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3. Carefully remove the entire assembly.
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NOTE:
It may be easier to remove the flicker rod (see
step 2 of Flicker Motor Replacement) to allow the whole
assembly to be removed.
4. Remove the wires from the terminal block by loosen-
ing the small Philips screws holding each wire in place
then gently pulling the wires out of the terminal block -
noting their original locations.
5. Remove the 2 screws holding the terminal block to the
mounting bracket. Gently pull the terminal block away
from the bracket.
6. Properly orient the new terminal block onto the bracket
and re-attach with the 2 mounting screws.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
CAUTION:
When removing and replacing the flicker
motor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod
minimal so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is damaged, it
should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
CAUTION:
When re-installing, be sure the wires are
guided and tucked into the proper openings along the right
side so they are not pinched and allows enough space to
reinstall the panels.
LED LIGHT STRIPS REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
CAUTION:
If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Tools required:
Phillips head screwdriver
Wire Snips
CAUTION:
Follow “Preparation for Service” instructions
before proceeding.
1. Remove the decorative glass ember-bed pieces from
the media tray, which lies along the bottom of the interi-
or Partially Reflective Glass. A medium sized container
such as a bucket or a box will be needed to keep the
glass ember-bed pieces together.
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NOTE:
Try to ensure the pieces do not get pushed or
wedged underneath the Partially Reflective Glass. They
may obstruct the ease of removing the Partially Reflective
Glass from the fireplace.
2.
Remove the Partially Reflective Glass retaining brack
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ets by removing the 2 screws on each brackets; (2
brackets in total), located on the left and right side of
the Partially Reflective Glass. (Figure 14)
3. Remove the 2 screws, that secure the controls assem-
bly (Figure 9), located at the top of the mirror on the
right side of the unit.
4. Slide the controls assembly out toward the front of the
unit.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the assembly is removed care-
fully, ensuring that no wires are caught or over strained.
5.
Remove the Partially Reflective Glass. Carefully place
the glass assembly aside in a safe location.
6. Remove the plastic media tray by removing the 6
screws: 3 on the left and 3 on the right of the tray.
7.
Remove the flicker rod. This can be done by sliding it
to the left which will disengage it from the flicker motor.
8. Locate the LED strip that needs to be replaced.
9. Cut the wires on either side of the housing bracket that
attache to the board.
10. Remove the 2 screws that attach the LED strip to the
housing bracket.
11. Replace the LED strip with the new one, by feeding the
wires through the housing bracket openings and screw-
ing the new board to the bracket.
12. Strip approximately 1/2” of the plastic off of the end of
the wires that were previously cut.
13. Using the provided wire connectors, attach the LED
strip wires and the cut unit wires together.
14. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
CAUTION:
When removing and replacing the flicker
motor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod
minimal so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is damaged, it
should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
HIGH TEMPERATURE CUTOUT
REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
CAUTION:
If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Tools required:
Phillips head screwdriver
Needle nosed pliers
CAUTION:
Follow “Preparation for Service” instructions
before proceeding.
1. Remove the decorative glass ember-bed pieces from
the media tray, which lies along the bottom of the interi-
or Partially Reflective Glass. A medium sized container
such as a bucket or a box will be needed to keep the
glass ember-bed pieces together.
!
NOTE:
Try to ensure the pieces do not get pushed or
Figure 13
Retaining Brackets
