Desa E32, VE36, VE32 Louver, Panel, Replacing Reflective Ribbons, Replacement Parts, page

Models: E32, VE36, VE32 E36(L)(B)(H)

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Replacing Reflective Ribbons

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Models: (V)E32L, (V)E32LB, (V)E32LH, (V)E32LBH (V)E36L, (V)E36LB, (V)E36LH and (V)E36LBH

Replacing Reflective Ribbons

If

reflective ribbons become damaged or loose they

may be

SCREWS &

WASHERS

replaced as follows:

 

HANGER

 

 

 

1.

Turn off all power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse.

BRACKETS

2.

Locate defective ribbons; there are 3 strips mounted on the rear

 

 

cabinet and 3 mounted in the base. See Figure 39, page 17.

 

3.

If the upper rear ribbons need replacing, remove the 4

Phillips

 

 

screws holding the corresponding bottom and top

hanger

 

brackets. See Figure 34, page 17.

REFLECTIVE

RIBBON

 

4.Remove any loose or damaged ribbon material.

5.Cut an 18” strip of reflective ribbon and position the top end about an inch above the top bracket position. See Figure 40.

Note: The ribbon material should be applied with the reflective

BASE

 

side up, should not be twisted or tangled and should hang slightly

 

loose to allow free movement. If additional parts are required, see

COVER

CELLOPHANE

Replacement Parts, page 19.

 

 

TAPE

6. Replace the top hanger bracket using 2 Phillips screws removed

 

 

prior and tighten until the reflective ribbon is held in place.

Figure 40 - Replacing Reflective Ribbons

7.Replace the bottom hanger bracket with the 2 remaining Phillips screws to secure the lower end of the reflective ribbon.

8.If replacing the reflective ribbons located in the base, remove the screws and washers at the damaged ends of the ribbon.

9Cut a 9 inch long strip of ribbon and apply across each ribbon support bracket with the shiny side facing up. See Figure 40.

10.Secure the ribbon to the brackets by replacing each washer at the end of the ribbon and rethreading the screws through the ribbon into each hole located on the support brackets.

11.If replacing the top, reflective ribbons on the base cover, cut a 3 inch section of ribbon and split down the middle. Then with the shiny side up, attach with cellophane tape onto the rear edge of

the base cover opening. See Figure 40.

12.Readjust the flame pennants (if removed). See Servicing Flame Pennants, page 17.

13.Reassemble the imager. See Accessing Imaging Unit, page 15.

14.Replace log set and lava rock, See Hearth Assembly, page 6.

Cleaning Viewing Screen

LOUVER

PANEL

Clean the viewing screen with an alcohol based, non-abrasive,

 

residue free cleaner (pre-moistened hand wipe are ideal). Do not

 

use glass cleaners with ammonium, abrasive scrubs or degreaser

 

solvents of any kind.

Figure 41 - Removing Lower Louver Panel

 

 

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

111076-01C

 

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