Flicker Motor/ Flicker Rod Replacement; Terminal Block Replacement - Dimplex BLF74 Servise Manual

Figure 10
Figure 11
Flicker
Retaining
Assembly
Screws
FLICKER MOTOR/ FLICKER ROD
REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver.
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. In the bottom right hand of the unit, remove the access
covers. (Figure 10)
2. If the flicker rod needs to be changed it can be re-
moved by holding the gasket and sliding it to the left.
This will disengage it from the motor. It will then be
possible to remove it out of the opening.
3. To replace the flicker motor, remove the second access
cover (Figure 10).
4. Remove the 2 retaining screws (Figure 11) on the
bracket that the flicker motor is mounted to remove the
assembly.
5. Carefully remove the entire assembly.
!
NOTE: It may be easier to remove the flicker rod (see
step 2) to allow the whole assembly to be removed.
6. Remove the flicker motor wires from the terminal block
Access Covers
Terminal
Flicker
Block
Motor
by loosening the 3 small Philips screws holding each
wire in place then gently pulling the wires out of the
terminal block - noting their original locations.
7. Remove the 2 screws holding the flicker motor to the
mounting bracket. Gently pull the motor away from the
flicker rod.
8. Properly orient the new flicker motor onto the bracket
and re-attach with the 2 mounting screws.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
CAUTION: When removing and replacing the flicker
motor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod
minimal so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is damaged, it
should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
CAUTION: When re-installing, be sure the wires are
guided and tucked into the proper openings along the right
side so they are not pinched and allows enough space to
reinstall the panels.
TERMINAL BLOCK
REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver.
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. In the bottom right hand of the unit, remove both of the
access cover. (Figure 10)
2. Remove the 2 retaining screws (Figure 11) on the
bracket that the flicker motor is mounted to remove the
assembly.
3. Carefully remove the entire assembly.
!
NOTE: It may be easier to remove the flicker rod (see
step 2 of Flicker Motor Replacement) to allow the whole
assembly to be removed.
4. Remove the wires from the terminal block by loosen-
ing the small Philips screws holding each wire in place
then gently pulling the wires out of the terminal block -
noting their original locations.
5. Remove the 2 screws holding the terminal block to the
mounting bracket. Gently pull the terminal block away
from the bracket.
6. Properly orient the new terminal block onto the bracket
and re-attach with the 2 mounting screws.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
CAUTION: When removing and replacing the flicker
motor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod
minimal so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is damaged, it
should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
CAUTION: When re-installing, be sure the wires are
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