Ember Led Light Replacement; Flame Base Led Replacement; Flame Led Replacement; Flicker Motor Replacement (Rbf30, Rbf36, Rbf36P, Rbf42) - Dimplex RBF24DLX Service Manual

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Ember LED Light Replacement

Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
1. Follow steps 1-4 of 'Preparing for Service" on page 8.
2. Locate the two ember LED light assemblies and the
connector on the left hand side. (Figure 3)
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Squeeze the mounting tabs located along the board
with the needle-nose pliers, to release the tabs and lift
off.
5. Replace the LED light assembly with the new
assembly, and connect the connector into the side
marked "IN".
6. Reassemble the unit in reverse order from the
instructions above.

Flame Base LED Replacement

Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver
1. Follow the steps of 'Preparing for Service" on page 8.
2. Remove the back log assembly by removing the two
screws along the front of the log and the screw on
either end.
3. Lift the back log assembly out of the unit.
4. Locate the flame base LED strip. (Figure 3)
5. Remove the flame base LED strip by pressing in the
tab in the center of the standoffs to release the center
pin out the back and lift the light strip off.
6. Disconnect the light strip by pulling the connector out of
the assembly on the left hand side.
7. Connect the new light strip, ensuring the side marked
"IN" is on the left hand side.
8. Reassemble the unit in reverse order from the
instructions above.

Flame LED Replacement

Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver
1. Follow the steps of 'Preparing for Service" on page 8.
2. Remove the back log assembly by removing the two
screws along the front of the log and the screw on
either end.
3. Lift the back log assembly out of the unit.
4. Locate the flame LED strip. (Figure 3)
5. Remove the flame LED strip by pinching the standoffs
while lifting the light strip off.
6. Disconnect the light strip by pulling the connector out of
the assembly on the left hand side.
7. Connect the new light strip, ensuring the side marked
J1 is on the left hand side.
8. Reassemble the unit in reverse order from the
instructions above.
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Flicker Motor Replacement (RBF30,
RBF36, RBF36P, RBF42)
Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver
1. Follow the steps of 'Preparing for Service" on page 8.
2. Remove the back log assembly by removing the two
screws along the front of the log and the screw on
either end.
3. On the left hand side, locate the motor cover and
remove the two screws securing it to the firebox. The
cover can be gently tilted back and lifted out to access
the wire connections. (Figure 3)
4. Remove the two screws that secure the motor to the
unit.
5. Disconnect the flicker rod and rubber grommet from the
flicker motor.
6. Disconnect the wire connectors, noting the location of
the wires and connect the new motor wires.
7. Reassemble the unit in reverse order from the
instructions above.
WARNING: Ensure wires do not get pinched while
reinstalling the motor cover.

Flicker Motor Replacement (RBF24DLX)

Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver
Wire Snips
1. Follow the steps of 'Preparing for Service" on page 8.
2. Remove the back log assembly by removing the two
screws along the front of the log and the screw on each
side (4 total).
3. Pull the flicker motor out from the rubber coupling
attached to the flicker rod.
4. Remove the two screws that affix the flicker motor to
the bracket.
5. Cut the five wires as close as possible to the flicker
motor.
6. Cut wire leads from the new flicker motor to 3 1/2
inches long.
7. Using one of the supplied wire connectors, connect the
yellow wire from the new flicker motor with the yellow
wire cut from the old flicker motor.
8. Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol
with pliers. Pull on both wires to ensure a strong
connection.
9. Repeat the process for the 4 remaining wires, ensuring
that all wires are paired by colour in each connector.
10. Attach new flicker motor to the retaining bracket.
11. Insert stem from flicker rod into the rubber grommet.
12. Reassemble fireplace
WARNING: Ensure wires do not get pinched while
reinstalling the motor cover.
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