FMI FEF26 Safety guide

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
26 IN. ELECTIC FIREPLACE
MODEL #FEF26
(Optional face trim
kit model #FT26)
F2609E
FMI products,LLC
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Service Replacement Parts
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Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 3
Operation Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 4
Installation Instructons ...................................................................................................................... 5
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 7
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WARNING: Any use of this appliance other than that recommended by the manufacturer 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 manufacturers 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 arching 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. 16AWG 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 20’ (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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ON/OFF
FLAME HEAT
SETTING
POWER
ON/OFF
59
68
77
86
Grate (fold down to
reveal control panel)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Read all instructions and warning prior to operating the appliance.
Ensure that all controls are in the “OFF” position before plugging the appliance in to a properly
grounded electrical outlet.
The control panel of the appliance is located behind the wire grate above the window on the front (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Using the Control Panel and the Remote Control:
Simulated Flame Effect:
o Push button (A) power ON/OFF.
o Push button (D) to turn the flame ON/OFF.
o Push button (E) to flame brightness.
Heat Setting:
o Push button (C) once to activate low heat setting
o Push button (C) second time to activate high heat setting
o Push button (C) third time to activate the “AUTO” function.
Turn thermostat (B) dial to desired setting.
o Push button (C) fourth time to shut heater off
26 3/8"
20 7/8"
26 3/8"
25"
7"
C
E
E
D
HEAT
SETTING
+
-
NOTE: Flame and/or heat can work separately or together.
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PLUGGING IN THE HEATER(Refer to Fig.4):
METAL
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
This heater is for use on 120 Volts. The heater has a 3-prong grounded plug (fig. A). If your electrical outlet has
only 2 slots (fig. B), you will have to use an adapter (fig. C) to convert from the 3-prong power cord to a 2-slot
receptacle. The green grounding plug extending from the adapter must be securely connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should only be used if a proper 3-slot receptacle is not
available .
NOTE: Adapters are not allowed for use in Canada.
A 15 AMP circuit is required to operate this appliance. If the breaker trips when the appliance is running, you may
need to move the appliance to another location or unplug other appliances that are on the same circuit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fig.4
6 1/2"
26 1/2"
21 7/8"
(D)
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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
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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
1. Dimmer control button is set too
low.
2. Light bulbs are burned out.
3. “Flame wand” has come loose
from bracket.
4. “Flame wand” motor is not
functioning.
1. Push button E
“+”
to increase light.
2. Inspect light bulbs and replace if
necessary. (see Maintenance
section of this manual)
3. Remove back panel. Secure
end of “flame wand” back into the
support bracket.
4. 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”
1. The overheat protection device in
the appliance has been triggered.
1. 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
2. Low batteries.
3. Manual controls on the appliance
must be
ON
” before operating
the remote control.
1. Replace all batteries in the
remote control.
2. Push the appliance “ON” 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 “ON”
using the remote control.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
MODEL #FEF26
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
2701 S.Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
1-866-328-4537
www.fmiproducts.com
NO. PART NO. PARTS NAME QTY
1 125369-01 BOTTOM 1
2 125370-01 BACK PANEL 1
3 125371-01 SIDE PANEL-L 1
4 125372-01 SIDE PANEL-R 1
5 125373-01 SIMULATED FIRE LOG GRATE 1
6 125374-01 TOP PLATE 1
7 125375-01 MOTOR SUPPORT 2
8 125376-01 HANDLE 2
9 125377-01 FLAME ROD ASSEMBLY 1
10 125378-01 FLAME BACK COVER 1
11 125379-01 MOTOR 1
12 125380-01 PLASTIC FOOT 4
13 125381-01 LAMP HOLDER 3
14 125382-01 LAMP 3
15 125383-01 FAN AND HEATER 1
16 125384-01 SIMULATED FIRE LOG GRATE 1
17 125385-01 SWITCH PCB 1
18 125386-01 MAIN SWITCH 1
19 FT26
TRIM KIT (ORDERED
SEPARATELY)
1
20 125387-01 FRAME GLASS ASSEMBLY 1
21 125388-01 CONTROL ACCESS PANEL 1
22 125389-01 GLASS 1
23 125390-01 LOWER ACCESS PANEL 1
24 125391-01 FRAME SUPPORT-L 1
25 125392-01 FRAME SUPPORT-R 1
26 125393-01 MAIN PCB 1
27 125394-01 L-SHEET 2
28 125395-01 TRANSFORMER 1
29 125396-01 REMOTE SENSOR 1
30 125397-01 REMOTE CONTROL 1
31 125398-01 MAGNETS 4
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FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
2701 S.Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
1-866-328-4537
www.fmiproducts.com
WARRANTY
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model (located on product 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 any parts there of 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 warn-
ings 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 FMI PRODUCTS, 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 reconditioned products 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:
125342-01
Rev. A
05/10
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