maintenance
This appliance has been designed to provide many years of
CAUTION
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury.
WARNING
When cleaning the fireplace, the fireplace must be cool.
Cleaning the Glass Enclosure PANEL (optional kit)
Over time the front glass panel may become dirty or dusty. Dust can be removed by lightly rubbing the glass surface with a clean, lint free cloth or paper towel. To remove fingerprints or other marks, use a damp cloth with a good quality household glass cleaner. The front glass panel should be completely dried with a clean, lint free cloth or paper towel.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass panel. Do not spray liquids directly onto any surface of the fireplace.
WARNING
An authorized service represen- tative should perform any other servicing.
CAUTION
Handle glass very carefully to prevent accidental breakage.
HEATER/BLOWER REPLACEMENT PROCE- DURE
1.Turn off power to the fireplace.
2.Let the fireplace completely cool, if it has been operating.
3.Open the screens (remove glass panel enclosure, if applicable).
4.OPTIONAL: To ensure that the brick panel isn't accidentally scratched, you may wish to remove it before proceeding:
Brick Panel Removal Procedure:
a.Remove the 2 screws on the front of the grate. Remove Grate (see Figure 8).
b.Lift out Log / Ember assembly and set aside. Caution: Be careful not to scratch the finish.
c.Remove the top brick panel retaining bracket (see Figure 15). Be very careful to hold the bracket when removing the 2 screws to ensure the bracket doesn't fall.
d.Remove the left and right side brick panel retaining brackets (see Figure 15). Be very careful to hold the bracket when removing. Remove the bottom screw first to avoid the frame falling down after both screws are removed.
TAKE CARE TO HOLD BRICK PANEL IN PLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
Suggestion: Slide the screens toward the middle of the fireplace for easier access to the screws on the sides. Return the screens to the sides before proceeding to instruction e.
e.Tip brick panel forward from the top, just enough to clear screens. Carefully remove brick panel from firebox and set aside in a safe place.
5.Remove the screws which secure the heater blower mounting plate using a phillips screw- driver as follows (see Figures 9 & 10):
a.While using one hand to hold the handle of the heater/blower assembly (seeFigure 9), remove the 5 screws which secure the mounting plate. Remove the 4 side screws first (2 on each side). Remove the middle screw that is on the top of the handle last.
b.Slowly lower the heater/blower assembly and let it rest on the 2 support chains (1 on each side).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Label all wire loca- tions prior to disconnecting to ensure that wires are reconnected in the correct positions.
6.Replace the heater/blower as follows:
a.Replace the old heater/blower with the new one. Note: when replacing the heater/blower, ensure that all the wires on the heater are correct, otherwise the heater will not function properly.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
b. Turn the power and heater switches on and check for proper operation.
c. Turn off power to the fireplace.
d. Using one hand to hold the handle of the heater/blower assembly, slowly push it back up and line up the holes for the 5 screws. Install the 5 screws to secure the new heater/blower assembly to the mounting plate.
7.(If brick panel was removed) Reverse instructions on Step 4.
8.Reinstall glass panel enclosure, if appli- cable.
Grate
Figure 8
Heater/blower Mounting Plate
Handle
Brick Panel
Remove screws indicated by arrows
Figure 9
Heater/blower Mounting Plate
Be careful not to
damage brick panel
Figure 10
Blower / Heater
Figure 11
