CULUS 1374093 User manual

Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.

Table of Contents
Always use a qualied technician or
service agency to repair this replace.
!NOTE: Procedures and tech-
niques that are considered impor-
tant enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will result in damage to
the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will expose the user to
the risk of re, serious injury, or
death.
Welcome & Congratulations ...................3
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ..................4
Quick Reference Guide ......................7
Fireplace Installation ........................8
Site Selection ...................................... 8
Hardwire Installation ................................. 9
Wiring ............................................ 9
Surface Installation ................................. 12
In-wall Recessed Installation - 2x4 Framing .............. 14
Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing ................. 15
Front Glass Installation .............................. 17
Operation ................................18
Maintenance .............................21
Accessories ..............................21
Warranty ................................22
Technical Support .........................24

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Welcome & Congratulations
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CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before
starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
a possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.
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When using electrical appliances,
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 replace.
② This replace is hot when in
use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. The
surface around the heater outlet
becomes hot during heater opera-
tion.
DANGER: High temperatures
may be generated under certain
abnormal conditions. Do not par-
tially or fully cover or obstruct the
front of this heater.
③Extreme caution is neces-
sary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
⑤ The appliance is not intended
for use by young children or
inrmed persons without supervi-
sion.
⑥Do no operate any heater
after it malfunctions. Disconnect
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
power at service panel and have
heater inspected by a reputable
electrician before reusing.
⑦ If the supply cord is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the
it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑩ Do not locate the heater im-
mediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑪ To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls off, and turn off
power to heater circuit at main
disconnect panel.
⑫Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, or
damage to the heater.
⑬ To prevent a possible fire, do
not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.
⑭ A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use
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⑧ Do not use outdoors.
⑨Never locate replace where
manufacturer, or its service agent,
or a qualied person in order to
avoid a hazard.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
in areas where gasoline, paint,
or ammable liquids are used or
stored.
⑮Use 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.
⑯ To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way. Always plug heaters di-
rectly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/
power strip).
⑰Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑱ Do not strike the replace
glass.
⑲ Always use a certied electri-
cian should new circuits or outlets
be required.
⑳Always use properly ground-
ed, fused and polarized outlets.
㉑ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
㉒ When transporting or stor-
ing the unit and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

!NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with
the limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
· Increase the separation between
the equipment and the receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Remote control
contains small batteries. Keep away
from children. If swallowed, seek
medical attention immediately.
WARNING: Do not install battery
backwards, charge, put in re or mix
with used or other battery types - may
explode or leak causing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or modications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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Quick Reference Guide
Figure 1
① The electrical information
regarding your electric replace can
be found on the rating label located
on the front of the unit, behind the
glass.
Before installation, please record your
replace's serial number below for
future reference.
② If you have any technical
questions or concerns regarding the
operation of your electric replace,
or require service contact customer
service.
③ For dimensions of your replace,
refer to Figure 1.
3" (7.6 cm)
50 516" (128 cm)
19 12
(49.5 cm)
46" (116 cm)
48 12 " (123 cm)
7"
(17.8 cm)
3 1316"
(9.7 cm)
18"
(45.7 cm)
16"
(40.6 cm)

Site Selection
Review and consider all of the fol-
lowing conditions for installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 505/16"
(128cm) x 19½"(49.5cm)
• Unit requires a minimum of two
wall studs in order to ensure a
secure installation
Three possible installation meth-
ods:
• Surface mount (pg. 12); In-wall
Recessed (pg. 13); or Flush
mount (pg. 15)
• Hardwired or plug-in method
CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow replace to be in
direct contact with building vapor
barrier or insulation and meets all
local building code.
!NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not essen-
tial in all cases. A dedicated circuit
will be required if, after installa-
tion, the circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows on a regular basis
when the heater is operating. Ad-
ditional appliances on the same
circuit may exceed the current
rating of the circuit breaker.
WARNING: Ensure the power
cord is not installed so that it is
pinched or against a sharp edge
Fireplace Installation
and ensure that the power cord
is stored or secured to avoid
tripping or snagging to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock or
injury to persons.
Construction and electrical
outlet wiring must comply
with local building codes and
other applicable regulations to
reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and injury to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso-
line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and
is away from drapes, furniture
and high trafc.
2. For ease of electrical hook up
you may wish to locate the
replace near an existing outlet
(for plug-in convenience) (refer
to NOTE 1).
3. Remove replace, front glass
and hardware from box and
remove all packaging materials
before installation.
4. Store the replace in a safe,
dry and dust free location until
you are ready to install the
replace.
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Fireplace Installation
Hardwire Installation
The replace is packaged with a
two prong plug installed for plug-
in convenience. Hard wiring the
replace is also an option for any
installation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
wire your own new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the risk of
re, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed
electrician.
WARNING: Ensure that the
On/Off Switch is set to the Off
position (refer to Operation
section) and that the circuit
on which the replace is to be
installed has the power cut off at
the service panel until installa-
tion is complete.
1. Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace:
• Lay replace on its back.
Figure 2
Partially
Reective Glass
Glass Bracket
Bracket Screws
• Remove two Phillips screws
from each of the two glass
brackets (Figure 2).
• Remove glass brackets.
• With one hand keeping pres-
sure on the partially reective
glass, tilt the replace upright
and slightly forward to allow
the partially reective glass to
fall out of the inside framing.
Wiring
L1
120V~
60Hz
NN
N
N
RL3
RL2
RL1
M
M
LED LIGHTS
LED CONTROL BOARD

3. Remove one Phillips screw to
release the electrical box cov-
er in the bottom, right corner of
the replace (Figure 4).
4. Carefully remove the electrical
box cover from the replace
as wires are fed through the
strain reliefs on the cover and
are connected within.
CAUTION: Partially reective
glass is not tempered. Do not
bump or drop the partially reec-
tive glass to avoid breakage and
personal injury.
• Remove partially reective
glass from replace.
2. Remove six Phillips screws
that fasten the media tray and
two screws that fasten the
front panel tabs (Figure 3).
Carefully remove both compo-
nents.
Fireplace Installation
Figure 5 Wires to
controls
Wire connectors
Junction
Box screw
Figure 6
Junction Box screws (3)
Figure 4
Electrical box
Screw
Figure 3
Front Panel
Front Panel tabs (2)
Media Tray screws (2)
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Figure 7
Fireplace Installation
Figure 8 Wires to
controls
Black live
wires
White neutral wires
12. Connect the white wire (neu-
tral) from the unit to the white
wire from the power supply us-
ing the second wire connector
from step 5 (Figure 8).
13. Attach green grounding wire
to hard wire cover cover with
provided grounding screw.
Place wire in-between screw
and lock washer and tighten.
14. Reposition the electrical box
5. Unscrew the two wire connec-
tors inside the electrical box
and separate the wires (Figure
5).
6. Remove the one Phillips screw
that attaches the junction box
cover to the replace chassis
(Figure 5) from inside.
7. From the back of the replace,
remove the remaining three
Phillips screws which hold the
junction box to the replace
chassis (Figure 6).
8. Pull the junction box and
power cord out the front of the
replace.
9. Replace removed junction box
cover with the supplied hard-
wire cover replacement (Fig-
ure 7) and install using screws
removed in steps 6 and 7.
10. Leaving a minimum of 3 in.
(7.6 cm) of slack, route the
power supply through the hole
in the alternate junction box
cover and secure with a wire
clamp (not supplied).
11. Connect the black wire (live)
from the unit to the black wire
from the power supply using
one of the wire connectors
removed in step 5 (Figure 8).
Hole for
Ground Screw

Fireplace Installation
cover over the wires and con-
nectors and attach to re-
place chassis using the screw
removed in step 3.
15. Carefully reinsert partially
reective glass into replace
and anchor in place using
glass brackets and screws
removed in step 1.
16. Refer to Front Glass Installa-
tion section, page 16 for nal
installation procedures.
For Bathroom Use
If this unit is installed in a bath-
room it must be protected by a
GFI receptacle or circuit. If recep-
tacle is used it must be readily
accessible.
To prevent electrical shock this
unit is an electrical appliance
that is not watertight and must be
installed as to prevent water from
entering unit. This must be in-
stalled away from showers, tubs,
etc. Never locate replace where
it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
Surface Installation
CAUTION: Two people may
be required for various steps
of this procedure.
1. Choose a location which has
a minimum of two wall studs
available for mounting.
2. Choose your method of sup-
plying power to the unit:
• Plug in to an existing outlet or
install an outlet nearby.
• Hard wire the replace. Follow
the hard wiring instructions on
page 9.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to wire your own new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or injury to persons,
always use a licensed electrician.
Ensure that the On/Off Switch is set
to the Off position (refer to Opera-
tion section) and that the circuit on
which the replace is to be installed
has the power cut off at the service
panel until installation is complete.
3. Remove the partially reec-
tive glass from the replace:
• Lay replace on its back.
• Remove two Phillips screws
from each of the two glass
brackets (Figure 2, page 9).
• Remove glass brackets.
• With one hand keeping pres-
sure on the partially reective
glass, tilt the replace upright
and slightly forward to allow
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Figure 9
Key-hole Wall stud
Permanent
mounting hole
the partially reective glass to
fall out of the inside framing.
CAUTION: Partially reective
glass is not tempered. Do not
bump or drop the partially reec-
tive glass to avoid breakage and
personal injury.
• Remove partially reective
glass from replace.
4. Position the replace on a wall
at the position where it will be
mounted (Figure 9). Use a
bubble level (one is supplied)
to ensure that replace is level
on the wall.
5. Ensuring that at least two
key-holes line up with a wall
stud (key-holes are spaced
at 4 in. (10.2 cm) centers),
mark the location of four screw
Fireplace Installation
locations on the wall (through
key-holes).
6. Remove fireplace from wall
and store in a safe place away
from traffic.
7. Where marked screw locations
do not line up with a wall stud,
insert (screw in) one of the two
supplied wall anchors (predrill
if required). Repeat if only two
screws line up with a wall stud.
8. Screw all four supplied #8,
1½ in. (3.8 cm) square head
mounting screws and wash-
ers into the wall and/or wall
anchors leaving ¼ in. (6.5 mm)
of thread.
9. Align chosen key-holes with
screws and hang replace on
the wall. Screw heads and
washers will t through key-
holes and replace will slide
down into place (screws will
slide into narrow part of key-
holes).
10. Tighten all four mounting
screws down on replace
chassis.
11. Screw the two supplied #8
square head screws through
two of the permanent mount-
ing holes which align with a
wall stud.

Fireplace Installation
12. Carefully replace and install
partially reflective glass and
glass brackets using screws
from step 1.
13. Refer to Front Glass Installa-
tion section, page 17 for nal
installation procedures.
In-wall Recessed Installa-
tion - 2x4 Framing
CAUTION: Two people may
be required for various steps
of this procedure.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 46 ½ in. (118.1
cm) wide x 16 ½ in. (42 cm)
high (Figure 10).
!NOTE: The sizing has allowed
for 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) around the
replace insert for ease of instal-
lation. This replace does not
require any additional venting.
2. Choose your method of sup-
plying power to the unit:
• Plug in (you may run the
power cord out of the framed
wall opening to an existing
outlet or install an outlet on
a nearby wall stud within the
wall).
• Hard wire the replace
(recommended). Follow the
hard wiring instructions on
page 9.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to wire your own new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the risk of re,
Figure 11
Mounting
holes
Figure 10
2 x 4 Framing
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Fireplace Installation
Figure 12
Mounting
hole
electric shock or injury to persons,
always use a licensed electrician.
Ensure that the On/Off Switch is set
to the Off position (refer to Opera-
tion section) and that the circuit on
which the replace is to be installed
has the power cut off at the service
panel until installation is complete.
3. Lift replace and insert into
opening (Figure 11).
4. Use bubble level (supplied) to
level the replace within the
framing. Adjust as required.
5. Drive four supplied mount-
ing screws through the four
mounting holes located in
each corner of the replace
chassis, into wall studs (Figure
12).
6. Refer to Front Glass Installa-
tion section, page 17 for nal
installation procedures.
Flush Mounted Installation
- 2x8 Framing
CAUTION: Two people may
be required for various steps
of this procedure.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 49 in. (124.5 cm)
wide x 18½ in. (47 cm) high
(Figure 13).
!NOTE: The sizing has al-
lowed for 1/4” (6.4mm) around the
replace insert for ease of instal-
lation. This replace does not
require any additional venting.
2. Choose your method of sup-
plying power to the unit:
Figure 13
2 x 8 Framing

Fireplace Installation
• Plug in (you may run the
power cord out of the framed
wall opening to an existing
outlet or install an outlet on
a nearby wall stud within the
wall).
• Hard wire the replace (rec-
ommended). Follow the hard
wiring instructions on page 9.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to wire your own new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or injury to persons,
always use a licensed electrician.
Ensure that the On/Off Switch is set
to the Off position (refer to Opera-
tion section) and that the circuit on
which the replace is to be installed
has the power cut off at the service
panel until installation is complete.
3. Lift replace and insert into
opening. The replace's
mounting trim should be ush
against the wall (Figure 14).
4. Use bubble level (supplied) to
level the replace within the
framing. Adjust as required.
5. Drive four supplied mounting
screws through the four mount-
ing holes located on the inside
surface of the replace chas-
sis, into wall studs (Figure 14).
6. Refer to Front Glass Installa-
tion section, page 17 for nal
installation procedures.
Figure 15
Front tray
Front glass
assembly
Figure 14 Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Wall
surface
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Fireplace Installation
Figure 17 Tab
Figure 16
Hooks (4)
Mounts (4)
Front Glass Installation
1. Evenly distribute supplied
glass rock on the front tray of
the fireplace (Figure 15).
2. Carefully mount front glass
assembly so that the front
glass hooks (4) hang on the
front glass mounts on the
fireplace (4) (Figure 16).
3. Use the supplied two Phillips
sheet metal screws to fasten
the glass assembly tabs to
the fireplace (Figure 17).
4. Ensure the fireplace's On/Off
Switch is switched to the Off
position (refer to operation
section).
5. If unit is not hard-wired, plug
fireplace into a 15 Amp, 120
Volt outlet (refer to NOTE 1).

Operation
replace's three levels of op-
eration are controlled by the ON
and OFF buttons of the remote
control.
In “ OFF ” mode, power to all
functions is cut off.
In “ MANUAL ” mode, the re-
place's three levels of operation
are controlled by the Manual
Control Buttons.
C. Manual Control Buttons
The Manual Control Buttons
operate the replace levels se-
quentially (from off): ames only;
to ames and low heat; to ames
and high heat.
The level is increased every time
the “ I ” button is pressed, and the
replace can be turned off at any
point by pressing the “ O ” button.
!NOTE: The heater may emit
a slight, harmless odor when rst
used. This odor is a normal condi-
tion caused by initial heating of
internal heater parts and will not
occur again.
Resetting the Temperature
Cutoff Switch
Should the heater overheat, an
automatic cut out will turn the
replace off and it will not come
Figure 18 CB A
 WARNING: This electric re-
box must be properly installed
before it is used.
The manual controls for the elec-
tric replace are located on the
right side of the unit and inside the
air intake slot (Figure 18).
A. On/Off Switch
The On/Off Switch supplies power
to all replace functions. When
the switch is in the “ I ” position,
the unit is on. When in the “ O ”
position, the replace is off.
B. 3-Position Switch
The 3-Position Switch changes
the mode the replace operates
in and has three (3) positions: “
MANUAL ”; “ OFF ”; and “ RE-
MOTE ”.
When in “ REMOTE ” mode, the
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Operation
back on without being reset. It
can be reset by switching the On/
Off Switch to Off and waiting ve
(5) minutes before switching the
unit back on.
Remote Control
The replace is supplied with a
radio frequency remote control.
This remote control has a range
of approximately 50 feet (15.25
m), it does not have to be pointed
at the replace and can pass
through most obstacles (including
walls). It is supplied with one of
hundreds of independent frequen-
cies to prevent interference with
other units.
!NOTE: Before attempting any
operation with the remote, pull
the plastic insulator strip out
from between the remote cas-
ing and battery cover (Figure
19).
Remote Control Initialization/
Reprogramming
If the remote control or remote
control receiver has been re-
placed, follow these steps to
initialize the remote control and
receiver:
1. Ensure that power is supplied
through the main service
panel.
2. Turn On/Off Switch to On
(Figure 18A).
3. Move the 3-Position Switch
to the “ REMOTE ” position
(Figure 18B).
4. Press and hold the Manual
Control Button marked “ I ” for
ve (5) seconds. After ve (5)
seconds, there is a 10 second
window to press any button
Figure 19
Off
Button
On
Button
Battery
cover
Plastic
strip

on the remote control.
5. Press any button on the
remote control within that 10
seconds.
This will synchronize the remote
control and receiver.
Remote Control Usage
The remote control operates the
replace levels sequentially (from
off): ames only; to ames and
low heat; to ames and high heat.
The level is increased every time
the ON button is pressed on the
remote control and the replace
can be turned off at any point by
pressing the OFF button.
Operation
Battery Replacement
To replace the battery:
1. Slide battery cover open on
the remote control (Figure
19).
2. Install one (1) 12-Volt (A23)
battery in the battery holder.
3. Close the battery cover
Battery must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
Check with your Local
Authority or Retailer for recycling
advice in your area.
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