HAMPTON BAY MEF2823CBWLG Use And Care Manual

Item #541-903

Model #MEF2823CBWLG

USE AND CARE GUIDE

EVANS ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...................................2

Safety Information ..................................2

Warranty ..........................................3

Pre-Assembly ......................................4

Safety Information

1. Read all instructions before using this replace.

2. This replace is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided,
use handles when moving this replace. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9 meters) from the front of the replace and keep
them away from the sides and rear.

3. Extreme caution is necessary when any replace is
used by or near children or invalids and whenever
the heater is left operating and unattended.

4. Always unplug the replace when not in use.

5. Do not operate any replace with a damaged cord
or plug or after the replace malfunctions, has been
dropped, or is damaged in any manner. Return

the replace to an authorized service facility for

examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
repair.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. This replace is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas, and similar indoor locations. Never

locate the replace where it may fall into a bathtub or

other water container.

8. Do not run the power cord under carpeting. Do not
cover the power cord with items such as throw rugs

or runners. Arrange the power cord away from trafc

areas to ensure that it is not tripped over.

9. To disconnect the replace, turn the controls to the
off position and remove the plug from the outlet.

10. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust openings as this may cause
an electric shock or re, or damage the replace.

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Care & Cleaning ...................................11

Service Parts ......................................11

12. To prevent a possible re, do not block rebox

air intakes or the exhaust in any manner. Do not

operate the replace on soft surfaces, like a bed,

where openings may become blocked.

13. A replace has hot and arching or sparking parts

inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint,

or ammable liquids are used or stored.

14. Use this replace only as described in this manual.

Any other use not recommended by the manufac-

turer may cause re, electrical shock, or injury to

persons.

15. 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 shall be No.14ga minimum size and

rated not less than 1875 watts.

NOTE: Save these instructions.

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Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY

The supplier warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and

service, for one (1) year (1 year limited parts) from the date of purchase.

All warranty repairs must be pre-authorized by the supplier. The supplier will, at its option, replace or repair free of

charge any defective part, which the purchaser shall notify their distributor or the supplier within the warranty period.
The obligation of the supplier under this warranty, is expressly limited to such replacement or repairs.

The provisions of this limited warranty shall not apply to the following:

1. Accidents.

2. Unauthorized repairs or alterations.

3. Normal maintenance.

4. Changes made to other units manufactured after this replace insert was manufactured.

5. Incidental damages caused by failure of the replace insert such as inconvenience or loss of use.

6. Improper installation.

The provisions of this limited warranty shall not apply to deterioration due to wear and exposure beyond the
following limitations:

1. For one (1) year from the date of purchase on electrical component and circuit boards (light bulbs excluded).

The supplier Limited Warranty is void unless the following conditions are adhered to:

1. Warranty registration must be completed and returned to the supplier.

2. All warranty repairs must be preauthorized by the supplier’s repair facility.

3. The supplier reserves the right to inspect defective parts that have been replaced under warranty.
The distributor is expected to hold defective parts for 60 days.

4. Only parts and accessories and other material, available through the supplier, are to be used in the performance
of warranty service.

5. Purchasers are responsible for presenting/notifying their distributor as soon as a problem exists. The warranty

repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time from the date of authorization. Not to exceed 30
days past notication.

This limited warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranty, including any implied warranty

or merchantability or tness for a particular purpose and of any obligations or liabilities on the supplier which neither
assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the replace insert

manufactured by it.

The warranty is null and void if used in commercial or industrial applications.

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Pre-Assembly

PLANNING ASSEMBLY

Before you begin assembly, locate the instructions and hardware. Take out all the parts and compare them to the

diagrams below. Be sure you have all the parts and can identify them. A helping hand is always good. Assemble
your mantel with an adult assistant if possible. Some pieces are heavy and will need to be held by a helper.
Assembly time will take approximately 30-60 minutes.

Before assembly, use scissors to unwrap the parts from the packaging. Do not use a box cutter or exacto-knife as

you may cut into the mantel pieces inside the box and damage the nish. Check for the Red hardware bag located

inside the packaging, taped to the top of the box. Do not discard any pieces. Use an appropriate screwdriver to
insert and tighten all screws.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Safety
goggles

Phillips
screwdriver

HARDWARE INCLUDED

NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size.

GGFFEE

Part Description Quantity

AA Wood Dowel 22

BB Bolt 28

DDCCBBAA

HH II

JJ

KK

CC Washer 28

DD Screw 2

EE Mounting Bracket 4

FF Wall Anchor 4

GG Nylon Strap (not to size) 2

HH Small Screw 4

II Large Screw 4

JJ Firebox Support 1

KK Touch-Up Pen (not to size) 1

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Pre-Assembly (continued)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

I

H

B

F

E

J

G

C

D

A

K

Part Description Quantity

A Base 1

B Right Side Panel 1

C Left Side Panel 1

D Left Front Panel 1

E Right Front Panel 1

F Upper Front Horizontal Panel 1

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Part Description Quantity

G Lower Front Horizontal Panel 1

H Top 1

I Corner Option Piece 1

J Corner Brace 1

K Firebox Insert 1

Assembly

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Assembling the top front panels

□ Align the holes in the upper front horizontal panel (F) with

the holes on the top of the lower front horizontal panel (G).

□ Insert one large bolt (BB) and washer (CC) into each hole on

the lower front horizontal panel (G) and securely tighten. Do

not strip the bolts by overtightening.

Assembling the front panels

□ Insert four wood dowels (AA) into the holes in the blocks on

the bottom edge of the lower front horizontal panel (G).

□ Align the holes in the top of the right front panel (E) with

the wood dowels (AA) on the right side of the lower front

horizontal panel (G) and push down until ush.

□ Insert one large bolt (BB) and washer (CC) into the hole in

the block on the right front panel (E) and securely tighten.
Do not strip the bolts by overtightening.

□ Repeat these steps for the left front panel (D).

F

G

CC

BB

F

AA

G

CC

BB

E

D

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Assembling the side panels

□ Locate the left side panel (C).

□ Align the holes in the mantel assembly with the holes in the

left side panel (C).

□ Insert one large bolt (BB) and one washer (CC) into each

of the three holes in the three blocks on the left side
panel (C) securing the left side panel (C) to the mantel
assembly. Tighten until secure. Do not strip the bolts by
overtightening.

□ Repeat for the right side panel (B).

F

G

D

E

CC

BB

B

C

Assembly (continued)

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Attaching the panels to the base

□ Locate the base (A).

□ Insert eight wood dowels (AA) into the holes on the base.

□ Align the holes on the bottom edge of the mantel assembly

with the wood dowels (AA) in the base. Push down until

ush.

□ Insert one large bolt (BB) and one washer (CC) into each of

the six holes in the four blocks at the bottom of the mantel
assembly. Tighten until secure. Do not strip the bolts by
overtightening.

Attaching the top

NOTE: This top is heavy. It is recommended that you use
two people at this stage to prevent damage to the top of the
mantel assembly.

□ Locate the top (H) and place with the nished side down on

a clean dry surface.

□ Insert six wood dowels (AA) into the holes on the bottom of

the top (H).

□ Turn the top (H) over and ensure the nished side is facing

up. Align the holes on the top of the mantel assembly with
the wood dowels (AA) on the underside of the top (H). Push

down until ush.

□ Insert one large bolt (BB) and one washer (CC) into

each of the six holes in the four blocks on the top of
the mantel assembly attaching the top (H) to the mantel
assembly. Tighten until secure. Do not strip the bolts by
overtightening.

AA

AA

BB

CC

AA

A

H

AA

CC

BB

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Inserting the rebox

□ Locate the rebox insert (K).

□ Insert the rebox into the mantel from the rear. Be very

careful not to scratch the base (A).

□ Viewing from the front of the mantel, ensure that the rebox

insert (K) is in the center of the opening.

K

A

Assembly (continued)

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The rebox comes with three metal trim pieces and 11 black
screws (10 pcs + 1 spare). These metal trim pieces must be

attached to all three sides of the rebox and to two sides of the
mantel to ensure that your rebox does not move around as
you use it. Refer to your rebox manual for instructions on how
to attach the rebox trim pieces.

Securing the rebox

□ Locate the rebox support (JJ) and place it snuggly behind

the rebox insert (K) to hold it in position. Do not cover any

air venting.

□ Insert two screws (DD) into the holes in the rebox support

(JJ) and through to the base (A). Tighten until secure.

Firebox trim pieces

K

DD

JJ

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Attaching the corner option piece

□ Locate the corner option piece (I). Align the holes on the

mantel top (H) with the holes on the corner option piece (I).

□ Insert one large bolt (BB) and one washer (CC) into each of

the three holes on the corner option piece (I) attaching it to
the top (H). Tighten until secure. Do not strip the bolts by
overtightening.

H

I

CC

BB