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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For Model CEF26BN with Brushed Nickel Trim Read these instructions completely before beginning installation. Failure to follow them could cause a heater malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property damage. WARNING: All electric heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
CSA Standards for fixed and location-dedicated electric room heaters in the United States. All components are UL or CSA safety certified. If you need assistance during installation, please contact your local dealer or the DESA Heating Products Technical Services Department at 1-866-6040. Model:...
UNPACKING AND TESTING FIREPLACE Carefully remove the unit from the box. Prior to permanently installing the unit, test to make sure the unit operates properly. To do this, plug the unit's power supply cord into a conveniently located 120-volt grounded outlet. CAUTION;...
LOCATING FIREPLACE Continued CAUTION: Provide adequate clearances around the air open- ings and adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operations. 13" 3/4" - 1/2" Note: The height that a combustible mantel is fitted above the heater is dependent on the height of the front selected.
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INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING AS A FIREPLACE Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic areas. Note: Follow all national and local electrical codes. This insert can be installed into either an existing fireplace or as new construc- tion/renovation.
FINISHING 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 : Mate- rials which will not ignite and burn.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Continued IMPORTANT: To control the electric fireplace by remote, the Main ON/OFF power switch on the fireplace must be in the OFF position; the remote control will NOT work if the manual ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Continued 8. To turn off the fireplace, press the POWER ON/OFF button once. When you hear the beep, the fireplace will be completely off and the flame will disappear. When you re- start the fireplace with the remote control, all of the features you had set will remain in effect.
If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA Heating Productsʼ techni- cal services web site at www.desatech.com. www.desatech.com Flame Cylinder Drum...
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they canʼt supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready • your name •...
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year from the date of first purchase (excluding bulbs and fuses), provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.