Service Instructions, Replacing Front Cover

Service Instructions

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury.

Replacing Front Cover

Access to heater/fan

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). If the model has operable glass or mesh doors, completely remove them from the unit before proceeding. To remove the doors, locate and remove the two (2) screws holding the door at the top. (Fig. 1) Hold the door at all times with one hand to prevent the door from falling when you undo the hinge screws.

Remove Screws

Fig. 3 Remove three (3) screws located under top shelf.

5.Remove screws using appropriate screwdriver.

6.Pull out the front cover. holding both sides of the cover, pull gently towards you and down.

Front Cover

Remove Screws

Fig. 1 Remove screws holding door at top.

4.Locate the screws that hold the front cover in place. There are six (6) screws, three (3) located on the front of the unit (Fig. 2), and three (3) located underneath the top shelf of the unit. (Fig. 3)

Remove Screws

Fig. 2 Remove three (3) screws on front of unit.

Fig. 4 Hold both sides and pull gently forward and down.

7.You now have access to the heater/fan unit, for cleaning and/or maintenance.

8.To reinstall the front cover, please follow reverse procedure, paying attention not to damage any wiring in the process.

Glass Information

1.Under no circumstances should this product be operated with broken glass.

2.Do not strike or slam the glass.

3.Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the glass.

4.This product uses tempered glass. Replacement of the glass supplied by the manufacturer should be done by a qualified service person.

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HEF33, HEF26, HEF36 specifications

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