Vermont Casting EF26FG - Manual (Page 7)

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• Electrical Connection
A 15 amp, 120 Volt, 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required.
Preferably, the fireplace will be on a dedicated circuit as other appliances on the
same circuit may cause the circuit breaker to trip or the fuse to blow when the
heater is in operation. The unit comes standard with a 6 ft. (1.8 m) long three wire
cord, exiting the right side of the fireplace. Plan the installation to avoid the use of
an extension cord. Extension cords are for temporary use only. If an extension cord
must be used, it must be UL/CSA certified, rated at 15A (1875W), 125V maximum
with 14 AWG minimum and constructed of two current carrying conductors with
ground. A heavy duty extension cord with the shortest length possible for the con-
nection is recommended and must not be longer than 50 ft. (15.2 m). Do not coil or
cover the extension cord.
Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and
other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock
and injury to persons.
Do not use this fireplace if any part of it has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace
and replace any part of the electrical system which has been under
water.
• Grounding Instructions
This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug as shown at A in Figure 1.
An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type
plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
The adapter should not be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
A
B
C
Figure 1
Grounding Means
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box
Metal Screw
Grounding Pin
Adapter