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SimpliFire  •  SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E  •  2040-900  Rev. C  •  2/13

  

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B.  Congratulations

Congratulations  on  selecting  a  SimpliFire  Electric 

Fireplace, an elegant and clean alternative to wood  & gas 

burning  fireplaces. The  SimpliFire  electric  fireplace  you 

have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety, 

reliability, and efficiency.
As the owner of a new fireplace, you’ll want to read and 

carefully  follow  all  of  the  instructions  contained  in  this 

Owner’s Manual

. Pay special attention to all cautions and 

warnings.

This 

Owner’s  Manual 

should  be  retained  for  future 

reference.  We  suggest  that  you  keep  it  with  your  other 

important documents and product manuals.
The information contained in this 

Owner’s Manual

, unless 

noted otherwise, applies to all models and control systems.
Your new SimpliFire electric fireplace will give you years of 

durable use and trouble-free enjoyment. Welcome to the 

SimpliFire family of electric fireplace products!

We recommend that you record the following pertinent 

information about your fireplace.

Homeowner Reference Information

Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. 

Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference.

Summary of Contents for SF-BI30-E

Page 1: ...ration DO NOT DISCARD Important operating and maintenance instructions included Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation SF BI30 E SF BI36 E READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE INSTALL OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY ...

Page 2: ...ck air intakes or exhaust in any manner Always use properly grounded fused and polarized outlets Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical code To disconnect heater turn controls to OFF then remove plug from outlet Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning maintenance or relocation of the heater To prevent a possible fire do not burn wood or other materials in th...

Page 3: ... you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety reliability and efficiency As the owner of a new fireplace you ll want to read and carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this Owner s Manual Pay special attention to all cautions and warnings This Owner s Manual should be retained for future reference We suggest that you keep it with your other important documents and p...

Page 4: ...Information 7 3 Getting Started A Parts and Hardware 8 B Tools and Supplies Needed 8 C Appliance Dimensions 8 D Location 9 E Clearance to Combustibles 9 F Electrical Supply Circuit Requirements 9 4 installation A Selecting Appliance Location 10 B Installation into Existing Fireplace 11 C Installation into New Construction 11 D Constructing the Chase 11 E Electrical Connection 11 F Finishing Firepl...

Page 5: ...ANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use As a heating appliance some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty Damage to printed plated or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints accidents misuse scratches melted items or other external sources an...

Page 6: ...ny other warranty express or implied or in contract tort or otherwise shall be limited to replacement repair or refund as specified above In no event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance Some states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives y...

Page 7: ...g away from children Carefully remove the appliance and components from the packaging Discard packaging Carefully inspect components for any damage particularly the condition of the glass Reference parts list to verify all parts have been received Report to your dealer any missing or damaged parts Read all the instructions before starting the installation Follow these instructions carefully during...

Page 8: ... Supplies Needed Parts and Hardware List Part Quantity Fireplace 1 Instruction Manual 1 Remote Control 1 AAA Battery 2 Mounting Bracket 4 Screw ST4x8 8 Screw ST4x12 8 A Parts and Hardware D 1 D2 H3 W3 W4 3 4 in 3 1 2 in W5 2 3 8 in 2 3 8 in 3 1 2 in W2 W1 H1 H2 MODEL SHELL SIZE TRIM SIZE FLAME VIEW OTHER SIZE W1 H1 D1 W2 H2 W3 H3 D2 W4 W5 SF BI30 E SF BI30 E 11 13 16 29 15 16 26 28 11 32 21 13 32 ...

Page 9: ...r other combustibles at least 3 ft 0 9 m from the front of the electric fireplace and away from the sides or rear F Electrical Supply Circuit Requirements Plan the location of the appliance so that it will have adequate electric power A 15 AMP 120V 60hz circuit is required Additional appliances on the same circuit as this heater may exceed the current rating of that circuit A dedicated circuit is ...

Page 10: ...of traffic and away from furniture and draperies NOTICE Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY Illustrations diagrams are not drawn to scale Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference D2 1 2 in 1 2 in D3 D1 W2 H1 W1 MODEL W1 H1 D1 W2 D2 D3 SF BI30 E 32 27 1 2 47 5 8 33 1 2 23 5 8 SF BI36 E 37 3 8 35 1 2 55 37 3 4 26 1 2 11 11 Figure 4 1 C...

Page 11: ...e minimum size 14 AWG for supply connection to 120 volt 60 Hz 15 AMP branch circuit Use copper wire only The supply wiring should be properly grounded A dedicated circuit is recom mended as other appliances on the circuit may cause the breaker to trip or fuse to blow when the heater is operating 1 Remove the screws securing the junction box cover plate on the upper right side of appliance 2 Pull e...

Page 12: ... Flame mode the Heater button function is available If the Flame effect is OFF there is no Heater button function See Figure 5 1 Flame Button By pressing the FLAME button the unit will cycle through four flame effects Heater Button Press the heater button once to turn 750W power on Appliance will beep and illuminate 1 red LED Press again turns 1500W power on Appliance will beep and illuminate 2 re...

Page 13: ... Heater function The unit will turn on at the same settings by pressing the power button again LCD illuminates and displays flame status Icon and temperature set point FLAME By pressing the FLAME button the unit will cycle through four flame effects LCD illuminates and displays flame status icon HEATER Press Heater button once 750W heater turns on Press Heater button twice 1500W turns on Press Hea...

Page 14: ...etely dried with a lint free cloth or paper towel Do not use abrasive clean ers on glass surface Do not spray liquids directly onto any surface Metal Surface Dust particles can be removed by buffing lightly with a clean dry cloth A damp cloth can be used to clean paint ed surfaces Do not use abrasive cleaners Do not spray liquids directly on to any surface 6 maintenance C Electrical Wiring Diagram...

Page 15: ...MENTS PART NUMBER 1 Heater Assembly includes Control Board and Fan HEATER BI30 Y 2 Rotisserie Motor Rod 3 screws ROTISSERIE BI30 Y 3 LED Strips 3 Strips LED BI30 Y 4 Log Grate Assembly LOGS BI30 Y 5 Refractory Kit REFRACTORY BI30 Y 6 Flame Screen FLAME BI30 Y 7 Front FRONT BI30 Y 8 Glass GLA BI30 Y 9 Remote REMOTE SF ELEC Y Hardware Bag HRDW BI Y Includes Mounting Brackets Screw ST4 x 8 Screws ST4...

Page 16: ...Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 1 Heater Assembly HEATER BI36 Y 2 Rotisserie Motor Rod 3 Screws ROTISSERIE BI36 Y 3 LED Strips 3 Strips LED BI36 Y 4 Log Grate Assembly LOGS BI36 Y 5 Refractory Kit REFRACTORY BI36 Y 6 Flame Screen FLAME BI36 Y 7 Front FRONT BI36 Y 8 Glass GLA BI36 Y 9 Remote REMOTE SF ELEC Y Hardware Bag HRDW BI Y Includes Mounting Brackets Screw ST4 x 8 Screws ST4 x 12...

Page 17: ...s 6 Align C channel with screw holes in appliance See Figure 6 2 7 While supporting glass install both screws through top C channel retainer into appliance 8 Install front by aligning the tabs on its back side with the spring clips on the face of the appliance Press evenly with two hands to fully engage the front to the appliance 3 Pivot glass away from appliance and lift out of bottom retainer ch...

Page 18: ...is See Figure 6 14 16 Install the replacement flame screen panel and attach with six screws See Figure 6 14 17 Install the brick panel into the rear of the cavity Ensure that it is orientated so that the notch is located in the lower right of the cavity See Figure 6 13 21 While supporting the Blower Heater Module install the four screws across the upper face of the appliance See Figure 6 9 22 Inst...

Page 19: ...e 6 13 14 Install the brick panel into the rear of the cavity Ensure that it is located so that the notch is in the lower right of the cavity See Figure 6 13 15 Install replacement refractory panels Align tabs on back edge of the panel with the slots in the rear appliance cavity Once the tabs are engaged carefully install the front edge of the appliance cavity Take care to apply even pressure to p...

Page 20: ...ting the board evenly to disengage it from the clip See Figure 6 6 17 Remove all three lighting LED circuit boards 18 Install replacement lighting LED circuit boards into the appliance Fully engage each barbed clip See Figure 6 6 19 Connect all three lighting LED power source connectors to the three LED circuit boards See Figure 6 7 20 Install metal brackets by attaching with four screws See Figur...

Page 21: ...age the front to the appliance Faux Flame Motor Rod Kit 1 If necessary place a drop cloth or other material on the hearth or flooring to prevent scratching Grasp front with two hands Pull straight back to disengage front from appliance 2 Locate C channel that retains top edge of glass panel While supporting the glass remove the screw located in the C channel at the top two corners of the glass pan...

Page 22: ...edge of opening to secure front edge of refractory See Figure 6 11 6 12 28 Reconnect the five connectors from the Blower Heater module to the appliance See Figure 6 10 29 Carefully align the Blower Heater module horizontally with the opening of the appliance Install it straight into the opening so that the back edge interlocks with the back wall of the appliance 30 While supporting the Blower Heat...

Page 23: ...cess panel Figure 6 3 Grate and Log Screw Location Figure 6 4 Light LED Connection on Bottom of Log Ember Bed Figure 6 7 Light LED Circuit Power Source Connectors Figure 6 6 Barbed Clip Access during LED Circuit Board Replacement Figure 6 8 Four Thumb Screws located in Upper Rear of Appliance Cavity ...

Page 24: ...y 1 3 4 Figure 6 13 Location of one screw that retain Brick Panel to Rear Wall of Appliance Figure 6 12 Alignment of Tabs in Rear Edge of Refractory with Slots in Appliance Figure 6 14 Location of four Screw Fasteners that attach Flame Screen to Chassis Note Orientate so notch is isolated on lower right corner Front Edge Retainer Tabs 5 2 Figure 6 9 Four Screws that attach Blower Heater Module to ...

Page 25: ...nstallation of Reflector Rod Coupler to Motor Shaft Figure 6 17 Location of three Screws that attach Motor Mount Bracket to Appliance Figure 6 18 Electrical Connection required for replacement for the Faux Flame Motor Figure 6 16 Removal and installation of faux flame access panel ...

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