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MHSC WEF26 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY
INFORMATION
Read these instructions completely
before beginning installation. Failure to
follow them could cause a heater mal-
function 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 liq-
uids are or are stored.
This fireplace meets the construction and
safety standards of H.U.D. for application
in manufactured homes when installed
according to these instructions.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Service must be performed by a
qualified service agency.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Electric
Fireplace/Insert
Model: WEF26
685001
Homeowner's Installation and
WEF26 cover

Operating Instructions

C
US
68D5001 6/09 Rev. 1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Electric Fireplace/Insert Model: WEF26 INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions completely before beginning installation. Failure to follow them could cause a heater mal- function resulting in serious injury and/ or property damage. WARNING: All electric heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacement Parts........................ .15 Warranty..........................19 Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an MHSC electric fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to fol- low these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the war- ranty.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using electric heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce WARNING: the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following: proper installation, adjustment, altera- 1. Read all instructions before using this appliance. tion, service or maintenance .

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    (686 mm) WEF6 Voltage 10V AC, 60 Hz Total Amps Total Watts 1500 Heater Rating 1400 Watts Figure 1 29 ” (743 mm) • WEF26 Fireplace Parts Identification Remote Hide Handle Control WEF26 dims Magnetic Panel Door Catch ON/OFF Power Switch Heat Vents (behind doors)

  • Page 5: Locating.your.fireplace

    CAUTION: The unit's • Unpacking and Testing power supply cord must be connected to Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to permanently installing unit, test to make sure a properly grounded and pro- unit operates properly. to do this, plug unit's power cord into a conveniently located tected 10 Volt outlet.

  • Page 6: Install.fireplace

    • Install Fireplace WARNING - RISK Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is a safe distance OF FIRE! The pow- from drapes, furniture and high traffic areas. er cord must not be pinched or against a sharp NOTE: Follow all national and local electrical codes.

  • Page 7: Framing

    • Framing Figure 4 shows a typical framing of the heater using combustible materials. All CAUTION: Provide required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. Header height is measured adequate clear- from the base of the heater. ances around the Tools and building supplies required for installation: air openings and adequate accessibility clearances for...

  • Page 8: Finishing

    • Finishing Combustible Finishing Material - Materials made of or surfaced with wood, com- WARNING: Con- pressed paper, plant fibers, plastics or any material capable of igniting and burning, trol panel door on whether flame proofed or not, plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall). this heater cannot, in any way, be covered as it Noncombustible Finishing Material - Materials which will not ignite and burn.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation The controls are located behind the hinged control panel door. If using heater, control panel door will be hot during and immediately after operation. Open door by pressing on right side. A spring magnet will push door forward. Pull door down to open. 1.

  • Page 10: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Cleaning & Maintenance WARNING: ways disconnect power and allow To service electric fireplace, it may be necessary to remove it from the mantel or en- the heater to cool before closure in which it is installed. Allow unit to cool completely before cleaning or servic- performing any cleaning, ing.

  • Page 11: Replacing.heater/Blower

    • Replacing Heater/Blower Screws Securing 1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 of 'Cleaning Firebox'. Heater/ Blower . Remove screws from around top panel of firebox. Figure 11 Top Panel . There are several wires attached to the top panel. Carefully lift top Screws panel.

  • Page 12: Replacing.transformer

    • Replacing Transformer Figure 15 Transformer 1. Follow Steps 1 through  in 'Replacing Heater/Blower'. . Disconnect transformer wires from control board. Nuts . Remove screws and nuts from firebox surround to remove Screws transformer. Figure 15 4. Remove and discard transformer. 5.

  • Page 13: Replacing.flame.generation.led

    • Replacing Flame Generation LED 1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 in 'Cleaning Firebox'. . Remove screws securing log to either side of base. Remove log. Figure 10 . Remove screws from sides and back of bottom panel of firebox. 4.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING: Turn Problem Solution Possible Cause off appliance and 1. Fireplace turns off 1. Reset switch by turning main 1. Fireplace has overheated allow to cool before and will not turn and safety devise has caused power switch off and waiting 5 minutes then turning it back on servicing.

  • Page 15: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. WEF26 Electric Fireplace 685001 WEF26 parts Ref. Description Qty. WEF26 1. Blower (Motor and Fan) 68D5101 . Rear Glass (Screen) 68D510 .
  • Page 16 WEF26 Electric Fireplace Ref. Description Qty. WEF26 9. Settings Control Board 68D5109 10. LED Drum Assembly 68D5110 11. LED Ember Strip 68D5111 1. Remote Control 68D511 1. Remote Control Sensor 68D511 14. Power Cord 68D5114 15. ON/OFF Switch 68D5115 16. Front Glass 68D5116 17.
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  • Page 19: Warranty

    MHSC in the electric fireplace are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, MHSC will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. MHSC will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replacing or repairing such components for a period of one year from the date of installation.
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