10
(Figure 11).
!
NOTE:
When removing the Flicker Rod, damage may
occur if bent excessively. If the Flicker Rod is damaged,
replace to insure proper operation.
Cautiously bend the Flicker Rod enough so that the
7.
remaining end of the Flicker Rod clears the plastic
bushing on the left (Figure 11).
Remove Flicker Rod (replace and reassemble if Flicker
8.
Motor does not need to be changed at this point).
Before removing the Flicker Motor, cut the Flicker Motor
9.
wires (five (5) in total) close to the Flicker Motor end with
wire cutters.
Remove the rubber bushing from the motor shaft by
10.
applying needle nose pliers to the motor shaft and twist
the rubber bushing off of the motor shaft.
Remove the motor by unscrewing the two (2) Philips
11.
screws that attach the motor to the mounting bracket
(Figure 11).
Discard old Flicker Motor.
12.
Pick up new Flicker Motor and cut wire leads to 3 1/2
13.
inch long with wire cutters. Using one of the supplied
wire connectors from the Replacement Part Kit, place
one (1) yellow wire from the new Flicker Motor and the
yellow wire cut in step 9 into each terminal.
Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol
14.
with pliers. Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong
connection.
Repeat the process for the four (4) remaining wires.
15.
ENSURE THAT ALL WIRES ARE PAIRED BY COLOUR
IN EACH CONNECTOR.
Properly orient and secure the replacement Flicker Motor
16.
to the bracket with screws removed in step 9.
Replace rubber bushing on motor shaft.
17.
Replace Flicker Rod.
18.
Reassemble firebox in reverse order as above and
19.
replace in mantel.
Remote Control Replacement
Remote Control require no replacement procedure however,
a re initialization procedure may need to be followed. Refer
to Page 3 for the Remote Control Initialization procedure.
WARNING:
If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element 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.
Tools Required:
Phillips head Screwdriver
Remove the firebox from the mantel.
1.
Remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
2.
CAUTION:
Even though the glass is safety glass it may
break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be taken
when handling the glass.
Remove the 10 Philips screws that fasten the top cover
3.
to the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side along the top edge; four (4) screws on the
back along the top edge, and two (2) screws on the top
of the fireplace (see Figure 8).
Flip the top panel over and rest it on the top of the
4.
fireplace.
CAUTION:
Use caution when flipping top panel over as
there are components attached to the top panel which are
wired to the internal cavity of the fireplace.
Locate the Remote Control Receiver on the right side of
5.
the upturned top panel (Figure 12).
Remove the one (1) blue, one (1) orange, one (1) white
6.
wire leads and three (3) cable connectors from the
Remote Control Receiver as shown in Figure 15, noting
their original locations.
!
NOTE:
On older receivers there is a Antenna Wire
which is permanently attached to the fixed daughter card of
the Remote Control Receiver (Figure 12). Do not attempt
Figure 12
Mounting
Studs (7)
White ribbon
cable to Remote
Switchboard
Antenna
Wire
Orange wire
to On/Off
Switch
White wire
to lower
section
Blue wire to Heater
Assembly
Figure 13
Black wire from top
terminal to Remote
Control Receiver
Orange wire from
bottom terminal of
right side element to
left terminal of motor
Blue wire from Remote Control
Receiver to bottom terminal of
element
Blue wire from top terminal of
element to right terminal of motor
Element
Motor
