Electric Fireplace Model: EF28 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Instructions INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE ���� INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE ���������� ���� IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED WARNING! EXACTLY, AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. FOR YOUR SAFETY Service must be performed by a qualified service agency.
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EF28 Electric Fireplace Table of Contents Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 4 Installation Instructions Locating Your Fireplace ................................................................................................. 5 Clearance to Combustibles ........................................................................................... 5 Cabinet Installation .........................................
EF28 Electric Fireplace Safety Information 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 away at least 3’ (914 mm) from the front of this appliance. 3.
EF28 Electric Fireplace Installation Instructions • Locating Your Fireplace When choosing a location for your new fireplace, ensure the general instructions are followed. Also, for best effect, install the fireplace out of direct sunlight. • Clearance to Combustibles Sides (Trim).......................................... 0” (0 mm) Sides (Outer casing) .......................... 3” (76 mm) Floor .................................................... 0” (0 mm) Front .............................................
EF28 Electric Fireplace • Electrical Connection A 15 amp, 120 Volt, 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required. Preferably, the fireplace 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 left side of the fireplace. Plan the installation to avoid the use of an extension cord.
EF28 Electric Fireplace • Direct (Hard) Wiring Electric Fireplace This instruction is intended as a guide for replacing the power cord supplied with the electric fireplace with direct (hard) wiring. NOTE: When direct wiring this appliance, it must be connected to a 15 Amp dedicated circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel of the dwelling. The cable between the circuit/fuse panel and the fireplace must meet all local and national codes, and in no case shall the wires be less than 14 gauge. 1.
EF28 Electric Fireplace • Fireplace Assembly • Unpack the Appliance Carefully unpack the appliance. All instructions must be read before beginning installation.
EF28 Electric Fireplace • Decorative Detail Included with your fireplace are black/gray river stones and a plastic form of ember lava rocks. Depending on your preference, and for more choices of decorative effects, either one of these may be placed on the existing plastic form of ember lava rock that is pre-installed in the fireplace. For the river stones, stack them on the ember bed towards the center and below the simulated flame for best effect.
EF28 Electric Fireplace • Operating Instructions • Heater Operation The heater is operated by the remote control handset. A master ON/OFF switch is located behind the lower door of the appliance on the right hand side. All further operations are controlled by using the remote control handset. (Fig. 4) 1. Ensure the appliance is plugged in and switched on. 2. To turn the fire on, press the fire on/flame effect button. 3. For low heat, ensure the flame effect is on and press the low heat button once.
EF28 Electric Fireplace • Maintenance WARNING Before carrying out any maintenance, ensure the appliance is disconnected from the main power supply. If in doubt, seek the assistance of a qualified technician. It is advisable to use genuine CFM Corporation replacement parts available from your authorized dealer. • Light Bulb Replacement WARNING: Only use the recommended 20 watt compact fluorescent light bulbs. DO NOT use incandescent light bulbs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
EF28 Electric Fireplace Figure 7: Remove Front Cover, Brackets and Diffusing Screen Figure 6: Remove Trim Remove Screws FP1745 FP1746 Remove Screws Remove Screws Figure 8: Fan Heater, Flame Blower, Ribbon Effect and Circuit Board Access ������ ����������� ���� Fan Heater ������ ������������������ ���� Circuit Board Ribbon Effect FP1772 Remove Screws Remove Screws Figure 9: Flame Blower and Rocker Switch Access (Remove screws shown in Figure 8) ������ �������������� �������������������� ����
EF28 Electric Fireplace • Electrical Wiring Diagram Any electrical repairs or rewiring of this unit should be carried out by a licensed electrician in accordance with national and local codes. If repairing or replacing any electrical component or wiring, the original wire routing, color coding and securing locations must be followed.
EF28 Electric Fireplace 1 3 5 4 8 6 7 9 11 10 14 12 15 16 17 18 19 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. ������ EF28 Replacement Parts���������� Ref. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
EF28 Electric Fireplace EF28 Replacement Parts (continued) Ref. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1 YEAR WARRANTY For CFM Corporation Electric Fireplace BASIC WARRANTY: CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Company”) warrants that your new electric fireplace is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from date of installation, subject to the following conditions and limitations. 1. This electric fireplace must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the Installation and Operating instructions furnished with the product.