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Remote Control 

BUTTON 

OPERATION 

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ON/OFF

 

Press to turn the fireplace, and the flame effect, on and off.  
Note: The power and the flame effect must be on for the 
heater to turn on. 

 

 

DIMMER

 

Press to cycle the flame effect brightness through various 
settings from High to Low, then back to High. 
The ON/OFF button turns the flame effect on and off.  
Note: The ember effect cannot be adjusted.  

 

HEAT

 

Press to turn the heater on and off, and to select Low (LL) or 
High (HH) heat. 
Note: The power, and the flame effect, must be on for the 
heater to work. 
Note: The fan may continue to blow air for a short time to 
cool the fireplace. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 F

 

With the heat on, press to set the thermostat temperature. 
The thermostat will automatically turn the heater on and off 
to maintain the set temperature.  
The set temperature appears in the control panel display. 
Settings start at 68

F, increase by 2

F to 88

F, and then 

start over.  
The heater will only turn on if the thermostat setting is 
higher than room temperature.   
When the room temperature reaches the thermostat 
setting, the heater will turn off. 
Note: To override this, press the heat button. 

 

 

TIME 

The TIMER turns the fireplace off after a set amount of 
time.  
Press to select from the following timer settings:  
00 (off), 30 (30 minutes), 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 
and 9H.  
The timer settings appear in the digital display. The display 
will turn off after 10 seconds. 

 

Temperature Limiting Control 

This  heater  is  equipped  with  a  Temperature  Limiting  Control.  Should  the  heater  reach  an  unsafe 
temperature, the heater will automatically turn OFF. To reset:  

1.  Unplug the power cord from the outlet.  

2.  Turn the ON/OFF switch on the CONTROL PANEL to OFF. 

Wait 15 minutes.

  

3.  Inspect the fireplace to make sure no vents are blocked, or clogged with dust or lint. If they are, 

use a vacuum to clean the vent areas. 

4.  With the POWER switch in the OFF position, plug the power cord back into the outlet. 

5.  If it switches off again, 

UNPLUG  THE  HEATER  RIGHT  AWAY!

 Have the outlets, wiring, and 

breaker box inspected by a professional. Make necessary repairs before using the heater.  

NOTICE

 

When the heater is first turned on, a slight odor may be present. This is normal and 
should not occur again unless the heater is not used for a long period of time. 

 

Summary of Contents for EFI-XB23B

Page 1: ...quired WARNING Read and understand this entire owner s manual including all safety information before plugging in or using this product Failure to do so could result in fire electric shock or serious personal injury CAUTION Keep this owner s manual for future reference If you sell or give this product away make sure this manual accompanies this product ...

Page 2: ...nner Doing so could cause a fire DO NOT use on soft surfaces like a bed where openings may become blocked A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored Use this heater only as described in this manual Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to persons ALWAYS ...

Page 3: ...re or electric shock ONLY use this heater on a 120V AC 15 Amp grounded circuit NEVER overload the circuit If this heater trips the circuit breaker unplug all other appliances on the same circuit before the next use Avoid plugging other appliances into the same circuit as this heater NEVER plug this heater into an outlet that is old cracked or has any loose wires or connections Plugging this heater...

Page 4: ...ttery to touch the electrical contacts If the sheet is not removed the remote control will not work Fig 2 To install or replace the battery press the button to allow the battery case to slide out Position the battery according the drawing and slide the case back in to the remote Fig 1 Fig 2 Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use Clean the battery c...

Page 5: ...nsult the mantel owner s manual for detailed installation instructions DO NOT attempt to install the insert from the front of the mantel it will not fit Step 3 Place the mantel near where it will be used Leave space to access it from the rear Step 4 With the help of another adult lift the insert A carefully into the back of the mantel Use care to avoid dragging the insert across the mantel base as...

Page 6: ...e heater will blow warm air continuously until it is turned off Note The power and the flame effect must be on for the heater to work THERMOSTAT Press to set the thermostat temperature Settings increase by 2 F from 68 F through 88 F and appear in the display panel The thermostat will automatically turn the heater on and off to maintain the setting Note The heater will only turn on if the thermosta...

Page 7: ... the thermostat setting the heater will turn off Note To override this press the heat button TIME The TIMER turns the fireplace off after a set amount of time Press to select from the following timer settings 00 off 30 30 minutes 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H 7H 8H and 9H The timer settings appear in the digital display The display will turn off after 10 seconds Temperature Limiting Control This heater is equ...

Page 8: ...t free cloth NEVER use abrasive cleansers liquid sprays or any cleaner that could scratch the surface Vents Use a vacuum or duster to remove dust and dirt from the heater and vent areas Clean the exterior of the fireplace with a slightly damp cloth or duster Maintenance Risk of electric shock DO NOT OPEN No user serviceable parts inside ALWAYS turn the heater OFF and unplug the power cord from the...

Page 9: ...er is first turned on The fans blow cool air before the heating elements turn on and after they turn off to prevent overheating This is normal The remote control does not work 1 Make sure the battery is properly installed and the plastic tab is removed 2 Make sure the ON OFF switch on the control panel is turned on The remote control will not work unless the ON OFF switch on the control panel is t...

Page 10: ...d WITH the mantel never by itself Use in a carpeted area may require additional cleaning of the vents with a vacuum How much does it cost each month to run the heater Example Actual results may vary 1500 Watts equals 1 5 Kilowatt Hours KWH Contact your utility to find out the cost per KWH Then use this formula 1 5 x 0 00 KWH 0 00 per hour For example If the utility charges 0 20 per KWH then the co...

Page 11: ...essive periods of time Damage caused by the insert being used in a commercial application Damage from use as a primary heat source Other misuse or abuse not specifically listed herein This product is not intended to be used as a primary heat source It is for supplemental heat only Vendor Development Group Inc hereafter VDG its directors officers or agents will not be liable to the purchaser or any...

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