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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT MODELS CGEF23B AND VEF21B
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent No. 7,219,456 B1
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. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are or are stored.
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
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- Page 1 ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT MODELS CGEF23B AND VEF21B SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent No. 7,219,456 B1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........8 Listing Approvals ..........3 Technical Service..........11 Product Dimensions ..........3 Replacement Parts ..........12 Product Identification ........... 4 Accessories ............12 Unpacking and Testing ........4 Wiring Diagram ..........12 Locating Fireplace .......... -
Page 3: Listing Approvals
Grounded Circuit If you need assistance during installation, please Note: This heater must be electrically wired and contact your local dealer or the FMI PROD- 17" grounded in accordance with local codes or, in UCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537. the absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Cana- dian Electric Code, CSA C22.1 as appropriate. -
Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Handle Flame Heater Control Control Control Panel Door Ember Control ON/OFF Heat Vents Power Button Heater Flame Ember (Behind Door) Front Glass Thermocouple Back Glass Remote Log Set Figure 2 - Product Identification UNPACkING AND TESTING Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to WARNING: Do not operate permanently installing unit, test to make sure unit operates properly. -
Page 5: Installation
LOCATING FIREPLACE Continued Figure 3 illustrates a variety of ways the heater CAUTION: Do not expose the may be located in a room. The heater may be installed directly on the floor or raised on heater to the elements (such as a hearth. - Page 6 INSTALLATION Continued Note: It is strongly advised that you hire a Framing qualified professional to undertake this step Figure 4, shows a typical framing of this heater in order to prevent personal injury. Once the using combustible materials. All required flue is capped, chimney is no longer suitable clearances to combustibles must be adhered for wood burning.
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Page 7: Finishing
INSTALLATION Continued Installing as Insert 2. Plug fireplace into a 15-amp/120 volt, grounded outlet. Once the site has been prepared, the fireplace insert can be installed. 3. Push fireplace insert so that the trim is against the finished mantle or wall surface. 1. -
Page 8: Cleaning And Maintenance
OPERATION Continued FLAME Off Low Medium High EMBER Off Low Medium High HEATER Off On Figure 7 - Fireplace Settings (Default Settings are Circled) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Control Panel Door WARNING: Always discon- Screws nect power and allow the heater to cool before performing any cleaning, maintenance or reloca- tion of this heater. - Page 9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued REPLACING LOG 4. Disconnect heater/blower wires from main circuit board. 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of Cleaning 5. Remove screws holding heater/blower to Firebox, page 8. top panel (see Figure 11). 2. Remove screws from each side of log that 6.
- Page 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 5. Reconnect wires to main control board Blower (see Wiring Diagram, page 12). 6. Replace top panel and screws. 7. Replace trim Main Control Transformer Board Standoffs Heater Figure 13 - Removing Heater from Blower REPLACING TRANSFORMER 1.
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Page 11: Technical Service
Clamps You may have further questions about instal- lation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328- 4537. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. This information is located on the inside of the control panel door (Figure 2, page 4). -
Page 12: 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 13: 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 not 1. Fireplace has overheated 1. Reset switch by turning main turn on and safety devise has cause power switch off and waiting... -
Page 14: Parts
PARTS MODELS CGEF23B AND VEF21B www.fmiproducts.com 120926-26C... - Page 15 PARTS MODELS CGEF23B AND VEF21B This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 120925-30 Blower 120926-06 Rear Glass (Screen) 120926-05 Log Set 120926-07 Flame Effect Mirror 120926-32 Magnetic Catch...
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Page 16: 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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