SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E Service Manual • 2040-910 • 8/13
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15. Align C-channel with screw holes in appliance.
16. While supporting glass, install both screws through
top C-channel retainer into appliance.
17. 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.
12. Install rubber plugs into holes in each end of grate.
See Figure 2.
13. Install glass into bottom retainer channel.
14. Install C-channel on top edge of glass panel. See
Figure 1.
3. Pivot glass away from appliance and lift out of bottom
retainer channel.
4. Locate rubber plugs in each end of the grate.
Remove plugs with a small fl at screwdriver. Save for
later use. See Figure 2.
5. Remove Phillips screw from each end of grate. Lift
grate from faux ember bed. Take care to retain
screws with grate. See Figure 2.
6. Grasp log ember bed and lift up and out of opening.
Rotate ember bed to expose electrical wiring.
7. Disconnect lighting LED power source pin connector
from back side of ember bed. See Figure 3.
8. Connect lighting LED power source pin connector to
back side of replacement ember bed. See Figure 3.
9. Rotate log ember bed and align with fl oor of opening.
Engage back side of ember bed into the opening.
Pivot the front of the ember bed into position fl at on
the fl oor of the opening. Take care not to pinch wiring
under log ember bed.
10. Align the grate, with the retained screws, with the
steel brackets under the ember bed. Ensure that
wiring is not pinched between log ember bed and
steel bracket.
11. Install and tighten the screw in each end of the grate.
See Figure 2.
Log/Grate Replacement
1. If necessary, place a drop cloth or other material on
the hearth or fl ooring 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 panel. See Figure 1.
Flame Screen Replacement
1. If necessary, place a drop cloth or other material on
the hearth or fl ooring 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 panel. See Figure 1.
3. Pivot glass away from appliance and lift out of bottom
retainer channel.
4. Remove four thumb screws and metal angle bracket.
from upper rear of appliance cavity. See Figure 7.
5. Remove four screws from upper face of appliance.
Take care to support the Blower/Heater Module while
the screws are removed. See Figure 8.
6. Remove the Blower/Heater Module by lifting back
edge slightly then pulling it straight back from the
appliance opening. This will reduce the likelihood of
damaging the brick panels.
7. Locate the fi ve electrical connectors on the right
side of the appliance cavity. Disconnect each of the
fi ve connectors. See Figure 9.
8. Locate rubber plugs in each end of the grate.
Remove plugs with a small fl at screwdriver. Save for
later use. See Figure 2.
9. Remove Phillips screw from each end of grate. Lift
grate from faux ember bed. Take care to retain
screws with grate. See Figure 2.
10. Grasp log ember bed and lift up and out of opening.
11. If necessary, unplug LED wire harness from back
side of ember bed. See Figure 3.
12. Fold sheet metal tabs on each side of opening on
front edge of refractory panels. See Figure 10.
13. Use hand to carefully pry along front edge of
refractory panel to disengage it from the appliance.
Pull both refractory panels. See Figure 10.
14. Remove the one screw that retains the brick panel
in the rear appliance cavity. Remove the brick panel
from the cavity. See Figure 12.
15. Remove the fl ame screen panel by removing six
screws that attach it to the appliance chassis. See
Figure 13.
16. Install the replacement fl ame screen panel and
attach with six screws. See Figure 13.
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
12.
