How To: Reinstall The Flame Rod In The Sideline Series Electric Fireplace

Modified on Mon, 15 Apr at 11:43 AM

Problem: There is a rattling noise when the flames are moving.  This is most likely due to the flame rod coming out of it's socket.


Solution: Reinstall the flame rod.


Models Supported:

80004 - Sideline 50"

80006 - Forte 40"

80011 - Sideline 60"

80014 - Sideline 36"

80015 - Sideline 72"

80025 - Sideline 45"

80027 - Sideline 40"

80032 - Sideline 100"

80043 - Sideline 84"


Tools Required:


    - Philips-head screw driver

    - Needle-nose plyers



Instructions:

    

  1. Turn Off Sideline Fireplace.

 

     2. Remove glass panel from fireplace and remove fireplace from wall.    

       

     3.  Remove the screws from the rear of the fireplace.   The picture below shows the                80004 – Sideline50    Fireplace.  For units smaller than 50”, there will be less                      screws, but they will all be in the same general location as the arrows below.  For              units larger than 50”, there will be more screws.

Arrows pointing to screws to remove on the back of the fireplace to remove the back panel.


4.  After removing the back panel, inspect the motor and flame rod to see if the rod is loose or if there are any zip ties that have not been cut down.

Picture of the inside of the fireplace with the back panel removed.

Back of Fireplace with panel removed


Picture of flame motor

Flame Motor

 

Picture of opposite end of flame rod.

Flame Rod


         5.  Also check to see if the flame rod is out of its’ socket.

Picture of flame rod and flame rod socket

6. If the flame rod is out of its’ socket, bend the rod and place the flame rod back into the socket.

Placing one end of flame rod in flame rod socket

Flame rod back in socket

7. After reinstalling the flame rod.  Reinstall the back panel on the fireplace.

8. Test fireplace before hanging fireplace back on wall and installing glass panel.


Video Instructions:


For video instructions on reinstalling flame rod on your Sideline Series Electric Fireplace, click on the following link:


Instructions for Reinstalling Flame Rod on Sideline Series Electric Fireplace



Need More Help?


Please contact our technical support team at 800-215-1990 for further troubleshooting or click the following link to file a support ticket: 


https://touchstonehomeproducts.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new



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