal Operation ...............................................................................................................6
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns ....................................................................7
Over ring ............................................................................................................................ 7
Heat Output Calculation .....................................................................................................7
Proper Draft ........................................................................................................................7
Ash Removal ......................................................................................................................7
Disposal of Ashes ............................................................................................................... 7
Blower Operation ................................................................................................................ 7
Baffle Removal ..................................................................................................... 8
Secondary Air Box Cleaning ...............................................................................................8
Glass Cleaning ...................................................................................................................9
Blower Replacement ........................................................................................................... 9
Firebrick Installation Instructions ...................................................................................... 10
Crate Removal ..................................................................................................................11
Locating The FP16 Fireplace ............................................................................................ 11
Clearances ....................................................................................................................... 11
Procedure:......................................................................................................................... 11
Fireplace Installation ......................................................................................... 11
Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 12
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles ............................................................ 12
Minimum Framing Dimensions......................................................................... 13
Framing Kit Assembly ....................................................................................... 14
Chase/Enclosure .............................................................................................................. 16
Listed Chimney and Chimney Connector .........................................................................16
Offsets ................................................................................................................ 17
Combustion Air .................................................................................................. 18
Framing ............................................................................................................... 19
Ember Protection ............................................................................................... 20
Safety Strip ....................................................................................................................... 20
Blower Wiring .................................................................................................................... 20
Mantel Clearances .............................................................................................21
Appendix A ......................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................22
Understanding & Operating Your Paci c Energy Fireplace ............................................... 23
Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................... 24
Warranty Information ......................................................................................... 25
Label Location ..................................................................................................................27
Label .................................................................................................................................27
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Paci c Energy, FP16 wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Un­der speci c test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,800 to 24,600 Btu/hr.
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS BE INSTALLED IN THE AREA WHERE THE HEATER IS TO BE INSTALLED.
If smoke detectors have been previously installed, you may notice that they are operating more frequently. This may be due to curing of stove paint or fumes caused by accidentally leaving the  re door open. Do not disconnect the detectors.
SAFETY NOTICE: If this stove is not properly installed, a house  re may result. For your safety, follow the installa­tion instructions. Contact local building or  re officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in you area.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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Safety and
WARNING: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE GLASS WITH ANY OTHER TYPE MATERIAL OTHER THAN CERAMIC GLASS
Maintenance
1. Burn only, dry and well seasoned cord wood. The denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred. Green or wet wood should not be used, it will reduce heat output, as well as, contribute signi cantly to creosote buildup.
WARNING: NEVER USE CHEMICALS OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE LIQUID TO START A FIRE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR ENGINE OIL. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE DETECTORS BE INSTALLED.
2. Maintain a 1"(25mm) minimum ash base for best results.
The area where boost combustion air enters the  rebox
must be kept clear of excessive ash buildup which will block air  ow. This area is at the front of the  rebox. Remove ashes if excess build occurs. Embers may roll out of the  rebox door opening and create a  re hazard.
3. If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor wood, it can be cleaned with  replace glass cleaner when the  replace is cold. Never scrape with an object that might scratch the glass. The type and amount of deposit on the glass is a good indication of the  ue pipe and chimney buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is easily wiped off usually indicates good combustion and dry, well-seasoned wood and therefore relatively clean pipes and chimney. On the other hand, a black greasy deposit that is difficult to remove is a result of wet and green wood and too slow a burning rate. This heavy deposit is building up as quickly in the chimney.
WARNING: DO NOT SLAM LOADING DOOR OR OTHERWISE IMPACT GLASS. WHEN CLOSING DOOR, MAKE SURE THAT NO LOGS PROTRUDE TO IMPACT THE GLASS. IF THE GLASS GETS CRACKED OR BROKEN, IT MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE USING THE FIREPLACE.
WARNING: OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. FAILURE TO RECTIFY AN OVER FIRING CONDITION CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.
To remove broken glass,remove the door gasket and clean out the screw heads. Remove the screws that hold the retainer and remove the retainer, noting position for re-assembly. Remove all particles of glass . Be careful as they are very sharp. Install new glass complete with gasket. Replace retainer, screws and gasket.
CAUTION:
- DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN - TIGHTEN SCREWS HAND TIGHT
- DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT
- DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON GLASS
7. Do not store wood within heater installation clearances, or within the space required for fuel loading and ash removal. Keep the area around the heater clean and free of loose combustibles, furniture, newspapers, etc.
8. Be aware that the hotter the  re, the less creosote is deposited. Weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleaning is usually enough in the coldest months when burning rates are higher.
4. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burning and  ring technique. Check daily for creosote buildup until experience shows how often you need to clean to be safe.
WARNING: ONLY USE MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS SUPPLIED OR SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENTS. DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE.
5. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Paci c Energy (3/4"(19mm) round high density  breglass rope) requires only light pressure to seal. This will prolong seal life. It is important that the door seal be maintained in good condition. Periodically inspect seals and replace if necessary with WODC.NEODGKIT.
6. DOOR GLASS - Replacement glass can be obtained from your dealer. Use 16-1/2”(419mm) x 10-1/2”(267mm) x 5 mm ceramic glass only.
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9. Instruct all members of your family on the safe operation of the heater. Ensure they have enough knowledge of the entire system if they are expected to operate it. Stress the section on chimney  res and the importance of following the steps outlined "In Case of Chimney Fire".
10. Inspect and clean your chimney system at the beginning of the burning season before your  rst  re and at least every two months during the burning season. Inspect the interior and exterior of the pipe for defects and/or damage. Remove and inspect the rain cap. Refer to the chimney system manufacturer's installation instructions for the procedure to remove and or replace any necessary components to the chimney system.
11. Maintain a distance of 48"(1.22m) to all combustible materials in the room unless otherwise specidifed.
(see Floor Protector section on page 19 for Floor Protection
dimensions)
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Maintenance Checks
Check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and excessive warping: (See website for descriptions and more detail)
Weekly:
- Firebrick - Visual, for cracking.
- Door Gasket - sagging, displacement, damage.
Monthly
- Brick rail tabs and brick rails.
- Air riser tube in the back of the  rebox.
- Back side of airwash chamber.
- Baffle locking pin.
- Boost tube cover.
When Cleaning the Chimney System:
- Top baffle board/blanket.
- Baffle.
- Top heat shield and mounting bolt.
- Baffle Gasket.
- Brick Rails.
- Manifold.
Blowers:
- The blowers should be cleaned out a annually or more often if required by using a vacumn on the intakes on the side of the blower to remove any dust and debris. The blower is accessed by removing both the outer and inner surrounds.
Baffle:
- Some warping of the baffle is normal(up to 1/4” or .65cm).
- Replace if the baffle has permanent warping greater than this or has cracking or breakage.
- Please contact your Dealer if you experience any of the damage listed above. Continuing to operate your  replace with broken parts may accelerate damage to other parts and may void your warranty
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Chimney Smoke and Creosote Formation
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney  ue of a slow burning  re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the  ue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot  re. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected periodically (at least once every two months) during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3 mm. or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney  re.
1. The highest smoke densities and emissions occur when a large amount of wood is added to a bed of hot coals and the air inlet is closed. The heated wood generates smoke, but without ample air, the smoke cannot burn. Smoke-free, clean burning requires smaller fuel loads, two or three logs at a time or 1/4 to 1/2 of fuel load and leaving the air inlet relatively wide open, especially during the  rst 10 to 30 minutes after each loading, when most of the smoke generating reactions are occurring. After 30 minutes or so, the air inlet can be turned down substantially without excessive smoke generation. Wood coals create very little creosote-producing smoke.
2. The cooler the surface over which the wood smoke is passing, the more creosote will be condensed. Wet or green wood contributes signi cantly to creosote formation as the excess moisture that is boiled off cools the  re, making it difficult for the tars and gases to ignite, thus creating dense smoke and poor combustion. This moisture-laden smoke cools the chimney, compounding the problem by offering the smoke the ideal place to condense.
In summary, a certain amount of creosote is inevitable
and must be lived with. Regular inspection and cleaning is the solution. The use of dry, seasoned wood and ample combustion air will help to minimize annoying smoke meissions and creosote buildup.
Chimney Fires
The result of excessive creosote buildup is a chimney  re. Chimney  res are dangerous. Temperatures inside the chim­ney can exceed 2000° F(1093˚C). This causes much higher than normal temperatures on its exterior surfaces. Thus ignition of nearby or touching combustible material is more likely during a chimney  re. Proper clearances are critical during such a  re. Chimney  res are easy to detect; they usually involve one or more of the following:
-Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the
chimney
-A roaring sound
-Vibration of the chimney
In the event of a Chimney Fire
1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety. Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a place outside where everyone is to meet.
2. Close air inlet on  replace.
3. Call local  re department. Have a  re extinguisher handy. Contact your local municipal or provincial  re authority for further information on how to handle a chimney  re. It is most important that you have a clearly understood plan on how to handle a chimney  re.
4. After the chimney  re is out, the chimney system must be cleaned and checked for damage before starting another  r e . Have the system inspected by a certi ed installer or chimney sweep. Also check combustibles around the chimney and the roof.
Preventing a Chimney Fire
There are three things you can do to prevent chimney  res:
1. Do not let creosote build up to a point where a chimney  re is possible.
2. Do not have  res in the heater that may ignite chimney  res. These are very hot  res, such as when burning household trash, cardboard, Christmas tree limbs, or even ordinary fuel wood; (e.g.. with a full load on a hot bed of coals and with the air control open for long period of time.)
3 Regular inspections and cleaning.
- The services of a competent or certi ed installer, (certi ed
by the Wood Energy Technical Training program (WETT) - in Canada, Hearth Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A.,) are strongly recommended.
Wood Selection
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiency and lower emissions generally result when burning air-dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
Wood should be properly air dried (seasoned) for six months or more. Wet or undried wood will cause the  re to smoulder and produce large amounts of creosote. Wet wood also produces very little heat and tends to go out often.
Do not burn anything but wood. Other fuels, eg. charcoal, can produce large amounts of carbon monoxide, a tasteless, odourless gas that can kill. Under no circumstances should you attempt to barbecue in this heater.
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How to Test Your Wood
Add a large piece of wood to the  replace when it has a large hot bed of coals. It is dry if it is burning on more than one side within one minute. It is damp if it turns black and lights within three minutes. If it sizzles, hisses and blackens without igniting in  ve minutes it is soaked and should not be burnt.
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Operation
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT WILL
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
WARNING: OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. FAILURE TO RECTIFY AN OVER FIRING CONDITION CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.
DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER: ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND CHIMNEY AND MAY VOID MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter  uid or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a  re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
3. Ignite the paper and leave the door ajar approimately 1/2"(13mm) - 1"(25mm) until the wood kindling is fully engulfed in  ame.
4. After the kindling is fully engulfed add a few small logs. Close door.
5. Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and wood has charred.
Curing of the Paint Finish
When burning your stove for the  rst 2-3 times it is very im­portant that the room be well ventilated. Open all windows and doors. Smoke and fumes caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
Normal Operation
WARNING: This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or other­wise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions in this manual.
DO NOT BURN :
-Salt water wood * -Treated wood
-Wet or green wood -Coal/charcoal
-Garbage* -Solvents
-Lawn clippings/yard waste -Unseasoned wood
-Railroad ties -Manure or animal remains
-Materials containing rubber, including tires
-Materials containing plastic
-Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or asphalt products
-Materials containing asbestos
-Construction or demolition debris
-Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard.
* These materials contain chlorides which will rapidly destroy metal surfaces and void warranty.
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke.
The prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the use of  re starters made from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of starting a  re in an affected wood heater. Your PACIFIC ENERGY heater is designed for maximum overall efficiency at a moderate  ring rate. Over  ring is hazardous and a waste of fuel. Too slow a burn contributes to creosote buildup and lowers combustion efficiency.
1. Set air control to a desired setting. If smoke pours down across the glass (waterfall effect) this indicates you have shut the control down too soon or you are using too low a setting. The wide range control makes  nding the desired setting for your application easy. As every home's heat­ing needs vary (ie. insulation, windows, climate, etc.) the proper setting can only be found by trial and error and should be noted for future burns.
2. To refuel, adjust air control to “High” position(all the way to the left), and give the  re time to brighten. Open the door slowly, this will prevent backpuffing or  ame roll-out.
3. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length ( recom­mended 16"(406mm)). Load your wood and try to place the logs so that the air can  ow between them. Always use dry wood.
4. Do not load fuel to a height or in such a manner that would be hazardous when opening the door.
5. For extended or overnight burns, unsplit logs are preferred. Remember to char the wood completely on "High" set­ting before adjusting air control to the "Low" setting for overnight burn.
WARNING: Always keep the loading door closed when burning. This heater is not designed for open door burning. If unit is operated with the door open, gases and  ame may be drawn out of the  replace opening creating risks of both  re and smoke.
NOTE: Left and Right as referred to in this manual are considered your left and right when facing the front of the  replace.
Lighting a Fire
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a  re.
1. Adjust air control to “High” position(all the way to the left) and open door.
2. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater and criss-cross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add a few small pieces of dry wood on top.
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WARNING: No alteration or modi cation of the combustion air control assembly is permitted. Any tampering will void warranty and could be very hazardous.
WARNING: Do not use grates or andirons to elevate the fuel. Burn directly on the  re bricks. Replace broken or missing bricks. Failure to do so may create a hazardous condition.
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns
1. Open door and rake any hot embers towards the front of the heater. Add a couple of dry, split logs on top of the embers, close the door.
2. Adjust the air control to the "High" position (all the way to the left) and in just a few minutes, logs should begin burning.
3. After the wood has charred, reset the air control to the desired setting.
4. To achieve the maximum  ring rate, set the air control to high. Do not use this setting other than for starting or preheating fresh fuel loads.
Over ring
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight  tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed outside on a non-combustible  oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending  nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed in this container.
Blower Operation
The blowers are wired with a thermo switch that will turn on the blower automatically once the  replace has reached an appropriate operating temperature.
Over  ring can be caused by the following; operating the unit with the door open, damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter the  rebox, the use of kiln dried lumber, mill ends or paper waste and prolonged or continual use on a high burn setting.
Heat Output Calculation
Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU's per pound.
The calculation is as follows:
Amount of wood in lbs. X 7500BTU’s
Burn rate in Hrs.
Experience will give you the right settings for proper combustion and efficient burning. Remember the correct air inlet setting is affected by variables such as type of wood, outside temperature, chimney size and weather conditions. With practice, you will become pro cient in operating your heater and will obtain the performance for which it was designed.
X .8(80% Avg. Eciency)
Proper Draft
• Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors.
• Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in
the appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red  replace part or chimney indicates excessive draft.
• Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into the room
and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints indicates inadequate draft.
The blowers must be wired to a wall switch or fan speed controller for manual control(not included). If a blower should ever need to be replaced, power to the blowers can be shut off at the switch during replacement.
Ash Removal
Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is cold. Whenever ashes get 3(76mm) to 4(102mm) inches deep in your  rebox, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1" (25 mm) deep on the  rebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
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Baffle Removal
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY OR INSULATION REMOVED.
WARNING: AFTER YOU REMOVE THE BAFFLE, ALWAYS COVER THE TOP OF THE BAFFLE AIR TUBE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FIREBOX. THIS PREVENTS DEBRIS FALLING DOWN THE TUBE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN POOR OPERATION AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO FIREPLACE COMPONENTS.
Remove retaining pin located just beneath the baffle at the rear inside top of the  rebox. Remove either of the Side Brick Rails.by; lifting up on the baffle and dis-engaging the rail from its mounting posts. Lift baffle up and pull forward to disconnect from the supply tube. Slide the ba le to one side and then tilt baffle sideways to drop down and remove from  rebox. To re-install the baffle, perform the removal steps in the reverse order. Ensure that the two side pieces of insulation are set tight against the baffle. If the insulation is damaged during removal, it should be replaced.
Secondary Air Box Cleaning
1. The secondary air box access is located on the bottom rear of the  replace and can be accessed for cleaning by removing the two bottom center bricks inside the  replace Fig. #1. This will expose the access cover.
2. Remove the screws securing the access cover to the  rebox bottom. Inspect airbox for debris. If debr is is present, carefully use a vacum to suck debris through the hole in the  rebox bottom.
3. Replace the cover plate and the bricks.
BAFFLE TUBE
FIG. # 1
COVER
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Glass Cleaning
If glass becomes darkened due to poor burning conditions, it can be cleaned with  replace/ceramic glass cleaner when the  replace is cold. Never scrape with an object that might scratch the glass. The type and amount of deposit on the glass is a good indication of  ue pipe and chimney buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is easily wiped off usually indicates good combustion and dry, well-seasoned wood and therefore relatively clean pipes and chimney. On the other hand, a black greasy deposit that is difficult to remove is a result of green wood or poor draft. NOTE: This heavy deposit is building up just as quickly in the chimney.
Blower Replacement
1. Remove the surround front by lifting and pulling away from the unit. Remove the four screws securing the back sur­round to the brackets and set the surround aside carefully to avoid damage.
FIG. # 3
FIG. # 2
BOLTS
2. With a 3/8”(10mm) wrench, loosen the two bolts securing the blower mounting bracket to the unit. Fig. #2
3. Disconnect the two wires leading to the blower motor.
4. Pull the blower mounting bracket bottom out  rst and then lift the blower up and back to remove from the bolts. If replacing the right side blower, then disconnect the two wires leading to the thermo-switch at this time as well.
SCREWS
FIG. # 4
Thermo
Switch
Electrical Rating : 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.1A
Blowers
5. Remove the three screws securing the blower to the mounting bracket and replace the blower. Fig. #3
6. Reverse all previous steps to reinstall the new blower.
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To wall
switch/control
G (ground)
L1 (hot)
L2 (neutral)
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Junction
Box
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