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. 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.
Table of Contents Safety................................................................... 2 Listing Approvals.................................................. 3 Product Dimensions............................................. 3 Product Identification............................................ 4 Unpacking and Testing......................................... 4 Locating Fireplace................................................ 4 Installation............................................................
SAFETY Continued 14. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored. 15. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord should be No.
Product Identification Control Panel Door Handle Remote Hide Magnetic Catch Flame Control Ember Control Backlight Control Heat Vents (Behind Door) Front Glass Heater Flame Ember Backlight Power Back Glass Heater Control Remote ON/OFF Power Button Log Set Figure 2 - Product Identification Unpacking and Testing Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to permanently installing unit, test to make sure unit operates properly.
Locating Fireplace Continued CAUTION: Do not expose the heater to the elements (such as rain, etc.) Figure 3 illustrates a variety of ways the heater may be located in a room. The heater may be installed directly on the floor or raised on a hearth. Corner Mantel Installation CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection during installation and maintenance. This electric fireplace can be installed in a mantel, framed into a wall or installed into an existing fireplace.
Installation Continued Note: It is strongly advised that you hire a qualified professional to undertake this step in order to prevent personal injury. Once flue is capped, chimney is no longer suitable for wood burning. Note: Do not install this unit into a fireplace that is prone to dampness; the area of installation must be dry. 4. Plan the power supply. If an existing grounded outlet is near fireplace, power cord can run along front of fireplace.
INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Provide adequate clearances around the air openings and adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operations. Installing as Insert Once the site has been prepared, your fireplace insert can be installed. 1. Make sure power switch is in the OFF position. 2. Plug fireplace into a 15-amp/120 volt, grounded outlet. 3. Push fireplace insert so trim is against finished mantle or wall surface.
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 WARNING: Always disconnect power and allow the heater to cool before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of this heater. Turn controls to OFF and remove plug from outlet or turn off circuit breaker to heater.
Cleaning and Maintenance Continued Replacing log 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of Cleaning Firebox, page 8. 2. Remove screws from each side of log that secure log to sides and remove log (see Figure 10). 3. Install new log using screws removed in step 2. 4. Replace front glass and brackets. 5. Replace trim. Screw Ember LED Strip with Standoffs 6. Remove brackets from heater/blower (see Figure 12). Save brackets and screws. 7. To remove heater from blower, remove 4 screws (2 per side). 8.
Cleaning and Maintenance Continued Blower Heater 4. Gently push new control board onto 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 Transformer Board Figure 13 - Removing Heater from Blower Standoffs Replacing Transformer 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 under Replacing Heater/Blower, page 9. 2. Disconnect transformer wires from control board. 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance Continued 5. Connect wires to main control board (see Wiring Diagram, page 14). 6. Replace glass with brackets, and top panel. Replacing Settings Control Board 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 under Replacing Heater/Blower, page 9. 2. Disconnect wires from main control board. 3. Remove screws from bracket to remove settings control board. 4. Place new settings control board into position making sure each control is aligned with slot in panel. Install using screws from step 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance Continued Cleaning or Replacing back screen (Glass) 1. The glass is cleaned in the factory during assembly. During shipment, installation, handling, etc. glass surface may collect dust particles. These can be removed by buffing lightly with a clean damp cloth (water only). Glass should be completely dried with a lint free cloth or paper towel. 2. In the event of glass breakage, vacuum all remaining glass pieces with a shop vac. DO NOT VACUUM WHILE PIECES ARE HOT.
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 turn on 1. Fireplace has overheated and safety devise has cause thermal switch to disconnect or home circuit breaker has opened 1. Reset switch by turning main power switch off and waiting 5 minutes then turning it back on or reset circuit breaker Flame is not moving 1. Loose wiring 1.
TF1 TRANSFORMER BLACK 120V/650W*2 120V/14W BRW BLU BRW BROWN SCT BROWN 24V/15W 120V/4W LDA 24V/1W MTR LDS 120V/60HZ RED WHITE 1 ON/OFF POWER BLK WHT RED P/N F801-0015-9000 (Rev. A) 2 24V/0.5W LBS RCS TF 1 1 V36 SCB 26" 32" 36" FIREPLACE MAIN CONTROL BOARD PCB BOARD AND FUNCTION CONTROL ASSEMBLY (12V+12V)/700MA 9 9 F801-0017-9000 (Rev. A) SETTINGS CONTROL BOARD Wiring Diagram THM SCARLET BLUE WHITE BLOWER SCARLET Syn.
Accessories Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. Always refer to the DESA (distributor) model number when referencing your heater. You can also write to the address listed on back this manual.
Parts Models CGEF26B, VEF26B, ES301, CGEF32D and VEF32B 12 19 2 21 18 9 16 5 6 13 7 8 1 14 15 4 17 10 11 3 20 16 www.desatech.
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Warranty KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model ______________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ Date Purchased ______________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
