Twin-Star International DFS-550-6 Homeowners Operating Manual

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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING
AND OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING!!

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE 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.

E L E C T R I C S T O V E W I T H H E A T E R

HOMEOWNERS OPERATING MANUAL

MODEL: DFS-550-6

V E N T F R E E D E C O R A T I V E E L E C T R I C S T O V E

Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Twin-Star International, Inc.
stove. Please read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this
appliance.

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard
and/or injury and will void the warranty.

Installation of Electric Fireplace, should take 15 minutes. The only tool required is a
Phillips head screwdriver, not supplied with this unit.

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In English Call: 800-318-9373
In French Call: 800-318-9374
In Spanish Call: 800-318-9373

For Customer Service:

WARNING: THIS IS AN UNVENTED,
ELECTRIC APPLIANCE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO BURN WOOD OR
MANUFACTURED FIRELOGS IN OR
ON THIS APPLIANCE OR GRATE.

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Twin-Star International, Inc. Under license.
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Twin-Star International, Inc.
Delray Beach, FL 33445

Made in China • Printed in China

Made in China
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.

2. This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided,
use handles when moving this appliance. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) from the front of this appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not
cover the heater. It cannot be used in a wardrobe.

3. CAUTION: Whenever the heater is left operating
and unattended, extreme caution is necessary if
children or invalids are nearby.

4. The appliance is not to be used by children or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction.

5. Children being supervised not to play with the
appliance.

6. If possible, always unplug this appliance when
not in use.

7. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has
been dropped or damaged in any manner.

8. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

9. Any repairs to this fireplace should be carried out
by a qualified service person.

10. Under no circumstance should this fireplace
be modified. Parts having to be removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operating this
fireplace again.

11. Do not use outdoors.

12. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never
locate this appliance where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.

13. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange
cord away from traffic areas and where it will not
be tripped over.

14. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the
off position, then remove plug from outlet.

15. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

16. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code or for U.S.A. installations,
follow local codes and the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70.

17. There is a thermostat limiter inside the heater.
When the inner temperature over heating or occurs
abnormal heating, the thermostat protective device
would cut off power supply to avoid the fireplace
damaged or risk of fire.

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, and injury to persons including the following:

18. The heaters must not be located immediately
below a socket-outlet.

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

20. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes
or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where opening may become
blocked.

21. This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint
or flammable liquids are used or stored. This
fireplace should not be used as a drying rack for
clothing. Christmas stockings or decorations should
not be hung in the area of it.

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

23. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat and cause risk of
fire. However, if you have to use an extension
cord, the cord must be No.14 AWG minimum size
and rated not less than 1875 Watts. The extension
cord must be a three wire cord with grounding type
plug and cord connection. The extension cord shall
not be more than 20 feet (6 m) in length.

24. See directions in Figure 1.
This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a

plug as shown in figure 1. See Figure 1 for grounding

instruction. An adapter as shown at C is available for
connecting three-blade grounding type plugs to
two-slot receptacles. The green grounding plug
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.

Figure 1

GROUNDING PIN

METAL SCREW

COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX

B

A

C

GROUNDING PIN

D

ADAPTER

GROUNDING
MEANS

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

CAUTION
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a
source of power during unpacking and assembly. The cord must remain unplugged whenever
you are adjusting/assembling the replace.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to use or plug in the power cord until the
missing or damaged part is correctly replaced. To avoid electric shock, use only identical
replacement parts when servicing double-insulated tools.

Fig. 2

Stove Body

Stove Leg

Screws

3

AA

Part

Description Quantity

Picture

BB

CC

1

4

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

VOLTAGE AMPS WATTS

120 VAC, 60 Hz 12.5 Amps 1500 Watts

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