SF3202
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
GENERAL
Problem
Cause
Solution
Service Manual
Reference
Circuit breaker trips
or fuse blows when
unit is turned on
Improper circuit current rating
Additional appliances may
exceed the current rating of
the circuit breaker or fuse.
Plug unit into another outlet
or install unit on a dedicated
15 amp circuit
Unit turns on or off
by itself
Remote control has a similar
frequency to other remotes in
the area
Select alternative frequency
code
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Radio frequency disturbance
from outside sources
Lights dim in room
while the unit is on
Unit is drawing close to circuit
current rating
Move the unit to another
outlet or install unit on a
dedicated 15 amp circuit
Power cord gets
warm Normal
operation
The power cord may get
slightly warm to the touch
when the heater is on
Defective power cord
Replace power cord
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APPEARANCE
Problem
Cause
Solution
Service Manual
Reference
Fireplace does not
turn on
Improper operation
Refer to User’s Guide
Defective main on/off switch
Replace main on/off switch
Page 10
Defective remote control
Install new batteries into the
handheld transmitter /
reinitialize
Page 1
Loose wiring
Check wiring connections
Page 7
Flame frozen
Defective flame motor
Replace flame motor
Page 12
Loose wiring
Check wiring connections
Page 7
Flame not bright or
flame not visible
Burnt light bulbs
Replace light bulbs
Page 8
Loose wiring
Check wiring connections
Page 7
Defective light harness
Replace light harness
Log set dim, ember
bed not glowing
Burnt light bulbs
Replace light bulbs
Page 8
Flame Shutter
Defective flame motor
Replace flame motor
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