SimpliFire SF-OD43 User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
Model: SF-OD43, SF-OD55
- Instructions -
This manual will assist a qualied service technician in the
replacement of parts. Contact your dealer to arrange a
service call by a qualied service technician.
NOTICE! DO NOT discard any hardware while
servicing. Some hardware must be reused.
Replacement parts include:
GLASS
MEDIA
SPOTLIGHT LED
LED BOARDS (FUEL BED AND FLAME)
RECEIVER BOARD
FLAME SCREEN
ROTISSERIE
ROTISSERIE MOTOR
CONTROL BOARD
POWER SUPPLY
POWER CORD
INTERIOR SIDE PANEL
1. Introduction Table of Contents
1. Introduction/Table of Contents ..................................1
2. Replacement Part - Appliance Diagram.....................1
3. Replacement Instructions
3.1 Front Trim Removal / Replacement.......................... 2
3.2 Glass Removal / Replacement.................................. 2
3.3 Stone, Media, Log Installation................................... 3
3.4 Spotlight Accent LED Replacement........................... 3
3.5 Interior Side Panel Removal / Replacement.............. 3
3.6 Fuel Bed LED Light Replacement............................. 4
3.7 Flame Glass Removal / Replacement....................... 4
3.8 Receiver Board Replacement.................................... 4
3.9 Control Board Replacement.......................................5
3.10 Power Supply Replacement...................................... 5
3.11 Flame Screen Removal / Replacement.................... 5
3.12 Rotisserie Removal / Replacement.......................... 6
3.13 Rotisserie Motor Installation..................................... 6
3.14 Flame LED Light Board Installation.......................... 7
3.15 Power Cord Installation............................................ 7
4. Troubleshooting Guide.............................................. 8
2. Replacement Part - Appliance Diagram
NOTICE! DO NOT discard any hardware while
servicing. Some hardware must be reused.
VIEWING GLASS FLAME SCREEN
GLASS
BEHIND FLAME SCREEN:
- CONTROL BOARD ASSEMBLY
- REMOTE RECEIVER
- ROTISSERIE
- ROTISSERIE MOTOR
- FLAME LED
POWER CORD
FRONT TRIM
GLASS RETAINING
BRACKET
BEHIND Fuel bed COVER
- Fuel bed LEDs
INTERIOR SIDE
PANEL (2)

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3.2 Glass Removal / Replacement
1. Complete Front trim removal steps from 3.1.
2. Remove Phillips screws from glass retaining bracket,
by the top of glass. Be careful that glass does not tip
out from the top. See Figure 2.
3. Remove glass by tipping it out from the top and re-
moving it from the glass channel. Use the small suc-
tion cup included with the appliance to gently pull
glass forward. Do not rely on the suction cup to lift
the glass.
4. Lift glass out of glass channel.
Replacement
5. Place new glass into lower channel and tip the top of
glass in place.
6. Install glass retainer with screws.
7. Install front.
3. Replacement Instructions
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during
installation and service. Sheet metal edges are sharp.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly
it may result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
Tools and Supplies Needed
Before beginning the installation be sure that the following
tools and building supplies are available.
Gloves
Safety glasses
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
3/32 slotted head screwdriver/or equivalent
3.1 Front Trim Removal / Replacement:
1. Remove Phillips screws from the inside top of the
front. See Figure 1.
2. Pull friction t front away from appliance.
Replacement
3. Push new front into place and secure with screws.
WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Always disconnect power before
disassembly or servicing.
Figure 1 Front Removal
Figure 2 Glass Removal
CAUTION! Two adults are recommended for the
removal or installation of glass front. Use caution when
handling glass. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or property damage.
REMOVE PHILLIP SCREWS ATTACHING
GLASS RETAINING BRACKET
REMOVE 2 PHILLIPS SCREWS
FOR FRONT REMOVAL
Removal
Removal

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3.3 Stone, Media, Log Installation
1. Complete front trim and glass removal steps through
3.2.
2. Arrange the stone/media/log along the inset window
ledge at the front of the appliance, making sure not to
get media into the glass channel. See Figure 3.
Figure 3 Media Placement
Note: Extra media is provided and may be distributed
based on consumer preference. Not all media needs to
be used.
3. Replace glass and front.
3.4 Spotlight Accent LED Replacement
1. Complete the removal steps through 3.2.
2. On the inside top of the appliance, remove the phil-
lips screws securing the Spotlight bar to the applince.
See Figure 5.
3. Unplug spotlight bar, and discard.
4. Plug in new Spotlight bar and secure with phillips
screws.
5. Replace Glass.
6. Replace Front Trim.
Figure 5 Spotlight Accent LED Removal
3.5 Interior Side Panel Removal / Replacement
1. Complete front trim and glass removal steps
through 3.2.
2. Remove the left and right interior side panels by
remov ing the two (2) screws attaching them to the
appliance ceiling. Use the small tab located on the
top of each panel to pull the top downward and away
from the appli ance sidewall. The panel’s bottom tab
will lift out of the appliance. Repeat for both sides.
See Figure 6.
Figure 4 Log Placement Example
REMOVE 2
PHILLIP SCREWS
PULL TAB AWAY FROM
APPLIANCE SIDEWALL
Figure 6 Side Panel Removal
Replacement
3. Replace side panels by reversing the removal pro-
cess.
4. Re-install glass and front trim.
Removal

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Figure 9 LED Retainer Bracket Removal
3.8 Receiver Board Replacement
1. Complete all removal steps through 3.7.
2. Unplug the cable, remove the Receiver Board.
Install replacement board by pushing it onto the
barbed pins and re-connecting the cable.
3. Reverse the removal steps to re-assemble the appli-
ance.
3.7 Flame Glass Removal / Replacement
1. Complete all removal steps through 3.5.
2. Remove inner glass by removing the L bracket at-
tached by screws holding the top side of the glass.
Pull top of glass forward. Lift glass up and out of the
glass channel. See Figure 10.
Replacement
3. Re-install or replace the ame glass by reversing the
removal process.
Figure 11 Receiver Board Removal
3.6 Fuel Bed LED Light Replacement
1. Complete the removal steps through 3.5.
2. Remove the media from the fuel bed.
3. Remove screw attaching fuel bed plastic cover to ap-
pliance. See Figure 7.
4. Note position of LED strips before removing.
5. Unplug LED’s and remove screw from the LED
retaining brackets. Remove brackets and retain for
later. Remove and dispose LED’s. See Figures 8 & 9.
6. Replace LED’s into fuel bed compartment, making
sure the plug ends are on the right side. Plug in.
7. Secure LED’s into place with retaining brackets and
screws.
8. Replace fuel bed plastic and attach with screws.
9. Install the right and left side panels.
10. Replace media onto fuel bed, making sure to keep
media clear of the glass channel.
11. Replace glass and front.
Figure 7 Fuel Bed cover Removal
Figure 8 LED Plugs
L-BRACKET
REMOVED
TILT FLAME GLASS
FORWARD AND LIFT
UP TO REMOVE
Figure 10 Glass Removal
Removal

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3.11 Flame Screen Removal / Replacement
1. Complete the removal steps through 3.7.
2. Remove Phillips screws from right and left ame
screen side panels. See Figure 14.
3. Remove Phillips screws from metal ame screen and
remove from the appliance. See Figure 15.
Replacement
4. Install new metal ame screen.
5. Install metal ame screen side panels.
6. Reverse the removal steps to re-assemble the appli-
ance.
3.9 Control Board Replacement
1. Complete all removal steps through 3.7.
2. Remove Phillips screws securing the control board
enclosure to appliance. See Figure 12.
3. Tag and label the wire harnesses to ensure that
wires will be reconnected correctly. Unplug wires
and remove control board.
4. Install new control board enclosure and re-connect
the wire connectors then reverse the removal steps
to re-assemble the appliance.
Figure 12 Control Board Removal
3.10 Power Supply Replacement
1. Complete all removal steps through 3.7.
2. Remove Phillips screws securing the power supply
to appliance. See Figure 13.
3. Tag and label the wire harnesses to ensure that
wires will be reconnected correctly. Unplug wires
and remove power supply.
4. Install new power supply and reverse the removal
steps to re-assemble the appliance
Figure 13 Power Supply Removal
Figure 14 Side Panel Removal
Figure 15 Flame Screen Removal
Removal

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3.13 Rotisserie Motor Installation
1. Complete the removal steps through 3.10.
2. Remove rubber coupling from rotisserie motor and re-
move Phillips screws securing the rotisserie motor to
the bracket. See Figure 17.
3. Unplug motor and remove.
4. To Install replacement motor, reverse the removal
process .
5. Reverse the removal steps to re-assemble the appli-
ance.
Figure 17 Rubber Coupling and Motor Removal
Figure 16 Rotisserie Removal
3.12 Rotisserie Removal / Replacement
1. Complete the removal steps through 3.9.
2. Remove Phillips screws from rotisserie bushings
that attach to rotisserie bracket. See Figure 16.
3. Pull the Rotisserie to the left to disengage it from the
rubber shaft on the motor, then remove the Rotis-
serie assembly.
Replacement
4. Install replacement part by reversing the removal
process.
5. Reverse the removal steps to re-assemble the appli-
ance. RUBBER COUPLIING
Removal

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3.14 Flame LED Light Board Installation
1. Complete the removal steps through 3.10.
2. Remove the Phillips screws that attach the light
shield and remove. See Figure 18.
3. Put pressure on the rear of the white LED clip to
release the LED and remove. Repeat on all strips.
See Figure 198.
4. Unplug LED lights on right side and discard.
5. Plug in new LED light boards. Place LED boards into
the front of the LED clips and snap into place.
6. Reverse removal steps to re-assemble the appli-
ance.
Figure 18 Light Shield Removal
Figure 19 LED Board Removal
3.15 Power Cord Installation
The appliance power cord has a three pin NEMA-5-15P
plug. The power cord should not be used unless a
grounded receptacle is available.
1. Remove the terminal block housing on the right top
end of the appliance, by removing two phillips
screws. On the underside of the terminal block hous-
ing remove the two remaining phillips screws attach-
ing the cover plate to the housing. See Figure 20.
2. Loosen the cord grip on the power cord side of the
housing.
3. Use a 3/32 slotted screwdriver or equivalent
or depress the spring loaded terminals to remove the
power cord.
4. Remove cord and Discard.
5. Reverse process to install new cord.
6. Replace plate onto to housing block.
7. Secure housing block to appliance.
8. Tighten cord grip on housing block.
PHILLIPS SCREWS
COVER PLATE SCREWS
CORD GRIP TERMINAL
BLOCK
Figure 20 Power Cord

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Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Circuit breaker trips or fuse
blows when appliance is
turned on
Exceeding current rating of the
circuit breaker or fuse, perhaps from
operating other appliances on the
same circuit as the appliance
Install appliance onto a dedicated 15 amp circuit.
Lights in room dim while the
appliance is on
Appliance is drawing close to circuit
current rating Install appliance onto a dedicated 15 amp circuit.
Appliance will not come
on when using the manual
controls on the appliance
Appliance is not plugged into an
electrical outlet Ensure plug is connected to a working outlet.
Hard-wire connections not correct (if
applicable) Review wiring instructions to ensure correct connection.
No incoming power from the electrical
outlet or electrical box Check fuse/breaker panel.
Defect in control board (PCB) Replace the control board (PCB).
Remote control does not work
Low/dead batteries Replace batteries in the remote.
Remote receiver is blocked, or remote
is not pointed directly at the receiver.
Ensure receiver is not blocked. Move closer to the
appliance.
Appliance power switch is in the o󰀨
"O" position (if equipped) Turn the power switch on, to the "I" position (if equipped).
Remote control malfunction Replace remote control
Control board (PCB) malfunction Replace control board (PCB).
Flame does not move at all Flame rotisserie motor is stalled or
malfunctioning
Cycle appliance on or o󰀨. If problem persists inspect
rotisserie and motor for blockage or interference. If no
interference, replace the control board (PCB).
Flame shudder
Flame rotisserie contacting other
internal components when spinning
Ensure rod is straight and mounted properly and is
spinning freely without spindles hitting other components.
Defective ame rotisserie motor Replace ame rotisserie motor.
Fuel bed does not light up
Fuel bed is turned o󰀨 Refer to operation section of the user manual.
Loose wiring Check wiring to fuel bed LEDs.
Defective control board (PCB) Replace control board (PCB).
Defective LED lights Replace fuel bed LED lights.
Appliance turns on by itself
Defective control board (PCB) Replace control board (PCB).
Similar infrared signal from another
remote causing appliance to turn on
(pre-2019 manufactured appliances
only)
Some TV remotes may cause the appliance to turn on for
appliances manufactured before 2019. Replace control
board (PCB).
Grinding or rubbing noise Rotisserie hitting or rubbing against
internal components Replace rotisserie.
4. Troubleshooting Guide
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