Life Smart LS-IF1500-MOFP Quick start guide

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Infrared Fireplace Heater
OWNERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
Model: LS-IF1500-MOFP
Safety Notice
Please read this entire Installation and Operating Manual BEFORE installing and using your new
Infrared Fireplace Heater. Failure to fully understand and follow instructions may result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death.
If your Infrared fireplace heater is not used properly, a house fire may result. For everyone’s safety,
FOLLOW all Installation and Operating Directions. Infrared fireplace heaters have been designed
for use in the US and are suitable for mobile homes.
Save These Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page(s)
Introduction 3
Specifications 3
Safety Information 4-5
Fireplace Placement 6
Fireplace Operation 7
Troubleshooting and Fireplace Maintenance 8
Warranty 9-10
Warranty Claim Contact Information 11

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing one of the best Infrared absorption fireplace heaters available in the
market today. By using this infrared fireplace heater you can efficiently heat up to 1500
square feet! You can even turn down the main thermostat in your home and let this heater
carry some of the home heating duty. This fireplace heater is NOT intended to replace your
homes furnace; rather it is designed to be a supplement to it. It is not an instant heater – it
can take up to 24 hours for a room to reach the desired temperature. Our Infrared fireplace
heaters have been tested and listed for installation in residential and mobile homes by UL:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Electrical:
Voltage: 120v~60Hz,
Power consumption: 1000-1500 Watts,
Thermostat range: 50-90 Fahrenheit,
Coverage:
Up to 1,500 square feet
Dimensions:
31.5” x 11.5” x 25.2”, 60 lbs
Safety Features:
Overheat shut off.
Features:
Remote control
Vivid Log/ Flame Effect
Eco Friendly Wood

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READANDUNDERSTANDALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHE
HEATER
WARNING
!POTENTIALFORELECTRICALHAZARD!
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 heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at
least 3 feet, from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and
rear.
3. 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 heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to
authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. 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.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
10. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
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 a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do
not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
13. A heater 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 heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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15. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an
extension cord or re-locatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
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This heater has a self – protection function. If the heater does not operate
normally, check cord and heater placement, then UNPLUG IT FROM THE
OUTLET & PLUG IT BACK TO OUTLET TO RESET.
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Grounding
This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug with three blades for proper
grounding. DO NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way or use adaptors to defeat the
purpose of the grounding feature. Plug ONLY into a receptacle that accepts three-blade plug.

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FIREPLACE PLACEMENT
Our Infrared fireplace heater is a very safe and effective room heater. It produces safe, clean
and economical heat by utilizing quartz infrared heating elements and heat exchangers. The
heating process of the Infrared fireplace heater is similar to the way the sun warms the earth.
The infrared elements warm the heat exchangers and the whisper quiet fan distributes the
accumulated warmth. This process is unique among heaters in that it minimizes wasteful
heat collection at the ceiling height of rooms and targets it toward the living space instead.
To achieve maximum efficiency of your Model LS-IF1500-MOFP Infrared fireplace heater,
please consider the following recommendations:
1. Locate your Infrared fireplace heater close to an inside wall of the room in which it will be
used. Face the exhaust vents of the heater toward the cooler outside walls of the house.
This positioning will allow the heat to be moved across the room toward the outside walls
to provide more even warmth throughout the room.
2. Make sure that windows and doors are not allowing a high rate of airflow into the room
where you will locate your room heater. High airflow will minimize the effectiveness of
your Infrared fireplace heater as it would any conventional type heater.
3. For best results, always try to maintain a minimum of 40% relative humidity in the
environment to be heated.
4. It is recommended that the Infrared fireplace heater be used in rooms that are insulated
according to code. You can use your heater in a room whether insulated or not, but a non-
insulated room will cause greater and faster heat loss which is counterproductive to the
efficiency of the heater.
5. Keep the area around the heater clear of clutter and obstacles so that there is free airflow
to and from the heater.
6. Be mindful to keep your heater out of the main traffic thoroughfares of the room in which it
is located; it should be a welcome addition to the room rather than an obstacle to be
stepped over or stepped around.

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FIREPLACE OPERATION
Plug your Infrared fireplace heater power cord into a 120V, 15amp or 20amp three-bladed receptacle.
To Turn the Fireplace On: Press the Power button on the control panel or on the remote
control.
Default Set Temperature: The default set
temperature every time the heater is powered on is
typically 72°. This default cannot be changed. You
will have to set it accordingly every time you power
it off.
Ambient Temperature: To view the ambient room
temperature, press and hold the Temp up
button for a few seconds, the room temperature will
display for a short period of time, then return to the
desired set temperature.
To Set Desired Temperature:
Press the UP or DOWN button on the
control panel or on the remote control. When the
desired set temperature is reached by the heater’s
internal thermostat, the heater will stop heating
automatically, but the fan will continue to run for
approximately 5 minutes (3 minutes when powered
off) so that unit’s chamber can cool. When the
ambient temperature drops below the set desired
temperature, the heater will cycle on again.
To Set Heat Level: Press the heat button on
the control panel or remote control to switch between High and Low heat. The corresponding
High (H) or Low (L) light will switch on. In the High mode, the fan will not change speeds.
Rather, the heating elements will allow for higher heat output. The High level uses 1500 watts,
while Low heat level uses approximately 1000 watts.
To change between °Celsius and °Fahrenheit: Press
To Set Flame Brightness: Use the Dimmer button on the control panel or remote
control. The flame brightness control button is used to increase or decrease the brightness of
the flame and ember. Press once, the brightness will start and keep changing. Press
again to set the desired level.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater unit shuts off unexpectedly:
1. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
2. Check for any obstructions. If you f ind one, turn the heart ing unit OFF and unp lug it. Wait a t least
10 minutes to allow the heating unit to cool completely before removin g any obstruction. Whe n
done, plug in the heating unit and follow the Operation Instructions.
If your heater unit tips over:
1. Set the unit back in its upright p osition and ch eck for any damage is detected u nplug unit a nd
contact customer service for further assistance.
2. If no damage is detected, push the power button to turn the unit back on.
If your fireplace does not illuminate properly:
1. The light bulbs may have vibrated loose and need to be tightened.
2. The light bulbs may be damaged, and need to be replaced.
FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock to persons or damage.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or when the clarity and
detail of the log exterior disappears. There are two bulbs under the log set.
WARNING: Allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to cool off before touching bulbs to avoid
burning of skin.
BULB REQUIREMENTS
Quantity of 2 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base, rating voltage 120
volts, rating power 40 watts.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 40 watts per bulb.
CHANGING LIGHT BULBS
Unplug the unit first.
1. Open the light bulb area: Hold left and right side of the cover of the light bulbs at the bottom of your
firebox and pull straight out. You can see two bulbs in the firebox.
2. Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs require replacement.
3. Remove old bulb and replace with a new one. Hold the socket while unscrewing or screwing bulbs.
4. Replace the cover of light bulbs.

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Limited Manufacturer Warranty
3 Year Limited Warranty: LIFESMART warrants this heater against defects in materials and
workmanship on functional parts, for a period of 3 years from the original date of purchase. Your sales
receipt showing the date of purchase of the product is your proof of purchase. Keep it in a safe place
for future reference.
Manufacturer Warranty
All LIFESMART products are manufactured with the highest quality materials and are warranted to be
free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase. This limited warranty applies to
products manufactured or distributed by the LIFESMART brand name, are delivered in the continental
United States, and extends to the original purchaser, or gift recipient. This warranty becomes valid at the
time of purchase and terminates either by the specified time frame listed above and/or owner transfer
(unless otherwise authorized by LIFESMART, as the manufacturer). Any extended warranties (warranties
that cover above and beyond this manufacturer warranty) that are sold through a retailer or third party, are
not directly correlated with this LIFESMART limited warranty, and may be redirected to said retailer or
third party for coverage.
Extent of Warranty
This warranty extends through the manufacturer of the product, and covers functional parts only.
Cosmetics are not covered, unless unequivocally determined it is a manufacturer/workmanship defect. Note
that surface cracks are not considered defects in material or workmanship, as they are normal characteristics
of all wood. Unless LIFESMART was the direct shipper, shipping damage should be addressed with the
shipping company, retailer, or place of purchase, prior to making a claim to LIFESMART, as the
manufacturer.
The manufacturer's sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing the original purchaser
replacement parts for units deemed repairable by the LIFESMART warranty department. The purchaser
may also opt to ship the product to LIFESMART to have it repaired. The purchaser will be responsible to
prepay any shipping charges (both ways), export taxes, custom duties and taxes, or any other charges
associated with the transportation of the unit. In addition, the purchaser is responsible for insuring any parts
shipped or returned, if desired. For products the warranty department deems un-repairable, or discontinued,
LIFESMART reserves the right to issue a refurbished product, or product similar in size and functionality
as a replacement for the defective unit, if available. All exchanged parts and products replaced under this
warranty will become the property of LIFESMART.LIFESMART reserves the right to change
manufacturers of replacement parts or products for use, in order to cover any existing warranty. Any parts
determined defective may asked to be returned to LIFESMART or its representatives to validate a claim.
Non-Warranty replacement parts will be warranted 30 days from the time the purchaser receives them.
The purchaser must present LIFESMART with proof of purchase documents (including the date of
purchase) if requested. Any evidence of alteration, erasing, or forgery of proof of purchase documents will
be just cause to VOID this limited warranty. Products, in which the serial number has been defaced or
removed, are not eligible for warranty coverage. Continued…

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Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to negligence, fabrication, misuse, abuse, or repairs
(unless authorized verbally, or in writing, by an Authorized LIFESMART Representative) alteration by non
LIFESMART authorized personnel, inappropriate installations, or any case beyond the control of
LIFESMART. Examples of warranty invalidation may also include, but are not limited to:
 Use of lacquer or paints in (and around) the
heaters
 Heater placed on non-approved surfaces
 Electrical requirement deficiencies (15-20
amp dedicated outlet)
 Use on Extension Cords/Timers/Surge
Protectors/GFCI
 Outdoor applications
 Normal wear/tear/weathering
 Pet/Consumer accidents
 Purchases from dealers unauthorized by
LIFESMART (Authorization in writing)
Disclaimers
LIFESMART shall not be liable for any loss due to use (or misuse) of the heater or other LIFESMART
products or other incidental or consequential costs, expense or damages without irrefutable foundations.
Under no circumstances shall LIFESMART or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to any
person or damage to any property, however arising. Any implied warranty shall have duration equal of
the applicable warranty stated above. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Legal Remedies
This limited warranty gives the original purchaser specific legal rights. Other rights may vary from
state to state.

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Customer Service and Support
To Obtain Warranty Support or Advice, Please Complete These Two Easy Steps:
Contact LIFESMART PRODUCTS Technical Support
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
You will need to provide the unit's model number, serial number (located
on the heater’s front panel, rear panel, or on the box), date of
purchase, retailer of purchase, a daytime phone number, and possibly a
copy of your receipt.
Be Patient, Clear, and Concise.
Describe the issue and symptoms you have for, and about the product. A
certified LIFESMART Technical Support agent will give you an evaluation
of your issue and your resolution options. If the answer is not available at
that time, you will be referred to the appropriate channels, or given a call/e-
mail back within 72 hours with an answer or resolution.
*E-Mail is the Preferred Method of Communication
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