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thick plastic).
1.
Remove the fireplace from the front trim by removing
the eight (8) screws, which secure the firebox chassis
to the front frame, four (4) along each edge.
2.
Remove the two (2) screws that secure the Wire Cover
and the two (2) screws that secure the Switch Cover.
(Figure 6)
3.
Remove the four (4) smaller screws secure the heater
assembly to the chassis. (Figure 6)
4.
Turn the unit so that the front is facing up and remove
the two (2) screws that connect the Wire Cover and the
Switch Cover and the two (2) remaining screws that
hold the Switch Cover in place. The Wire Cover can
now be moved out of the way (there are wires that run
through a cutout that will prevent the cover from being
removed). The Switch Cover can easily be removed
by pulling the bottom out first and rotating towards the
upper right corner.
5.
Remove the 8 screws from the bottom panel surround-
ing the vent area, which secure the heater assembly
housing cover and deflector - two (2) on the right; four
(4) on the left; and two (2) along the front face.
6.
Remove the 3 screws, which secure the heater as-
sembly housing cover to the heater assembly - two (2)
on the right and one on the left of the slats covering the
fan.
7.
Remove the four (4) screws which attaches the deflec-
tor vent cover to the heater assembly.
8.
Transfer the mounting brackets from the defective
heater assembly to the new heater assembly.
9.
Transfer the wire connections and the high limit cutout
from the original heater assembly to the new heater
assembly.
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NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connector and the heater to release
the wires.
10.
Fit the air deflector over the elements with the screwing
flanges on the left, right and out towards the front.
11.
Raise the bottom end of the fireplace up several inches
to re-attach the 2 heater assembly brackets.
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NOTE: If you are working on a raised surface, the unit
can be slid toward you so that the bottom is exposed and
the holes can be easily accessed
12.
Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
FLICKER MOTOR/ FLICKER ROD
REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser-
vicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating
elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Unplug or disconnect power at the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance to reduce the
risk of electric shock or damage to persons.
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1.
Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions before
proceeding.
2.
Remove the flicker rod from the flicker motor by pulling
and twisting the rubber gasket piece on the rod away
from the flicker motor.
3.
Disconnect the wiring connections for the flicker motor
and the capacitor from the terminal block noting their
original locations.
!
NOTE: The capacitor will be re-used. Be sure to note
which terminal and wires it's connected to for re-installation.
(See Assembly Part Pictures)
4.
Remove the two (2) screws that secure the flicker mo-
tor to the mounting bracket and remove the motor, the
wires will have to be pulled out of a protective sheath
held by the wire ties and through the opening in the
wire cover just below the motor.
5.
Feed the wires from the new motor back through open-
ing in the flicker wire housing cover and protective
sheath.
6.
Connect the wires and the capacitor back into the ter-
minal block in their original configuration.
7.
Secure the Wire Cover and the Switch Cover in their
original locations.
8.
Mount the new flicker motor to the mounting bracket.
9.
Re-attach the flicker rod to the motor by pushing the
rubber gasket on the rod over the flicker motor shaft.
10.
Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
LIGHT HARNESS REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Philips Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser-
vicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating
elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Unplug or disconnect power at the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance to reduce the
risk of electric shock or damage to persons.
1.
Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions before
proceeding.
2.
Remove the flicker rod from the flicker assembly by
pulling and twisting the rubber gasket piece on the rod
away from the Flicker motor.
3.
With needle nose pliers, gently grasp the plastic bush-
ing on the center flicker rod bracket; slightly squeeze
and turn it ¼ turn to release it out of the bracket.
4.
Slide the rod out of the plastic bushing in the left brack-
et. Take care to keep the rod as straight as possible so
that it won't rub against the casing when in operation.
5.
Remove the four (4) screws on the mounting bracket
that secure the light housing into the firebox.
6.
Guide the light housing forward and upward to release
it from below the reflective flame panels on the back.
Carefully rest it inside on the rear flame panels.
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