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FMI EL36LD Installation Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING
AND USING APPLIANCE.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, an electrical shock or fire may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified service agency.
This fireplace meets the construction and safety stan-
dards of H.U.D. for application in manufactured homes
when installed according to these instructions.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT
MODEL EL36LD
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Patent No. 7,219,456 B1

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent No. 7,219,456 B1 MODEL EL36LD PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, an electrical shock or fire may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning .............. 9 Listing Approvals ..........3 Servicing .............. 9 Product Dimensions ..........3 Wiring Diagram ..........14 Product Identification ........... 4 Troubleshooting ..........15 Unpacking and Testing ........4 Replacement Parts ..........16 Locating Fireplace ..........

  • Page 3: Listing Approvals

    Grounded Circuit If you need assistance during installation, Note: This heater must be electrically wired and please contact your local dealer or the FMI grounded in accordance with local codes or, in PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537. the absence of local codes, with National Electric Please have the distributor’s model and serial...

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Flame Control Control Remote Hide Ember Control Panel Backlight Door Control Heat Vents (Behind Door) Front Glass Heater Flame Ember Backlight Power Heater Magnetic Control Catch ON/OFF Power Button Log Set Figure 2 - Product Identification UNPACKING AND TESTING LOCATING FIREPLACE Carefully remove unit from box.
  • Page 5 LOCATING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustible construc- CAUTION: Do not expose the tion are: heater to the elements (such as Top, Back and Sides of Recessed Cabinet 0" Min. rain, etc.) Drywall to Sides of Front Face 0"...

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! WARNING: Control panel Wiring to power source must not door on this heater cannot, in be pinched or against a sharp any way, be covered as it may edge. create a fire hazard. BUILT-IN INSTALLATION WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! Built-in installations require a framed enclo-...

  • Page 7: Operation

    INSTALLATION Continued A hearth extension is suggested for a more This fireplace should be con- pleasing appearance. The fireplace may be nected to a dedicated 15 amp raised on a wood or non-combustible platform (120/60) or 20 amp (240/60), supporting its entire width and depth and circuit as other appliances may extending in front of the fireplace as long as louvers are not obstructed.

  • Page 8: Accessory Installation

    OPERATION Continued The heater is pre-set to the following control must remain within 20 feet (6 m) temperatures: of fireplace to be effective. HIGH will shut off when room reaches 4. When power switch is turned off, fireplace approximately 86° F (30° C). settings go back to default (see Figure 10).

  • Page 9: Cleaning

    ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Continued Removing Bifold Glass Doors 2. Fully fold frame assembly and slide upper Bifold doors may be removed for replacing edge towards center of firebox opening or cleaning. until the guide pins are free of the frame rail (see Figure 11, page 8). 1.
  • Page 10 SERVICING Continued 1. Open upper control panel door. Turn screens. power switch off. 3. Remove screws securing each side of log 2. Open bi-fold doors (if equipped). to brackets (see Figure 13, page 9). 3. Remove 2 screws securing screen rods 4.
  • Page 11 SERVICING Continued 1. In the event of glass breakage, vacuum all Note: LED drum wires are polarity sensi- remaining glass pieces with a shop vac. DO tive and must be connected correctly. NOT VACUUM WHILE PIECES ARE HOT. White wire plugs onto left terminal and red Replace glass only with replacement part wire plugs onto right terminal.
  • Page 12 SERVICING Continued 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Service Blower Preparation, page 10. 2. Disconnect transformer wires from control board. 3. Remove 2 screws from firebox surround to remove transformer (see Figure 18). 4. Remove and discard transformer. 5. Place new transformer against inside of firebox surround and replace screws Heater removed in step 3.
  • Page 13 SERVICING Continued 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Service board. Preparation, page 10. 4. Gently push new board onto standoffs. 2. Disconnect wires from backlight LED 5. Connect wires to remote sensor board. strip. 6. Follow steps 8 through 13 under Service 3.

  • Page 14: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM White Yellow Remote Control Sensor (Infrared) Black White LED Backlight Strip LED Ember Strip Black White Cyan YLW YLW Blue Gray www.fmiproducts.com 122663-01E...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace turns off and will 1. Fireplace has overheated 1. Reset switch by turning not turn on and safety device has main power switch off and caused thermal switch to...

  • Page 16: Replacement Parts

    • model and serial numbers of your heater If they can’t supply original replacement • how heater was malfunctioning part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866- • purchase date 328-4537. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory.

  • Page 17: Accessories

    If they can not supply these acces- AND TRIM sories, either contact your nearest Parts W36TU - 36" Wall Mantel, Unfinished, Central or call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at Traditional 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can W36TO - 36" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain,...

  • Page 18: Parts

    PARTS MODEL EL36LD www.fmiproducts.com 122663-01E...
  • Page 19 PARTS MODEL EL36LD This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 120929-01 Door Handles 120929-02 LED Ember Strip 120929-03 Log Set...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

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