To Replace Flame Motor/Flame Rod - Dimplex BF5000NT Parts & Service Manual

BF5000NT, BF5000, EF2604, SF2603, DF2603
If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs
and heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.

TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD

1. Remove the firebox trim by grasping both sides of the trim and pulling straight up.
2. Remove the front glass retaining clip.
3. Remove the front glass and set aside.
4. Remove the log set by lifting up the front edge of the log until it clears the front tabs.
Pull out until the rear tab clears the back ledge, then lift out.
5. Remove the firebox from the mantel and unplug.
6. Remove (2) screws from the bottom panel located on the back assembly.
7. Lay unit on back.
8. Remove the (2) remaining screws from the bottom panel located on the left and right
sides.
9. Remove the bottom panel and set aside.
10. Remove (1) screw from the motor bracket located in the flame panel.
11. Remove flicker motor assembly by pulling flicker motor towards you and by
removing bracket from slot located in back panel.
12. Remove (2) screws securing the flicker motor to the flicker motor bracket.
13. Cut the flicker motor wires close to the flicker motor end with wire cutters.
14. Remove reflector rod from flicker motor by bending the rod down 90º and cutting the
reflector spring with wire cutters. DO NOT TAKE THE LEFTOVER SPRING OFF
OF THE END OF THE REFLECTOR ROD
15. Discard old flicker motor.
16. Pick up the 1 ½" rubber sleeve and locate over remaining spring on reflector rod.
ENSURE TO LOCATE THE LARGE OPENING OF THE BLACK CYLINDER OVER
THE REMAINING SPRING OF REFLECTOR ROD.
17. Pick up new flicker motor and cut wire leads to 3 ½" long with wire cutters.
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