SimpliFire Inception SF-INC36 User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
Model: SF-INC36
- 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.
1. Introduction
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .....................................1
2. Replacement Parts ...............................2
3. Replacement Instructions ..........................3
4. Remote Pairing Guide ........................... 11
5. Troubleshooting Guide ...........................12
6. Wiring Diagrams ................................15
Figure 1.1
WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Disconnect power before disas-
sembly or servicing.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! To reduce risk of re, do not
store or use gasoline or any other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the appliance.
WARNING! Risk of Shock! Always turn off circuit break-
er and ensure the heating element on the heater is cool
before cleaning or servicing.
WARNING! Risk of Electrical Shock! Servicing outlined
in this document must be performed by an authorized ser-
vice representative.
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 and #3 Phillips screwdrivers
Needle-nose pliers
3/32 slotted head screwdriver/or equivalent
1/4 in. Nut Driver
1/8 in. Hex Key

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Figure 2.1 Replacement Parts Diagram
4 Remote Pairing
3.4 Side Panels
3.1 Decorative Front Removal
3.1.1
3.2 Controls
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3 3.2.4
3.2.5
3.8 Junction Box
3.7 Heater / Blower
3.7.1
3.3 Ember Tray
3.3.1
3.3.7
3.3.3
3.5 Display
3.5.1
3.6 Blower Cover
3.6.2
3.6.1
Section Replacement Part
Number
Component Description Page
3.1 3.1.1 SRV4200-183 DOOR BUTTONS JUMPER 3
3.1.1 SRV4200-034-BK VANITY PANEL ASSEMBLY (ON-DEVICE CONTROL BUTTONS INCLUDED) 3
3.2
3.2.1 SRV4200-176 COMPUTER 4
3.2.2 SRV2326-174 LED POWER SUPPLY 4
3.2.3 SRV4200-175 BECM 4
3.2.4 SRV2564-150 ACM 4
3.2.5 SRV4200-193 USB A TO B CABLE 5
3.2.5 SRV4200-197 DC PLUG MALE TO MALE 5
3.3
3.3 SRV4200-070 LOG SET 5
3.3 SRV4200-120 EMBER TRAY 5
3.3 SRV4200-220 GLASS EMBER MEDIA 5
3.3 SRV4200-024 REFRACTORY 5
3.3.1 SRV4200-169 GRATE 5
3.3.1 SRV4200-130 KAPTON BOTTOM LIGHT 5
3.3.2 SRV2300-062 LED BOARD 5
3.4 SRV4200-106 SIDE PANELS 6
3.5
3.5 SRV4200-172 DIGITAL DISPLAY 6
3.5.1 SRV4200-191 DISPLAY JUMPER 5
3.5.1 SRV4200-194 4K HDMI CABLE 6
3.5.1 SRV4200-196 USB TO RS-232 MALE 6
3.6 3.6 SRV4200-010 BLOWER COVER ASSY
(TOP COVER PANEL, LED AND TOP LIGHT FILTER)
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3.6.1 SRV4200-131 FILTER TOP LIGHT 7
3.6.2 SRV4200-215 HARNESS, LIGHT BAR 7
3.7 3.7 SRV4200-171 HEATER/BLOWER 8
3.7.1 SRV4200-207 HEATER HARNESS - 5 PIN 8
3.8 SRV4200-015 JUNCTION BOX ASSY 8
4SRV4200-174 REMOTE 10
2. Replacement Parts

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BECM
DOOR BUTTON HARNESS
3. Replacement Instructions
1. Remove decorative front from the appliance by
grasping the front and lifting up and pulling forward
slightly to disengage the Front from the hanging
brackets or shoulder bolts.
2. Disconnect the appliance buttons control board
jumper wire harness to disconnect the front from
the appliance.
3. Before Proceeding with any servicing, ip the main
power switch on junction box to the OFF position.
1. Set face down on a soft/non-marring surface.
2. Remove 4 screws securing vanity panel to decora-
tive front. See Figure 3.1.
3. Assemble in reverse order. If replacing the Door
Button Jumper Harness, disconnect the existing
harness from the appliance BECM control and
reconnect with replacement harness.
4. After service is complete ip switch on junction box
to ON position before attaching front
Figure 3.2 Disconnect Button Control Panel
Removal
Figure 3.1 Vanity Panel Assembly Removal
3.1 Decorative Front Removal
3.1.1 Appliance Buttons Control Panel / Harness
Replacement

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3.2 Controls Replacements:
3.2.1. Computer Replacement
1. Cut zip tie securing existing computer. Pull up on com-
puter to disengage the hook/loop fastener securing the
computer to the component tray.
2. Disconnect the two USB, one HDMI and one DC cable
from the computer.
3. If Replacing Computer Power Supply: The replace-
ment computer includes a new power supply. To re-
place the existing power supply, disconnect the DC
output plug from the BECM DC input jack labeled
“Power Supply”, pull up on the power supply to dis-
engage the hook/loop fastener and remove it from the
component tray. Connect the new power supply to
the BECM DC input jack labeled “Power Supply” and
place it in the same location.
4. Reconnect cables in the same manner as they were
removed, and place the computer in the same loca-
tion, as the old computer. See Figure 3.3.
COMPUTER
USB-A to RS-232
USB-A to USB-B
(to BECM)
HDMI
(to DISPLAY)
DC to DC CABLE
(to BECM “OUTPUT”)
DISPLAY
JUMPER
(to DISPLAY)
Figure 3.3 Computer Wiring
3.2.2. LED Power Supply Replacement
1. Disconnect the LED power supply’s Black/Yellow wire
connector from the Auxiliary Control Module (ACM)
and White/Black Wire connectors from the AC power
cord. See Figure 3.5.
2. Remove the existing LED power supply from the com-
ponent tray by lifting to disengage the hook/loop fas-
tener.
3. Install the replacement in the reverse order.
1: BECM OUTPUT
POWER SUPPLY
DOOR BUTTON
JUMPER HARNESS
(BLUE/BLACK)
DC POWER SUPPLY
(to JUNCTION BOX
RECEPTACLE)
DC to DC CABLE
(to COMPUTER)
USB-A to USB-B
(to COMPUTER)
BECM
(BASIC ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULE)
Figure 3.4 BECM Wiring
3.2.3. Basic Electronic Control Module
(BECM) Replacement
1. The BECM may be replaced by disconnecting the ca-
bles attached to it: the DC “BECM Output” Plug; the
LED Power supply “Power Supply” plug; the USB-B
cable; the Button Control Panel Jumper Harness.
2. Cut the zip tie from above the BECM and pull up on the
BECM to disengage it from the ACM.
3. Replace with a new BECM by snapping it into place
onto the ACM and reconnect the cables in the same
manner. See Figure 3.4.
3.2.4. Auxiliary Control Module (ACM) Replacement
1. The ACM may be replaced by removing the attached
BECM and disconnecting the cables attached to it:
LED Light Harness; LED Power Supply; AC power
cord.
2. Cut the zip tie from above the ACM and pull up on the
ACM to disengage it from the hook/loop fastener.
3. Replace with a new ACM into the same location and re-
connect the cables and the BECM in the same manner.
See Figure 3.5.
WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Always disconnect power before
disassembly or servicing.
Follow the Decorative Front Removal Steps in 3.1 to gain
access to the control cavity beneath the digital display.

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LED LIGHT HARNESS
(WHITE/BLUE/RED/BROWN)
JUNCTION BOX (BLUE/PURPLE) AC POWER CORD
(TO JUNCTION BOX RECEPTACLE)
12VDC POWER SUPPLY
(YELLOW/BLACK)
SNAP IN-PLACE
BECM
Figure 3.5 ACM Wiring
1. Follow the REMOVAL step from 3.1, to remove the
Decorative Front.
2. Remove logs, Refractory, Ember Media, and orange
light lter from Ember tray.
3. From the underside of the Display Bracket Shelf,
bend the two tabs securing Ember tray straight
downward. See Figure 3.6.
4. Lift the Ember Tray/Grate assembly up and away
from the display bracket.
3. Remove the LED Light Bar, lifting up to disengage
Hook/Loop fastener.
4. Replace the self-adhesive Hook/Loop to the replace-
ment LED Light Bar, reconnect and position the re-
placement LED Light Bar
3.3.3. Grate Replacement
1. Follow the removal steps through 3.3 to remove the
ember tray and gain access to the underside of the
ember tray.
2. Remove the two Phillips screws securing the Grate to
the Ember Tray. See Figure 3.6.
3. Install replacement grate by reinstalling the removed
Phillips screws.
4. Reassemble the appliance by following all the per-
formed REMOVAL steps in reverse.
3.3.4. Log Replacement Refractory Replacement
Ember Media Replacement
1. Follow the Refractory, Media and Log placement in-
structions found in the appliance installation manual.
Replacement
1. To replace the Ember Tray, remove the grate from
the existing tray assembly, by removing two Phillips
screws from the underside of the Ember Tray. Retain
and reuse the screws to secure the Grate to the re-
placement Ember Tray.
2. Ensure the tabs of the replacement ember tray are
bent down vertically to make it possible to position
them through the slots in the Display Bracket Shelf
3. Secure by bending the tabs 90° and ush with the un-
derside of the Display Bracket Shelf.
3.3.1. Fuel Bed Light Filter
1. If replacing the bottom fuel bed light lter, set the new
lter in place on top of the ember tray before reinstall-
ing the ember tray, media, and logs.
Removal
3.2.5. USB A to B, DC Cable Replacement
1. After the Decorative front has been removed, following
the Removal Steps in 3.1, the USB-A to USB-B cable
and the DC male to DC male cable between the BECM
and the computer are fully accessible and may be re-
placed.
Figure 3.6
Bend Tabs
3.3.2. Fuel Bed LED Replacement
1. Follow the removal steps through 3.3 to remove the
ember tray and gain access to the fuel Bed LED
2. Disconnect the White/Blue/Red/Brown 4-Wire LED
harness from the LED light bar.
3.3. Logs, Media, Refractory, and Ember Tray
Removal/Replacement

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3.4. Side Panel Removal / Replacement 3.5. Digital Display (8) Removal and Replacement
Replacement
1. Install replacement Side panels using the existing
4 screws, ensuring the door hanging brackets (SF-
CHAF/SF-FOL ONLY) are positioned beneath the side
panels. To position the side panels, lift slightly on the
Display Bracket shelf to place the bottom ange of the
side panel under the ember tray for support.
2. Follow the performed REMOVAL steps in reverse to
reassemble the appliance.
1. Remove the 2 fasteners on each Side Panel by us-
ing a ¼ in. Hex nut driver (SF-CHAF/HAL Fronts
Only) or a 1/8 in. Hex Key (SF-FOL Fronts with
Shoulder Bolts).
2. If installing a SF-CHAF or SF-HAL style Decorative
Front, the hanging brackets will be removed with
the side panels.
Removal Removal
Replacement
1. Disconnect the HDMI and the Display Jumper cables
from the rear of the Display.
2. Remove the 4 Phillips screws securing the display to
the Display Bracket.
3. Install replacement display following the steps in re-
verse and reconnecting all cables in the same manner.
3.5.1. Display Cables Replacement
1. Follow the removal Steps through 3.5 to gain access
to replace the HDMI, USB-A to RS-232, Display Jump-
er cables. Install and route new cables in the same
manner as those being replaced.
1. Follow the REMOVAL steps through 3.3, remov-
ing the Decorative Font, Side Panels/Door Hang-
ing Brackets (If equipped), Media and Ember Tray
assembly.
2. Prepare a soft non-marring surface to rest the dis-
play on once removed.
3. Disconnect the HDMI and USB-A to RS-232 cable
attaching the Display to the Computer.
4. Unplug the AC Power cord from the display to the
Junction Box Assembly Outlet.
5. Remove the 1- Phillips screw centered below/be-
hind the display, securing the Display Bracket to
the back wall of the appliance.
6. Lift up ½ in. (13mm) to disengage the bracket
hooks from the back wall of the appliance.
7. Pull the Display away from the appliance and
place, screen-side down on a soft surface.

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WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Disconnect Power Before
Servicing.
3.6.2. LED Light Bar Harness Replacement
1. If replacing the LED Light Bar Harness Follow the RE-
MOVAL steps through 3.6 to remove the Decorative
Front; Logs, Media, Refractory and Ember Tray; Side
Panels; Digital Display; and Blower Cover Assembly.
2. Replace the LED Light Bar Harness by disconnecting
the existing harness from both the Top LED Light Bar,
the Fuel Bed LED. Make the connections using the re-
placement harness.
3. Reassemble the appliance by following all the per-
formed REMOVAL steps in reverse.
1. Follow the removal steps through 3.4 to remove the
Decorative Front and Side Panels.
2. Remove six Phillips screws attaching the blower
cover assembly to the appliance. See Figure 7.
3. Disconnect the LED wire harness from the Top LED
Light Bar. Remove the Blower cover assembly form
the Appliance.
Figure 3.7 Blower Cover Removal
3.6. Blower Cover Assembly Removal / Replacement
Removal
Replacement
1. Install replacement Blower Cover Assembly using the
existing six screws.
2. Follow the performed REMOVAL steps in reverse to
reassemble the appliance.
3.6.1. Top Light Filter Replacement
1. If replacing only the Top LED Light Bar Follow the RE-
MOVAL steps 3.1, 3.3, and 3.6 to remove the Decora-
tive Front, Side Panels, and Blower Cover Assembly.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips screws securing the LED Light
Bar from the Blower Cover.
3. Reconnect the LED Light Wire Harness to the LED
Light Bar and reassemble by following the performed
removal steps in reverse order.

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3.7.1. Heater Harness Replacement
1. Follow the REMOVAL Steps through 3.6 to gain ac-
cess to the Heater/Blower assembly.
2. Make note or photograph the wiring labels and lo-
cations and harness routing. Disconnect all 8 spade
wire connections from the Heater and Blower motor.
See Figure 3.11.
3. Disconnect the 5-Wire Heater Harness from the top
of the Junction Box Assembly using a small, 3/32 in.,
slotted screwdriver to disconnect and remove the har-
ness connector from the Junction Box Assembly. See
Figure 3.12.
4. Route and wire the new Heater/Blower harness by
matching the wire labels with locations as noted and
shown in Figure 3.11.
5. Reassemble the appliance by following all the per-
formed removal steps in reverse order.
1. Follow the REMOVAL Steps through 3.6 to gain ac-
cess to the Heater/Blower assembly.
2. Make note or photograph the wiring labels and loca-
tions and harness routing. Disconnect all 8 Spade
wire connections from the heater and Blower motor.
See Figure 3.8 and Figure 3.11.
3. Support the Heater/Blower Assembly while removing
the three Phillips screws from the front of the Heater/
Blower Assembly mounting Bracket. See Figure 3.8.
4. Swing the front of the Heater/Blower Assembly down-
ward then pull the assembly away from the appliance
disengaging the mounting tabs from the appliance.
See Figure 3.8.
5. Remove the attached the mounting bracket from the
removed Heater/Blower Assembly and attach it to the
Replacement Heater/Blower by removing and reusing
the four Phillips screws.
6. Wire the new Heater/Blower harness by matching the
wire labels with locations as noted and shown in Fig-
ure 3.11.
7. Reassemble the appliance by following all the per-
formed removal steps in reverse order.
1
2
Figure 3.8 Heater / Blower / Assembly Removal
WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Disconnect power before
servicing.
3.7. Heater/Blower Replacement

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1. Disconnect AC Power Supply to the Appliance.
2. Remove the Decorative front by following the Remov-
al steps in 3.1.
3. Remove the Termination Cover Plate on the right
wall of the control cavity by removing the two Phillips
screws, and lifting up and away from the control cavity.
See Figure 3.9 and 3.10.
3.8. Junction Box Replacement
WARNING! Risk of Shock!
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Termination Cover
Figure 3.10 Termination Cover Installation
Screws
Figure 3.9 SecuringTermination Cover
4. Disconnect the AC power input lines from the splice
connectors attaching them to the Junction Box. Flip
the splice lever up on the splice connector to release
the wire. See Figure 3.13.
5. Disconnect the 5-Wire Heater Harness from the top
of the Junction Box Assembly using a small, 3/32 in.,
slotted screw-driver to disconnect and remove the
harness connector from the Junction Box Assembly.
See Figure 3.12.
6. Disconnect all four AC Power cords from the Junction
Box receptacles.
7. Remove and retain the Phillips screw securing the
component tray to the tab to the left of the computer.
See Figure 3.12.
8. Remove and retain the ¼ in. Hex/Phillips grounding
screw securing the component tray tab to the back
wall of the appliance. See Figure 3.12.
9. Lift the entire component tray assembly from the oor
of the appliance, while cables are connected to the
Display. Pull the Component tray assembly out from
the appliance just enough to access and remove the
one Phillips screw from the left side of the Junction
Box Assembly. See Figure 3.12.
10. Lift up on the Junction Box Assembly to remove it
from the Component Tray.
11. Reconnect all wires and attachment points in reverse
order to install the replacement Junction Box Assem-
bly. See Figure 3.13.

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2. REMOVE TWO SCREWS
AND BEND TAB UP TO REMOVE
COMPONENT TRAY
1. USE 3/32 IN. SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER
TO UNSCREW THE HEATER HARNESS
FROM THE JUNCTION BOX.
3. REMOVE SCREW SECURING
JUNCTION BOX TO COMPONENT TRAY
Figure 3.12 Junction Box Removal
HEATER 1 (BLACK)
THERMOSTAT (BLACK)
HEATER 2 (YELLOW)
HEATER 1 (YELLOW)
THERMOSTAT (BLACK)
HEATER 2 (RED)
MOTOR (BLACK to BLUE)
MOTOR (WHITE to WHITE)
TOP VIEW
Figure 3.11 Blower / Heater Assembly Wiring
5-Wire Heater Harness
(RED/YELLOW/BLACK/WHITE/BLACK)
NOTE: CONNECTOR
RETAINED BY TWO SCREWS
120VAC
DISPLAY POWER CORD
120VAC
ACM POWER CORD
120VAC
TO LED POWER SUPPLY
(WHITE/BLACK)
120VAC
HEATER/BLOWER CONROL
(TO ACM “PV”)
(BLUE/PURPLE)
120VAC to 19VDC
COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY
(TO BECM “POWER SUPPLY”)
GREEN - GROUND
WHITE - NUETRAL
BLACK - L1
RED - L2 (240VAC ONLY,
LEAVE DISCONNECTED FOR 120VAC)
DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
BEFORE SERVICING
Figure 3.13 Junction Box Wiring
11mm
1
2
3

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4. Remote Pairing Guide
Table 4.2 Menu Navigation
Main Menu Submenu Op�ons
ON N/A
OFF N/A
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
OFF
High
Low
15min
…
120min
OFF N/A
6°C / 43°F
…
37°C / 99°F
OFF N/A
ENABLE
DISABLE
STATUS
DIAGNOSTICS
RESET
ABOUT
SETUP
°C
°F
HEATER
TIMER
LIGHTS
FIREPLACE
ON
ON
THERMOSTAT
BRIGHTNESS
SETTINGS
HEATER
SYSTEM
NETWORK
TEMP °C/°F
Table 4.1 Advanced Functions with Appliance Buttons
Le
Buon
Middle
Buon
Right
Buon
Buon press
me Acon
WIFI SETUP GUIDE
X X X
Hold for 10s
WiFi Reset (Takes user to WiFi Setup Guide and will turn o
lights, heater, thermostat, mer)
REMOTE PAIRING GUIDE
X X
Hold for 10s
Remote Pairing (Takes user to Remote Pairing Guide)
FACTORY RESET
X X
Hold for 10s
Factory Sengs Reset (Takes user at any me to Welcome
Guide and resets sengs to factory state)
COMPUTER RESTART
X X
Hold for 10s
Computer Restart (Restarts the computer and takes user to
Welcome Guide)
SKIP
X
Single Press
Use the ame buon to SKIP out of Wi-Fi Setup or Remote
Pairing screens
Advanced func�ons
To pair a remote with the appliance, press and hold the Left
(Flame) and Middle (Heater) appliance buttons, located on
the lower right of the appliance's Decorative Front, to acti-
vate the on-screen remote pairing guide. See Figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1 Remote Pairing Guide

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5. Troubleshooting Guide
This appliance comes with a built-in diagnostics tool to help with basic troubleshooting. To access and run diagnostics,
navigate to "SETTINGS" > "SYSTEM" > "DIAGNOSTICS" in the menu.
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Remote control does not work
Batteries are installed incorrectly. Remove batteries and install correctly.
Batteries are dead. Remove batteries from remote and replace with new
batteries.
Remote is out of range. Ensure remote is within range of replace.
Remote is not paired to appliance. Use remote pairing button combination to pair the remote.
Appliance is in the “OFF” position at
the junction box.
Toggle the power switch located on the appliance junction
box to the “ON” position.
Computer is turned off. Turn on computer.
Loose power supply. Verify connections are secure or replace if damaged.
Different appliance remote is paired. Use remote pairing button combination to pair the remote.
Remote is defective. Replace remote.
Circuit breaker trips or fuse
blows when unit is turned on
Exceeding current rating of the
circuit breaker or fuse, perhaps from
operating other appliances on the
same circuit as the replace.
Verify circuit rating, install on dedicated circuit.
120VAC: Install unit onto a dedicated 15 amp circuit.
240VAC: Install unit onto a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Lights in room dim while the
unit is on
Unit is drawing close to circuit current
rating.
Appliance will not turn on when
using the appliance buttons but
will turn on with remote
Wire connector between appliance and
buttons is disconnected or damaged. Properly connect wire or replace.
Buttons misaligned. Ensure buttons are installed correctly.
Buttons defective. Replace.
BECM defective. Replace.
USB cable from computer to BECM
loose/disconnected/damaged Verify connections are secure or replace if damaged.
Appliance will not turn on with
appliance buttons or remote
Appliance is in the “OFF” position at
the junction box
Toggle the power switch located on the appliance junction
box to the “ON” position.
No incoming power from the electrical
outlet or electrical box.
Check breaker panel switch to ensure power is supplied to
the appliance.
Computer is turned off. Turn on computer.
Loose or damaged cables. Verify connections are secure or replace if damaged.
Loose power supply. Verify power connections and voltage.
Hard-wire connections not correct. Review wiring instructions to ensure correct connection.
Thermostat mode not working
Remote disconnected or out of range. See troubleshooting section “Remote control does not
work”.
Remote location does not reect
average room temperature.
Place remote in a location that is exposed to average
room temperature.
Room temperature is read every 5
minutes. Wait 5 minutes for room temperature to read again.
Flame has visual defect HDMI cord is loose or damaged. Verify connections are secure or replace if damaged.
Flame appears dark/dim Fireplace brightness set to “LOW”. Change replace brightness to “HIGH”.
Appliance turns on by itself
Normal operation during power up.
During initial power up the appliance turns on
automatically.
During a power cycle the appliance returns to previous
state (Note: heater will reset to Off).
Another user is turning on the
appliance from the IntelliFire App. Only one user should control the replace at a time.
Different remote is paired to the appliance. Pair the correct remote with the appliance.

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SimpliFire Troubleshooting Guide (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Heater will not turn on
Thermostat mode is on and room
temperature is higher than the
temperature set point.
Increase thermostat set point on the appliance, or turn off
thermostat mode.
Heater is disabled in “SETTINGS”. Enable heater in “SETTINGS”.
Appliance has overheated and safety
thermal switch has tripped.
First, turn off power at junction box or circuit breaker and
allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Then, turn power back on at
junction box or circuit breaker and turn replace on.
Loose or damaged cables. Verify connections are secure or replace if damaged.
Defective heater assembly. Replace heater assembly.
Defective ACM. Replace ACM.
Heater shuts off automatically
or won’t stay on
Thermostat mode is on and room
temperature is higher than the
temperature set point.
Increase thermostat set point on the appliance, or turn off
thermostat mode.
Heater setting automatically turns
“OFF” after 3 hours of continuous
operation.
Turn thermostat mode or heater “ON” to resume heater
operation.
Appliance has overheated and safety
thermal switch has tripped.
Ensure the front is installed in the correct position. Ensure
the heater output is unobstructed. Turn off power, at the
Junction Box Main Power Switch or circuit breaker. Then,
allow the appliance to cool for 15 minutes. Return power to
the appliance and wait for it to start up.
Appliance has overheated due to
blocked heater output.
Exceeding current rating of the
circuit breaker or fuse, perhaps from
operating other appliances on the
same circuit as the replace.
Install unit onto a dedicated 15 amp circuit for 120VAC.
Install unit onto a dedicated 20 amp circuit for 240VAC.
Another user is operating the
appliance from the IntelliFire App. Only one user should control the replace at a time.
Heater emits an odor Normal operation.
It is normal for the heater to emit an odor for a brief
amount of time after turning on. It is burning off dust that
has accumulated on the heater.
Fuel bed and accent lights
don’t work Lights are set to “OFF”. Turn lights “ON”.
Verify connections are secure or replace if damaged.
Fuel bed lights don’t work but
accent lights do OR Accent
lights don’t work but fuel bed
lights do
Loose or damaged cables. Verify connections are secure or replace if damaged.
Defective LED lights. Replace lights.
Excessive noise with heater on Interference with fan blade. Inspect heater assembly and fan for obstructions or
interference.
Defective heater assembly. Replace heater assembly.
Difculty installing front Ember tray is interfering with vanity
panel on front. Ensure vanity panel clears the ember tray when installing.
Blue light visible from fuel bed
area
Insufcient black glass ember
coverage in ember tray (power
indicator light isn’t covered).
Add or rearrange black glass embers in the ember tray.
Unable to successfully
complete WiFi onboarding
WiFi network password incorrect.
Verify network password on phone or tablet and retry
setup process (delete location in the app rst if one
already exists).
Incorrect IntelliFire App version
installed on phone.
Inception requires Android App Version 0.29.8 or above or
IOS 0.138 or above.
WiFi signal at the appliance location is
insufcient.
Verify WiFi signal level using available tools for Windows
PCs, Mac, iOS, or Android. A signal level greater than
-65dBm (Ex: -70dBm, -83dBm) may have intermittent
connectivity issues.
Cannot connect to hidden SSIDs. Connect to available SSID.

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SimpliFire Troubleshooting Guide (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Unable to control a previously
set up appliance with the
IntelliFire App
Appliance is not connected to the
internet. Ensure WiFi router is connected to the internet.
IntelliFire app account login issues. Log out and log back into the IntelliFire app account.
Appliance has been factory reset. Delete the appliance from the IntelliFire App and perform
Network Setup again in Settings.
Router, SSID or network password
has changed.
Delete the appliance from the IntelliFire App and perform
Network Setup again in Settings.
Unable to control with voice
assistant
Voice assistant integration has
become unlinked from IntelliFire.
Verify IntelliFire App is functional rst. If it is, refresh the
integration by unlinking and relinking the specic voice
assistant to IntelliFire using the Alexa or Google Home
apps.

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6. Wiring Diagrams
Figure 6.1 Inception Wiring Diagram

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Figure 6.2 BECM Wiring Diagram
1: BECM OUTPUT
POWER SUPPLY
DOOR BUTTON
JUMPER HARNESS
(BLUE/BLACK)
DC POWER SUPPLY
(to JUNCTION BOX
RECEPTACLE)
DC to DC CABLE
(to COMPUTER)
USB-A to USB-B
(to COMPUTER)
BECM
(BASIC ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULE)
LED LIGHT HARNESS
(WHITE/BLUE/RED/BROWN)
JUNCTION BOX (BLUE/PURPLE) AC POWER CORD
(TO JUNCTION BOX RECEPTACLE)
12VDC POWER SUPPLY
(YELLOW/BLACK)
SNAP IN-PLACE
BECM
Figure 6.3 ACM Wiring Diagram
COMPUTER
USB-A to RS-232
USB-A to USB-B
(to BECM)
HDMI
(to DISPLAY)
DC to DC CABLE
(to BECM “OUTPUT”)
DISPLAY
JUMPER
(to DISPLAY)
Figure 6.4 Computer Wiring

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SimpliFire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies
7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
www.hearthnhome.com
HEATER 1 (BLACK)
THERMOSTAT (BLACK)
HEATER 2 (YELLOW)
HEATER 1 (YELLOW)
THERMOSTAT (BLACK)
HEATER 2 (RED)
MOTOR (BLACK to BLUE)
MOTOR (WHITE to WHITE)
TOP VIEW
Figure 6.5 Blower / Heater Assembly Wiring
5-Wire Heater Harness
(RED/YELLOW/BLACK/WHITE/BLACK)
NOTE: CONNECTOR
RETAINED BY TWO SCREWS
120VAC
DISPLAY POWER CORD
120VAC
ACM POWER CORD
120VAC
TO LED POWER SUPPLY
(WHITE/BLACK)
120VAC
HEATER/BLOWER CONROL
(TO ACM “PV”)
(BLUE/PURPLE)
120VAC to 19VDC
COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY
(TO BECM “POWER SUPPLY”)
GREEN - GROUND
WHITE - NUETRAL
BLACK - L1
RED - L2 (240VAC ONLY,
LEAVE DISCONNECTED FOR 120VAC)
DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
BEFORE SERVICING
Figure 6.6 Junction Box Wiring
11mm
1
2
3