FMI FEF18 User manual

FMI PRODUCTS LLC ,
18 .IN ELECTIC FIREPLACE
FB-18B
FMI Products,LLC
MODEL#FEF18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 3
Operation Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 4
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 8
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Illustrated parts breakdown 9
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WARNING: Any use of this appliance other than that recommended by the manufa cturer in
this owners manual may cause fire, burns, electric shock and/or other serious injuries or death.
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 the manufacturer s instructions completely before using this appliance.
2. This appliance will become hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill
at the top of this heater in particular will become hot when the heater is active. Take special care not to block
the air intake or exhaust vents.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater
is left operating and unattended.
4. Do not operate the heater if the power cord or plug has been damaged or the heater has been damaged or
malfunctioned in any way. Take the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment or repair.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
7. To disconnect the appliance, turn all controls OFF, and then remove the plug from the electrical outlet.
8. The appliance comes equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. Do not cut the grounding prong. Connect to
properly grounded 120V outlets only.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust openings as this may cause an electric
shock or fire, or damage the appliance.
10. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhausts in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like
a bed, where openings may become blocked.
11. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint,
or flammable liquids are used or stored or where the appliance will be exposed to flammable vapors.
12. Avoid using the appliance with an extension cord. Extension cords may overheat and cause a risk of fire. If an
extension cord MUST be used, the cord must be No. 14AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 Watts.
The extension cord must be a 3-prong cord with grounding type plug and cord connection and should not
exceed 20feet (6m) in length.
13. When transporting or storing the heater, take care to keep both the unit and power cord/plug dry, free from
excessive vibration and away from heat sources.
14. Use the heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
15. Do not attempt to burn wood or other materials in this heater.
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble , operate or install
the product.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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METAL SCREW
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WARNING: Before attempting to perform any maintenance on this appliance, turn all controls
to the OFF position and unplug. Allow the appliance to be OFF for at least 10 minutes before
performing any maintenance in order to allow all components to cool properly.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Replacing Light Bulbs:
Make sure that all controls are off and that the appliance is unplugged.
Wear latex gloves to ensure th
at grease/oil from your hands does not transfer to the bulbs.
Take hold of each side of the bulb cover panel at the bottom of the firebox and pull straight
out (See Fig.5). You can see three 40W light bulbs in the firebox (See Fig.6).
Examine the light bulbs to determine which bulbs require replacement.
Remove the burnt out bulb and replace with a new 40W bulb small base
Replace the cover panel (See Fig.7).
do not over tighten.
To remove dust from glass window, use clean dry cloth.
To remove fingerprints or other marks from glass window, use clean damp cloth. Do not spray
glass cleaner or other liquids directly onto the window.
Clean metal surfaces with a clean damp cloth making sure not to push dust or debris into any air
intake or exhaust vents.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on any part of the appliance.
Periodic cleaning/vacuuming of the fan/heater unit is strongly recommended to ensure that no
dirt or foreign objects build up.
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WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED BULB WATTAGE :.
Replace the bulb cover panel.
Fig.5 Fig.6 Fig.7
Cleaning:
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off the appliance, unplug and let cool for at least 10 minutes before attempting
to service. Only a qualified professional should attempt to service or repair the appliance.
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Flame is dim or not
present
2. Dimmer control button is set too
low.
3. Light bulbs are burned out.
4. Flame wand has come loose
from bracket.
5. Flame wand motor is not
functioning.
2. Push button FLAME HIGH
to increase light.
3. Inspect light bulbs and replace if
necessary. (see Maintenance
section of this manual)
4. Remove back panel. Secure
end of flame wand back into the
support bracket.
5. Call FMI Technical Service at
1-866-328-4537.
The appliance turns off
and will not turn back on
1. The overheat protection device in
the appliance has been triggered.
2. House circuit breaker has been
tripped.
1. Turn all controls off, unplug the
appliance, allow to cool for at
least 10 minutes, then plug back
in and restart.
2. Reset house circuit breaker.
The appliance does not
turn on when the button is
pushed to ON 2. The overheat protection device in
the appliance has been triggered. 2. Turn all controls off, unplug the
appliance, allow to cool for at
least 10 minutes, then plug back
in and restart.
Remote control does not
work
1. Low batteries.
2. Manual controls on the appliance
must be Before operating
the remote control.
1. Replace all batteries in the
remote control.
2. Push the appliance using
the manual control panel, then
use remote control to operate.
If using the remote control to
operate the appliance, you must
also turn the Appliance
using the remote control.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. Flame not turned ON
1. Push FLAME ON/OFF button
1.No power to heater
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1. Check to see the heater is
plugged in to 120V receptacle .
Check to see breaker is on.

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
NO. PART NO. PARTS NAME QTY
1
BACK PANEL
1
2 MAIN PCB 1
3
SIDE PANEL-L
1
4
SIDE PANEL-R
1
5
SIMULATED FIRE LOG GRATE
2
6
TOP PLATE
1
7
LAMP BOX COVER SUPPORT
2
8
LAMP HOLDER
2
9 1
10 2
11
MOTOR SUPPORT
2
12
PLASTIC FOOT
1
13
LAMP HOLDER SUPPORT
1
14
LAMP
4
15
FAN AND HEATER
2
16 PLASTIC PLATE 1
17 1
18
POWER SWITCH
1
19 GLASS LAYERING 2
20 1
21 1
22 GLASS FRAME 1
23 LAMP BOX COVER 1
24 1
25 CONTROL BOX COVER 1
26 LOCK CATCH 1
27 GRATE 1
28 1
29 1
30 1
31 1
MODEL FEF18
33 1
34 1
35 1
36 1
37 1
38 1
39 1
40 1
REMOTE CONTROL
FLAME ROD ASSEMBLY
SIMULATED BRICK-R
HANDLE
MOTOR
BOTTOM PLATE
GLASS
BOX OF SWITCH
GLASS ASSEMBLY BRACKET-L
GLASS ASSEMBLY BRACKET-R
GUIDE DUCT B
GUIDE DUCT A
BUTTON PLATE
32 SIMULATED BRICK-L
SIMULATED FIRE LOG
SIMULATED BRICK HOLDER
FLAME PANEL
PROTECT RING
CONNECTION OF MOTOR
1
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FMI PRODUCTS,LLC
Santa Ana CA 92704,
1-866-328-4537
www fmiproducts com. .
WARRANTY
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model (locatedOnproduct or identification tag) _______
Date Purchased _____________
Keep receipt for warranty verification.
FMI PRODUCTS LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES,
New Products
Standard Warranty:FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and anyparts thereof to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer
provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC's warnings
and instructions.
For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of
first purchase.
Factory Reconditioned Products
Limited Warranty:FMI PRODUCTS LLC, warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer pro-
vided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS LLC,'s warnings
and instructions.
Terms Common to All Warranties
The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:
Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under this war-
ranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer, and only
when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product.
This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for
labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS LLC,Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMIPRODUCTS, LLC who
will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.
Travel, handling,transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs, unless
expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner.
Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, improper
installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).
This is FMI PRODUCTS LLC,'s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes
any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied war -
ranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to one (1) years on new products
and 30 days on factory reconditionedproducts from the date of first purchase.FMI PRODUCTS LLC, makes no other
warranties regarding this product.
FMI PRODUCTS LLC, 's liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS LLC, shall not
be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential
damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty contact:
126556-01
Rev. A
03/12
2701 S Harbor Blvd
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