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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.

Summary of Contents for CEF26-3

Page 1: ...tional accessories listed in these in structions Use of optional accessories not specifically tested for this heater could void the heater warranty and or result in a safety hazard This fireplace meet...

Page 2: ...eplace directly on carpet or similar surface whichmayrestrictaircirculation beneath unit When using electrical heaters basic precau tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric...

Page 3: ...age 12 for other trim options and cause a risk of fire However if you have to use an extension cord the cord should be No 14AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 WATTS 17 Always use ground fau...

Page 4: ...s Heater Flame Ember Backlight Power Figure 2 Product Identification Product Identification Heat Vents ON OFF Power Button Log Front Glass Back Glass Heater Button Flame Button Ember Button Backlight...

Page 5: ...cated 120 volt grounded outlet CAUTION The unit s power supply cord must be connected to a properly grounded and pro tected 120 volt outlet Always use ground fault protection where required by the ele...

Page 6: ...ireplace for wiring it is best to hire a professional to do this step in order to prevent personal injury To reduce the risk of fire do not run the power cord under rugs carpets etc Arrange the power...

Page 7: ...grounded outlet 4 Push fireplace insert so that the trim is against the finished mantle or wall sur face Notice When the front is installed it will cover the gap betweentheheaterandframing cabinet fi...

Page 8: ...ill 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 Fanonheaterwill...

Page 9: ...er Blower 1 Remove screws from around top panel of firebox see Figure 10 2 There are several wires attached to the top panel Carefully lift top panel 3 Disconnect heater blower wires from main circuit...

Page 10: ...nd discard transformer 5 Place new transformer against inside of firebox surround and replace screws removed in step 3 6 Reconnect transformer wires to control board see Wiring Diagram page 12 7 Repla...

Page 11: ...back screen Glass 1 The glass is cleaned in the factory dur ing assembly During shipment instal lation handling etc the glass surface may collect dust particles These can be removed by buffing lightly...

Page 12: ...ITE D Syn MOTOR LED V33 MODEL MF500 REMOTE SENSOR THERMOSTAT LED EMBER STRIP LED BACKLIGHT STRIP TRANSFORMER 120V 60HZ 12V 12V 700MA TF1 TF P N F801 0015 9000 Rev A 26 32 36 FIREPLACE MAIN CONTROL BOA...

Page 13: ...switch by turning main power switch off and waiting 5 minutes then turning it back on or reset circuit breaker 1 Inspect wiring for loose connections 2 Call a qualified service techni cian to replace...

Page 14: ...www desatech com 120927 37C 14 1 17 5 6 7 5 19 13 8 9 4 10 12 11 2 18 3 14 15 16 20 Parts ModelS CEF26 3 AND CEF26 3A...

Page 15: ...1 866 672 6040 for referral information A list of authorized dealers can be found by visiting www desatech com When calling DESA Heating LLC have ready model and serial numbers of your heater the repl...

Page 16: ...must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this wa...

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