Vermont Casting DEF33 manual

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    Electric Fireplace Model DEF33/36; DEFD33/36 INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER 10005898 9/03 Rev.0 Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual C US INST ALLER/CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMA TION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING AND USING APPLIANCE. W ARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACT[...]

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    2 2 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 T able of Contents Please read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this appliance. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings, Majestic Products fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting i[...]

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    3 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Locating Your Electric Fireplace 15. This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored. This fireplace should not be used as a drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stockings o[...]

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    4 4 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 G K - Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth M M O N L H I F D E A J B C Fireplace Dimensions Fig. 1 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions Ref. DEF33 DEF36 A 33" (838 mm) 36" (914 mm) B2 8 7 / 8 " (733 mm) 34 1 / 4 " (870 mm) [...]

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    5 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Mantels The height that a combustible mantel is fitted above the fireplace is dependent on the depth of the mantel. This also applies to the distance between the mantel leg (if fitted) and the fireplace. For the correct mounting height and widths, refer to Figures 2a, 2b and the [...]

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    6 6 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons. Electrical Connection A 15 AMP, 120 Volt, 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required. Preferably, t[...]

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    7 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Installation of DEF33 Logs Refer to Figure 4. 1. Turn off power to the unit. 2. Remove front glass (See "Glass Removal" section), or open front doors. 3. Remove logs from packaging. 4. The ember lava rock is shipped in place; no adjustment is necessary. 5. Fit the log r[...]

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    8 8 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Service Instructions Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury. Glass Frame Removal NOTE: Applicable only to units with fixed glass door. 1. Turn off electrical supply to unit. 2. Let fireplace[...]

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    9 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Electrical Wiring Diagram with Integral Remote Control 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 rout[...]

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    10 10 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 1. Remove fixed glass door assembly or open glass doors. 2. Remove two screws found on the top of firebox behind firebox deflector. Attach adjustable brackets packed with refractory. 3. Slide refractory side panels on the firebox bottom and behind side bracket and adjust, fit[...]

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    11 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Operating Instructions 1. Main ON/ OFF Switch The ON/OFF switch supplies power to all functions of the fireplace. This is an illuminated switch that normally lights up when in the ON or OFF position. The control compartment is located behind the panel access Radiant. To access t[...]

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    12 12 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 5898 / 0903 V ermont Castings, Majestic Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. DEF33/36; DEFD33/36 Electric Fireplace 15 19 26 12 11 13 17 14 15 305mm [12"][...]

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    13 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 DEF33/36; DEFD33/36 Electric Fireplace (continued) Description DEF33 DEFD33 DEF36 DEFD36 1. Log Set Complete 10005694 10005694 10006091 10006091 1a. Log 10005690 (A37) 10005690 (A37) 10006086 (B1 15) 10006086 (B1 15) 1b. Log 10005691 (A38) 10005691 (A38) 10006087 (B1 16) 1000608[...]

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    14 14 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 CAUTION: Remove all plastic from brass trims. Do not remove existing frame window assembly. 1. Remove existing bottom louvre and hinges from fireplace, if the fireplace has been installed with louvres. (Set aside the four [4] screws). 2. Remove existing top louvre from firepl[...]

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    15 10005898 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/ 36, DEFD33/ 36 Direct (Hard) Wiring Electric Fireplace Models DEF33/ DEF36/ DEF36S2 WARNING: This procedure must be conducted by a qualified electrician, in accordance with National and local codes. In the U.S.A., the installation must conform to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70.[...]

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    1 YEAR W ARRANTY For V ermont Castings, Majestic Products Electric Fir eplace Models BASIC WARRANTY: Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Company") warrants that your new Vermont Castings, Majestic Products appliance is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from [...]