Electrical connections – Sterling QVSB User Manual
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2. Hot areas - Areas where the sun's rays, radiation, or 
 
warm air currents may affect control operation.
3. Dead areas - Areas where air cannot circulate freely, 
 
such as behind doors or in corners.
* Ther mostat wires tagged “W” and “G” must be 
connected together except when using a general 
purpose "SPDT" 24VAC relay and a standard thermostat 
with subbase, or when using Honeywell T834H or T834N 
thermostats. Also refer to Figure 6 for other wiring 
connections.
Figure 8 - C1267G
THERMOSTAT HEAT ANTICIPATOR ADJUSTMENTS:
The initial heat anticipator setpoint should equal the 
thermostat's current amperage draw when the unit is 
fi ring. This setpoint should be measured for the best 
results. Use the recommended ranges as a guide. If 
further information is needed, consult your thermostat 
manufacturer's instructions.
Recommended Heat Anticipator Setting Ranges:
25 ft. (7.6m)
50 ft. (15.2m)
Gas Ignition Type
T'stat Wiring
T'stat Wiring
For Power Vented Units:
0.85 to 0.90 A
0.90 to 1.1 A
Intermittent (Spark)
Max. Setting
on
T'stat
FAN TIME DELAY CONTROL 
Leads from time delay controls are factory wired to the 
junction box. The fan control is a time delay relay 
(approximately 45 seconds ON, 65 seconds OFF). The 
fan control is rated at 17 amps. 
NOTICE: The start-up fan delay must not exceed 90 
seconds from a cold start.
NOTICE: For all wiring connections, refer to the wiring 
diagram that your unit is equipped with (either affi xed 
to the side jacket or enclosed in your unit's 
installation instruction envelope). Should any original 
wire supplied with the heater have to be replaced, it 
must be replaced with wiring material having a 
temperature rating of at least 105°C. 
Should any high limit switch wires have to be 
replaced, they must be replaced with wiring material 
having a temperature rating of 200°C minimum.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! 
disconnect ALL ELECTRIC 
POWER INCLUDING REMOTE 
DISCONNECTS BEFORE 
SERVICING. Failure to 
disconnect power before 
servicing can cause severe 
personal injury or death.
Standard units are shipped for use on 115 volt, 60 hertz 
single phase electric power. The motor nameplate and 
electrical rating on the transformer should be checked 
before energizing the unit heater electrical system. All 
external wiring must conform to the latest edition of 
ANSI/NFPA No. 70 National Electrical Code and 
applicable local codes; in Canada, to the Canadian 
Electrical Code, Part 1 CSA Standard C22.1.
Do not use any tools (i.e. screwdriver,
pliers, etc.) across the terminals to check for power. 
Use a voltmeter.
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY!
UNIT TERMINALS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO ACCEPT 
OTHER TYPES OF CONDUCTORS. Failure to do so 
may cause damage to the equipment.
It is recommended that the electrical power supply to 
each unit heater be provided by a separate, fused and 
permanently live electrical circuit. A disconnect switch of 
suitable electrical rating for each unit heater should be 
located as close to the gas valve and controls as 
possible. Each unit heater must be electrically grounded 
in accordance with the latest edition of the National 
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or CSA Standard 
C22.1. Sample wiring connections are depicted in 
Figures 8, 9, & 10.
The transformer supplied with this unit heater is
internally fused. Any overload or short circuit will ruin 
the transformer.
THERMOSTAT WIRING AND LOCATION
NOTICE: The thermostat must be mounted on a 
vertical vibration-free surface free from air currents 
and in accordance with the furnished instructions.
Mount the thermostat approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) above 
the fl oor in an area where it will be exposed to a free 
circulation of average temperature air. Always refer to 
the thermostat instructions as well as our unit wiring 
diagram and wire accordingly. Avoid mounting the 
thermostat in the following locations:
1. Cold areas - Outside walls or areas where drafts 
 may affect the operation of the control.
