CPC F24C 7/004 (2013.01) [F24H 3/002 (2013.01)] | 30 Claims |
1. An electric fireplace for installing into a cabinet having a structural opening, the electric fireplace comprising:
a heater assembly that is configured to generate heated air;
a flame generator that is configured to generate a simulated flame, the heater assembly and the flame generator being installed into the structural opening of the cabinet independently of one another;
a grate, wherein the flame generator is incorporated into the grate; and
an electrical connection assembly for electrically connecting the heater assembly and the flame generator to a power source, the electrical connection assembly including (i) a first electrical cable assembly that is configured to be electrically coupled at one end to the heater assembly, and electrically coupled at the other end to the power source; and (ii) a second electrical cable assembly that is configured to be electrically coupled at one end to the heater assembly, and electrically coupled at the other end to the flame generator, wherein the second electrical cable assembly is coupled to the grate.
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