Continental Fireplaces CEFL50B Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE.

INSTALLATION AND

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA C22.2 No-46 / UL 1278

CEFL50B

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

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PG
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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

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If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.continentalfi replaces.com • ask@continentalfi re.on.ca

$10.00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

1.1 DIMENSIONS 4

1.2 LISTING APPROVALS 4

1.3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5

1.4 UNPACKING AND TESTING APPLIANCE 5

2.0 LOCATING APPLIANCE 6

2.1 GROUNDING APPLIANCE 6

3.0 INSTALLATION 7

3.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 7

3.2 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 7

3.3 INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 8

4.0 FINISHING 9

4.1 GLASS DOOR REMOVAL 9

4.2 CRYSTAL / PEBBLE MEDIA INSTALLATION 9

5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10

5.1 MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONTROL PANEL 10

5.2 OPERATING BY REMOTE CONTROL 11

6.0 MAINTENANCE 11

6.1 CLEANING 11

7.0 WIRING DIAGRAM 12

8.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS 13

9.0 OVERVIEW 14

10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 15

11.0 WARRANTY 16

12.0 SERVICE HISTORY 17

13.0 NOTES 18

NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.

Batteries must be disposed of according to the local laws and regulations. Some batteries may be recycled,
and may be accepted for disposal at your local recycling center. Check with your municipality for recycling
instructions.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

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WARNING

• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF
CONTACTED.

• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury.

• Risk of burns. Power to the appliance should be turned off and the appliance allowed to cool before
servicing. To disconnect power to the appliance, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.

• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.

• Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.

Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier
is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance or stove,
install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the
room and away from hot surfaces.

• Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and
draperies.

• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.

• Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.

• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children
from hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

• It is imperative that the control compartments, circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance
and are kept clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other fl ammable vapors and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.

• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water.

• Do not operate the appliance with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the
glass should be done by a licensed or qualifi ed service person.

• Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.

• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As
with all plastic bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.

• Servicing should be done only while the appliance is disconnected from the power supply circuit.

• Always unplug appliance when not in use.

• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Never locate appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord
away from traffi c area and where it will not be tripped over.

• Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fi re, or damage the appliance.

• To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a carpet, where openings may become blocked.

• Always plug appliances directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use an extension cord or
relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).

• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the
appliance. Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting,
discolouration or damage to decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.

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1.1 DIMENSIONS

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8 5/8"

[220mm]

FRONT VIEW

37" [940mm]

50" [1280mm]

TOP VIEW

40 1/2" [1030mm]
38 5/8" [981mm]

22"

[550mm]

5"

[127mm]

SIDE VIEW

5 3/8"

[136mm]

1 1/2"

[38mm]

18 3/8"

[466mm]

1.2 LISTING APPROVALS

This appliance has been tested in accordance with the CSA Standards for fi xed and location-dedicated electric
room appliances in the United States and Canada. If you need assistance during installation, please contact
your local dealer.

NOTE: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition in the
United States or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1 in
Canada.

8 1/4" [208mm]

Model Number CEFL50B

Description Wall-Mount

Appliance

Voltage 120V AC

Watts Max 1500W
Amps 15 AMP Grounded

Circuit

Appliance Width 50" (1280mm)

Appliance Height 22" (550mm)

Appliance Depth 5 3/8" (127mm)

Net Weight 41 lbs(18.9kg)

Gross Weight 56 lbs (25kg)

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WARNING

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO

FOLLOW THEM COULD CAUSE AN APPLIANCE MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY

AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES HAVE HOT AND ARCING OR SPARKING PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT USE

IT IN AREAS WHERE GASOLINE, PAINT OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE PRESENT.

THIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE IS TESTED AND LISTED FOR USE ONLY WITH THE OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES LISTED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS. USE OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES NOT

SPECIFICALLY TESTED FOR THIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE COULD VOID THE WARRANTY AND/OR

RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD.

DO NOT OPEN. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT USE DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CORDS.

SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE ONLY WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF

RECEPTACLE AND FULLY INSERT.

A. Prior to plugging your appliance into an electrical outlet, verify that the house circuit breakers for the

outlet are on.

B. The appliance may emit a slight, harmless odour when fi rst used. This odour is normal and it is caused

by the initial heating of internal appliance elements and will not occur again.

C. If your appliance does not emit heat, consult the operation section of this manual for further

information.

D. Use with a CSA or UL certifi ed surge protector.
E. Do not route the power cord directly underneath the appliance.

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This electric appliance meets the construction and safety standards of H.U.D. for application in manufactured
homes when installed according to these instructions.

4.8B

As with most electronic devices, your new electric fi replace has been designed to operate at
temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35° C (95°F). During the colder winter months, allow the fi replace
to reach room temperature before turning it on.

1.4 UNPACKING AND TESTING APPLIANCE

Carefully remove the appliance from the box and remove the support brackets. Prior to installing the
appliance, remove all packaging material and test to make sure the appliance operates properly by plugging
the power supply cord into a conveniently located 120V,15 Amp minimum grounded outlet.

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2.0 LOCATING APPLIANCE

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DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF

TRAFFIC. KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS FURNITURE, PILLOWS, BEDDING, PAPERS,

CLOTHES AND CURTAINS AT LEAST 36" FROM THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE.

NEVER LOCATE THIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE WHERE IT MAY FALL INTO A BATHTUB OR OTHER

WEAR SAFETY GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES FOR PROTECTION DURING INSTALLATION AND

TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION, THE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE

MUST NOT BE INSTALLED AGAINST VAPOR BARRIER OR EXPOSED INSULATION. LOCALIZED

OVERHEATING COULD OCCUR AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE TO THE ELEMENTS (SUCH AS RAIN, ETC.)

2.1 GROUNDING APPLIANCE

This appliance is for use on 120 Volts. The cord has a plug
as shown in (A). An adapter as shown in (C) is available
for connecting three-blade grounding type plugs to two-slot
receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the
adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as
a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be
used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.

To disconnect appliance, turn controls to off, then remove
plug from outlet.

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WARNING

WATER CONTAINER.

MAINTENANCE.

(A)

GROUNDING METHODS

METAL SCREW

COVER OF

GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

(B)

GROUNDING PIN

ADAPTER

(C)

NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA

GROUNDING

MEANS

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