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SAFETY

 WARNING: Improper installa-

tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-

vice or maintenance can cause 

injury or property damage. Refer 

to this manual. For assistance or 

additional information, consult 

a qualified installer.

 CAUTION: Do not expose the 

heater to  the elements (such as 

rain, etc).

This fireplace meets saltwater/

freshwater  marine  application 

standards.  Constructed  from 

corrosion  resistant  materials 

and water resistant coated elec-

trical components.

Do not place clothing or other 

flammable  material  on  or  near 

firebox. Never place any objects 

on the fireplace.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room 

with fireplace.

Fireplace  becomes  very  hot 

when  running.  Keep  children 

and adults away from hot sur-

faces to avoid burns or clothing 

ignition.  Fireplace  will  remain 

hot  for  a  time  after  shutdown. 

Allow  surfaces  to  cool  before 

touching.

Do not install fireplace directly 

on  carpet  or  similar  surface 

which may restrict air circulation 

beneath unit.

When using electrical heaters, basic precau-
tions  should  always  be  followed  to  reduce 

the  risk  of  fire,  electric  shock  and  injury  to 

persons, including the following:
1.  Read  all  instructions  before  using  this 

heater.

2.  Keep  combustible  materials,  such  as 

furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes 
and curtains away from front of heater.

3.  This  heater  is  hot  when  in  use. To  avoid 

burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfac-
es. The grill directly in front of heater outlet 
becomes hot during heater operation.

4.  Extreme caution is necessary when any 

heater is used by or near children or inva-
lids and whenever heater is left operating 
and unattended.

5.  Always unplug heater when not in use.
6.  Do not operate any heater with a damaged 

cord or plug or if heater malfunctions or 
has been dropped or damaged in any way. 
Return heater to authorized service facility 
for examination, electrical or mechanical 

adjustment or repair.

7.  Do not use outdoors.
8.  This  heater  is  not  intended  for  use  in 

bathrooms,  laundry  areas  and  similar 
indoor  locations.  Never  locate  heater 
where it may fall into a bathtub or other 
water container.

9.  Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not 

cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the 

like. Arrange cord away from traffic area 

and where it will not be tripped over.

10. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF 

before removing plug from outlet.

TAbLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2
Listing Approvals ................................................. 3

Product Dimension Specifications

 ....................... 3

Product Identification

 ........................................... 4

Locating Fireplace ............................................... 4
Unpacking and Testing Fireplace ........................ 5
Installation ........................................................... 6
Finishing .............................................................. 7
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................. 8

Operation ............................................................. 8
Technical Service............................................... 12
Accessory .......................................................... 12
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ................................................. 13
Parts .................................................................. 14
Replacement Parts ............................................ 15
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

Summary of Contents for MAEF26

Page 1: ...the optional 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 firepla...

Page 2: ...illows bedding papers clothes and curtains away from front of heater 3 This heater is hot when in use To avoid burns do not let bare skin touch hot surfac es The grill directly in front of heater outl...

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: ...unded 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 finish...

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 124434 01A 14 1 17 5 6 7 5 19 13 8 9 4 10 12 11 2 18 3 14 15 16 20 Parts Model MAEF26...

Page 15: ...20 120927 29 Top stainless steel 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 120927 17 Wire Flame Effect 1 120927 18 Wire Ember Bed 1 120927 19 Wire Backlight 1 120927 23 Thermocouple 1 Replacement Parts Note Use onl...

Page 16: ...proved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts 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 origin...

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