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5.Rotate control door up into control com- partment and slide on end into side of compartment.

6.Tilt out one end first then pull remaining door assembly through opening.

7.Replace door, by starting with door upside down, pins up and facing unit. Follow step

5 in reverse until pins are firmly set back in notches and door will close.

8.Replace discharge deflector and magnet assemblies.

Servicing Control Panel

The control panel can be serviced from inside the unit by removing rear control cover on in- side of firebox. Follow steps 2 through 4 under Optional Heater Accessory, page 10.

If control assembly needs complete replace- ment, proceed to remove the entire control assembly as follows:

1.Remove the glass doors (if equipped). Follow instructions under Optional Glass Doors, page 8.

2.Remove each retaining screw holding screen rods and pull entire screen and rod assembly out from locating hole on inside top edge of fireplace (see Figure

18, page 9).

3.Remove log bed from hearth pan and place in a safe area. Log bed is attached with contact magnets only. This step is included to keep logs from being damaged during panel replacement.

4.Remove 2 Phillips screws holding control cover to control panel inside firebox (see

Figure 21, page 11).

5.Slide control cover to the right and swing out locking tabs from notched openings on top. See detail Figure 21, page 11.

6.Pop out bushings on control cover and slip power harnesses free from control cover (see Figure 30).

7.Remove magnet assemblies, deflector shield and control door. See Removing/

Replacing Control Door, page 15.

8.Remove 4 screws from control panel (see Figure 31). Tilt entire control assembly forward to clear lower flange at upper door rail and slide assembly down through space between the front face and firebox mount (see detail Figure 32).

9.Angle control panel out through opening (see Figure 32).

10.Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble control panel assembly.

Note: Be certain that all wires, harnesses and bushings are returned to their normal position and free of damage before reconnecting sup- ply power to the fireplace.

CAUTION: Note the location of all wires prior to disconnect- ing. Be sure to reconnect wires to their proper locations. If you are unsure about the proper wire locations, follow the wiring dia- gram Figure 28, on page 14.

Bushings

Control

Power Cover

Harnesses

Figure 30 - Detaching Power Harnesses

Panel Screws

Figure 31 - Panel Screws Location

Control

Panel

Figure 32 - Removing Control Panel

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Vanguard VE36LH, VE36LB, VE32L Servicing Control Panel, Angle control panel out through opening see Figure, Panel Screws