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Holmes HEH8031 Power Cord Replacement

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  1. Holmes HEH8031 Power Cord Replacement, Housing: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Ensure the device is unplugged from the wall outlet.

  2. Holmes HEH8031 Power Cord Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove eight 12-mm Phillips #2 screws from the back cover.

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    • Turn heater over so the controls are facing up.

    • Lift the front housing away from the back of the fan and slowly fold the front housing back down to the floor.

    • Internal wires are connected to both halves of the housing. Be careful when separating the housing.

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    • Decrimp the wire nuts from both wire connections.

    • Remove wire nuts to expose wire strands.

    • Separate all connected wires.

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    • Pull on the cord from the outside of the heater with great finesse. At the same time, push the cord clamp out of the housing from the inside.

    • Separate the two halves of the cord clamp and remove from cord.

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    • Prepare the replacement cord by cutting the negative branch (black) at least 8 inches shorter than the positive branch (white).

    • Strip at least 3/4 inch of insulation from the cord to expose bare wire.

    • Twist wire ends to form a tight braid.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Are there substitute power cord for Holmes HEH8031 power cord replacement?

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