Heatilator • SILHOUETTE Series Electric Fireplace • 4030-780 Rev F • 10/06
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Maintenance and Service
Shock Risk
Burn Risk
Cleaning, performing maintenance or moving
this electric heater without disconnecting
power and allowing the heater to cool could
create a shock or burn hazard.
• Turn controls to “OFF”.
• Remove plug from outlet or turn off the
circuit breaker to the heater.
WARNING
Remove Screws
Bulbs
Remove Screws
Figure 10.1 Replacing the Bulbs
A. Cleaning the Firebox and Control Compart-
ment
Keep the
fi
rebox, control compartment and heater system
clean. Clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a
year. To access the control compartment, follow the instruc-
tions for replacing the light bulbs. Follow the heater system
maintenance instructions to access the heater system. Fail-
ure to do this may shorten the fan’s life. Always disconnect
power before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white
fi
lm.
• Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
CAUTION
B. Cleaning the Glass Doors and Back Acrylic
Panel
The acrylic panel is cleaned in the factory during the assem-
bly process. During shipment, installation, handling, etc.,
the acrylic panel surface may collect dust particles. These
can be removed by buf
fi
ng lightly with a clean dry cloth.
To remove
fi
ngerprints or other marks, the acrylic panel can
be cleaned with a damp cloth using a mild soap and water
solution. DO NOT USE GLASS CLEANER! IT WILL RUIN
THE ACRYLIC PANEL! The acrylic panel should be com-
pletely dried with a lint free cloth or paper towel.
In the event of acrylic panel breakage, vacuum all remain-
ing pieces with a shop vac. DO NOT VACUUM IF PIECES
ARE HOT! Replace acrylic panel with a panel ordered direct
or through your local distributor only. Never use substitute
material.
C. Replacing the Light Bulbs
The light bulbs will need to be replaced when the
fl
ame and/
or ember bed is dark on one side. Replace the bulbs with
75 watt halogen bulbs with mini-candelabra base. Do not
exceed 75 watts per bulb. Light bulbs can be purchased at
local hardware, lighting stores, online or by phone. Sylvania
model 75Q/CL/MC/RP or Satco model S3157 are recom-
mended.
• Turn off circuit breaker or unplug heater before replacing
the light bulbs.
• Open the lower grille panel to view the dashboard on the
heater (the lower grille may need to be removed).
• Remove the four outer screws. See Figure 10.1.
• Pull dashboard towards you to expose the light
compartment (the light compartment does not need to be
pulled all of the way out of the heater).
• Carefully remove burned out bulb from light socket. Place
new bulb in socket. Follow directions on light bulb package
for handling requirements.
• Slide dashboard back into heater and make sure all wires
are inside heater.
• Reinstall the four screws removed earlier.
• Turn on circuit breaker or plug heater back into wall
outlet.
Burn Risk
Accidental burning of the skin could occur.
• Allow at least 15 minutes for the light
bulbs to cool before touching them.
WARNING
