Service instructions – Vermont Casting DEFD36 User Manual
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Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/36, DEFD33/ 36
Service Instructions
Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the
risk of fire, electrical shock or personal
injury.
Glass Frame Removal
NOTE: Applicable only to units with fixed glass door.
1. Turn off electrical supply to unit.
2. Let fireplace cool if it has been operating.
3. Open access panel Radiant.
4. Remove two door retention screws along lower sides
edge of door frame.
5. Swing lower portion of door out from the fireplace
and gently lift up to disengage top of door from
fireplace (Fig. 6).
6. To reinstall glass door, follow the above procedure in
reverse.
Replacing Light Bulbs
This fireplace uses three (3) clear 120 Volt, 60 Watt,
E-12 socket base light bulbs (small base, chandelier
candle type). These lights are located under the ember
bed of the unit. For convenience, if one of the bulbs
burns out, it may be prudent to replace all of the light
bulbs.
Do not exceed 60 Watts per bulb. Use of
higher rated bulbs may result in a fire,
causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
1. Turn off power to the unit.
2. Allow fireplace to cool if it has been operating.
3. Remove glass door (refer to "Glass Frame Removal"
section), or open glass doors.
4. Remove the four (4) screws securing the ember bed
in position. Two screws (2) are located on either
side of the ember bed near the front.
5. Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs need
to be replaced.
6. Hold the socket steady while unscrewing the
defective bulb(s).
7. Install the new light bulb(s); hold the socket steady
while screwing in.
8. Reinstall ember bed, log set, and glass door.
Retaining
Screws
Fireplace
Front
Glass /
Frame
Window
Frame
Screws
Window
Frame
FP1204
Fig. 6 Window frame assembly removal
Clean the brass trim using a soft cloth, slightly
dampened with lemon oil, then buff with a clean soft
cloth. Do NOT use brass polish or household cleaners,
as these products will damage the brass trim. Lemon
oil can be obtained at supermarkets or hardware
stores.
Cleaning Brass Trim
Maintenance of Motors
The motors used on the fan and the drum assembly
are prelubricated for extended bearing life, and require
no further lubrication. However, periodic cleaning/
vacuuming of the fan/heater is recommended.
Make sure that the power is turned OFF
before proceeding.
Glass Information
1. Under no circumstances is this product to be
operated with missing or broken glass.
2. Do not strike or slam the glass.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the glass.
4. Tempered glass is used in this product. A qualified
service person must perform replacement of the
glass with gasket, as supplied by the manufacturer.