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SimpliFire •  SF-BI30-EB, SF-BI36-EB Service Manual  •  2040-940 Rev. D  •  5/20

Remote Receiver Replacement

1.  If necessary, place a drop cloth or other material on 

     the hearth or flooring to prevent scratching.  
2.  Remove front.  Refer to Front Replacement section 

 

     for details. 

 

3.  Remove glass.  Refer to Glass Replacement section 

 

     for details.
4.  Remove log/grate assembly.  Refer to Log/Grate 

 

     Assembly Replacement section for details.
5.  Remove side and back refractory.  Refer to 

 

     Refractory Replacement section for details.

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.  The remote receiver is positioned in the center of 

 

     the appliance behind the back refractory.  See Figure 

 

     10. Disconnect the wiring harness from the top of the 

 

     receiver.  See Figure 12.
7.  Using a pliers, compress each barbed clip while lifting  

     the remote receiver board evenly to disengage it from  

     the clip.  Carefully align the new remote receiver  

     board to the barbed clips and push in place. 
8.  Securely reconnect the wiring harness.
9.  Re-install refractory panels.
10. Re-install log/grate assembly.
12. Re-install glass.
13. Re-install front.

Leveling Brackets Replacement 

Install leveling brackets (2) by aligning them to the 

preset holes on the top of the appliance.  Use two 

screws (ST4 x 8) per bracket to secure the appliance.  

See Figure 19.

Plug-in Kit 

To attach plug-in kit for 120V applications, follow the 

 

steps below:

1.  Remove the screws securing the junction box cover 

 

     plate on the upper right side of the appliance.
2.  Gently pull cover plate away from unit and unplug 

 

     white connector.
3.  Attach the white connector on the supplied plug-in kit.
4.  Inspect all wire connections for any exposed wires.
5.  Secure junction box cover plate.
6.  Confirm the selector switch located behind the glass

 

     on the ceiling of the unit is set to 120V.

 (RECEIVER-ELECT)

 (HRDW-BI)

 (PLUGIN-ELECT-B)

Summary of Contents for SF-BI30-EB

Page 1: ...A BI30 GLA BI36 1 If necessary place a drop cloth or other material on the hearth or flooring to prevent scratching 2 Remove front Refer to Front Replacement section for details 3 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 4 Pivot glass away from appliance and lift...

Page 2: ...ee Figure 2 12 Install rubber plugs into holes in each end of grate See Figure 2 13 Re install glass 14 Re install front Log Grate Assembly Replacement Refractory Replacement 1 If necessary place a drop cloth or other material on the hearth or flooring to prevent scratching 2 Remove front Refer to Front Replacement section for details 3 Remove glass Refer to Glass Replacement section for details 4...

Page 3: ...s Refer to Glass Replacement section for details 4 Remove log grate assembly Refer to Log Grate Assembly Replacement section for details 5 Remove the two metal brackets in front of rear LED strip Remove four screws to remove metal parts See Figure 4 Take care when repairing model SF BI36 EB as the LED circuit is attached to the metal bracket See Figure 7 6 Locate Lighting LED circuit input power s...

Page 4: ... prevent scratching 2 Remove front Refer to Front Replacement section for details 3 Remove glass Refer to Glass Replacement section for details 4 Remove log grate assembly Refer to Log Grate Assembly Replacement section for details 5 Remove refractory Refer to Refractory Replacement section for details 6 Remove Flame Screen Refer to Flame Screen Replacement section for details 7 Disengage rotisser...

Page 5: ...sengage it from the clip Carefully align the new remote receiver board to the barbed clips and push in place 8 Securely reconnect the wiring harness 9 Re install refractory panels 10 Re install log grate assembly 12 Re install glass 13 Re install front Leveling Brackets Replacement Install leveling brackets 2 by aligning them to the preset holes on the top of the appliance Use two screws ST4 x 8 p...

Page 6: ...igure 3 Light LED Connection on Bottom of Log Ember Bed Figure 5 Barbed Clip Access during LED Circuit Board Replacement Mounting Bracket Replacement 1 Install the mounting brackets 2 by aligning them with the pre drilled holes located on the side of the appliance Use two screws ST4 x 8 per bracket to secure to the appliance See Figure 19 Figure 6 Light LED Circuit Power Source Connectors or 30 un...

Page 7: ...hat attach Blower Heater Module to Upper Face of Appliance Figure 10 Seven Electrical Connections required for Heater Blower Module Removal and Installation Figure 11 Remote Receiver Board 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 2 Figure 12 Disconnect Wiring Harness from Remote Receiver Board 6 6 7 7 1 1 Figure 7 Light LED Circuit Power Source Connectors for 36 unit Attached to Bracket ...

Page 8: ...s that attach Flame Screen to Chassis Note Orientate so notch is isolated on lower right corner Figure 15 Removal and Installation of Reflector Rod Coupler to Motor Shaft Figure 16 Removal and installation of faux flame access panel Figure 17 Location of three Screws that attach Motor Mount Bracket to Appliance Figure 18 Electrical Connection required for replacement for the Faux Flame Motor ...

Page 9: ...9 SimpliFire SF BI30 EB SF BI36 EB Service Manual 2040 940 Rev D 5 20 Figure 19 Pre Drilled Bracket Holes PRE DRILLED HOLES LEVELING BRACKETS MOUNTING BRACKETS PRE DRILLED HOLES ...

Page 10: ...er and allow it to cool for 15 minutes Then plug in the unit or turn power back on at circuit breaker and turn unit back on Defective main control board Replace control board PCB Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Heater shuts off automatically or won t stay on Room temperature temperature at the appliance thermistor is higher than the set point on the remote Increase thermostat set...

Page 11: ...e control board PCB Replace control board PCB Similar infrared signal from another remote causing unit to turn on pre 2019 manufactured units only Some TV remotes may cause the fireplace to turn on for appliances manufactured before 2019 Replace control board PCB Excessive noise with heater on Interference with fan blade Inspect heater assembly and fan for obstructions or interference Defective bl...

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