FMI Products,LLC

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MODEL#FEF18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................

Operation Instructions ......................................................................................................................

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................

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Illustrated parts breakdown

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Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 10

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Æ SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble , operate or install the product.

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WARNING : Any use of this appliance other than that recommended by the manufa cturer 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:

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 arcing 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. 14AWG 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 20feet (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.

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METAL SCREW

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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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.

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 small base do not over tighten.

Replace the cover panel (See Fig.7).

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WARNING

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DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED BULB WATTAGE

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Replace the bulb cover panel.

Fig.5

Fig.6

Fig.7

Cleaning:

To remove dust from glass window, use clean dry cloth.

To remove fingerprints or other marks from glass window, us e 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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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.

Problem

Flame is dim or not present

Possible Cause

1. Flame not turned ON

2.

Dimmer control button is set too low.

3.

Light bulbs are burned out.

4.

Flame wand has come loose from bracket.

5.

Flame wand motor is not functioning.

Corrective Action

1. Push FLAME ON/OFF button

2. Push button FLAME HIGH to increase light.

3. Inspect light bulbs and replace if necessary. (see Maintenance section of this manual)

4. Remove back panel. Secure end of flame wand back into the support bracket.

5. Call FMI Technical Service at

1-866-328-4537.

The appliance turns off and will not turn back on

The appliance does not turn on when the button is pushed to ON

Remote control does not work

1. The overheat protection device in the appliance has been triggered.

2. House circuit breaker has been tripped.

1.No power to heater

2. The overheat protection device in the appliance has been triggered.

1. Low batteries.

2. Manual controls on the appliance must be Before operating the remote control.

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.

1. Check to see the heater is plugged in to 120V receptacle .

Check to see breaker is on.

2. Turn all controls off, unplug the appliance, allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, then plug back in and restart.

1. Replace all batteries in the remote control.

2. Push the appliance 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 using the remote control.

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

MODEL FEF18

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NO.

PART NO.

1 126288-01

2 126289-01

3 126290-01

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5

126291-01

126292-01

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7

126293-01

126294-01

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8 126295-01

126296-01

126297-01

126298-01

126299-01

126300-01

126301-01

126302-01

126303-01

126304-01

126305-01

19 126306-01

126307-01

126308-01

126309-01

126310-01

126311-01

126312-01

126313-01

126314-01

126315-01

126316-01

126317-01

126318-01

126319-01

126320-01

126321-01

126322-01

126323-01

126324-01

126325-01

126326-01

126328-01

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PARTS NAME

BACK PANEL

MAIN PCB

FLAME ROD ASSEMBLY

SIMULATED BRICK-R

HANDLE

SIDE PANEL-R

MOTOR SUPPORT

LAMP BOX COVER SUPPORT

MOTOR

LAMP HOLDER

LAMP HOLDER SUPPORT

SIMULATED FIRE LOG GRATE

BOTTOM PLATE

PLASTIC FOOT

LAMP

PLASTIC PLATE

GLASS

BOX OF SWITCH

GLASS LAYERING

GLASS ASSEMBLY BRACKET-R

POWER SWITCH

GLASS FRAME

LAMP BOX COVER

GLASS ASSEMBLY BRACKET-L

CONTROL BOX COVER

LOCK CATCH

GRATE

GUIDE DUCT B

GUIDE DUCT A

BUTTON PLATE

SIDE PANEL-L

SIMULATED BRICK-L

SIMULATED FIRE LOG

TOP PLATE

SIMULATED BRICK HOLDER

FAN AND HEATER

FLAME PANEL

CONNECTION OF MOTOR

PROTECT RING

REMOTE CONTROL

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QTY

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WARRANTY

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

Model (locatedOnproduct or identification tag) _______

Date Purchased _____________

Keep receipt for warranty verification.

New Products

Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and anyparts thereof 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 warnings 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 warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free vided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS LLC 's warnings and instructions.

Terms Common to A ll Warranties

The following terms apply to all of the above warranties: 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).

'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 makes no other warranties regarding this product.

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:

FMI PRODUCTS,LLC

2701 S Harbor Blvd

1-866-328-4537

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126556-01

Rev. A

03/12