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SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E Service Manual • 2040-910 • 8/13
21. While supporting the Blower/Heater Module, install
the four screws across the upper face of the
appliance. See Figure 8.
22. Install the four thumb screws and metal angle
bracket in the upper rear of the appliance cavity.
See Figure 7.
23. If necessary, plug LED wire connection into back
side of ember bed. See Figure 3.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Install and tighten the screw in each end of the grate.
See Figure 2.
27. Install rubber plugs into holes in each end of grate.
See Figure 2.
28. Install glass into bottom retainer channel.
29. Install C-channel on top edge of glass panel.
30. Align C-channel with screw holes in appliance.
See Figure 1.
31. While supporting glass, install both screws through
top C-channel retainer into appliance
32. 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.
Flame Screen Replacement (continued)
18. Install side 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 prevent damage to
the replacement panels. See Figure 10 & 11.
19. Reconnect the fi ve connectors from the Blower/
Heater module to the appliance. See Figure 9.
20. 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.
Refractory 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 connections 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
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. Fold sheet metal tabs on each side of opening on
front edge of refractory panels. See Figure 6.10.
12. Use hand to carefully pry along front edge of
refractory panel to disengage it from the appliance.
Remove both refractory panels. See Figure 10.
13. Remove the one screw that retains the brick panel
in the rear appliance cavity. Remove the brick panel
from the cavity. See Figure 12.
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 12.
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 prevent damage
to the replacement panels. See Figure 10 & 11.
16. Reconnect the fi ve connectors from the Blower/
Heater module to the appliance. See Figure 9.
