Sierra Flame VISTA-BI-50-12, VISTA-BI-60-12, VISTA-BI-72-12 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

VISTA-BI-12 UNITS

VISTA-BI-50-12
VISTA-BI-60-12
VISTA-BI-72-12

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

If the information in these

instructions are not followed exactly,

a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or

loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please read and carefully follow all of the instruction found in this manual. Please pay special
attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The instructions included here will
as sure that you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your Amantii
product.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................3

UNPACKING AND TESTING APPLIANCE...............................................................................................................4

GROUNDING APPLIANCE.........................................................................................................................................4

LOCATING THE FIREPLACE.....................................................................................................................................4

VISTA-BI-50-12.............................................................................................................................................................5

VISTA-BI-60-12.............................................................................................................................................................6

VISTA-BI-72-12.............................................................................................................................................................7

INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................8

HARD- WIRE INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................9

Media Options..............................................................................................................................................................10

OPERATION................................................................................................................................................................11

INSTALLING WALL THERMOSTAT........................................................................................................................13

REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................................................................................14

EXPLODED VIEW......................................................................................................................................................15

TROUBLE SHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................16

SERVICE HISTORY....................................................................................................................................................17

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................................18

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.

2. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 3 feet from the front of the heater; keep them away from sides and rear
as well.

3. Always unplug heater when it’s not in use.

4. Do not operate the fireplace if it has a damaged cord or plug, after it has malfunctioned, or
if the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.

5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. Never place the heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
containers.

6. Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners or
anything else. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas where it could not be tripped over.

7. To disconnect the heater, turn the controls to "OFF" before removing the plug from the
outlet.

8. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this
may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the heater.

9 . To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes in any manner.

10. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.

11. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

12. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause
a fire.

13. Always use properly grounded fused and polarized outlets.

14. Always use ground fault protection where it is required by electrical codes.

15. Always disconnect the power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation
of the heater.

16. To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other materials in this heater.

17. To prevent electric shock or fire, always use a certified electrician, should new circuits
or outlets be required.

When transporting or storing the heater, keep it in a dry place, free from excessive

vibration.

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UNPACKING AND TESTING APPLIANCE

Carefully remove the appliance from the box. Prior to installing the appliance, test to make
sure the appliance operates properly by plugging the power supply cord into a conveniently
located 120 Volt grounded outlet.

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.

LOCATING THE FIREPLACE

Plan where to locate and frame the fireplace. This will save time and money later when you
install the fireplace. Before installation consider the following:

1. Where the fireplace is located must allow for wall and ceiling clearances (see
INSTALLATION)

2. Consider a location where the fireplace screen will not be exposed to direct sunlight from
windows or doors.

3. A 15 ampere, 120 Volt, 60 Hz branch circuit with proper ground must be available at the

location. Preferably a dedicated branch circuit should be provided to avoid circuit
breakers to trip of fuses to blow.

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VISTA-BI-50-12

Model Number VISTA-BI-50-12
Voltage 120V AC 60Hz
Watts 1500W Max
NO HEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
Appliance Width 48 5/8” or 123.5 cm
Appliance Height 23 5/8” or 60 cm
Appliance Depth 12 1/4” or 31.2 cm
Gross Weight 110lbs or 50kg
Plug Location Left side
Cord Length 70 7/8” or 180 cm
Rough Wall Opening
Size

50”× 24“ or
127 cm ×60 cm

This appliance has been tested in
accordance with the UL Standard
2021 for fixed 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. In the
absence of local codes, us the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code in Canada or the
ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical
Code in the United States.

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VISTA-BI-60-12

Description Built-in Appliance
Voltage 120V AC 60Hz
Watts 1500W Max
NO HEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
Appliance Width 58 5/8” or 148.5 cm
Appliance Height 23 5/8” or 60 cm
Appliance Depth 12 1/4” or 31.2 cm
Gross Weight 127.6lbs or 58kg
Plug Location Left side
Cord Length 70 7/8” or 180 cm
Rough Wall Opening
Size

60”× 24“ or

152.4 cm× 60 cm

This appliance has been tested in
accordance with the UL Standard 2021
for fixed 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. In the
absence of local codes, us the current
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in
Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 National
Electrical Code in the United States.