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8
CLEANINg AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
Figure 7 - Fireplace Settings
(Default Settings are Circled)
FLAME
Off Low Medium High
EMBER
Off Low Medium High
BACKLIGHT Off Low
High
HEATER
Off Low Medium High
Figure 6 - Remote Control For Electric
Fireplace
The controls (see Figure 5) are located behind
the hinged top louver panel. Louver panel will
be hot during and immediately after operation.
To open, pull gently on louver panel using 2
hands at outer edges of louver. Do not open
in center of louver.
1. Plug in electric fireplace.
2. Turn on lighted power switch (see Figure 5).
3. Adjust Flame/Ember/Backlight/Heater
to desired settings using the control pad
on fireplace or remote control. Figure 7
shows fireplace settings available. Default
settings are circled. Press control pad or
remote control buttons once and release
to adjust settings.
Note: When on, ember
bed will lighten and darken automatically
to simulate real embers
.
The heater is pre-set to the following
temperatures:
High will shut off when room reaches ap
-
proximately 86° F (30° C).
Medium will shut off when room reaches
approximately 79° F (26° C).
Low will shut off when room reaches ap-
proximately 72°F (22° C).
Note: Fan on heater will continue to run for 5-7
seconds after heater has been turned off
.
4. When using remote control, aim remote at
sensor located in center of unit just above
log set.
IMPORTANT
: This remote control
must remain within 6 meters or 20 feet of
the fireplace to be effective.
5. When power switch is turned off, fireplace
settings go back to default (see Figure 7).
Heater
Flame
Ember
Backlight
Power
Figure 5 - Controls For Electric Fireplace
Lighted
Power
Switch
Remote
Holder
Ember
Control
Heater Control
Flame Control
Backlight
Control
WARNING: Always discon-
nect power and allow the heater
to cool before performing any
cleaning, maintenance or reloca-
tion of this heater. Turn controls
to OFF and remove plug from
outlet or turn off circuit breaker
to heater.
CLEANING FIREBOx
1. Remove front trim if applicable.
2. With gloves and safety glasses in place,
remove screws and bracket that hold front
glass in place.
3. Carefully remove front glass (see Figure
8, page 9).
4. Using a brush vacuum attachment, gently
clean compartment.