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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BI-SLIM UNITS BI-40-SLIM BI-50-SLIM BI-60-SLIM BI-72-SLIM BI-88-SLIM SAFETY INFORM ATION WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
IM PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Read all inst ruct ions before inst alling or using t his heat er. Keep combust ible mat erials, such as furnit ure, pillows, bedding, papers, clot hes and curt ains at least 3 feet from t he front of t he heat er; keep t hem away from sides and rear as well. ’...
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Cautions ·Always install the heater in accordance with this guide. If in doubt obtain expert advice. ·Always make sure the electrical socket is accessible and located adjacent to, but not above the heater. ·Always disconnect the heater from the electrical supply before Do’s moving it, or carrying out cleaning, maintenance.
UNPACKING AND TESTING APPLIANCE Carefully remove the appliance from the box. Prior to installing the appliance, test to make sure the appliance operates properly by plugging the power supply cord into a conveniently located 120 Volt grounded outlet. Test all aspects of its operation (manual switches, remote and heater) to make sure all components operate correctly.
BI-40-SLIM This appliance has been tested in Descript ion Built-in Appliance accordance wit h t he UL St andard 2021 Voltage 120V AC 60Hz fixed locat ion dedicated Watt s 1500W M ax elect ric room appliances in t he Unit ed...
BI-50-SLIM This appliance has been t est ed in accordance M odel Number BI-50-SLIM wit h t he UL St andard 2021 for fixed and Voltage 120V AC 60Hz locat ion dedicat ed elect ric room appliances Watt s 1500W M ax in t he United St ates and Canada.
BI-60-SLIM This appliance has been t est ed in accordance Descript ion Built-in Appliance wit h t he UL St andard 2021 for fixed and Voltage 120V AC 60Hz locat ion dedicat ed elect ric room appliances Watt s 1500W M ax in t he United St ates and Canada.
BI-72-SLIM This appliance has been t est ed in accordance Descript ion Built-in Appliance wit h t he UL St andard 2021 for fixed and Voltage 120V AC 60Hz locat ion dedicat ed elect ric room appliances Watt s 1500W M ax in t he United St ates and Canada.
BI-88-SLIM This appliance has been t est ed in accordance Descript ion Built-in Appliance wit h t he UL St andard 2021 for fixed and Voltage 120V AC 60Hz locat ion dedicat ed elect ric room appliances Watt s 1500W M ax in t he United St ates and Canada.
SAFETY DRILL SCREW AREA There is a safet y drill screw area as show below. Please make sure t hat t he fix screws are in t his area. Sa fe ty d rill s cre w a re a (Da rk a re a ) T h e m a n u a l c o n tro l p a d p o s itio n HARD- W IRE INSTALLATION...
“ ” At t ach t he wiring t o t he junct ion block. Please make sure t he live wire goes int o t he , t he “ ” “ ” neut ral wire int o and t he ground wire int o Put t he plate back and screw back.
OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS The BI-SLIM series electric fireplaces are suitable for installation in outdoor areas protected from direct water impingement. In addition to maintaining the listed mantel and combustibles clearances, a rain protection overhang factor of 1/2 shall be constructed to the front and to each side of the installed appliance.
Not e: The opt ional t rim can be pulled out direct ly from t he unit . It will need t wo people t o do it . The rough wall opening size of t he fireplace: " " " BI-40-SLIM BI-50-SLIM BI-60-SLIM BI-72-SLIM 73 1/2...
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2. Remove the framing plates from the unit framing plat e 3. Re-fix the framing plates to the unit as the picture shows framing plat e...
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4. Bend up the framing plates. 5. Put the unit into the opening.
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6. Drive the mounting screws into the framing plates on the unit and the wall studs. framing plat e 7. After checking that the fireplace operates properly, cover the glass panel with protective plastic bag and install plywood or drywall. NOTE: In order to use the supplied trim kit, the thickness of the desired wall finish can not exceed 1 inch.
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8. Decorate the plywood or drywall with glazed tile, wallpaper, etc. Fireplace 9. Put back the trim that you’ve removed from the unit at STEP 1. t rim...
PANORAM A COVER INSTALLATION M ake sure inst all t he pan-cover when t he fireplace used in out doors. Remove t he cover from t he packaging. The handles will need t o be at t ached t o t he cover wit h t he provided hardware as shown in fig.
M edia Options BI-40-SLIM , BI-50-SLIM , BI-60-SLIM shipped wit h 3 large glass nugget s, clear and blue diamond shaped media . The BI-72-SLIM , BI-88-SLIM is shipped wit h 6 large glass nugget s, clear and blue diamond shaped media .
OPERATION The fireplace can be operat ed eit her by t he swit ches located on t he left bot t om of t he fireplace unit or by supplied remot e cont rol. Plug t he fireplace int o a 15 Amp wall socket . M ANUAL OPERATION The main power ON/ OFF swit ch in posit ion O, t he fireplace is OFF.
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REM OTE CONTROL OPERATION For remot e t o funct ion make sure t he heat er is plugged in and main power swit ch located on t he bott om left hand side is at posit ion I. When operat ing t he remot e make sure you point t he remote t o t he cent re of t he fireplace and make sure each t ime you press t he butt on the buzzer inside t he unit will bee p once.
INSTALLING WALL THERM OSTAT WALL THERM OSTAT W IRING DIAGRAM S W ire the wall thermostat prior to installing the fireplace. WALL THERM OSTAT W IRING(24 VAC) Install Wall Thermostat per instructions provided with kit and per the follow ing information: Turn off circuit breaker.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ’ ’ Dim or no flame Flame LED s are burnt out Inspect t he LED s and replace t hem if necessary. ’ ’ Ember Ember LED s are burnt out Inspect t he ember bed LED s and glowing or dimming replace t hem if necessary.
SERVICE HISTORY This heat er must be serviced annually depending on usage. Date Dealer Service technician Service Performed Special Concerns Name Name NOTES:...
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