CAMBRIDGE X30WMEF1BLK Owner's manual

Installation and Operation Instructions
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
X30WMEF1BLK X30WMEF1WHT
REV18-01

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Maintenance
Trouble shooting
Important Safety Instructions
Listing Approvals
Product Dimensions
Locating Fireplace
Unpacking and Testing Fireplace
Replacing The Rock/Log Set And Light Bulbs
Grounding Instructions
Installation
Finishing Checklist
Operating Instructions
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SA1965
1 Prior to plugging your heater into an electrical outlet,
verify that the house circuit breakers for the outlet are
on.
2 The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first
used. This odor is normal and it is caused by the initial
heating of internal heater elements and will not occur
again.
3 If your heater does not emit heat, consult the operation
section of this manual for further information.
4 Use with a CSA or UL certified surge protector.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
KEEP ELECTRICAL CORDS, DRAPERY AND OTHER FURNISHINGS AT
LEAST 3 FEET (0.9m) FROM THE TOP, FRONT AND SIDES OF THE HEATER.
CAUTION: High temperature, risk of fire.
Keep electrical cords, drapery,
furnishings, and other combustibles at
least 3 feet (0.9m) from the top, front and
sides of the heater, and away from the side and rear.
WARNING: Servicing should be done only
while the heater is disconnected from the
power supply circuit.
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this electric fireplace, basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
1 .Read all instructions before using this electric fireplace.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least
3 feet (0.9m) from top,front and sides of heater.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or
near children and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
4. Always unplug electric fireplace when not in use.
5. Do not operate this electric fireplace with a damaged cord or
plug or after heater malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Retum heater to authorized service
facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or
repair.
6. Do not use this electric fireplace outdoors.
7. This electric fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate
electric fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area
and where it will not be tripped over.
9. To disconnect electric fireplace, turn controls to "OFF" before
removing plug from outlet.
10. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11. 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 heater.
12. To prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes in any manner.
Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may
become blocked.
13. The electric fireplace has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
14. Use this electric fireplace only as described in this manual.
Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
15. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. 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.
16. Always use properly grounded fused and polarized outlets.
17. Always use ground fault protection where required by
electrical codes.
18. Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of heater.
19. To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other materials
in this electric fireplace.
20. To prevent electric shock or fire, always hire a certified
electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
21. When transporting or storing this electric fireplace, keep in a
dry place free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid
damage.
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120 V AC, 60Hz
MAX 1400W
30.6
19.2
5.7
X30WMEF1BLK
X30WMEF1WHT
This heater has been tested in accordance with the CSA Standards for
fixed and location-dedicated electric room heaters in the United States
and Canada. If you need assistance during installation, please contact
your local dealer.
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.
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Mounting Bar
13.9"

WARNING: Dueto high temperatures,this electric fireplace should be located out
of traffic. Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (o.9m) from top,front and sides of heater.
WARNING: Never locate this electric fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.
CAUTION: Do not expose the electric fireplace to the elements (such as rain, etc.)
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection during installation and
maintenance.
WARNING:To prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation,the electric
fireplace must not be installed against vapor barrier or exposed insulation.
Localized overheating could occur and a fire could result.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
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Carefully remove the unit from the box. Prior to installing
the unit, test to make sure the unit operates properly. To do
this, plug the unit's power supply cord into a conveniently
located 120-Volt grounded outlet.
This insert is for use with 120 Volts. The cord has a plug as
shown in (A) of Figure 2 given below. An adapter as shown
in (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.
To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove
plug from outlet.
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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 risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runned or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not
be tripped over
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE! To prevent a possible fire, 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 fireplace.
WARNING:This electric fireplace is tested and listed for use only with the
approved optional accessories. Use of optional accessories not specifically tested
for this electric fireplace could void the heater warranty and/or result in a safety
hazy rd.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Do not
store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors in the vicinity of this or any other
heater.
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This fireplace must be
mounted on a wall with
a height above the floor
between 0.5M (1.64
Feet) and 2.5M (8.2
Feet).
WARNING: Heater vents (see
Figure 1，page 8) on this
electric fireplace cannot, in
any way, be covered as it may
create a fire hazard.
Due to the many different materials used on different walls, it is highly
recommended that you consult your local hardware store to determine
what type of mounting screws are needed before you install this
fireplace onto the wall.
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Grounding Methods

>Power supply service must be completed prior to finishing to avoid
reconstruction.
>Heater vents and air openings cannot be covered in any circumstances.
Once the unit has been properly connected to a grounded
electrical outlet, it is ready to operate.
Note: Ensure the house circuit breakers for the power
supply are turned on.
Main Power Switch:
The Main Power Switch is located on the right side of the unit.
Figure 4 illustrates the location of the switch. The”I”indicates
ON and "O" indicates OFF. Push the switch to”I”to turn on the
unit and the flame effect. The red LED}ndicator will be turned on
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1. Power ON/OFF: Power to the unit
2. Flame brightness controls: Allows you to adjust
the flame to suit your mood. Press to
increase flame brightness and to decrease
flame brightness. You must press the button
Several times to see the full flame effect.
3. Low heat: 700 watts
4. High heat: 1400 watts
Please note: The heater touch panel control must
be pressed 2 times to achieve high heat.
5. Heater Timer: Allows you to leave your heater
on while you sleep with an automatic timer for
shut off. You can set your heater to be on for
1/2 hour increments starting at a 1/2 hour up to
a maximum of 7-1/2 hours press once for each
1/2 hour increment. Afteryou reach 7-1/2 hours
the next press will shut off the feature.
The manual controls are located on the left side of the fireplace.
You have the following controls:
1. Plug in your electric fireplace.
2. Make sure the main power ON/OFF
switch is ON! The remote control will
NOT work if the main power switch is
OFF.
3 When operating the remote control, it
must be pointed towards the front of the
unit.
4. The ON/OFF button at the below right of the
remote is the main ON/OFF power button
(Figure 5). Pressing this button activates
the power to the unit.
5 Presss the button to cycle through LO, HI
and OFF.
6 To adjust the flame height and ember bed
brightness, press the “ ”or “ ” buttons.
To increase the flame height and ember
bed brightness, press the “ ” button. To decrease
the flame height and ember bed brightness, the“ ”
button. There are five levels of flame effects.
7. To turn off the fireplace, press the
ON/OFF button once. NOTICE: This
remote control must remain within 8
meters or 26 feet of the fireplace to be
effective.

Replacing The Rock/Log Set And Light Bulbs
FIG 1
FIG 4 FIG 5 FIG 6
FIG 2 FIG 3
TO CHANGE LOG/ROCK SET (NOTE: MAKE SURE FIREPLACE IS TURNED OFF AND HAS BEEN UNPLUGGED
FROM ELECTRICALOUTLETBEFOREATTEMPTINGTOCHANGETHELOG/ROCKSET):
1. Place fireplace on a flat, level surface (FIG 1).
2. Remove 3 screws located on each side of glass face of fireplace (FIG 2 and FIG 3).
3. Remove screws that attach the log/rock set to the front of fireplace (FIG 4).
4. Replace with the desired set(log/rock) and re-assemble new set by inserting and tightening
screws(FIG 5).
5. Re-assemble glass face to fireplace by inserting and tightening screws on both side of glass
face (FIG 6).
This fireplace uses 2 clear 110 Volt, 40 Watt, E-12 socket base light bulbs (small base,
chandelier candle type bulbs). The access plate is located on thebottomof the unit. For
convenience, if one of the light bulbs burns out, it may be easier to replace both of the
light bulbs at the same time.
WARNING: Do not exceed 40 Watts per bulb. Use of higher rated bulbs may result in a
fire, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
1 .Turn off the power to the unit, and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
2. Let the fireplace cool if it has been operating.
3. Look for the access plate with the gold printing onthe bottom ofthe unit.
4. Remove the 5 screws holding the access plate in position (FIG1).Once you have
removed the 5 screws, lift the access plate so the 3 positioning tabs come free of
their slots. Once you have removed the access plate you can see and access the two
40 watt chandelier bulbs (FIG 2).
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Preparation for Maintenance
WARNING:Always disconnect the power and allow the
electric fireplace to cool completely before performing any
cleaning, maintenance or relocation of this electric fireplace.
Turn all controls to OFF and remove plug from outlet or turn
off the house circuit breaker to electric fireplace receptacle.
Most halogen light bulbs are rated to last approximately 1800 hours.
Like all light bulbs, halogen bulbs require periodic replacement. When
the bulbs in your unit have burned out you will notice one or more of
following:
There is no flame
Flame is dim or dark in certain areas
Flame is not moving or glowing
Ember bed is dim or dark in certain areas
Your fireplace unit must be opened in order to replace the light
bulbs. To reduce the number of times you need to open the unit,
replace all bulbs at the same time if they are close to the end of their
rated life.
Common Observed Problems:
WARNING:Do not install replacement bulbs that exceed
specified maximum watts.
WARNING: The halogen light bulbs in your unit can become
extremely hot. Allow at least 10 minutes between turning off
the heater and removing the light bulbs to avoid accidental burns.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.No power, no indicator lights Insert was not plugged in Make sure that power cord is plugged
into 120V outlet
2.No power, no indicator lights No power at outlet Check circuit breaker or fuse
3.Power indicator lights come on,
logs will not glow and no flame effect
Broken or burned out light
bulbs
Follow instructions for replacing light
bulbs
4.Log glow, but no flame Flame spinner disconnected Call customer service for instructions
5.Flame and logs glow, but no heat Heater switch is off Push heater button. Indicator light will
come on
6.Heater and /or flame turn off while
operating
Timer function may been on Push On/Off button to reset
WARNING: Turn off the appliance, unplug and let cool for at least 10 minutes before
attempting
attempting to service. Only a qualified professional should mpt attempt to service or repair the
appliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION