How To: Reinstall The Flame Motor In The Sideline Elite Series Electric Fireplace

Modified on Mon, 15 Apr at 11:48 AM

Problem: The flames no longer move and are stationary when the fireplace is turned on.

Solution: Replace the flame motor.

Models Supported:

80052 - Forte Elite 40"

80042 - Elite 42"

80036 - Elite 50"

80037 - Elite 60"

80038 - Elite 72"

80050 - Elite 84"

80044 - Elite 100"

Tools Required:

- Phillips Screwdriver

- Scissors/boxcutter

Instructions:

1. Turn Off Sideline Elite Fireplace.

2. Remove the glass panel from the fireplace by removing the 2 screws holding the panel in place.

Remove 2 screws holding front panel in place

3. Once the glass panel is removed, remove the fire log/glass crystals and 2 side pieces inside the fireplace opening.

4. Remove the 4 screws holding the bar at the top of the flame display board.

4 screws securing bracket that holds flame display board

5. Once the bar is removed, remove the flame display board.

Removing flame display board

6. After removing the flame display board, remove the 4 screws holding the flame panel in place.

7. After removing the flame panel, locate the flame rod motor. The flame rod should be attached to the motor.

8. Separate the Flame rod from the motor. (They are held together by a zip tie that needs to be removed.)

Flame rod detached from flame motor

9. Remove the zip ties and screws Holding the motor to the metal housing.

2 screws holding flame motor in place

Removal of 2 screws holding flame rod in place

10. Follow the cord coming from the motor to separate it from the rest of the wires (it can be held to the housing of the fireplace by tape and zip ties). Then unplug it from the motherboard.

Disconnect flame motor cable from control board

11. Run the new Motor wire back thru the motor housing and back to the motherboard. (Retape the wire with the other wires to the side of the fireplace unit to keep away from the flame light area)

Removal of flame motor cable

12. Plug it back into the same spot where you had previously disconnected the old motor

Plug flame motor cable into control board

13. Screw the Motor back into the Housing at the bottom. (Make sure the motor wire is kept snug to the motor and does not stick out)

Position of new flame motor

Reinstall 2 flame motor screws

14. Reconnect the flame rod to the motor.

Reconnect flame rod to flame rod motor

15. Test the motor by turning on the unit and making sure you do not hear any clicking or rubbing from the flame rod and the motor.

16. Once satisfied, reinstall the flame panel and refasten the 4 screws holding the panel in place. Also, ensure the black tape is secure to the panel and the back of the unit.

Reinstall flame panel