Comfort Glow EF5566R Assembly instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EF5566R
Freestanding
Electric Fireplace
Installation Instructions and Homeowner's Manual
WARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Comfort Home Products, Inc.
12256 William Penn Hwy, Suite A
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Made in China
Printed in China
COMFORT GLOW PHONE NUMBER: [phone]
http://www.worldmkting.com
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE
OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
OR LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE
ANSI/UL 1278. MOVABLE AND WALL-OR CEILING HUNG ELECTRIC ROOM HEATERS
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOME OWNER
CUSTOMER: PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

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PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS 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 will void the warranty.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL 3
LOCATING YOUR ELECTRIC FIREPLACE 4
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 4
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF SWITCH 5
HEATER CONTROLS 5
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE 6
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 7
GLASS INFORMATION 7
MAINTENANCE OF MOTORS 7
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 7
SPECIFICATIONS 8
INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER 8
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 9

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to person, including following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill
directly in front of the heater outlet becomes hot
during heater operation. Keep combustible materials,
such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
and curtains at least 3 feet from the front of the unit.
3. CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any fireplaces with a damaged
cord or plug or after the heater has
malfunctioned, or if the fireplace has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Take the
fireplace to a authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This fireplace is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas or similar indoor locations.
Never locate the fireplace where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not install the fireplace directly on carpet or a
similar surface, which may restrict air circulation
beneath the unit.
9. 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
10. To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to the off
position and remove plug from outlet. .
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
cause electric shock, fire or damage to the
appliance.
12. To prevent fire, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,
such as a bed, where openings may become
blocked.
13. CAUTION: This appliance gets hot and it
contains internal parts that could arc or spark. Do
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored. This electric
fireplace should not be used as a drying rack for
clothing. Also, do not have Christmas stockings or
decorations hung on or near it.
14. Do not modify this fireplace. Use it 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 it
may overheat and cause a fire hazard. However if
you must use an extension cord, the cord shall be
16 AWG, 1875 Watts.
16. Do not burn wood or other materials in this
fireplace.
17. Do not strike fireplace glass.
18. Always use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets been required.
19. Always use properly grounded, fused, and
polarized outlets.
20. Always use ground fault protection where
required by electrical code.
21. Always disconnect power before performing any
cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the fireplace.
22. When transporting or sorting the fireplace and
cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid damage.
23. Do not plug this product into a receptacle
controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
24. Do not exceed recommended bulb wattage.
Using a higher wattage bulb could create a fire
hazard or cause damage to your electric fireplace.
25. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARNING: This is a 1500 watt heater and parts become hot when in use. Be sure to maintain
a personal distance and keep any combustible material at least three (3) feet away from
the front of the heater. The area directly behind, around and under the heater must be clear
and free of any obstructions.
KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM HEATER AND CONTROLS
LOCATING YOUR ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
Your new freestanding electric fireplace may be installed virtually anywhere in your home.
However, when choosing a location for your new electric fireplace, ensure that the general
instructions are followed. For best results, install the electric fireplace out of direct sunlight.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
A 15 AMP, 120 Volt, 60Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required. Preferably, the heater will
be on a dedicated circuit. Other appliances on the same circuit may cause the circuit breaker to trip or
the fuse to blow when the heater is in operation. The unit comes standard with a 6' (1828mm) long
three wire cord exiting from the rear of the fireplace. Plan the installation to avoid the use of an
extension cord. If an extension cord must be used, it must be a minimum 16 AWG three wire with
grounding type plug connector and rated no less than 1900 Watts.
WARNING: Procedures and
techniques, which, if not
carefully followed, will expose
the user to the risk of serious
injury, illness or death.
WARNING: Procedures and
techniques, which, if not
carefully followed, will result
in damage to the equipment
or personal property or may
cause personal injury.
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Back………….…0"/0mm
Sides……………0"/0mm
Floor…….………0"/0mm
Top…….........….24"/610mm
Front..................36”/915mm
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage................120 VAC/60Hz
Total Amps...........11.3 Amps
Total Watts...........1500 Watts
Heater Ratings.....1400 Watts (+5%, -10%)
WARNING: Electrical
outlet wiring must comply with
local building codes and all
other applicable
regulations to reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock and
injury.
WARNING: Do not use this
fireplace if any part of it has
been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service
technician to inspect the
fireplace and replace any part
of the electrical system if
necessary.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Ensure the circuit breakers for the power supply are turned on.
The controls are located behind the grill below front glass and can be accessed by pulling the grill
up from the top, forward and down.
1. ON/OFF Button: Main power and flame effect. The red indicator light will turn on when heater is
on.
2. FLAME: Press this button once for flame effect. The unit will beep and the indicator light will turn
on. The bulbs for flame effect & log set will be on. Pressing button again will turn off the light
function. Keep pressing down the button to turn the flame from bright to dim. Release the button
when the desired flame brightness is achieved.
3. 750W: For low heat function - Press this switch while the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light will turn on. Pressing button again will turn off the low heat function.
4. 1500W: For high heat function - Press this switch while the ON/OFF switch and the 750W switch
are in the ON position for high heat. The indicator light will turn on. Pressing button again will turn
off the high heat function.
5. Temperature Control: To adjust the temperature to your individual requirements, turn the
temperature control dial to the right (clockwise) to increase the desired temperature and to the left
for lower temperature. This temperature control dial can only be used while the ON/OFF switch and
750W & 1500W switches are in the ON position. When the heater reaches the desired temperature
the heater and 750W/1500W indicator light will turn off and the fan will stop working for air flow.
Note: When the ON/OFF switch is turned OFF, all other heater functions will stop even though the
other switches may be in the ON position.
Main Power On/Off
Press this button for main power. The indicator light will turn on.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE OPERATION
Plug in your electric fireplace and turn on the Main Power On/Off switch. It will beep once. This
means you have power and your remote ready to operate your electric fireplace.
1. ON/OFF: Press this button to turn on the main power.
2. FLAME: Press this button to turn on the flame effect. Keep pressing down this button, and the
flame/log light will turn from bright to dim. Press this button again to turn off the flame.
3. 750W Button: Press this button and the fireplace will work at 750W. Pressing again will switch it
off.
4. 1500W Button: Press this button and the fireplace will work at 1500W. Pressing again will switch
it off.

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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Disconnect power
before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to
reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or personal
injury.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
There is one (1) 40W Type B-10 light bulb located
under the log set ember. Remove the four (4)
screws on the cover located on the back of the
fireplace and then remove the rear cover of the unit.
CAUTION: The bulb in your unit
can become extremely hot.
Allow at least 15 minutes
between turning off the unit
and removing the light bulb to
avoid hot bulb coming in contact with the skin.
To remove bulb: Hold socket and pull the old
bulb out.
Loosen and remove burnt out bulb, replace
with 40W Type B-10 Bulb.
MAINTENANCE OF MOTORS
The motors used on both blower fan and flame
simulator assembly are prelubricated for the
extended warranty of the motor, no further
lubrication is required. However, periodic
cleaning/vacuuming of the fan/heater unit is
recommended.
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck or dropped. Care must
be taken when handling the glass.
GLASS INFORMATION
1. Under no circumstances should this product
be operated with missing or
broken glass.
2. Do not strike or slam the
glass.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the
glass.
CAUTION: Wait until the unit has completely
cooled before attempting any cleaning.
CLEANING
To clean the unit, first turn off controls on unit
and unplug unit from power source.
To clean the glass door: remove dust with
clean dry cloth or to remove finger prints and
other marks clean glass with clean damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids
on glass door surfaces.
Metal and metal painted parts should be
cleaned with clean damp cloth only. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on this
surface
WARNING: Do not exceed
40 Watts per light bulb.
Use of a higher rated bulb
may result in a fire
causing property damage
and personal injury.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER
This heater is for use on 120 volts only. The cord has a plug as shown at (A) in the following figure.
An adapter as shown at (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.
WARNING: Before servicing this heater be sure to unplug heater from wall outlet. Do
not only turn off heater from the main “ON/OFF” switch, be sure to unplug this heater
SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL: EF5566R
VOLTAGE: 120V/60HZ
TOTALAMPS: 11.3 AMPS
TOTAL WATTS: 1500W
HEATING RATINGS: 1400W (+5%, -10%)
DIMENSIONS, INCHES (H X W X D)
FIREPLACE: 38.7 X 40.1 X 9.4
CARTON: 42.0 X 43.7 X 12.8

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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION OEM
1 Power Cord/plug NDF69NR/94
2 Front Louver NDF-69NR/04
3 Flame Screen NDF-69NR/29
4 Remote Receiver NDF-69NR/11
5 Firebox Cabinet NDF-69NR/92
6 Log Set NDF-69NR/25
7 Rocker Switch NDF-69NR/31
8 Remote handset NDF-69NR/83
9 Touch Switches NDF-69NR/73A
10 Knob NDF-69NR/79
11 Flame Generator Motor NDF-69NR/56
12 Flame Reflector NDF-69NR/40,41
13 Bulb NDF-69NR/32
14 PCB Board NDF-69NR/90
15 Thermostat Control Device NDF-69NR/63
16,17 Blower NDF-69NR/18,68,17
18 Heater Assembly NDF-69NR/65,66