SimpliFire SF-BI30-E User manual

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SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E • 2040-900 Rev. G • 1/15
Model(s):
WARNING: To reduce risk of re, electrical shock, or personal injury, read all instructions
before using appliance.
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
NOTICE
• Leave this manual with
partyresponsibleforuse
andoperation.
DO NOT
DISCARD
• Important operating
and maintenance
instructionsincluded.
• Read,understandandfollow
theseinstructionsforsafe
installationandoperation.
SF-BI30-E
SF-BI36-E
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN
THIS PRODUCT.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL -
LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations!
CongratulationsonselectingaSimpliFireElectricFireplace,anelegantandcleanalternativetowood&gasburningreplaces.
TheSimpliFireelectricreplaceyouhaveselectedisdesignedtoprovidetheutmostinsafety,reliability,andefciency.

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1IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Risk of Burns!
Risk of Electrical Shock!
DO NOT:
• Installoroperatedamagedappliance
• Modifyappliance
• Operatetheappliancewithoutfullyassemblingall
components
Thefollowingactionsarestrictlyprohibited.
• InstallationotherthanasinstructedbyHearth&
HomeTechnologiesInc.
• Installationand/oruseofanycomponentpartnot
approvedbyHearth&HomeTechnologiesInc.
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesInc.disclaimsany
responsibilityfor,andthewarrantyandagencylistingwill
bevoidedbytheaboveactions.

WARNING! DO NOT operate replace before read-
ing and understanding operating instructions. Failure
to operate replace according to operating instructions
couldcausereorinjury.
WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refertoowner’sinformationmanual
providedwiththisappliance.Forassistanceoradditional
informationconsultaqualiedinstaller,serviceagencyor
yourdealer.
NOTICE! Thisreplaceisnotintendedforuseasapri-
maryheatsourceandshouldnotbefactoredassuchin
residentialheatingcalculations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Whenusingelectricalappliances,basicprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedtoreducetheriskofre,electricshock,
andinjurytopersons,includingthefollowing:
• Readallinstructionsbeforeinstallingthisappliance.
• Thisapplianceishotwheninuse.Toavoidburns,donotlet
bareskintouchhotsurfaces.Keepcombustiblematerials
suchasfurniture,pillows,bedding,papers,clothes,etc.and
curtainsatleast3ft.(0.9m)fromthefrontoftheappliance
andkeepthemawayfromthesidesandrear
• Extremecautionisnecessarywhenanyapplianceisused
byornearchildrenorinvalidsandwhenevertheappliance
isleftoperatingandunattended.
• Donotoperateanyapplianceifitmalfunctions.Disconnect
poweratservicepanelandhaveapplianceinspectedbya
reputableelectricianbeforereusing.
• Donotinsertorallowforeignobjectstoenteranyventilation
orexhaustopeningasthismaycauseanelectricshockor
re,ordamagetheappliance.
• Topreventapossiblere,donotblockapplianceconnection
fanairintakesorexhaustinanymanner.
• Aappliancehashotandarcingorsparkingpartsinside.Do
notuseitinareaswheregasoline,paint,orammablevapors
orliquidsareusedorstored.
• Usethisapplianceonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Any
otherusenotrecommendedbythemanufacturermaycause
re,electricshock,orinjurytopersons.
•  Donotoperateanyappliancewithadamagedcordorplug
orafter the appliance malfunctions, hasbeendropped or
damagedinany manner.Returnappliance toauthorized
service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustmentorrepair.
•  Donotuseoutdoors.
•  Theapplianceisnotintendedforuseinbathrooms,laundry
areasandsimilarindoorlocations.Neverlocateappliance
whereitmayfallintoabathtuborwatercontainer.
•  Donotrun cordundercarpeting.Do notcovercordwith
throwrugs,runners,or thelike. Arrange cordaway from
trafcareasandwhereitwillnotbetrippedover.Donot
tightlycoilcord.
•  Alwaysuseproperlygrounded,fusedandpolarizedoutlets.
•  Always use ground fault protection where required by
electricalcode.
•  Todisconnectappliance,turncontrolsto“OFF”thenremove
plugfromoutlet.
•  Alwaysdisconnectpowerbeforeperforminganycleaning,
maintenanceorrelocationoftheappliance.
•  Topreventapossiblere,donotburnwoodorothermaterials
inthisappliance.
•  To prevent electrical shock or re, always use a certied
electricianshouldnewcircuitsberequired.
•  Whentransportingorstoringtheappliance,keepinadry
placefreefromexcessvibrationandstoretoavoiddamage.
•  Avoid use of an extension cord because an extension
cord may overheat and cause a fire.  However if you
have to use an extension cord, the cord should be No.
14AWG minimum size and rated to not less than 1875
watts.

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Safety Alert Key:
• WARNING! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
• CAUTION!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.
Table of Contents
1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
A.ImportantInformation.............................2
B. Warranty.......................................4
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
A. ApplianceCertication............................5
B. UnpackingandInspectingAppliance ................ 5
C. ModelandSerialNumberInformation..............5
3 GETTING STARTED
A. PartsandHardware .............................6
B. ToolsandSuppliesNeeded........................6
C.ApplianceDimensions............................6
D. Location....................................... 7
E. ClearancetoCombustibles........................7
F. ElectricalSupplyCircuitRequirements ...............7
4 INSTALLATION
A. SelectingApplianceLocation.......................8
B.AppliancePreparation ............................9
C. InstallationintoExistingFireplace.................. 10
D. InstallationintoNewConstruction.................. 10
E. ConstructingtheChase.......................... 10
F. ElectricalConnection............................10
G.FinishingFireplaceWall..........................10
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. ManualSwitchFunction:......................... 11
B. OperatingbyRemoteControl......................12
C. ResettingTemperatureCutoffSwitch................12
6 MAINTENANCE
A. Maintenance.................................. 13
B. Cleaning......................................13
C. ElectricalWiringDiagram.........................13
D. Servicing......................................13
E. ServicePartsList ..............................14
F. ContactInformation.............................16
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SimpliFire™ WARRANTY
Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its brand SimpliFire (”SimpliFire”), extends the following warranty
for electric fireplaces that were purchased from a SimpliFire authorized dealer.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
SimpliFire warrants to the original owner of the SimpliFire fireplace, and to any transferee taking ownership of the Simpli-
Fire fireplace within one year following the date of original purchase, that the SimpliFire fireplace will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. If a SimpliFire fireplace is found to be defective in materials or
workmanship during the applicable warranty period, HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the SimpliFire fireplace.
SimpliFire, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its obligations under such warranties by replacing the product
itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty
is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as
described below.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage
begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent,
authorized SimpliFire dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months
following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS:
This warranty only covers SimpliFire fireplaces that are purchased through a SimpliFire authorized dealer or distributor. A
list of SimpliFire authorized dealers is available on the SimpliFire websites.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and
exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty.
• Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items,
or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes.
• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts
include: paint, batteries and the discoloration of glass.
• Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation
instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) shipping or
improper handling; (3) improper operation, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed
components, accident, or improperly/ incorrectly performed repairs; (4) environmental conditions (5) installation or use
of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by
HHT; (6) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing; and/or (7) interrup-
tions or fluctuations of electrical power supply to the appliance.
• Our obligation under this warranty does not extend to the SimpliFire fireplace’s capability to heat the desired space.
This warranty is void if:
• The fireplace is subject to or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging chemi-
cals.
• The fireplace is subjected to or operated in places with prolonged periods of dampness or condensation or weather.
Examples include but are not limited to outdoors, porches, and laundry rooms.
• There is any damage to the fireplace or other components due to water or weather damage.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
• The owner’s exclusive remedy and SimpliFire’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express
or implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no
event will SimpliFire be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some
states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, SIMPLIFIRE MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN
THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION
OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.
B. Warranty

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Note:ThedevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
1.Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
2.Thisdevicemust  acceptany interference received,
    including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
MODELS: SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E
LABORATORY: CSA International
TYPE: Electric Air-Heaters Fixed and Location-Dedicated
Electric Room Heaters
STANDARD: UL 2021 (2nd Edition) CSA C22.2 No 46-M1988
A. Appliance Certication
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.
Thisapplianceistestedandapprovedaseithersupplemen-
talroomheatorasadecorativeappliance.Itshouldnotbe
factoredasprimaryheatinresidentialheatingcalculations.
NOTICE: Thisinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodes.
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
B. Unpacking and Inspecting Appliance
WARNING! DO NOT use this Electric Fireplace if any
part has been under water. Immediatelycallaqualied
servicetechnician to inspect and toreplace anypart of
theelectricalsystemifnecessary.Keepplasticwrapping
awayfromchildren.
• Carefullyremovetheapplianceandcomponentsfrom
thepackaging.Discardpackaging.
• Carefullyinspectcomponentsforanydamage.
• Referencepartslisttoverifyallpartshavebeenreceived.
• Reporttoyourdealeranymissingordamagedparts.
• Readalltheinstructionsbeforestartingtheinstallation.
Followtheseinstructionscarefullyduringtheinstallation
toensuremaximumsafetyandbenet.
Thisequipmentusesandcanradiateradiofrequency
energyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewith
theinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferenceto
radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedetermined
byturningtheequipmentoffandon.Theuserisencour-
agedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreof
thefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthe
receiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
fromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnician
forhelp.
C. Model and Serial Number Information 
Themodelandserialnumberinformationislocatedon
theratingplate.Theratingplateislocatedontheupper
wallofthereplacebehindglassfront.
SF-BI30-E
SF-BI36-E
ModelName:___________________________________________ Datepurchased/installed:__________________
SerialNumber:__________________________________________ Locationonreplace:_____________________
Dealershippurchasedfrom: _______________________________ DealerPhone: __________________________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Werecommendthatyourecordthefollowingpertinent
informationaboutyourreplace.
Homeowner Reference Information

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3 GETTING STARTED
Beforebeginningtheinstallationbesurethatthefollowing
toolsandbuildingsuppliesareavailable.
Tapemeasure
Pliers
Hammer
Gloves
MagneticPhillipsscrewdriver
Safetyglasses
Flatbladescrewdriver
C. Appliance Dimensions
B. Tools and Supplies Needed
Parts and Hardware List
Part Quantity
Fireplace 1
InstructionManual 1
RemoteControl 1
AAABattery 2
MountingBracket 4
ScrewST4x8 8
ScrewST4x12 8
A. Parts and Hardware
D1
D2
H3
W3
W4
3/4 in.
3-1/2 in.
W5
2-3/8 in.
2-3/8 in.
3-1/2 in.
W2
W1
H1
H2
MODEL
SHELL SIZE TRIM SIZE FLAME VIEW OTHER SIZE
W1
H1
D1
W2
H2
W3
H3
D2
W4
W5
SF-BI30-E
SF-BI30-E
11-13/16
29-15/16
26
28-11/32
21-13/32
11
24
31-1/8
37
30-3/8
34-1/4
25-7/8
11
29-7/8
37
11-13/16
35-13/16
31-1/4
31-1/8 26-3/4
SF-BI36-E
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D. Location
Whenchoosingalocationforyourreplaceensurethat
thegeneralrulesarefollowed:
• Forbestresults,installoutofdirectsunlight.
• Powersupplyservicemustbeinstalledwithin
proximityofelectricreplacepriortonishingto
avoidreconstruction.
• SeeFigure3.Cforappliancedimensionsandto
determinelocationofapplianceinstallation.
E. Clearance to Combustibles
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles
Sides.......................0in.
Floor........................0in.
Top..........................0in.
Back........................0in.
Front.......................36in.
Mantels..........SeeFigure3.1
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keepelectricalcords,drapery,
furnishings or other combustibles at least 3 ft. (0.9 m)
fromthefrontoftheelectricreplace.
F. Electrical Supply Circuit Requirements
Planthelocationoftheappliancesothatitwillhave
adequateelectricpower.A15AMP,120V/60hz.circuit
isrequired.Additionalappliancesonthesamecircuitas
thisappliancemayexceedthecurrentratingofthatcir-
cuit.Adedicatedcircuitisnotrequired,butispreferred
topreventcircuitbreakertripsorfusefailure.
ReferenceSection4.Eformorecompletedetailoncom-
pletingelectricalinstallation.
2 in. 2 in.
2 in.
6 in.
12 in.
Measurements from top surface
of the door front.
Figure3.1MinimumVerticalandMaximumHorizontalDimensionsofCombustibleMantels.
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4 INSTALLATION
A. Selecting Appliance Location
Whenselectingalocationfortheapplianceitisimportantto
considertherequiredclearancestowalls(seeFigure4.1).
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat-
ed out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.
NOTICE: Illustrationsreecttypicalinstallationsandare
FORDESIGNPURPOSESONLY.Illustrations/diagrams
arenotdrawntoscale.Actualinstallationmayvarydueto
individualdesignpreference.
D2
1/2 in.
1/2 in. D3
D1
W2
H1
W1
MODEL W1 H1 D1 W2 D2 D3
SF-BI30-E
32
27-1/2
47-5/8
33-1/2
23-5/8
SF-BI36-E
37-3/8
35-1/2
55
37-3/4
26-1/2
11
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Figure4.1ClearanceRequirements
Thisproductcanbebuiltintonewconstructionoranexist-
ingfactory-builtreplace.ReferenceSections4.A-4.Dfor
specicinformationforyourinstallation.

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BRACKET LOCATION BRACKET LOCATION
PRE-DRILLED HOLES
B. Appliance Preparation
Installmountingbrackets(4)byaligningthemwiththepre-
drilledholeslocatedonthesideoftheappliance.Usetwo
screws(ST4x8)perbrackettosecuretotheappliance.
SeeFigure4.2and4.3.
Figure4.2Pre-drilledHoleLocation
Figure4.3BracketLocations

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Figure4.4FinishingDimensions
E. Constructing the Chase
Achaseisaverticalbox-likestructurebuilttoenclosethe
electricalappliance.Chasesshouldbeconstructedinthe
mannerof alloutsidewallsofthe hometopreventcold
air drafting problems.  The chase should not break the
outsidebuildingenvelopeinanymanner.
Walls,ceiling,baseplateandcantileveroorofthechase
should be insulated.  Vapor and air inltration barriers
shouldbeinstalledinthechaseasperregionalcodesfor
therestofthehome.Additionally,inregionswherecold
airinltrationmaybeanissue,theinsidesurfacesmaybe
sheetrockedandtapedformaximumairtightness.
D. Installation into New Construction
Positionthe replace within the opening in theframing.
Level the replace with shims if necessary. Attach the
replace to the framing with the four provided brackets
andscrewsornails.
F. Electrical Connection
Note: All wiring must be completed prior to nish-
ing the unit.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Electrical Shock, and Injury!
Electricalwiringmustcomplywithlocalbuildingcodes
andotherapplicableregulations.
WARNING! Risk of Shock! Labelallwirespriorto
disconnectionwhenservicingproduct.Wiringerrorscan
causeimproperanddangerousoperation.Verifyproper
operationafterservicing.
A15AMP,120Volt,60Hz.circuitwithaproperly
groundedoutletisrequired.Useminimumsize14AWG
forsupplyconnectionto120volt,60Hz,15AMPbranch
circuit.Usecopperwireonly.Thesupplywiringshould
beproperlygrounded.Adedicatedcircuitisrecom-
mendedasotherappliancesonthecircuitmaycause
thebreakertotriporfusetoblowwhentheapplianceis
operating.
1. Removethescrewssecuringthejunctionboxcover
plateontheupperrightsideofappliance.
2. Pullelectricalwiresfromoutsideappliancethrough
the3/4in.holeinthejunctionboxcoverplate.
3. SecureelectricalwiretocoverplatewithRomex
stainreliefconnector(notprovided).
4. Connectthreewirestotheterminalblockintheap-
pliancejunctionbox.
5. Ensureallterminalblockconnectionsaretight.
6. Replacethecoverandretainingscrews.
7. Allcomponentsandwiringmaybeinspectedby
removingthetopinnerpanelthroughthereplace
frontopening.
G. Finishing Fireplace Wall
Combustibleornon-combustiblematerialsmaybeused
tonishuptothereplaceglassframe.Ensurethatyou
leaveadequateroomtoremoveandreplacetheglass
frame.SeeFigure4.4.
30 1/4 in.
26 1/4 in.
36 1/4 in.
30 3/4 in.
SF-BI30-E Finishing Dimension
C. Installation into Existing Fireplace
1. Sealalldraftswithnon-berousinsulationmaterialsto
preventdebrisorwaterfromfallingfromthechimney
toelectricreplace.
2. Closeorsealoffthechimneyueandclosedamper
(ifapplicable)topreventraininltration.
3. Donotinstallinanexistingreplacethatisproneto
dampness.
4. A provision must be made for the appliance to be
connectedtopowerwithinexistingrebox,oronan
adjacentwall.
SF-BI36-E Finishing Dimension

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WARNING! Donotoperatetheunitifitisdamagedorhas
malfunctioned.Ifyoususpecttheunitisdamaged,call
aqualiedservicetechniciantoinspectandreplaceany
partoftheelectricalsystemifnecessary.
Note:Aharmlessslightbriefodormayoccurduringrst
useorafterprolongedperiodofstorage.
A. Manual Switch Function:
Theappliancecanbeoperatedbybothremotecontrol
andmanualbutton.Oncetheunithasbeenproperly
connectedtoagroundedelectricalcircuit,theunitcan
beturnedONbypressingtheFlamebutton.Inanyac-
tiveFlamemode,theHeaterbuttonfunctionisavailable.
IftheFlameeffectisOFF,thereisnoHeaterbutton
function.SeeFigure5.1.
Flame Button
BypressingtheFLAMEbutton,theunitwillcycle
throughfourameeffects.
Heater Button
-Presstheheaterbuttononcetoturn750Wpoweron.
Appliancewillbeepandilluminate1redLED.
-Pressagainturns1500Wpoweron.
Appliancewillbeepandilluminate2redLEDs.
-Pressthirdtimeturnsheateroff.
NOTE:
Thereisabriefdelaybetweentheheatercommandand
theheatingturningON.Whentheappliancereceives
aheaterONcommand,theapplianceblowerwillturn
ONfor8secondsbeforetheheaterturnsON.Thereis
alsoan8seconddelaybetweenheateroffandblower
shutdown.
Figure5.1ManualOperatingSwitches
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FlameButton HeaterButton

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B. Operating by Remote Control
•  MakesurebatteriesareproperlyinstalledinRemote
Control.
-Batteryrequirements2xAAAbatteries
(included)
• Theeffectiverangeoftheremoteisupto13ft.
•  Theremotecontrolmustbewithinthe13ft.rangeand
alsobepointeddirectlyatthefaceoftheappliance.
Forbestresults,positiontheremotecontrolwithin45
degreesofthefaceoftheappliance
C. Resetting Temperature Cutoff Switch
Theheaterisprotectedwithasafetydevicetoprevent
overheating.Shouldtheheateroverheat,anauto-
maticcutoffwillturntheheaterOFF.ItwillnotturnON
automaticallywithoutbeingreset.Ifitoverheatsforany
reason,itcanberesetby:
1.Turnappliancetooff
2.Unplugunitandwait5minutes
3.Pluginandturnon.
CAUTION: Ifapplianceoverheatsrepeatedly,discon-
tinueuseandcallcustomer/technicalsupport.
CAUTION: Ifyouneedtocontinuouslyresettheheater,
unplugtheapplianceandcallyourcustomer/technical
support.
ICON TITLE FUNCTION REMOTE LCD
DISPLAY
FIREPLACE RESPONSE
POWER
ThePOWERbuttonwillturnthe
replaceon.Itwillalsoputthe
replaceinastandbymode.
Thiswillturnoffallfunctionsat
oncebutwillholdthesettingsin
memoryexceptHeaterfunction.
Theunitwillturnonatthesame
settingsbypressingthepower
buttonagain.
LCDilluminatesand
displaysamestatus
Iconandtemperature
setpoint.
Fireplaceemitssingleaudiblebeep
toconrmcommandtotransitionto
ONorSTANDBYstate
FLAME
BypressingtheFLAMEbutton,
theunitwillcyclethroughfour
ameeffects.
LCDilluminatesand
displaysamestatus
icon.
Fireplaceemitssingleaudiblebeep
toconrmcommandtotransition
betweenfourFLAMEstates.


HEATER
PressHeaterbuttononce750W
heaterturnson.
PressHeaterbuttontwice1500W
turnson,
PressHeaterbuttonthreetimes,
turnsoffheater.
LCDilluminates
anddisplaysheater
statusicon.
Fireplaceemitssignalaudible
beeptoconrmcommandto
transitionbetweenHEATERstates.
FireplacedisplaysoneredLEDfor
8secondstoconrmlowheater
command.Fireplacedisplaystwo
redLEDfor8secondstoconrm
highheatercommand.

THERMOSTAT
PressingtheTemperaturebutton
adjuststheheatersresponse
totheambienttemperature
conditionsintheroom.
Temperatureadjustsfrom16°C
-28°C(61°F-82°F).Power
buttonmustbeontosetfrom°C
to°F.Holdfor3secondsandthe
LCDdisplayfrom°Cto°F.
Remotedisplays
thetemperature.If
inStand-bymode,
temperaturedisplays
butcannotbe
adjusted.
Fireplaceemitssingleaudiblebeep
toconrmcommandtochange
desiredtemperaturesetpoint.
TIMER
PressingtheTimerbuttonsets
thetimedesiredforthereplace
torun.TheTimercanbesetfrom
.5hourupto9hoursin1hour
increments.
Remotewilldisplay
thetimesetting
selected.IfinStand-
bymodetimewill
displaybutcannotbe
adjusted.
Fireplaceemitssingleaudiblebeep
toconrmcommandtotransition
betweenfourFLAMEstates.
LIGHT Pressingthespotlightbuttonwill
switchthespotlightonandoff. Noindicator.
Fireplacewillemitoneaudible
beepasittransitionsbetween
spotlightonandoffstates.

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SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E • 2040-900 Rev. G • 1/15
A. Maintenance
WARNING! Risk of Shock! Alwaysunplugthecordbe-
foremoving or servicing.  Do not immerseappliance in
water.
• Always turn OFF the appliance and disconnect the
cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning your
appliance.
• Lightaccumulateddustmayberemovedfromtheap-
pliancewithasoftclothorvacuumcleaner.
• Wipetheexteriorsurfacesoftheapplianceoccasion-
allywithaslightlydampclothusingasolutionofmild
detergentandwater.Drythoroughlybeforeoperating
theappliance.
CAUTION! Donotallowwatertorunintotheinteriorof
theapplianceasthiscouldcreateareorelectricshock.
Always disconnect electrical service before serving ap-
pliance.
• Thefanmotorisfactorylubricatedforlifeandwillnot
requirefurtherlubrication.
• Storeapplianceinacleandryplacewhennotinuse.
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 Electrical Shock! Anyotherservic-
ingneededmustbeperformedbyanauthorizedservice
representative.Donotattempttoservicetheunityour-
self.
B. Cleaning
Cleaning Glass
Dust particles can be removed by bufng lightly with a
clean dry cloth.  Fingerprints and other marks can be
cleanedwithaclothdampenedwithaqualityhousehold
glasscleaner.Theglassshouldbecompletelydriedwith
alintfreeclothorpapertowel.Donotuseabrasiveclean-
ersonglass surface.Donotsprayliquidsdirectly onto
anysurface.
Metal Surface
Dust particles can be removed by bufng lightly with a
cleandrycloth.Adampclothcanbeusedtocleanpaint-
edsurfaces.Donotuseabrasivecleaners.Donotspray
liquidsdirectlyontoanysurface,
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C. Electrical Wiring Diagram
SeeFigure6.1.
LOG LED
LED
RC07-036A
LED
RC07-036A
LED
RC07-037A
Connector XH-5Y
Connector XH-5Y
LED RC07-017A/019A
Connector XH-2Y LED
RC07-068/69/70A
Receiver PCB RC05-011A Button PCB RC02-004A
Sensor
RC11-07G RC11-07G
Synchronous Motor Red 20AWG
Blue 20AWG
Red 20AWG
Blue 16AWG
Red 16AWG
Red
16AWG
16AWG
Blue
AC120 60Hz
Wiring
Terminal
Yellow/Green
16AWG
Blue 16AWG
Blue 16AWG
Blue 16AWG
Wiring Terminal
Blue 16AWG
Blue 16AWG
Blue
16AWG
Blue
16AWG
Red 20AWG
Black 20AWG
Yellow
17AWG
White
17AWG
Yellow 17AWG
White
17AWG
Yellow 17AWG
Red 20AWG
Black
16AWG
Main PCB RC01-005A03
Infared
120 VAC Faux Flame
Flame LED
120V Heater and Blower
Spotlight LED
Note: All LEDs
12V DC
Figure6.1ElectricalWiringDiagram
D. Servicing
Exceptforinstallationandcleaningdescribedinthisman-
ual,anauthorizedservicerepresentativeshouldperform
anyotherservicing.
WARNING! Risk of Electrical Shock!Anyotherservic-
ingneededmustbeperformedbyanauthorizedservice
representative.Donotattempttoservicetheunityour-
self.

SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E • 2040-900 Rev. G • 1/15
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Service Parts SF-BI30-E
Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2013
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
IMPORTANT:THISISDATEDINFORMATION.Partsmustbeorderedfromadealerordistributor.Hearth and
Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers.Providemodelnumberandserialnumberwhen
requestingservicepartsfromyourdealerordistributor. Stocked
at Depot
ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER
1 HeaterAssemblyincludesControlBoardandFan HEATER-BI30 Y
2 RotisserieMotor,Rod&3screws ROTISSERIE-BI30 Y
3 LEDStrips,3Strips LED-BI30 Y
4Log/GrateAssembly LOGS-BI30 Y
5 RefractoryKit REFRACTORY-BI30 Y
6 FlameScreen FLAME-BI30 Y
7 Front FRONT-BI30 Y
8 Glass GLA-BI30 Y
9 Remote REMOTE-SF-ELEC Y
HardwareBag HRDW-BI Y
Includes:MountingBrackets,Screw(ST4x8),Screws(ST4x12)
InstallationManual 2040-900
1/15
30” Electric Fireplace
#1 Heater Tray #2 Rotisserie Motor #3 LED Strips
#4 Log/Grate Assembly
#7 Front #8 Glass #9 Remote
#5 Refractory Kit #6 Flame Screen
E. Service Parts List

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SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E • 2040-900 Rev. G • 1/15
Service Parts SF-BI36-E
Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2013
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
IMPORTANT:THISISDATEDINFORMATION.Partsmustbeorderedfromadealerordistributor.Hearth and
Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers.Providemodelnumberandserialnumberwhen
requestingservicepartsfromyourdealerordistributor. Stocked
at Depot
ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER
1 HeaterAssemblyincludesControlBoardandFan HEATER-BI36 Y
2 RotisserieMotor,Rod&3Screws ROTISSERIE-BI36 Y
3 LEDStrips,3Strips LED-BI36 Y
4Log/GrateAssembly LOGS-BI36 Y
5 RefractoryKit REFRACTORY-BI36 Y
6 FlameScreen FLAME-BI36 Y
7 Front FRONT-BI36 Y
8 Glass GLA-BI36 Y
9 Remote REMOTE-SF-ELEC Y
HardwareBag HRDW-BI Y
Includes:MountingBrackets,Screw(ST4x8),Screws(ST4x12)
InstallationManual 2040-900
1/15
36” Electric Fireplace
#1 Heater Tray #2 Rotisserie Motor #3 LED Strips
#4 Log/Grate Assembly
#7 Front #8 Glass #9 Remote
#5 Refractory Kit #6 Flame Screen

SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E • 2040-900 Rev. G • 1/15
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andoperation.
• Important operating
and maintenance
instructionsincluded.
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theseinstructionsforsafe
installationandoperation.
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