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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT 26" MODELS CGEF26B, VEF26B, ES301 32" MODELS CGEF32D, VEF32B 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.
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...
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Flame Control Remote Hide Control Handle Ember Control Magnetic Panel Door Catch Backlight Heat Vents Control (Behind Door) Front Glass Heater Flame Ember Backlight Power Back Glass ON/OFF Heater Power Control Button Remote Log Set Figure 2 - Product Identification UNPACkING AND TESTING Carefully remove unit from box.
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.
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INSTALLATION Continued Note: It is strongly advised that you hire Framing a qualified professional to undertake this Figure 4, shows a typical framing of this heater step in order to prevent personal injury. using combustible materials. All required clearances to combustibles must be adhered Once flue is capped, chimney is no longer suitable for wood burning.
INSTALLATION Continued Installing as Insert CAUTION: Provide adequate Once the site has been prepared, your fire- clearances around the air open- place insert can be installed. 1. Make sure power switch is in the OFF ings and adequate accessibility position. clearances for servicing and 2.
OPERATION Continued HEATER Off Low Medium High FLAME Off Low Medium High EMBER Off Low Medium High BACKLIGHT Off Low High Figure 7 - Fireplace Settings (Default Settings are Circled) Figure 6 - Remote Control For Electric Fireplace CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Bracket WARNING: Always discon- Screws...
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued REPLACING LOG 6. Remove brackets from heater/blower (see Figure 12). Save brackets and screws. 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of Cleaning 7. To remove heater from blower, remove 4 Firebox, page 8. screws (2 per side). 2.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 4. Gently push new control board onto Blower standoffs to install. 5. Reconnect wires to main control board (see Wiring Diagram, page 14). 6. Replace glass with brackets, and top panel. 7. Replace trim Main Control Heater Transformer Board...
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 5. Connect wires to main control board (see 5. There are several wires attached to bot- Wiring Diagram, page 14). tom panel. Carefully remove panel. 6. Replace glass with brackets, and top 6. Disconnect wires from motor and LED panel.
You may have further questions about instal- rating label located behind the control panel lation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, door. contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328- You can also visit our web site at 4537. When calling please have your model www.fmiproducts.com.
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...
WIRING DIAGRAM 26" 32" 36" FIREPLACE MAIN CONTROL BOARD PCB BOARD AND FUNCTION CONTROL ASSEMBLY TRANSFORMER P/N F801-0015-9000 (Rev. A) WHITE 120V/650W*2 120V/14W 24V/15W 120V/4W 24V/1W 24V/0.5W BLACK ON/OFF POWER BRW BLU BRW SCARLET BROWN BROWN BLUE WHITE BLACK BLOWER BLACK SCARLET HEATER...
Georgian Purchase these accessories from your local 32" MANTELS dealer. If they can not supply these acces- sories, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866- W32TU - 32" Wall Mantel, Unfinished, 328-4537 for information. Always refer to the Traditional model number when referencing your heater.
PARTS MODELS CGEF26B, VEF26B, ES301, CGEF32D AND VEF32B www.fmiproducts.com 120927-54D...
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PARTS 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 • • 120927-06 Rear Glass (Screen) • 120928-06 Rear Glass (Screen) •...
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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