Heater Assembly Replacement - Dimplex DF2608-AU Service Manual

Figure 16
squeeze each mounting stud's clasp to release, or use
side cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner
mounting studs on the board.
! NOTE: If mounting studs are cut, replacement mounting
studs will need to be inserted from underneath ember
bed. Follow steps 1 - 5 of Mirror Replacement procedure
on Page 8 to do this. It is recommended to attempt to
release the control board without cutting mounting studs.
6. Clear both ends of each cut mounting stud from the
control board and the support panel - new mounting
studs are supplied with the replacement part.
7. Properly orientate the new control board and re-connect
all of the wiring connections.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Heater Assembly Replacement

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.
Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Remove the 10 Philips screws that fasten the top cover
to the rest of the firebox. There are: (four) 4 screws at
the back of the firebox, along the top; two (2) screws on
each side and at the top of the firebox; and two (2)
screws on the top of the firebox (Figure 17).
4. Flip the top panel over and place upside down on the top
of the unit. You may experience some resistance
as the Heater Assembly is mounted to the top panel and
Figure 17
Log Driver
Control
Board
may be a snug fit inside the firebox. Orientate
yourself with the placement of the Heater Assembly
and wiring as shown in Figure 18.
Mounting
Studs (4)
Figure 18
Multi-Colour LED
Wire Harness
5. Disconnect: the two (2) wire connectors on the right side
of the Heater Assembly (one yellow, one black); the three
(3) blue vertically stacked wire connectors attached to
the left side of the heating element; and the two (2) wire
connectors on the left side of the Heater Assembly (one
blue and one black), noting all of their original positions.
6. Turn the top panel over and while supporting the
Heater Assembly and panel in one hand, remove the
five (5) heater mounting screws, noting the center
screw is of a larger diameter (Figure 19).
Figure 19
7. Separate the Heater Assembly from the top panel.
8. Properly orientate the new Heater Assembly and
re-connect all of the wiring connections.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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Screws to Remove
Heater Assembly
Top Panel
Terminal Block
Wires Leading to Bottom Assembly
Heating Element