TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Root Cause
1. No power.
1.
2. Fire cube does not
2a. No incoming power from the
turn on manually.
2b. Improper operation.
2c. Defective switch
3. Flames are not
3a. Defective Flame Generator Drive
moving
3b. Flame Generator/Spinner
4. Flames are not
4.
visible
5. Heater is not
5.
turning off
6. Heater is not
6a. Improper operation
turning on
6b. Defective Switch
6c. Defective heater blower motor.
7. Not producing
7a. power strip/surge protector/
enough heat
7b. Location of unit
8. Unit blows cool or
8.
cold air
9. Excessive noise
9a. Dirty heater blower motor
with the heater on
9b. Defective heater blower motor
10. Noise with flames
10a. Defective flame generator
on and heater off
10b. Dented back panel
10c. Warped Flame Generator/
11. Power cord gets
11. Normal operation
warm
12. Is it safe to place
12. Product inquiry
unit on carpet?
13. How many square
13. Product inquiry
feet will my unit
warm up?
14. Heater doesn't
14. The thermal protector has
work, but Power
and Heater
switches are in the
"I " position and
thermostat is set
on the highest
level.
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Power cord was not plugged into
the outlet.
electrical wall socket or switches.
Motor
detached from the Flame
Generator Drive Motor
Burnt out light bulb.
Defective heater switch
extension cord being used
Defective heater blower assembly. 8.
drive motor.
Spinner shaft
tripped.
Corrective Action
1.
Check that unit is plugged directly into a standard 120 volt outlet.
2a. Check circuit breakers and move unit to another outlet.
2b. Manually press main power switch on the back of unit.
2c. Replace switch.
3a. Contact customer service for a replacement Flame Generator Drive
Motor.
3b. Unplug the fire cube and remove the back panel and check to see if
"Flame Generator/Spinner" is correctly mounted to the Flame
Generator Drive Motor.
4.
Follow bulb replacement instructions to replace the light bulb.
5.
Replace heater switch
6a. Manually press main power button on back of unit.
6b. Replace Switch.
6c. Replace heater blower motor.
7a. Plug unit directly into the wall.
7b. Make sure unit is located on an interior wall or away from drafty
doors or windows.
Contact customer service to replace the heater blower assembly.
9a. Gently vacuum heater blower vents.
9b. Replace heater blower motor
10a. Contact customer service to replace the flame generator drive motor.
10b. Contact customer service
10c. Contact customer service
11. Check your heater cord and plug connections. Faulty wall outlet
connections or loose plugs can cause the outlet or plug to overheat.
Be sure the plug fits tight in the outlet. Heaters draw more current
than small appliances, overheating of the outlet may occur even if
it has not occurred with the use of other appliances. During use
check frequently to determine if your plug outlet or faceplate
is HOT! If so, discontinue use of the heater and have a qualified
electrician check and/or replace the faulty outlet(s).
12. It is safe to place unit on carpet but make sure any flammable
items are at least 3 feet (0.9 m) away from front and sides of the unit.
13. Provides supplemental heat up to 400 square feet
14. Turn all switches to the "OFF" position and unplug the unit from the wall
outlet for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, plug the unit back into wall outlet and
operate as normal.
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