FMI VEF21B, CGEF23B User Manual
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE/INSERT MODELS CGEF23B AND VEF21B
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 ammable liquids are or are stored.
This replace meets the construction and safety stan-
dards of H.U.D. for application in manufactured homes
when installed according to these instructions.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Listing Approvals ................................................. 3
Product Dimensions ............................................ 3
Product Identication ........................................... 4
Unpacking and Testing ........................................ 4
Locating Fireplace ............................................... 4
Installation ........................................................... 5
Finishing .............................................................. 7
Operation ............................................................. 7
SAFETY
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual. For assistance or
additional information, consult
a qualied installer.
CAUTION: Do not expose the
heater to the elements (such as
rain, etc).
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
rebox. Never place any objects
on the replace.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with replace.
Fireplace becomes very hot
when running. Keep children and
adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Fireplace will remain hot for a
time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
Do not install replace directly
on carpet or similar surface
which may restrict air circulation
beneath unit.
When using electrical heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
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Cleaning and Maintenance .................................. 8
Technical Service................................................11
Replacement Parts ............................................ 12
Accessories ....................................................... 12
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ................................................. 13
Parts .................................................................. 14
Warranty ...............................................Back Page
1. Read all instructions before using this
heater.
2. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from
front of heater.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid
burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill directly in front of heater outlet
becomes hot during heater operation.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any
heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever heater is left operating
and unattended.
5. Always unplug heater when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged
cord or plug or if heater malfunctions or
has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Return heater to authorized service facility
for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. 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.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not
cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from trafc area
and where it will not be tripped over.
10. To disconnect heater, turn controls to the
OFF before removing plug from outlet.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to
enter any ventilation or exhaust opening
as this may cause an electric shock or re
or damage the heater.
12. To prevent possible re, do not block air
intakes in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may
become blocked.
13. Always use properly grounded fused and
polarized outlets.
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SAFETY
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14. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or ammable 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 re, 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 re. However, if you
have to use an extension cord, the cord
should be No. 14 AWG minimum size and
rated not less than 1875 WATTS.
17. Always use ground fault protection where
required by electrical codes.
LISTING APPROVALS
This heater has been tested in accordance
with the CSA Standards for xed and location-
dedicated electric room heaters in the United
States. All components are UL or CSA safety
certied.
If you need assistance during installation, please
contact your local dealer or the FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537.
18. Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of heater.
19. To prevent a possible re, do not burn
wood or other materials in this heater.
20. To prevent electric shock or re, always
use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets be required.
21. When transporting or storing heater, keep
in a dry place.
22. Control panel door gets hot during operation. Open door by pressing on right side.
A spring magnet will disengage. Pull door
down to open.
Description: 23" Fireplace/Insert
Voltage: 120
Watts: 1500
Amps: 15 Amp
Grounded Circuit
Note: This heater 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 or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1 as appropriate.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
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Figure 1 - Heater Dimensions
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Heater Flame Ember
Control
Panel Door
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Handle
Heater
Control
Flame
Control
Ember Control
Heat Vents
(Behind Door)
Front Glass
Back Glass
Remote
Log Set
Figure 2 - Product Identication
UNPACkING AND TESTING
Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to
permanently installing unit, test to make sure
unit operates properly. To do this, plug unit's
power supply cord into a conveniently located
120-volt grounded outlet.
CAUTION; The unit's power
supply cord must be connected
to a properly grounded and protected 120-volt outlet. Always use
ground fault protection where
required by the electrical code.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, this heater should
be located out of trafc. Keep
combustible materials such
as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes and curtains at
least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front
of the heater.
ON/OFF
Power Button
Thermocouple
WARNING: Do not operate
the unit if it is damaged or has
malfunctioned. If you suspect the
unit is damaged, return the unit
to an authorized service facility
for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
NOTICE: Minimum and maximum
clearances must be maintained at
all times. Illustrations throughout
these instructions reect typical
installations and are for design
purposes only. Actual installations may vary slightly due to
individual preferences.
WARNING: Never locate this
heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
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WARNING: To prevent
contact with sagging or loose
insulation, the heater must not
be installed against vapor barrier
or exposed insulation. Localized
overheating could occur and a
re could result.
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LOCATING FIREPLACE
Continued
CAUTION: Do not expose the
heater to the elements (such as
rain, etc.)
CAUTION: Wear gloves
and safety glasses for protection during installation and
maintenance.
This electric replace can be installed in a
mantel, framed into a wall or installed into an
existing replace. If installing into a mantel,
follow mantel’s assembly instructions.
INSTALLATION
Figure 3 illustrates a variety of ways the heater
may be located in a room. The heater may
be installed directly on the oor or raised on
a hearth.
Corner
Installation
Framed
Into Wall
Mantel
Installation
Figure 3 - Heater Locations
or Existing
Fireplace
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
The power cord must not be
pinched or against a sharp edge.
Secure cord to avoid tripping or
snagging to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or personal injury.
Do not run cord under carpeting.
Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners or the like. Arrange
cord away from trafc areas and
where it will not be tripped over.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
To prevent a possible re, do
not block air intake or exhaust
in any manner. Do not use on
soft surfaces where openings
may become blocked.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
Do not blow or place insulation
against the rebox.
WARNING: If the information
in these instructions is not fol-
lowed exactly, a re or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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Do not store or use gasoline or
other ammable vapors in the vicinity of this or any other heater.
INSTALLING FIREPLACE
Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is a safe distance from
drapes, furniture and high trafc areas.
Note: Follow all national and local electrical
codes. This insert can be installed into either
an existing replace or as new construction/
renovation.
Installing in Mantel
1. Assemble mantel according to mantel
instructions.
2. Locate mantel near a wall (or corner
depending on mantel type) close to a
power source. You may have to alter base
boards to t mantel ush against wall.
3. Insert replace into front of mantel. Be
careful not to scratch nish on base. Fireplace will t ush against front of mantel.
4. Plug replace into power source. Push
mantel with replace into nal location.
Existing Fireplace Installation
1. Thoroughly clean out existing replace
and hearth area.
2. Seal all drafts, vents or ash clean-outs
with berglass insulation. Seal ue. Once
sealed, close damper to stop debris from
falling onto unit.
3. If existing re box is susceptible to moisture, cap top of chimney ue to prevent
inltration of water.
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