 |
12-06-2017, 08:43 AM
|
#1
|
|
Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
|
Intertek fireplace insert disassembly and repair
While we were out over Thanksgiving we used the fireplace almost continuously to keep the camper warm. It developed an annoying squeak. I took it apart and figured out what had to be lubricated.
I made this video after the fact to show how it's assembled and functions as well as show how it can be modified to facilitate lubrication in the future without requiring full disassembly.
https://youtu.be/5plLhXq0cLs
__________________
Current vehicle list: 17 RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins Aisin 4.10, 24 Cedar Creek 40CBK
|
|
|
|
12-08-2017, 08:24 PM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 723
|
Thank you for the great idea and video. Nice job.
__________________
Dale & Karen
2015 Lacrosse 311RLS
2006 F-250 The 06-6.0
|
|
|
|
|
12-08-2017, 09:28 PM
|
#3
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 10
|
We have the same fireplace and just noticed tonight that the blower does not switch between the hi/lo position, it just blows at the same speed. Any suggestions as to what is wrong? Great video BTW!
__________________
 Stuart & Gerri
2012 F150 V6 Eco-Boost 4X4
2015 Flagstaff 832IKBS
2 dogs (Bailey & Chrissi)
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 01:24 AM
|
#4
|
|
Just as confused as you
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: south central Wisconsin
Posts: 5,108
|
Most electric fireplaces run at the speed you set it for. Many don't have more than one speed for the fan. The high heat setting is for max of 1500 watts and low setting is for 750 watts, it does not change the fan speed. The motor has 1 hot wire and 1 neutral wire and 1 pair of poles which allows just 60 rpm.
__________________
Richard & Jill
2014 Flagstaff 832IKBS Classic Super Lite
2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4WD All Star Edition
Camping since 1989, Seasonal since 2000.
Car Shredder Op/Tech, Scrap Metal Recycling - retired
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 02:29 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Yakima, WA
Posts: 131
|
Thank you for your video and clearly articulated instructions. Nice job!
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 03:13 PM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 157
|
Great teaching video. Thanks!
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 04:46 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Spring Valley OH
Posts: 833
|
Excellent, but how are you going to explain all the scratches on the dining room table to the DW?
BTW, I now know how simple it is to get rid of the whole thing and turn the space into useable storage. Thank you for a great job.
__________________
2018 Berkshire 38A
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 04:59 PM
|
#8
|
|
Jack of All Trades
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Williston, Florida
Posts: 317
|
Good video.
But a question: wouldn’t it be easier to take the back off instead of the glass front?
It looked like three screws on each side and one or so on top and the back would have come off, and the flame motor would be right there.
It don’t have an Intertek insert, I have a Dimplex, and that is how the flame motor is accessed.
Rick
__________________
Rick & Debbie; Brandy Schnoodle & Bucky (Dexter & Fritz R.I.P.) the Doxie "Kids"
2015 Jayco Pinnacle 36RSQS 5'er
2018 GMC Sierra Denali 3500HD, 6.6L Diesel Dually; B&W Companion 5'er hitch
ScanGauge, TST 507 TPMS
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 05:21 PM
|
#9
|
|
Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sturat
We have the same fireplace and just noticed tonight that the blower does not switch between the hi/lo position, it just blows at the same speed. Any suggestions as to what is wrong? Great video BTW!
|
Just checked on mine. The blower fan is a single speed. The hi/lo heat button seems to slightly increase the wattage. Hope that helps.
__________________
Current vehicle list: 17 RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins Aisin 4.10, 24 Cedar Creek 40CBK
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 05:22 PM
|
#10
|
|
Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vince and Charlette
Excellent, but how are you going to explain all the scratches on the dining room table to the DW?
BTW, I now know how simple it is to get rid of the whole thing and turn the space into useable storage. Thank you for a great job.
|
Lol. She bought that table specifically because she liked the distressed look. Brand new it looked like I could've picked it up on the side of the road. I'm just adding character.
__________________
Current vehicle list: 17 RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins Aisin 4.10, 24 Cedar Creek 40CBK
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 05:23 PM
|
#11
|
|
Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by RJHuser
Good video.
But a question: wouldn’t it be easier to take the back off instead of the glass front?
It looked like three screws on each side and one or so on top and the back would have come off, and the flame motor would be right there.
It don’t have an Intertek insert, I have a Dimplex, and that is how the flame motor is accessed.
Rick
|
Maybe. Now I have to take it out and look. 😀
__________________
Current vehicle list: 17 RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins Aisin 4.10, 24 Cedar Creek 40CBK
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2017, 05:54 PM
|
#12
|
|
Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by RJHuser
Good video.
But a question: wouldn’t it be easier to take the back off instead of the glass front?
It looked like three screws on each side and one or so on top and the back would have come off, and the flame motor would be right there.
It don’t have an Intertek insert, I have a Dimplex, and that is how the flame motor is accessed.
Rick
|
Lol. You are correct. It's about 15 total screws as there are a pile on the rear around the edge, but the rear cover would come off more easily than the front.
If you watch some of my other videos, it's certainly not the first time I've done something the hard way.
I'll probably make another video showing the correct way to disassemble as if you pull the rear and the top, you've pretty much got everything you need and don't have to fiddle with the scrim.
Thanks!
__________________
Current vehicle list: 17 RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins Aisin 4.10, 24 Cedar Creek 40CBK
|
|
|
|
|
12-10-2017, 01:05 PM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 477
|
Fantastic video. Sure would be nice if RV manufacturers would produce 'How to' videos like this.
|
|
|
|
|
12-20-2017, 01:15 PM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Savannah
Posts: 791
|
That would be too easy. [emoji2]
__________________
Kirk
2017 Forester 3051S
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
