Portland Willamette Electric fireplace Instruction Manual

Electric Fireplace

Instruction Manual

Electric Fireplace Packing List

1 Electric Fireplace
1 Trim Kit
1 Remote Control
2 AAA Batteries
1 Fastener Package

(Wall unit only)

1 Wall Fixing Plate (Wall unit only)

Portland Willamette

www.portwill.com

1-800-288-7511

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location

1. The fireplace must not come in contact with any combustible

materials.

2. The heater must be a minimum of 16 inches away from any

combustible material.

3. It is important that the wall on to which the fireplace is to be installed

is of sound construction. It is recommended that the brackets are
installed directly into beams for support if possible. (wall unit only)

4. The fireplace must not be installed in an area where there is restricted

air flow around the unit.

5. PW fireplaces are approved for indoor use only.

6. The fireplace must be kept away from any source of damp or moist

conditions. Avoid any close contact with water. When cleaning,
disconnect the power.

7. This fireplace produces heat. Consequently it is important to ensure

that a suitable wall covering is selected behind and around the
appliance. Typical wood frame drywall construction is suitable. (wall
unit only)

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InstallationWallUnit

1. Select the position of the fireplace on the wall to which it is to be

mounted. Draw a level horizontal line on the wall at the required
height. This line will correspond to the top of the fireplace so it is
important to allow for the extra height of the glass face.

2. Mark the center line of the fireplace on to the horizontal line.

3. Place the Installation Plate along the horizontal line and line up the

center “V” cut out with the center line. See Figure 1.

4. DRYWALL INSTALLATION

Install screws provided into studs at 4 outside corner screw holes. If
studs are not present, install self drilling hollow wall anchors
provided at the 4 outside corners and find wood studs with at least 4
more screws on the mounting plate (two high and two low). Holes are
offset to allow finding wood studs at normal spacing. Attach more
screws into larger models as needed.

5. If a firm attachment cannot be achieved it may be necessary to install

extra support to the framing. It is most important that the mounting
plate is firm and solid and that the structure is capable of holding the
weight of the fireplace and trim kit.

6. The mounting plate has two location pins, top corners of the plate.

See Figure 1.

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7. Lift the fireplace and place the keyhole slots situated on the back of

the fire (Figure 2) to the location pins on the mounting plate. A
gentle application of downward pressure will lock it into place. Make
sure both of the pins have been located into the top section of each
keyhole fixing slot.

(See Figures 3 & 4)

FIG 1

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