GAZCO EL1039 Electric Heater with Remote Control Fireplace User Manual

GAZCO EL1039 Electric Heater with Remote Control Fireplace

Please read the instructions carefully before installation or use of this electric fire and retained for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!

WARNING

• Read all instructions before using this heater!

• 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 (0.9m) from the front of the heater, and keep them away from the sides and rear.

• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

• DO NOT operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

• DO NOT run power cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover power cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. DO NOT route power cord under furniture or appliances.
  Arrange power cord away from traffic area, and where it will not be tripped over.

• DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may cause electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

• To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Doing so could cause a fire. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

• 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.

• 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.

• ALWAYS plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. NEVER use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).

• DO NOT place the heater near a bed because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by the heater.

• NEVER use this heater in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or any other location where the heater could fall into a bathtub or pool, become damp, or come in contact with water.

• AVOID FIRE! Regularly inspect all air vents to make sure they are free from dust, lint, or other blockage. Unplug the unit and clean with a vacuum ONLY. DO NOT rinse or get wet.

• NEVER hang this unit on a wall directly below an electrical outlet.

• NEVER permanently install in a recessed area of the wall. This may result in blocked air flow, overheating, or fire.

• ALWAYS mount to wall bracket before use.

• NEVER use a wall mount bracket from another manufacturer.
  WARNING: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE ON/OFF SWITCH THE SOLE MEANS OF DISCONNECTING POWER WHEN SERVICING OR MOVING THE HEATER. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.

• WARNING: REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK—DO NOT USE THIS HEATER WITH ANY SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICES.

• For residential use only! NOT for commercial use! Any commercial or public use of this heater voids all warranties, and could cause injury.

• This product is not intended to be a primary heat source. It is for supplemental heat only.

• INDOOR use only! NEVER use this heater outdoors! Doing so may result in electric shock!

• Risk of electric shock! DO NOT OPEN! No user-serviceable parts inside!

• NEVER modify this heater. Doing so could result in personal injury or property damage. Modification of this fireplace completely voids all warranties.

• ALWAYS turn this heater off before unplugging it from the outlet.

• ALWAYS disconnect this unit from the power supply before performing any assembly or cleaning, or before relocating the electric fireplace.

• NEVER leave this heater unattended. ALWAYS unplug this heater when not in use.

• ALWAYS store this heater in a dry location. NEVER use the fireplace if it has become wet.

• ONLY use this heater on a 120V AC 15-Amp circuit. NEVER overload the circuit. If this heater trips the circuit breaker, unplug all other appliances on the same circuit before the next use. Avoid plugging other appliances into the same circuit as this heater.

• NEVER plug this heater into an outlet that is old, cracked, or has any loose wires or connections. Plugging this heater into a faulty outlet could result in electric arcing within the outlet that could cause the outlet to overheat or catch fire.

• ALWAYS check your heater cord and plug connections with each use!

  • MAKE SURE the plug fits tight in the outlet! Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs can cause the outlet to overheat.
  • Heaters draw more current than small appliances. Overheating may occur even if it has not occurred with the use of other appliances.
  • During use check frequently to see if the plug outlet or faceplate is HOT! If the outlet or faceplate is HOT, discontinue use immediately and have a qualified electrician inspect and/or replace the faulty outlets.

• This heater has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock,this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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APPLIANCE DATA

• Model No. 223-088
• Supply Voltage AC 120V / 240V~ 60Hz
• Heating Element 1400W /2800W
• Amperage 11.6 A
• Mains Cable 1 x 2.38m (approx)
• Power for flame effect: 15W
• Power for Fuel Bed: 5W

PRODUCT DIMENSION

PACKING LIST

INSTALLATION

LOCATING YOUR ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
Your new electric fireplace may be installed virtually anywhere in your home. However, when choosing a location ensure that the general instructions are followed. For best results, install out of direct sunlight. Power supply service must be either completed or placed within the electric fireplace prior to finishing to avoid reconstruction.

WARNING! Keep drapery and other furnishings at least 3ft /0.9m from the front of the electric fireplace.

FRAMING

• Choose a fireplace location and frame as shown in figure 2.
• Position the appliance into the framework as shown in figure3
• Carefully spread the small crystal stones across the fuel bed. Then evenly arrange the larger crystal stones along the inset window ledge at the front of the firebox

Note: Ensure that you leave adequate room to remove and replace the front screen or optional front.

HARD WIRED INSTALLATION

A 15 AMP circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required for both 120VAC and 240VAC installations.
Use minimum size 14AWG Romex cable for the AC supply connection to 120-240VAC, 60Hz, 15 AMP branch circuit. Use copper wire only.
The appliance must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local building electrical codes.
Remove the 2 screws securing the wiring plate on the right side of the appliance

Install a wire stain relief bushing into the cover plate.
Terminate type NM-B wire to the terminal block, ensure connections are secure, and tighten the strain relief. Use a 3/32 slotted heat screwdriver, or equivalent, to depress the spring loaded terminals for the conductors.

FOR 120VAC APPLICATIONS:
The following instructions must be followed to install a 3-wire NM-B Romex cable to the terminal block.

1. Connect the ground wire (green) to the ground terminal.
2. Connect the line input neutral wire (white) to the N terminal/
3. Connect the line input voltage wire (black) to the L1 terminal.
4. Make sure that no wire is connected to the L2 terminal.

FOR 240VAC APPLICATIONS:
The following instructions must be followed to install a 4-wire NM-B Romex cable to the terminal block.

1. Connect the ground wire (green) to the ground terminal.
2. Connect the line input neutral wire (white) to the N terminal/
3. Connect the line input voltage wire (black) to the L1 terminal.
4. Connect the line input voltage wire (red) to the L2 terminal.

FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
Ensure all connections are right and there are no exposed wires. Tighten Romex strain relief and reattach junction box cover plate.
Inspect that the correct volage is slected on the selector switch located inside the unit. Failure to do so could damage the product.

Replace terminal block cover plate and retaining screws.

OPERATION

This appliance can be operated by both remote control and manual button. Once the unit has been properly connected to an earthed electrical outlet, turn on the main switch. A beep should be heard when the power is first applied.

Operating by Manual Button

NOTE: Press the button until you hear two short beeps. Within 10 seconds, press the button on the remote to finish the coding.

| Press to turn on the flame, press again to turn off the flame setting.

Press the button for 3 seconds, 2 beeps will be heard to cancel the beep sound, press the button for 3 seconds again to exit the mode.

| If heating is ‘off’ Press to turn on the heat in manual ‘boost’ mode (not thermostatic controlled). Press again to turn it off. Press heater button on remote to exit manual mode.

Note: The indicator light will illuminate when the heater is turned on. The indicator light will go out within 10s.

To Reset the Heater
Your heater includes a protection system that shuts off the heater if it overheats for any reason:

1. Turn unit to off.
2. Unplug unit wait 5 minutes.
3. Plug in and turn on.

Operating by Remote Handset
In order to protect the product from becoming too hot, there is an 8s delay when turning on the heater; also there is an 8s delay when turning off the heater fan.

• Make sure the battery are installed properly in the remote control.、
• The effective range of the remote control is up to 4 meters or 13 feet.

Multifunction Infrared Remote Handset

This will turn on/off the flame or turn off the heater at once but will hold the settings in memory.
| FLAME| Press the button, the unit will cycle through flame setting 1 and off. Press ‘+’ and ‘-’ button to adjust the brightness, total five settings.
| FUEL BED| Press the button to enter the fuel bed setting, press ‘←’ and ‘→’ button to cycle through total 15 settings including off. Press ‘+’ and ‘-’ button to adjust the brightness, total five settings. (Downlight is on to 100% regardless of bed light brightness setting, downlight turns off if bed light is off)
| HEATING| Press the button to cycle from ON to   OFF, press ‘+’ or ‘-‘ to set the temperature (‘←’ or ‘→’ to set the temperature is also acceptable if needed). Press button to reset from manual mode.
| TIMER| Press the button to set the timer. The Timer can be set at 0.5H, 1.0H, and then each hour up to 10.0H.
| | Press the ‘←’ and ‘→’ button to choose different settings such as the colour settings of the corresponding function.

Press ← or → for 3 seconds to change from ℃ to℉

+ –| | Press the ‘+’ and ‘-’ button to increase or decrease the settings such as the light setting.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ALWAYS turn the heater OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet
ALWAYS turn the heater OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet before cleaning, performing maintenance, or moving this fireplace. Failure to do so could result in electric shock, fire, or personal injury.

Cleaning

NEVER immerse in water or spray with water. Doing so could result in electric shock, fire, or personal injury.

Metal:

• Buff using a soft cloth, slightly dampened with a citrus oil-based product.
• DO NOT use brass polish or household cleaners as these products will damage the metal trim.

Glass:

• Use a good quality glass cleaner and dry thoroughly with a paper towel or lintfree cloth.
• NEVER use abrasive cleansers, liquid sprays, or any cleaner that could scratch the surface.

Plastic:

• Wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth and a mild solution of dish soap and warm water.
• NEVER use abrasive cleansers, liquid sprays, or any cleaner that could scratch the surface.

Vents:

• Use a vacuum or duster to remove dust and dirt from the heater and vent areas.
• Clean the exterior of the fireplace with a slightly damp cloth or duster.

Maintenance

Risk of electric shock! DO NOT OPEN! No user-serviceable parts inside!
ALWAYS turn the heater OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet before cleaning, performing maintenance, or moving this fireplace.
Failure to do so could result in electric shock, fire, or personal injury.

Electrical and Moving Parts:

• The fan motors are lubricated at the factory and will not require lubrication.
• Electrical components are integrated in the fireplace and are not serviceable by the consumer.

Storage:

• Store heater in a clean dry place when not in use.

Replacement parts:

• Remote Handset Battery Replacement
• Replace with two AAA batteries. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly in

Maintenance of Motors

• The motors used on the fan and flame effect are pre-lubricated for extended bearing life and require no further lubrication. However, periodic cleaning/vacuuming of the fan/heater unit is recommended.

WARRANTY

In the unlikely event of a problem occurring due to a manufacturing fault within 24 months from the date of purchase of the appliance it will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
This warranty does not cover consumable items such as the bulbs and fuses which have a limited lifespan.
If a problem should occur, the nature of the problem together with the date of a purchase should be immediately reported to the retailer that the appliance was purchased from. Proof of purchase will be required so the original invoice should be retained.
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.

FCC warning:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: 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. 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 instructions, may 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 device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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