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HEATER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the front glass and set aside in a safe place.
3. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
brackets to the mantel.
4. Remove the three screws along the back of the unit and
the two on either side along the top edge. (Figure 3)
5. Remove the six screws on the top surface, to release
the top panel. (Figure 3)
6. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
7. Gently open the top panel, laying it on the work sur-
face so that all of the components can easily be seen.
(Figure 4)
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NOTE: The wires are grouped together with tie wraps,
which may need to cut to fully open the top panel.
8. Locate the heater assembly and disconnect the wiring
connections noting their original locations.
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NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
9. Remove the 4 screws that secure the top panel to the
heater assembly
10. Properly orient and install the new assembly and con-
nect all of the wiring.
WARNING: Ensure wires do not come in contact with
moving parts by securing wires in wiring tie wraps.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the front glass and set aside in a safe place.
3. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
brackets to the mantel.
4. Remove the three screws along the back of the unit,
the two on either side along the top edge and the one
at the top of the glass retaining bracket on both sides.
(Figure 3)
5. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
6. Gently open the top panel, laying it on the work sur-
face so that all of the components can easily be seen.
(Figure 4)
!
NOTE: The wires are grouped together with tie wraps,
which may need to cut to fully open the top panel.
7. Locate the power cord and disconnect the wiring con-
nections noting their original locations.
8. With needle nose pliers, grasp the power cord strain
relief grommet from inside the back of the bottom panel
and push while twisting to remove.
9. Install the new power cord.
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NOTE: If any tie wraps were removed, replace and en-
sure that none of the wires are pinched during reassembly.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
FLICKER MOTOR & FLICKER ROD
REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the front glass and set aside in a safe place.
3. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
brackets to the mantel.
4. Remove the two screws along the back of the unit, the
two on either side along the bottom edge. (Figure 5)
5. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
6. Gently open the bottom panel, laying it on the work sur-
face so that all of the components can easily be seen.
(Figure 6)
7. Locate the flicker motor and flicker rod.
8. Locate and disconnect the 2 wires from the wire con-
nectors.
9. Remove the 2 motor mounting screws.
10. Separate the motor from the flicker connector and
remove.
11. Slide the flicker rod out of the snap-in bushing and
remove.
12. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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