FMI LEF36 User manual

FMI

ODUCT

LLC

F3610G

36 IN. ELECTIC FIREPLACE

FMI MODEL # LEF36

Mounting Base Feet and Wall Mounting

Bracket Included

FMI Products, LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................

Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................

Installation Instructions .....................................................................................................................

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................

Illustratedpartsbreakdown .................................................................................................................

Warranty ...............................................................................................................................

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install

the product.

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WARNING: Any use of this appliance other than that recommended by the manufacturer

in this owners manual may cause fire, burns, electric shock and/or other serious injuries or death.

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

and injury to persons including the following:

1. Read the manufacturer’s instructions completelybefore using this appliance.

2. This appliance will become hot when in use.To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill at

the top of this heater in particular will become hot when the heater is active. Take special care not to block the

air intake or exhaust vents.

3. Extreme caution is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater

is left operating and unattended.

4. Do not operate the heater if the power cord or plug has been damaged or the heater has been damaged or

malfunctioned in any way. Take the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, electrical or

mechanical adjustment or repair.

5. Do not use outdoors.

6. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater

where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

7. To disconnect the appliance, turn all controls “OFF”, and then remove the plug from the electrical outlet.

8. The appliance comes equipped with a 3 prong-grounding plug. Do not cut the grounding prong. Connect to

properly grounded 120V outlets only.

9. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust openings as this may cause an electric

shock or fire, or damage the appliance.

10. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhausts in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a

bed, where openings may become blocked.

11. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or

flammable liquids are used or stored or where the appliance will be exposed to flammable vapors.

12. Avoid using the appliance with an extension cord. Extension cords may overheat and cause a risk of fire. If an

extension cord MUST be used, the cord must be No. 16AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 Watts.

The extension cord must be a 3-prong cord with grounding type plug and cord connection and should not

exceed 20feet (6m) in length.

13. When transporting or storing the heater, take care to keep both the unit and power cord/plug dry, free from

excessive vibration and away from heat sources.

14. Use the heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may

cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

15. Do not attempt to burn wood or other materials in this heater.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions and warning prior to operating the appliance.

Ensure that all controls are in the position before plugging the appliance in to a properly grounded

electrical outlet.

The main control panel is located behind the cover at the top right corner on the front (see Figure 1).

Cont

Panel

Figure 1

This heater is for use on 120 Volts. The heater has a 3-prong grounded plug (Figure 2.A). If your electrical outlet

has only 2 slots (Figure 2.B), you will have to use an adapter (Figure 2.C) to convert from the 3-prong power cord

to a 2-slot receptacle. The green grounding plug extending from the adapter must be securely connected to a

permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should only be used if a proper 3-slot

receptacle is not available.

NOTE:

Adapters

are

not allowed

for

use

Canada.

Figure 2

A 15 AMP circuit is required to operate this appliance. If the breaker trips when the appliance is running, you may

need to move the appliance to another location or unplug other appliances that are on the same circuit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Using the Control Panel: (Locate in Figure 1)

E D C B

POWER A

(ON/OFF)

INDICATOR

Figure 3

Main Switch (Figure 3.A):

Push button down to “ON”position to start.

Ensure that the control panel is in the “ON”position, then you can push any button to start the related

function.

Heater Control (Figure 3.B):

1. Press once to activate heat high setting.

2. Press second time to activate heat low setting.

3. Press third time to activate auto heat setting (Note: Please use remote control to set desired temperature).

When the room temperature is lower than the set temperature by less than 6 degree Fahrenheit, Insert will

start only one heater element. This is same as pressing “Heat Low”button.

When the room temperature is lower than set temperature by 6 degree Fahrenheit or greater, insert will

start both of the fireplace's heating elements. This is same as pressing “Heat High”button.

When the room temperature is higher than the set temperature, both heating elements will shut

down.

4. Press fourth time to shut heater off.

Simulated Flame Effect (Figure 3.C):

Push button to start simulated flame effect.

Simulated Flame Effect Brightness Control (Figure 3.D & E):

Press to adjust the brightness of the simulated flame effect.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This heater includes a remote control. See below for directions to use the remote control:

Flame On/Off mode:

Press

Activate the

flame.

Select a desire temperature

set

mode by pressing up or

down.

Heat On/Off mode:

Press

Activate the

heat.

Heat High: Press to start

high

heat . Display

een

will show

“1500W”.

Heat Low: Press to start Low

heat

Display screen

will

show

“750W”.

Press

to adjust the brightness

the simulated flame

effect.

Display screen will show

the

action of increasing

decreasing of the flame

effect.

Figure

Auto Mode: Press to allow

start

one or two heat

generator(s)

automatically depending on

temperature and set

temperature

Light bulbs may become loose during shipping. If the simulated flame effect is dim or does not operate properly

When you first turn the heater on, it may emit a slight but harmless odor. This odor results from certain oils or

it will not reoccur after the first operation of the appliance.

NOTE:

This appliance comes equipped with an overheat protection safety device. Should the appliance begin to

overheat for any reason, it will automatically turn all functions of the appliance off. The appliance will have to be

reset prior to continuing use. To reset the overheat protection safety device, turn all controls off and unplug the

appliance. Wait 10 minutes, plug the appliance back in and turn on. If the appliance continuously overheats,

please call our customer service center.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

* Adult assembly required.

* Assemble on soft and clean surface to prevent damage or scratch.

* Recommended number of people needed for assembly: 2

* Philips screw driver needed but not included.

* This item can be wall mounted or free-standing when assembled.

* Step 1: The screws are attached at the bottom of the product. (See Fig-A)

* Step 2: Use the Philips screw driver to remove the screws. (See Fig-B)

* Step 3: Use the Philips screw driver to assemble the base to the fireplace. (See Fig-C)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wall assembly

Two methods of wall mounting are possible. Either attach the wall mounting bracket by

securing to the wall studs through the 1/4 inch holes provided or follow the instructions below

to use wall anchors.

*Assemble on soft and clean surface to prevent damage or scratches.

1: Take the one-piece wall bracket, select the area where you want the fireplace to be

mounted.

2: Draw the lines. Use 4 sets of nut and bolts specially made (supplied) and secure the

wall bracket to the wall using M8 nuts and Bolts. Note: You must drill 4 holes of 7/16

inch diameter first on the wall.

3: Let the fireplaceline up the 4 holes on fireplace bracket with wall bracket insert and let

easily slide down.

4: Inserting 2 M5 screws will secure the fireplace from moving.

MAINTENANCE

maintenance

in order to allow all

components

to cool

operl

Replacing Light Bulbs:

1. Ensure that all controls are off, the appliance is unplugged and bulbs are cool to the touch.

2. Wear latex gloves to ensure that grease/oil from your hands does not transfer to the bulbs.

3. Remove 3 screws on the bulb panel. (Fig-A)

4. Tilt and remove the bulb panel. (Fig-B).

5. You will see three 40W light bulbs below the log set. (Fig-C)

6. Remove the burnt out light bulb and replace with a new 40W small base bulb. WARNING: DO

NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED BULB WATTAGE. Hand tighten the bulbs only_do not over

tighten.

7. Return the bulb panel to the original position and tighten the back panel with 3 screws (Fig A~D).

TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARNING: Turn off the

appliance,

unplugand let coolfor at least10

minutes

beforeattempting

to service. Onlya

qualified professional

shouldattemptto serviceor repairthe appliance.

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Flame is dim or not

present

1. Flame not turned ON.

2. Dimmer control button is set too

low.

3. Light bulbs are burned out.

4. “Flame wand” has come loose

from bracket.

5. “Flame wand” motor is not

functioning.

1. Push “FLAME ON/OFF”button

2. Push button E“FLAME HIGH”to

increase light.

3. Inspect light bulbs and replace if

necessary. (see Maintenance

section of this manual)

4. Remove back panel. Secure end

of “flame wand” back into the

support bracket.

5. Call for Technical Service at

1-866-328-4537 .

The appliance turns off

and will not turn back on

1. The overheat protection device in

the appliance has been triggered.

2. House circuit breaker has been

tripped.

1. Turn all controls off, unplug the

appliance, allow to cool for at least

10 minutes, then plug back in and

restart.

2. Reset house circuit breaker.

The appliance does not

turn on when the button is

pushed to “ON”

1. No power to heater

2.The overheat protection device in

the appliance has been triggered.

1. Check to see the heater is plugged

in to 120V receptacle. Check to

see breaker is on.

2. Turn all controls off, unplug the

appliance, allow to cool for at least

10 minutes, then plug back

in and restart.

Remote control does not

work

1. Low batteries.

2. Manual controls on the appliance

must be “ON ” before operating the

remote control.

1. Replace all batteries in the

remote control.

2. Push the appliance “ON” using

the manual control panel, then

use remote control to operate.

If using the remote control to

operate the appliance, you must

also turn the appliance “ON”

using the remote control.

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