Sierra Flame WM -FM L-26-3223-STL User manual

INSTALLATION ANDOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALL-MOUNT
ANDBUILT-INUNITS
W M -FM L-26-3223-STL
W M -FM L-34-4023-STL
W M -FM L-48-5523-STL
W M -FM L-60-6623-STL
W M -FM L-72-7823-STL
W M -FM L-88-9623-STL
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
If theinformationintheseinstructionsare
not followed exactly,afireorexplosion
mayresult causingpropertydamage,
personalinjuryorlossoflife.
Do not storeoruse gasolineorotherflammablevapors
and liquidsint hevicinity ofthisorany otherappliance.
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITHTHEAPPLIANCE.
CONSUM ER: RETAINTHIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pleasereadandcarefullyfollowalloftheinstructionfoundinthis manual.Pleasepayspecial
attentiontothesafetyinstructionsprovided int hismanual.Theinstructionsincludedhere will assure
thatyouhavemanyyearsofdependableand enjoyableservicefromyourSerria Flame product.
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING ANDTESTINGAPPLIANCE...............................................................................................................4
GROUNDING APPLIANCE.........................................................................................................................................4
LOCATINGTHEFIREPLACE.....................................................................................................................................4
WM-FML-34-4023-STL................................................................................................................................................6
WM-FML-48-5523-STL................................................................................................................................................7
WM-FML-60-6623-STL................................................................................................................................................8
WM-FML-72-7823-STL................................................................................................................................................9
WM-FML-88-9623-STL ..............................................................................................................................................10
REMOVINGFRONTPANEL.....................................................................................................................................11
INSTALLATION-WALLMOUNT..............................................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION-BUILT-IN.......................................................................................................................................13
HARD-WIRE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................14
MEDIAOPTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................15
DECORATIVEMEDIAINSTALLATION..................................................................................................................15
OPERATION................................................................................................................................................................16
OPERATING WITH TOUCH PANEL .......................................................................................................................16
REMOTE CONTROLOPERATION...........................................................................................................................17
INSTALLING WALLTHERMOSTAT........................................................................................................................18
REPLACEMENTPARTS............................................................................................................................................19
EXPLODEDVIEW......................................................................................................................................................20
TRUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................21
SERVICE HISTORY....................................................................................................................................................22
WARRANTY...............................................................................................................................................................23
WM-FML-26-3223-STL................................................................................................................................................5

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IM PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructionsbeforeinstallingorusingthisheater.
2. Keepcombustiblematerials, suchas furniture,pillows, bedding, papers, clothesandcurtainsat
least 3feetfromthefront oftheheater;keepthemawayfromsidesandrear as well.
3. Alwaysunplugheaterwhenit snot in use.
4. Donotoperatet hefireplaceifithasadamagedcordorplug,afterit hasmalfunctioned,orifthe
unithasbeendroppedordamaged in anyway.
5. Donotusetheheateroutdoors.
6. This heateris notintendedforuseinbathrooms, laundryareas andsimilar indoorlocations.
Neverplacetheheaterwhereit mayfall into abathtuborotherwatercontainers.
7. Donotrun thecordundercarpeting.Donotcovert hecordwiththrowrugs, runnersoranyt hing
else.Arrangethecordawayfromtrafficareas whereit couldnotbetripped over.
8. To disconnecttheheater,t urnthecontrolsto"OFF" beforeremovingtheplugfromtheoutlet.
9. Donotinsertorallowforeignobjectstoenteranyventilationorexhaustopening,as thismay
causeanelectricshock,fireordamagetotheheater.
10. To prevent apossiblefire,donotblockair intakesin anymanner.
11. Aheaterhashotand arcingorsparkingpartsinside.Donotuseitinareaswheregasoline,paint
orflammableliquidsareusedorstored.
12. Usethisheateronlyas describedinthismanual.Anyotherusenot recommendedbythe
manufacturermaycausefire,electricshockorinjuryt opersons.
13. Avoidtheuseofanextensioncordbecausetheextension cordmayoverheat andcauseafire.
14. Alwaysuseproperlygroundedfused andpolarized outlets.
15. Alwaysusegroundfault protection whereitis requiredbyelectrical codes.
16. Alwaysdisconnectthepowerbeforeperforminganycleaning,maintenanceorrelocationofthe
heater.
17. To prevent apossiblefire,donotburn wood orot hermaterials inthis heater.
18. To prevent electricshockorfire,alwaysuseacertifiedelectrician,shouldnewcircuitsoroutlets
berequired.
Whent ransportingorstoringt heheater,keepit in adryplace,freefromexcessivevibration.
1.
19.

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UNPACKINGAND TESTINGAPPLIANCE
Carefullyremovethe appliancefromthe box.Priortoinstalling theappliance,testtomake
surethe applianceoperatesproperlybyplugging the powersupplycordintoaconveniently
located 120Voltgrounded outlet.
GROUNDINGAPPLIANCE
Thisapplianceisforuseon 120Volts.Thecordhasaplugasshownin(A).Anadapteras
shownin(C)isavailableforconnectingthree-bladegroundingtypeplugstotwo-slot
receptacles.The greengrounding lug extending fromthe adaptermustbe connected toa
permanentgroundsuchasaproperlygroundedoutletbox.The adaptershouldnot be used if
athree-slot grounded receptacleisavailable.
Todisconnectappliance, turncontrolstooff,then removeplugfromoutlet.
LOCATINGTHEFIREPLACE
Plan wheretolocateand framethe fireplace.Thiswillsavetimeand moneylaterwhen you
installthefireplace. Beforeinstallation considerthe following:
1.Wherethe fireplaceislocatedmustallowforwall and ceiling clearances(see
INSTALLATION-WALLMOUNT)
2.Consideralocation wherethefireplacescreenwill notbeexposed todirectsunlightfrom
windowsordoors.
3. A15 ampere,120 Volt, 60 Hzbranchcircuitwithproperground mustbe availableatthe
location.Preferablyadedicated branchcircuitshouldbe provided toavoidcircuit
breakerstotripor fusestoblow.
Screw
There are two screws on each side to fix the front panel.
Please see the figure right side.
TAKE OUT THIS SCREW ON EACH SIDE
before you take off the front panel.

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W M -FM L-26-3223-STL
Description Built-inorWall Mount Appliance
Voltage 120V AC60Hz
Watts 1500WM ax
NOHEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
ApplianceWidth 25 1/ 2”or64.9 cm
ApplianceHeight 19 7/ 8”or50.6 cm
ApplianceDepth 6 1/ 8”or15.5 cm
Gross Weight 52.8 lbsor24kg
PlugLocation Left side
Cord Length 707/ 8 ”or180 cm
RoughWallOpening
Size
27”201/ 2“or
68.60 cm 52 cm
BTU 4800
This appliancehasbeentestedin
accordancewiththeULStandard2021
forfixedandlocationdedicated
electricroomappliancesintheUnited
Statesand Canada.Ifyouneed
assistanceduringinstallation,please
contactyourlocal dealer.
NOTE:Thisappliancemustbe
electricallywiredandgroundedin
accordancewithlocalcodes.Inthe
absenceoflocalcodes,usethe
currentCSAC22.1CanadianElectrical
Codein CanadaortheANSI/ NFPA70
NationalElectricalCodein theUnited
States.

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W M -FM L-34-4023-STL
Description Built-inorWall Mount Appliance
Voltage 120V AC60Hz
Watts 1500WM ax
NOHEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
ApplianceWidth 33 1/ 2”or85.2 cm
ApplianceHeight 19 7/ 8”or50.6 cm
ApplianceDepth 6 1/ 8”or15.5 cm
Gross Weight 63.1 lbsor28.7kg
PlugLocation Left side
Cord Length 707/ 8 ”or180 cm
RoughWallOpening
Size
35”201/ 2“or
88.9 cm 52 cm
BTU 4800
This appliancehasbeentestedin
accordancewith theULStandard2021
forfixedandlocationdedicatedelectric
roomappliancesintheUnitedStatesand
Canada.Ifyouneedassistanceduring
installation,pleasecontactyourlocal
dealer.
NOTE:Thisappliancemustbe
electricallywiredandgroundedin
accordancew ith localcodes.Inthe
absenceoflocalcodes,usethecurrent
CSAC22.1 CanadianElectricalCodein
CanadaortheANSI/NFPA70National
Electrical CodeintheUnitedStates.

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W M -FM L-48-5523-STL
Description Built-inorWall Mount Appliance
Voltage 120V AC60Hz
Watts 1500WM ax
NOHEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
ApplianceWidth 47 1/ 2”or120.6cm
ApplianceHeight 19 7/ 8”or50.6 cm
ApplianceDepth 6 1/ 8”or15.5 cm
Gross Weight 81 lbsor36.7kg
PlugLocation Left side
Cord Length 707/ 8 ”or180 cm
RoughWallOpening
Size
49”201/ 2“or
124.5 cm 52 cm
BTU 4800
This appliancehasbeentestedin
accordancewiththeULStandard2021for
fixedandlocationdedicatedelectricroom
appliancesintheUnitedStatesand Canada.
Ifyouneedassistanceduringinstallation,
pleasecontactyourlocaldealer.
NOTE:Thisappliancemustbeelectrically
wiredandgroundedinaccordancewith
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,
usethecurrent CSAC22.1Canadian
ElectricalCodeinCanadaortheANSI/ NFPA
70 NationalElectricalCodeintheUnited
States.

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W M -FM L-60-6623-STL
Description Built-inorWall Mount Appliance
Voltage 120V AC60Hz
Watts 1500WM ax
NOHEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
ApplianceWidth 59 1/ 4”or150.6cm
ApplianceHeight 19 7/ 8”or50.6 cm
ApplianceDepth 6 1/ 8”or15.5 cm
Gross Weight 97.2lbsor44.2kg
PlugLocation Left side
Cord Length 707/ 8 ”or180 cm
RoughWallOpening
Size
60 5/ 8”20 1/ 2“or
154 cm 52cm
BTU 4800
This appliancehasbeentestedin
accordancewiththeULStandard2021for
fixedandlocationdedicatedelectricroom
appliancesintheUnitedStatesand Canada.
Ifyouneedassistanceduringinstallation,
pleasecontactyourlocaldealer.
NOTE:Thisappliancemustbeelectrically
wiredandgroundedinaccordancewith
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,
usethecurrent CSAC22.1Canadian
ElectricalCodeinCanadaortheANSI/ NFPA
70 NationalElectricalCodeintheUnited
States.

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W M -FM L-72-7823-STL
Description Built-inorWall Mount Appliance
Voltage 120V AC60Hz
Watts 1500WM ax
NOHEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
ApplianceWidth 71”or180.4 cm
ApplianceHeight 19 7/ 8”or50.6 cm
ApplianceDepth 6 1/ 8”or15.5 cm
Gross Weight 113.3lbsor51.5kg
PlugLocation Left side
Cord Length 707/ 8 ”or180 cm
RoughWallOpening
Size
72 1/ 2”20 1/ 2“or
184 cm 52 cm
BTU 4800
This appliancehasbeentestedin
accordancewiththeULStandard2021for
fixedandlocationdedicatedelectricroom
appliancesintheUnitedStatesand
Canada.Ifyouneedassistanceduring
installation,pleasecont actyourlocal
dealer.
NOTE:Thisappliancemustbeelectrically
wiredand groundedinaccordancewith
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,
usethecurrent CSAC22.1Canadian
ElectricalCodeinCanadaorthe
ANSI/ NFPA70NationalElectricalCodein
theUnited States.

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W M -FM L-88-9623-STL
Description Built-inorWall Mount Appliance
Voltage 120V AC60Hz
Watts 1500WM ax
NOHEATER 25W
MOTOR HEATER 19W
ApplianceWidth 88”or223.6 cm
ApplianceHeight 19 7/ 8”or50.6 cm
ApplianceDepth 6 1/ 8”or15.5 cm
Gross Weight 138.6lbsor63kg
PlugLocation Left side
Cord Length 707/ 8 ”or180 cm
RoughWallOpening
Size
89 1/ 2”20 1/ 2“or
227.3 cm 52 cm
BTU 4800
This appliancehasbeentestedin
accordancewiththeULStandard2021for
fixedandlocationdedicatedelectricroom
appliancesintheUnitedStatesand Canada.
Ifyouneedassistanceduringinstallation,
pleasecontactyourlocaldealer.
NOTE:Thisappliancemustbeelectrically
wiredandgroundedinaccordancewith
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,
usethecurrent CSAC22.1Canadian
ElectricalCodeinCanadaortheANSI/ NFPA
70 NationalElectricalCodeintheUnited
States.

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REMOVING FRONTPANEL
ModelsWM-FML-26-3223-STL, WM-FML-34-4023-STL, WM-FML-48-5523-STL, WM-
-FML-60-6623-STL each have 2 screws that secure the front panel in place. Models WM-FML-
-72-7823-STL and WM-FML-88-9623-STL have four screws that secure the front panel in
Two people are required for the installation process.
1. The back-lighting LED is located on the back of the front panel. Before removing the front
panel you must unplug the back-lighting from the unit. This plug is located at the bottom left
hand side behind the front panel.
2. The screws are located on the sides of the unit. Once located, unscrew the two or four screws.
You can then lift the front panel from the 4 shoulder posts on the sides of the unit and remove the
front panel.
3. To replace the front panel, lift onto the 4 shoulder posts. For a Wall Mount installation replace
the two or four screws to secure the glass. For Flush Mount installs it is not possible to replace
the screws.
Location of the back-lighting plug Unplug the back-lighting
Screw locations on uint
Lift the front panel from shoulder
place.
posts.

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INSTALLATION-WALL MOUNT
1. Selectalocationthatis notproneto
moistureandis locatedatleast0.91mor3
feetawayfromcombustiblematerialssuch
ascurtainsordrapes, furniture,bedding,
paper,etc.
2. ReferringtoFig.1belowselectasuitable
positioninwhichtomounttheheater
horizontally –useaspiritleveltoachieve
this.
3. Checkthewall toensurethere is nowiring,
pipewiresetcintheareatobedrilled.Drill
8ormore holes(8mmdiameter&40mm
depth)usingasuitablesizedrill andputthe
wall plugs into theholes.
4. Remove mounting plat e from the back of t he appliance
by removing t he two scews as show n in Fig. 2.
5. Referring to Fig. 3, secure the mount ing plate t o
the wall.
6. Secure t he fireplace t o the wall using a screw. Fig. 4.
Warning!
Besurethattheboltshavebeenfixed
firmlyenoughtowithstand theweight
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig.3
Fig. 4
Remove mounting plate from the back of the appliance by

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INSTALLATION-BUILT-IN
1. Selectalocationthatis notproneto
moisture and is locatedatleast0.91mor3
feetawayfromcombustiblematerialssuch
ascurtainsordrapes, furniture,bedding,
paper,etc.
2. Markthedesiredlocationonthefloorand
store applianceinasafe,dryand dustfree
location.
3. Prepare awallwithaframedopeningto
accommodatet hesizeofyourunit.Leaveat
least1/ 4 ”(6mm)aroundtheedgeofthe
appliance.Anynewwiringmustbedonein
compliancewithlocal and national codes
and otherapplicableregulations.
Note:Fireplacemuststickout ofthewall a
minimumof1/ 2 ”or1.5 cm.
Priorto installingtheappliance,testto make
suretheapplianceoperatesproperlyby
pluggingthepowersupplycordintoa
convenientlylocated120Volt grounded
outlet.
Theroughwall openingsizeofthefireplace:
W(“) D(“) H(“)
WM -FM L-26-3223-STL 27 6 1/2 20 1/2
WM -FM L-34-4023-STL 35 6 1/2 20 1/2
WM -FM L-48-5523-STL 49 6 1/2 20 1/2
WM -FM L-60-6623-STL 60 5/8 6 1/2 20 1/2
WM -FM L-72-7823-STL 721/2 6 1/2 20 1/2
WM -FM L-88-9623-STL 89 1/ 2 6 1/2 20 1/2
1. Takethe frontpanel offfromthe unit.Putthe
bracketson the bothsidesand top ofthe fireplace
asshown blew.
2. Lift fireplaceand insertint oopening.
3. Makesuret hatthepowersupplyportisnot
behindthewall.
4. Levelthefireplace.
5. Drivemountingscrewsintothemounting
bracketsontheunit and thewall studs.
6 Replace the front panel and plug in back-.
-lighting LED. See page 11.

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HARD-WIRE INSTALLATION
Turnofftheappliancecompletelyand let coolbeforeservicing.Onlyaqualifiedserviceperson
should serviceandrepairthiselectricappliance.
If itis necessaryt ohardwirethisappliance,aqualifiedelectricianmustremovet hecordconnection,
and wiretheappliancedirectlyto thehouseholdwiring.
This appliancemustbeelectricallyconnectedandgroundedinaccordancewith localcodes,ifhard
wired.Intheabsenceoflocal codes, usethecurrentCSA C22.1CANADIANELECTRICAL CODEin
Canadaort hecurrentANSI/ NFPA70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEintheUnited States.
1. Removethecoverplatefromtheleftsideoftheappliancebyremovingthetwoscrews, as
shownbelow.Unscrewand removepowercord.
2. Att achthewiringtothejunctionblock.Pleasemakesuret helivewiregoesintot he “L”,the
neutral wireinto “N”and thegroundwireinto “G”.
3. Puttheplatebackandscrew back.

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MEDIAOPTIONS
Clear
DECORATIVE MEDIA INSTALLATION
Installing the decorative media
Pour the fire glass media into the tray. Feel free to use any combination of fire glass
media that you find most appealing. Put back the front panel after you finish installing
the decorative media.
The only media that comes with this version is ‘Clear decorative media’. Consumers
may purchase optional decorative media if they choose. See dealer for more details.
Removing the front panel
NOTE:Please unplug the power cord before you install the decorative media.
Remove the screws from both sides of the unit to take off the surround. It is recommended that
two people lift the surround away from the unit.

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Operating with Touch Panel
The unit can be controlled by either the touch panel controls which are located on the left side of the front
panel or the remote control.
1. Press “ ” to turn on and off the appliance.
2. Press “ ” multiple times to adjust between mid, low, on/off, or high brightness options
3. Press “ ” multiple times to set operating duration to 30 min, 1h, 2h, 3h, 4h, 5h, 6h, 7h, 8h, or off.
4. Press “ ” multiple times to set ambient temperatures at
Whensettingthetemperature,thenumberwillash.
Note: The touch panel buttons will glow when pressed. The light fades in 5 seconds after pressing.
ON/OFF
Power Flame Timer Heater Indicator
18℃(64.4℉),
19℃(66.2℉), 20℃(68℉),
21℃(69.8℉), 22℃(71.6℉), 23℃(73.4℉), 24℃(75.2℉), 25℃(77℉), 26℃(78.8℉), 27℃(80.6℉),
28℃(82.4℉), ON or OFF.
NOTE:Please unplug the power cord if you will not use the fireplace for a long time.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Forremotetofunctionmakesure theheaterispluggedinandmainpowerswitchlocatedonthe
bottomleft handsideis at position I.
Whenoperatingt heremotemakesureyoupointtheremotetothecentreofthefireplaceand make
sure eachtimeyoupress thebuttonthebuzzerinsidet heunitwill beeponce.Ittakessometimefor
thereceivertorespondtothetransmitter.DonotPRESS thebuttonsmorethanoncewithintwo
secondsforcorrectoperation.
Poweron button:Thepower-onbuttonattopleftcorneroftheremoteis themainON/ OFF
powerbutton.This will turnoff all thefunctionsand thefireplacewill bein standbymode.
DISPLAYON/ OFFbutton:SwitchingthefireplaceflameandtraylightON/ OFF.Ithasfunctionsof
settingmemory.
DISPLAYBLUEbutton:Adjustthebluecolorbrightness offlameandt ray.
DISPLAYYELLOW button:Adjustt heyellowcolorbrightness offlameand tray.
DISPLAYORANGEbutton:Adjusttheorangecolorbrightness offlameand tray.
MOODLIGHTON/ OFFbutton:Switchingthemood light ON/ OFF.
ADJUST button:Switchingthecolorofthemoodlight.
FLASHbutton:Switchesthemood light into flashmode,this cyclesthrough all mood light colors.
HEATERON/ OFFbutton:SwitchingtheheaterON/OFF.Ithasfunctionsofsettingmemory.
HIGHTbutton:Pressthehighbuttontoswitchtheheatertohighheat setting1500W.
LOW button:Press thelowbuttont oswitchtheheatert o low heatsetting750W.
TEMP.button:PresstheTEMP.buttonmult iple t imes to set ambient temperat ure at
Whensettingthetemperature,thenumberwillash.
18℃(64.4℉),
19℃(66.2℉), 20℃(68℉), 21℃(69.8℉), 22℃(71.6℉), 23℃(73.4℉), 24℃(75.2℉), 25℃(77℉),
26℃(78.8℉), 27℃(80.6℉), 28℃(82.4℉).

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INSTALLINGWALL THERMOSTAT
WALL THERM OSTATW IRING DIAGRAM S
NOTE:THEWALL THERM OSTATWILL WOKEWHENTHEHEATERONTEMP.SETTING.PLEASE
REFERTOTHEMANUALCONTROLAND THEREMOTECONTROL.
Wirethewallthermostat prior toinstallingthefireplace.
WALL THERM OSTATW IRING(24VAC)
Install Wall Thermostat per instructionsprovided withkitandperthefollowinginformation:
1. Turn off circuitbreaker.
2. Removecoverplatelocatedontheleftsideofappliance.
3. Pull thewire outandcuttheinsidethermostat.Connectthewirestothewall thermostatas
shownbelow.Followinstructionsprovidedwith wall switchkit.

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REPLACEMENTPARTS
PARTNUM BER
NO
WM -FM L-26-
3223-STL
WM -FM L-34-
4023-STL-
WM -FM L-48-
5523-STL
WM -FM L-60-
6623-STL
WM -FM L-72-
7823-STL
WM -FM L-88-
9623-STL
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1 FIREPLACE BOX 1
2 301506 REMOTE RECEIVER 1
3 601095D CIRCUITBOARD 1
4
5
601300C TOUCH PANEL 1
6
TOPPANEL 1
7
602082
BLOWERANDHEATER
ASSEMBLY
1
8
1070117 1070117 1070117 1070117 BACKBLACKPLASTICGLASS 1
9
3117505 BLOWERM OUNT 1
10
GLASS BRACKET 2
11
LEDBRACKET 1
12
10702143 10702144 10702145 10702164 10702146 10702165 BOTTOM GLASS 1
13
10101225 FLAMEMOTOR 1
14
3093502 3094502 3095502 3120502 3096502 3122502 FLICKERASSEM BLY 1
15
1
16
10103007 POWERCORD
1
17
BOTTOM PANEL
1
18
601136B 601136B+60
1137B
601136B 601136B+60
1137B
601137B 601136B+60
1137B
FLAMELEDSTRIP
19
601136B 601137B 601136B 601136B+60
1137B
601137B 601136B+60
1137B
TRAYLEDSTRIP
3127501 3128501 3129501 3130501 3131501 3132501 FRONT PANEL
10105063 REMOTE

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EXPLODEDVIEW