pleasant hearth 23-700-712 Installation instructions manual

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
INSERT
MODEL #23-700-712
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer
service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm CST, Monday – Friday.
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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING!
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY,
AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE
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Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date _________________________________
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IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, injury to
persons, re hazard and will void the warranty.
Please read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................3
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................6
Preparation.......................................................................................................................................8
Installation Instructions.....................................................................................................................9
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................... 11
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 13
Electric Wiring Diagram..................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................15
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Replacement Parts......................................................................................................................... 17

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Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install
the product.
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
If provided, use handles when moving this appliance. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 ft. (914 mm) from the front
of this appliance.
3. CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating unattended.
4. If possible always unplug this appliance when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
6. Anyrepairstothisapplianceshouldbecarriedoutbyaqualiedserviceperson.
7. Undernocircumstancesshouldthisappliancebemodied.Partshavingtoberemovedfor
servicing must be replaced prior to operating this appliance again.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations.
Never place this appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like.
Arrangecordawayfromtrafcareasandwhereitwillnotbetrippedover.
11. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
12. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
13. This appliance, when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes,
with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical codes or for USA installations, follow local
codes and the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
14. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
causeanelectricshock,reordamagetotheappliance.
15. Topreventpossiblere,donotblockairintakesorexhaustinanymanner.Donotuseonsoft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
16. This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline,paintorammableliquidsareusedorstored.Thisapplianceshouldnotbeusedas
a drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung on or near it.
17. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturermaycausere,electricshockorinjurytopersons.
18. Avoid the use of an extension cord because of the risk of overheating the cord and the risk
ofre.Extensioncordsarefortemporaryuseonly.Ifanextensioncordmustbeused,it
mustbeUL/CSAcertied,ratedat15A(1875W),125Vmaximumwith14AWGminimum
and constructed of two current carrying conductors with ground. A heavy duty extension cord
with the shortest length possible for the connection is recommended and must not be longer
than 50 ft. (15.2 m). Do not coil or cover the extension cord.
SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GROUNDING
PIN
METAL SCREW
GROUNDING
MEANS
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
ADAPTER
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
GROUNDING
PIN
SAFETY INFORMATION
Electrical Connection
Grounding Instructions
A15-Amp,120-Volt,60Hzcircuitwithaproperlygroundedoutletisrequired.
Preferably,thereplacewillbeonadedicatedcircuitas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 ft. (1.8 m) long, three-wire cord,
exitingtherightsideofthereplace.Plantheinstallationtoavoidtheuseofan
extension cord. Extension cords are for temporary use only. If an extension cord
mustbeused,itmustbeUL/CSAcertied,ratedat15A(1,875W),125Vmaximum
with14AWGminimumandconstructedoftwocurrentcarryingconductorswith
ground. A heavy duty extension cord with the shortest length possible for the
connection is recommended and must not be longer than 50 ft. (15.2 m).
Do not coil or cover the extension cord.
Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other
applicableregulationstoreducetheriskofre,electricalshockandinjury
to persons.
Donotusethisreplaceifanypartofithasbeenunderwater.Immediately
callaqualiedservicetechniciantoinspectthereplaceandreplaceanypart
of the electrical system which has been under water.
Thisheaterisforuseon120volts.Thecordhasaplugasshownat(A)ingure1.
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.
NOTE: Adapters are NOT
for use in Canada.
DANGER
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Remote Control
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING OR GAS LINES MAY BE IN WALL.
Before cutting, drilling or hammering verify their location. If needed, contact your
electrician, plumber or service person.
PRODUCT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Never attempt to disassemble or alter the product in any way not instructed by this manual.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES-003. 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
instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthis
equipment does 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:
 • Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
 • Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand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.
The remote control requires 1 Lithium Coin Cell Battery (size CR2025), which is included.
DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
DO NOT use rechargeable silver oxide cell batteries with remote control unit.
DO NOT mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc), or rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries.
DONOTdisposeofbatteriesinre.Improperdisposalmaycausebatteriestoleakorexplode.
CAUTION:ChangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyGHPGroupInc.,and
CSA could void user's authority to operate this equipment
WARNING
CAUTION