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6.0 maintenance
!WARNING
Always disconnect the power and allow the electric fireplace to cool before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of this electric fireplace. Turn controls to OFF and remove plug from outlet or turn off the house circuit breaker to electric fireplace receptacle.
Do not install replacement bulbs that exceed specified maximum watts.
The halogen light bulbs in your unit can become extremely hot. Allow at least 10 minutes between turning off the fireplace and removing the light bulbs to avoid accidental burns. Do not handle the lamp (bulbs) with bare fingers, oils from your skin will damage the bulbs whey they heat up. Use gloves or a clean dry cloth when handling bulbs.
Most halogen light bulbs are rated to last approximately 1800 hours. Like all light bulbs, halogen bulbs require periodic replacement. When the bulbs in your appliance have burned out you will notice one or more of following:
Common Observed Problems:
-There is no flame
-Flame or Ember bed is dim or dark in certain areas
-Flame is not moving or glowing
Your appliance appliance must be opened in order to replace the light bulbs. To reduce the number of times you need to open the appliance, replace all bulbs at the same time if they are close to the end of their rated life.
There are a total of 8 halogen light bulbs (Type GX6.35, rated 120Volts, 35Watts) in your appliance:
- 2 bulbs provide illumination for the ember bed
- 2 bulbs provide illumination for flame generation - 4 extra bulbs for replacement
FIGURE 6.0
6.1 flame generation bulb replacement | FIGURE 6.1.1 |
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6.1.1Remove the 7 screws from the bottom half of the back of appliance as illustrated. Remove back plate.
6.1.2a Locate the flame generation cylinder drum. It is constructed of two removable halves. They are two (2) matte black sheet metal pieces with holes in them, either of which can be removed from the appliance.
6.1.2b Remove the screw as illustrated that are used to secure the flame generation cylinder drum.
6.1.2c Squeeze half of drum cylinder until its top edge clears the top drum track. Remove the bottom edge of the cylinder drum from the bottom drum track. This will give you access to the light bulbs. Note: Do not exert excessive pressures on the drum cylinder as this may cause damage.
FIGURE 6.1.2
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