Desa EL36L - Manual (Page 7)

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A hearth extension is suggested for a more
pleasing appearance. The fireplace may be
raised on a wood or non-combustible platform
supporting its entire width and depth and
extending in front of the fireplace as long as
louvers are not obstructed.
Note: When installing fireplace in cold cli-
mates against a non-insulated exterior wall,
wall must be fully insulated in accordance with
local building code.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING: Any electrical re-
wiring of this appliance must be
done by a qualified electrician.
This wiring must be done in ac-
cordance with local codes and/or
in the U.S.A. with the current, Na-
tional Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No 70 and in Canada with CSA
C22.1 Canadian Electric code.
INSTALLATION
Continued
The controls (see Figure 8) are located behind
hinged control panel door. If using heater, con-
trol panel door will be hot during and imme-
diately after operation. Open door by pulling
control panel door on left and right side.
1. Connect fireplace to power source. Turn
on lighted power switch (see Figure 8).
2. Adjust Flame/Ember/Backlight/Heater
to desired settings using the control pad
on fireplace (Figure 8) or remote control
(Figure 9). Figure 10, page 8, shows fire-
place settings available. Default settings
are circled. Press control pad or remote
control buttons once and release to adjust
settings.
Note: When on, ember bed will lighten
and darken automatically to simulate real
embers.
Heater Flame Ember Backlight
Power
Figure 8 - Controls For Electric Fireplace
Lighted Power Switch
Ember
Control Heater
Control
Flame
Control
Backlight
Control
This fireplace should be con-
nected to a dedicated 15 amp
(120/60) or 20 amp (240/60),
circuit as other appliances may
cause the circuit breaker to trip
or fuse to blow when fireplace
is in operation.
A junction box is provided to hard wire unit to
either a 15 amp (120/60) or 20 amp (240/60),
120 Volt 60 Hz grounded circuit.
OPERATION
Figure 9 - Remote Control For Electric
Fireplace