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08-15-2019, 01:47 PM #1
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Fireplace removal, Solitude
I want to remove the fireplace so I can make some adjustments to the televator assembly (installed new smart Samsung TV on televator but the TV leans backwards a bit. I want to remove the screws holding the televator base to the floor and move it back a bit to straighten the TV).
Looked at installation instructions for the fireplace and it appears that two screws at the top corners need to be removed to remove the glass front frame. However, it seems Grand Design added a trim piece at the top of the fireplace that completely blocks those screws.
Has anyone had the fireplace out and what did you do? Were the top frame screws accessible?2019 Solitude 384GKR
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08-15-2019, 03:00 PM #2
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Mine had a trim price that went around the front that popped up and came off. Then had 4 screws after that the whole unit came out as a whole then unplug it. Replaced mine under warranty, they mailed one to me and I replaced it. I think yours is the name as mine.
Edit: sorry Kirby but I just looked up your fireplace and it is different from mine sorry someone will chime in.Last edited by Mister B; 08-15-2019 at 03:13 PM.
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08-15-2019, 04:07 PM #3
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Just an idea.. when you make the adjustment, maybe tilt the TV a bit toward the front (top out more than the bottom). I'm thinking of doing that with mine after this season's travels to reduce the glare a bit from the windows across from the TV.
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08-15-2019, 05:41 PM #4
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I came to the same conclusion after thinking over several options. I'm going to remove the top screws and put spacers between the metal bracket and top mounting holes on the TV. That will bring the top out some. I really don't want to pry that trim piece off the mantle to get to the fireplace frame screws. It was pretty dumb of the GD crew to do that since it will have to be done if the fireplace ever needs to be replaced.
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08-15-2019, 06:11 PM #5
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I've encountered several things now that were put together with complete disregard for the fact that they might some day have to be opened up for repairs / maintenance / upgrades.
My especially-frustrating one is near your current project - our junk factory radio is in the *center* cabinet of three cabinets over the TV and much of the wiring in there (or that I'd like to add in there) disappears into impossibly difficult hidden spaces. It looks to me as though significant dismantling of the cabinets and the wall are necessary to permanently upgrade entertainment equipment and wiring, or to add communications equipment I'd like to put in there.
As a result I have stuff piled up in other cabinets building up heat, and wires and cables sticking out and running everywhere. It would be SO simple to design and build that area with some forethought about what people in the 21st century might want to do to improve on the junk factory entertainment system and add other types of electronic equipment. Some planned conduits and raceways, some labeling of existing systems, some easily-removed panels... it really would not take much!Mark - 2018 Solitude 310GK - 2017 F-350 diesel SRW short box - Pullrite Superglide hitch
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12-03-2022, 06:50 PM #6
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I may have to remove my fireplace as well as the televator does not work and may be the motor? Has anyone experienced this type of motor failure? Thank you
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12-03-2022, 07:09 PM #7
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Not sure what fireplace you have but ours has the Twin Star. It has a trim piece right above it blocking access to those 2 screws. Fortunately is is just held on with pin nails. It should pop off fairly easily. When I replaced mine I used 2 regular screws with the heads pained black.
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12-04-2022, 01:41 PM #8
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My Greystone fireplace has 4 screws behind a face plate that lifts up then off. Easy job.
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12-04-2022, 07:06 PM #9
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My tekevator is not working. Has anyone manually raised the television as I would like to leave it raised until I get a new motor for the televator
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12-05-2022, 03:21 PM #10
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You could try pulling the shaft out of the motor and manually raising the TV. Or maybe there is a connection behind the TV you can get to and disengage the threaded rod that raises and lowers the TV. All this sounds a bit sketch, but it might be worth a try.
Maybe just unmount to TV from the televator if you can get behind the TV. All you would need to do is loosen the 4 screws holding the TV to the mechanism.Larry KE4DMG
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