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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
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 heating cover by removing the 4 screws: 2
on the left and 2 on the right of the tray. (Figure 14)
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Remove the 2 screws, that secure the cover panel
(Figure 14), located at the top of the mirror on the left
side of the unit.
10. Remove the two screws on either side of the heater/
blower assembly and gently lower the assembly so that
the top can be viewed.
CAUTION:
When removing the blower assembly
mounting screws, support the assembly to prevent any
damage to the unit.
11. Remove the 6 screws (3 sets) that secure the blower to
the assembly (Figure 15).
12. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original
locations.
!
NOTE:
Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry between
the end of the connectors and the blower/fan to release the
wires.
13. Properly orient the new blower/fan assembly and con-
nect all of the wiring connections.
14. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Mounting Screws
Figure 15
