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Installing as Insert
Once the site has been prepared, the fireplace
insert can be installed.
1. Make sure power switch is in the OFF
position.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Heater Flame Ember
Figure 5 - Controls For Electric Fireplace
Lighted Power Switch
Ember Control
Heater
Control
Flame Control
FINIShING
WARNING: Control panel door
on this heater cannot, in any way,
be covered as it may create a fire
hazard.
Combustible Finishing Material:
Materials
made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastics or any material
capable of igniting and burning, whether flame
proofed or not, plastered or unplastered (this
includes drywall).
Noncombustible Finishing Material :
Ma-
terials which will not ignite and burn. Such
materials are those consisting entirely of
steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass
or plasters or combinations thereof or have a
fire rating of zero.
FINISHING CHECKLIST
• Power supply service must be completed
prior to finishing to avoid reconstruction.
• Grills and air openings cannot be covered
in any circumstances.
Note: The heater is a zero clearance fireplace
and may be finished with combustible or non-
combustible finishing materials.
When using paint or lacquer to finish the
mantel, they must be heat resistant to prevent
discoloration.
OPERATION
The controls (see Figure 5) are located behind
hinged control panel door. If using heater, con-
trol panel door will be hot during and immedi-
ately after operation. Open door by pressing
on right side. A spring magnet will push door
forward. Pull door down to open.
1. Plug in electric fireplace.
2. Turn on lighted power switch (see Figure 5).
3. Adjust Flame and Ember to desired set-
tings using the control pad on fireplace or
remote control (see Figure 6). Figure 7,
page 8, shows fireplace settings available.
Default settings are circled. Press control
pad or remote control buttons once and
release to adjust settings.
The heater works with a thermostat when
turned on. It will shut off when room
reaches approximately 86° F (30° C).
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 20 feet (6 m)
of fireplace to be effective.
5.
When power switch is turned off, fire-
place settings go back to default (see
Figure 7, page 8).
2. Plug fireplace into a 15-amp/120 volt,
grounded outlet.
3. Push fireplace insert so that the trim is
against the finished mantle or wall surface.
Figure 6 - Remote Control For Electric
Fireplace
