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Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to remove and replace the safety weight in the Holmes HEH8031 Heater.

What you need

  1. Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement, Housing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure the device is unplugged from the wall outlet.

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  2. Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove eight 12-mm Phillips #2 screws from the back cover.

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  4. Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  5. Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement, Circuit Board Removal: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove four 12mm Phillips #2 screws from the circuit board.

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  6. Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement, Safety Weight: step 5, image 1 of 2 Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement, Safety Weight: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove wires from safety weight, as shown.

    • Pull upward on the blue connectors.

    • If connectors are tough to remove, try wiggling while pulling upward.

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  7. Holmes HEH8031 Safety Weight Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the Phillips #2 10 mm screw from the safety weight on the rear housing panel.

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Conclusion

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

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