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MAINTENANCE 

MAINTENANCE 

PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

CORRECTIVE ACTION 

Nothing comes on 

A. Fireplace is not plugged in to an 
electrical outlet 

A. Check plug 

B. Breaker tripped or outlet has no 
power 

B. Reset breaker, test outlet for 
power 

C. Power Switch is not in the “On” 
position (bottom right) 

C. Turn main power switch to the 
“On” position  (solid white line is 
flush with the fireplace) 

D. Safety turnover switch is open 

D. Make sure that the fire unit is 
installed plumb. 

E. Defective component 

E. Qualified service technician 
needs to replace motherboard, 
transformer or LCD touch control 

Fireplace turns off and 
will not turn back on 

A. Fireplace has overheated and 
safety disc has snapped or circuit 
breaker has tripped 

A. Turn off major power switch and 
waiting 5 minutes to turn it back on 
or reset circuit breaker 

Flame is  not visible when 
unit is turned on   

A. Wiring is loose 

A. Disconnect unit from power 
source and inspect for loose 
connections 

B. Motherboard is defective 

B. Replace motherboard 

Fireplace lights up but 
there is no flame image  

A. Wiring for motor is loose 

A. Disconnect unit from power 
source and inspect for loose 
connections from motor 

B. Motor is defective 

B. Replace motor 

A. Fireplace spindle/ rod is 
contacting to metal 

A. Apply lithium grease or any 
standard grease to contacts with rod 
and metal 

Fireplace is squeaking 
when flame image is on  

B. Motor is defective 

B. Replace motor 

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

There is very little maintenance involved with your electric fireplace. Please follow the few points be-
low: 
 

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On a semi-annual basis unplug the machine from it’s power source and wait for the heating ele-
ment to cool, remove the glass face of the fireplace and dust the fire unit with a dry cloth. Be 
careful not to brush any wires that may be exposed as you do this. 

 

To clean the glass face of the fireplace simply use your desired glass cleaner with paper towels. 

 

To clean the air inlets/outlets, wipe with a soft cloth or the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner 

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Dust can easily build up around the heater area under the appliance. Take particular care to 
clean this area on a regular basis to prevent buildup. 

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POWER DATA 

 

ZCR 3824 

Volts/HZ Amps 

AC 120V/60Hz 15 Amps 

Heater 

AC 120V/60Hz 750W/1500W 

Lamps 

LED 12V 

Rotor Motor 

AC 120V/60Hz 4W CCW 15/18 r/min 

Shipping Size 

32” x 26” x 14” 

Shipping Weight 

54lbs 

USER INSTRUCTIONS 

the heater off and inspect for any objects on 
or adjacent to the heater that may have 
blocked the airflow or otherwise caused high 
temperatures to have occurred. 

DO NOT 

OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM 
ILLUMINATING.

 

12. Do not operate any heater with a damaged 
cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, 
has been dropped or damaged in any manner. 
Return heater to authorized service facility for 
examination, electrical or mechanical 
adjustment, or repair. 
13. 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. 
14. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not 
cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the 
like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and 
where it will not be tripped over. 
15. Avoid the use of an extension cord 
because the extension cord may overheat and 
cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to 
use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 
12 AWG minimum size and rated not less 
than 1500 watts. 
16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 

Summary of Contents for ZCR 3824

Page 1: ...erious injury and or property damage WARNING All electric heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside Do not use it in areas where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are or are stored This fireplace meets the construction and safety standards of H U D for application in manufactured homes when installed according to these instructions INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUM...

Page 2: ...njury to persons including the following 1 Read all instructions before installing or using this heater 2 This heater is hot when in use To avoid burns do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces 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 3 Extreme caution is neces...

Page 3: ...d wait for the heating ele ment to cool remove the glass face of the fireplace and dust the fire unit with a dry cloth Be careful not to brush any wires that may be exposed as you do this To clean the glass face of the fireplace simply use your desired glass cleaner with paper towels To clean the air inlets outlets wipe with a soft cloth or the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner Dust can easily build up a...

Page 4: ...tteries in the remote need to be replaced A Annually possibly more with heavy use Q Is there a remote receiver in the fireplace that requires batteries A No only the actual remote requires batteries The rest of the fireplace runs entirely off of the main power supply TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION A Wiring is loose A Disconnect unit from power source and inspect for loose...

Page 5: ...ill turn off the heater The indicator lights will turn off Low Heat High Heat Pressing the Dimmer button will cycle the brightness of the flame image and fire feature There are 5 levels of dimming 5 INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND TESTING This heater is for use on 120 volts The cord has a plug as shown at A An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three blade grounding type plugs to two slo...

Page 6: ...as a gas line present a plumber or fireplace technician should cap the gas supply according to local building codes WARNING Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire However if you have to use an extension cord the cord shall be No 12 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1500 watts WARNING If the information in these in structions is no...

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