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10. Turn the plastic bushing on the support bracket until it
allows the Flicker Rod to slide up and out of the bracket
(Figure 10).
11. Gently pull the Flicker Rod away from the motor to
expand the spring attaching the Flicker Rod to the motor
shaft.
12. Using side cutters, cut the spring to release the Flicker
Rod.
Do not remove the remaining spring from the Flicker
Rod.
13. If replacing Flicker Rod only:
i) Remove remaining spring from Flicker Motor shaft.
ii) Push smaller opening of rubber sleeve from
Replacement Part Kit onto the Flicker Motor shaft.
iii) Push larger end of replacement Flicker Rod into open
end of rubber sleeve.
iv) Move plastic bushing from old to new Flicker Rod in
the same position and slide rod into support bracket.
Turn bushing to lock into place.
v) Follow steps 1 through 8 in reverse order to re-
assemble firebox. Otherwise continue with step 14.
14. Use a short handled Phillips screwdriver to remove the
two (2) screws that attach the Flicker Motor to the bracket
(Figure 10).
15. Cutting as close to the motor as possible, cut each of the
five (5) colored wires leading from the Flicker Motor.
16. Discard old Flicker Motor.
17. Pick up new Flicker Motor and cut wire leads to 3 ½ inch
long with wire cutters.
18. Using one of the supplied wire connectors from the
Replacement Part Kit, place one (1) yellow wire from the
new Flicker Motor and the yellow wire cut in step 15 into
each terminal.
19. Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol
with pliers.
20. Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.
21. Repeat the process for the four (4) remaining wires.
Ensure that all wires are paired by color in each
connector
.
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NOTE:
In the event that multiple Flicker Motors were
already replaced within unit, or if required wiring has been
cut too short, it may be necessary to replace Flicker Motor
and the attached cable as a whole.
To do so:
i) Follow steps 1 through 12 and 14.
ii) Follow steps 1 through 8 from Mirror Replacement
procedure (page 8) to remove Mirror.
iii) Cut all cable ties that bind the Flicker Motor Cable and
other wires together (wires and cable run behind the
Mirror and up the corner of the firebox to the Remote
Receiver Board).
iv) Unplug Flicker Motor Cable from Remote Receiver
Board (Figure 12, page 11).
v) Discard defective Flicker Motor and cable.
vi) Plug in replacement Flicker Motor into Remote
Receiver Board and run cable down back corner of
the firebox, using cable clamps and ties as needed.
vii) Properly orientate and attach new Flicker Motor to
bracket using screws from step 14.
vii) Re-install Mirror and continue with step 23 below.
22. Properly orientate and secure the replacement Flicker
Motor to the bracket with screws removed in step 14.
23. Push smaller opening of rubber sleeve from Replacement
Part Kit onto the Flicker Motor shaft.
24. Push larger end of replacement Flicker Rod into open
end of rubber sleeve.
25. Move plastic bushing from old to new Flicker Rod in the
same position and slide rod into support bracket. Turn
bushing to lock into place.
26. Follow steps 1 through 8 in reverse order to re-assemble
firebox.
Remote Control Replacement
Remote Control hand held transmitters require no
replacement procedure however, a reinitialization procedure
may need to be followed. Refer to Page 3 for the Remote
Initialization procedure.
If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least
five (5) minutes for light bulbs and heating element to cool off
to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
persons.
Receiver Replacement Procedure:
1. Slide firebox out of mantel.
2. Lay unit on it’s back for safe removal of Front Glass.
3. Remove four (4) Phillips screws from right side of Trim
(Figure 4, page 7).
4. Remove Trim.
5. Slide glass to right side of firebox to remove.
CAUTION:
Even though the glass is safety glass it may
break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
Figure 10
Flicker Rod
Support
bracket
Plastic
bushing
Flicker Motor
Screws (2)
5 wire
cable
