Replacing the Light Bulbs, Cleaning | Vermont Casting VCEF26

Replacing the Light Bulbs

Depending on your model, the fireplace uses two (2) or three (3) clear 120 Volt, 60 Watt, E-12 socket base light bulbs (small base, chandelier candle type). The lights are located under the ember bed of the unit. For convenience, if one of the light bulbs burns out, it may be easier to replace all of the light bulbs at the same time.

Do not exceed 60 Watts per bulb. Use of higher rated bulbs may result in a fire, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

1.Turn off power to the unit.

2.Let fireplace cool if it has been operating.

3.Remove fixed front panel, or open doors (depend- ing on model).

4.Locate two (2) screws that hold the refractory (brick patterned) bracket together with the ember bed. (Fig. 5)

5.Remove those two (2) screws using an appropriate screwdriver. One screw is located on either side of the unit.

Remove Screws

Fig. 5 Remove screws that hold refractory bracket with ember bed.

6.Pull the ember bed out of the unit, by gently pulling towards you and only slightly upwards. Depending on the model, you can remove the refractory prior to removing the ember bed.

Pull Here (both sides)

Fig. 6 Pull ember bed out of unit.

7.Looking into the opening of the unit under the ember bed, visually locate the light bulbs.

8.Remove the light bulbs by unscrewing them out of the bases, turning them counterclockwise. You can use one hand to hold the light socket in place, if required.

9.Install the new light bulb(s) by turning the light bulb into the base clockwise. You can use one hand to hold the light socket in place, if required.

60 W Light Bulbs

Fig. 7 Remove and replace light bulb(s).

10.Reposition the ember bed. If required, gently raise the refractory panels, one at a time, to tuck the ember bed edge underneath them.

11.Reposition the refractory bracket, aligning the refractory in place as required.

12.Replace two (2) screws taken out in Step 5, by using an appropriate screwdriver.

Maintenance of Motors

The motors used on the fan and the drum assembly are prelubricated for extended bearing life and require no further lubrication. However, periodic cleaning/vacu- uming of the fan/heater is recommended.

Make sure the power is turned OFF before proceeding.

Cleaning

Cleaning of the touchpad label at the bottom front of the unit is to be done only using a soft cloth, slightly dampened in water (if needed, a small amount of dish soap can be added to the water) and dried using a clean, dry soft cloth. DO NOT use any abrasive house- hold cleaners as these products will damage the touchpad controls.

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VCEF33, VCEF36, VCEF26 specifications

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