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FLICKER ROD/MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Tools Required:
Phillips head Screwdriver
WARNINg:
If the fireplace was operating prior to
servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning
of skin.
WARNINg:
Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
Remove the nut and washer which secure the front trim
1.
to the mantel from behind (Figure 3).
Remove the front trim by pulling it away from the front
2.
of the mantel.
Remove the mesh curtains & rod from the mantel by
3.
pulling them away from the mantel, and set them aside
(Figure 5).
Remove 2 screws from the front of the fireplace which
4.
secure the firebox to the mantel base. These 2 screws
are in the bottom front of the firebox to the left and right
side (Figure 2).
From behind the mantel, remove 11 screws which se-
5.
cure the firebox to the mantel (Figure 3).
Remove the firebox from behind the mantel and lay it
6.
on its back.
Remove the logset and front cover of the firebox by
7.
removing the 4 screws: 2 left and 2 right. They are
located on the lower, side panels of the firebox.
Grasp the rubber gasket connecting the flicker rod and
8.
flicker motor shaft on the right. Simultaneously pull and
twist the gasket (with the flicker rod attached) away
from the motor. Once the rod and gasket are detached,
slide them to the right, guiding the rod out of the left
mounting bracket.
!
NOTE:
When removing the Flicker Rod, damage may
occur if bent excessively or handled improperly. Ensure that
the Flicker Rod is straight and not crushed before reinstall-
ing.
Turn the firebox and lay it on its right side, with the
9.
switch side towards the ceiling.
Remove only the 3 screws, closest to the flicker motor,
10.
that secure the retaining bracket to the back panel (the
one that both the flicker motor and the light sockets are
attached to). Also remove the 2 screws directly above
the rear left foot as well as the screw above and to the
right of those screws.
!
NOTE:
Removing these should partially release the
mounting bracket, just enough to gently pull the motor
forward from the front and access the 2 motor mounting
screws.
Remove the two mounting screws on the flicker motor.
11.
Remove the lower Partially Reflective Glass retaining
12.
bracket by removing the 2 mounting screws.
Slide the Partially Reflective Glass down and place it
13.
in a safe place. This will give access to the terminal
block.
Loosen the screws that hold the old flicker motor wires
14.
and replace with the wires for the new flicker motor on
the terminal block.
Orient the new flicker motor and mount to the mounting
15.
bracket.
Reassemble in the reverse order.
16.
3-POSITION AND HEATER SWITCH
REPLACEMENT
Tools Required:
Phillips head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
WARNINg:
If the fireplace was operating prior to
servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning
of skin.
WARNINg:
Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
Remove the nut and washer which secure the front trim
1.
to the mantel from behind (Figure 3).
Remove the front trim by pulling it away from the front
2.
of the mantel.
Remove the mesh curtains & rod from the mantel by
3.
pulling them away from the mantel, and set them aside
(Figure 5).
Remove 2 screws from the front of the fireplace which
4.
secure the firebox to the mantel base. These 2 screws
are in the bottom front of the firebox to the left and right
side (Figure 2).
From behind the mantel, remove 11 screws which se-
5.
cure the firebox to the mantel (Figure 3).
Remove the firebox from behind the mantel and lay it
6.
Figure 5
