Heater Assembly Replacement; Power Cord Replacement; Flicker Motor & Rod Replacement - Dimplex PF2325 Service Manual

ure 4)
6. Release door that houses the LED light board by press-
ing the tab to the left and opening the door.
7. Release the LED light board from the top panel by us-
ing needle nose pliers to depress the tab on the mount-
ing standoffs and gently lift the board off.
8. Follow the wiring to the main control board and replace
with new connection.
9. Properly orient and insert the new board.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

HEATER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for heating elements and top panel to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the front of the mantel and
remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
3. Remove the loose media from the unit (if applicable).
4. Remove the 14 screws around the back panel of the
firebox and the 3 along the middle of the panel (Figure
3).
5. Locate the heater assembly and disconnect the wiring
connections noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the heater assembly
to the unit (2 on the top and 2 on the bottom). (Figure
6)
7. Properly orient and install the new heater assembly
and connect all of the wiring.
WARNING: Ensure wires do not come in contact with
moving parts by securing wires in wiring tie wraps.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for heating elements and top panel to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
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2. Remove the firebox from the front of the mantel and
remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
3. Remove the loose media from the unit (if applicable).
4. Remove the 14 screws around the back panel of the
firebox and the 3 along the middle of the panel (Figure
3).
5. Locate the power cord and disconnect the wiring con-
nections noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
6. With needle nose pliers, grasp the power cord strain
relief grommet from inside the back of the bottom panel
and push while twisting to remove.
7. Install the new power cord.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
FLICKER MOTOR & ROD REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for heating elements and top panel to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the front of the mantel and
remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
3. Remove the loose media from the unit (if applicable).
4. Remove the 14 screws around the back panel of the
firebox and the 3 along the middle of the panel (Figure
3).
5. Locate the flicker motor and flicker rod.
6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the flicker rod mount-
ing bracket to the unit.
7. Locate and disconnect the 2 motor assembly wires go-
ing to the main control board.
8. Remove the 2 motor mounting screws.
9. Remove the tie wrap from the connector, separate the
motor from the flicker connector and remove.
!
NOTE: The tie wrap is included for shipping purposes
and does not need to be reinstalled on the unit.
10. Slide the flicker rod out of the snap-in bushing and
remove.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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