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Blower Assembly Replacement (RBF30,
RBF36, RBF36P, RBF42)
Tools Required:
Phillips head screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
1. Follow the steps of ‘Preparing for Service” on page 8.
2. Remove the 2 hex head screws on either side of the
controls and the 4 hex head screws (12 screws total)
along each side of the panel and gently lower the
internal assembly. (Figure 4)
3. Disconnect the two main wire connectors - one on each
side of the unit.
4. Disconnect the hanging straps at the front, ensuring
that you support the entire assembly, and lift the back
of the assembly up and off of the hook at the back. At
this point you should be able to gently set the assembly
on the surface in front of the unit to access the blower
assembly.
5. From the top panel of the heating assembly housing,
locate and remove the 6 screws that hold the blower
assembly to the housing panel. Separate the blower
assembly from the housing panel. (Figure 4)
CAUTION
:
When removing the blower assembly
mounting screws support the assembly to prevent any
damage to the unit.
6. 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.
7. Properly orient the new blower assembly and connect
all of the wiring connections.
8. Reassemble the remainder of the firebox in reverse
order from the instructions above.
WARNING:
Ensure wires do not come in contact with
moving parts by securing wires in cable ties.
Element Replacement (RBF30, RBF36,
RBF36P, RBF42)
Tools Required:
Phillips head screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
1. Follow the steps of ‘Preparing for Service” on page 8.
2. Remove the 2 hex head screws on either side of the
controls and the 4 hex head screws (12 screws total)
along each side of the panel and gently lower the
internal assembly. (Figure 4)
3. Disconnect the two main wire connectors - one on each
side of the unit.
4. Disconnect the hanging straps at the front, ensuring
that you support the entire assembly, and lift the back
of the assembly up and off of the hook at the back. At
this point you should be able to gently set the assembly
on the surface in front of the unit to access the element.
5. From the top panel of the heating assembly housing,
remove the 4 screws that hold the element cover to the
housing panel. (Figure 4)
6. Disconnect wires from the ends of the elements noting
their original locations.
!
NOTE:
Using a flat head screwdriver, gently pry
between the end of the connectors and the element to
release the wires.
!
NOTE:
Some of the wires may have a “piggy-back”
connector that allows a second wire to connect to the
same prong as the first wire. Try and keep the “piggy-
back” connection together when pulling the wires off
the element.
7. Using a 3/8” ratchet or wrench remove the hex head
screw from both sides of the element. Remove
elements from the element housing and replace with
the new elements.
8. Reassemble the remainder of the firebox in reverse
order from the instructions above.
WARNING:
Ensure wires do not come in contact with
moving parts by securing wires in cable ties.
