Switch Replacement; Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement; Heater Element Replacement - Dimplex BF36 Series Service Manual

Switch Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to servic-
ing, allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating ele-
ments 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. Open the steel curtains (remove glass doors if appli-
cable).
2. Remove the log grate retaining screws and remove the
log grate.
3. Pull the rear edge of the log set forward by grasping the
ember bed by the sides (handle the log set only by the
ember bed and not the logs) and pulling firmly until the
rear tab pops out from under the back ledge, then lift out.
4. Remove the light bulb closest to the switches for easier
access.
5. Locate the cover plate by the switches and remove the
mounting screws.
6. Remove the cover plate.
7. Reach hand into the opening and locate the switch to be
replaced.
8. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and
push the switch out of the bottom cover.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the heater on/off
switch as well for easier access, if replacing the Main On/Off
switch.
9. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original
locations.
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NOTE: Use a flat head screwdriver to gently pry be-
tween the end of the connector and the switch to release the
wires.
10. Properly orient the new switch and connect all of the wir-
ing connections.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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NOTE: To replace the log set insert the front edge,
pushing back down until the rear tab snaps under the back
ledge and the logs are resting against the partially reflective
glass.

Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to servic-
ing, allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating ele-
ments 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. Open the steel curtains (remove glass doors if appli-
cable).
2. Remove the log grate retaining screws and remove the
log grate.
3. Pull the rear edge of the log set forward by grasping the
ember bed by the sides (handle the log set only by the
ember bed and not the logs) and pulling firmly until the
rear tab pops out from under the back ledge, then lift out.
4. Remove the retaining screws on the light assembly
retaining plate and remove being careful not to damage
any of the wiring.
5. Reach hand into the opening created by removing the
light assembly. Locate the flicker motor/flicker rod as-
sembly and remove the wire nuts and connections noting
their original locations.
6. Remove the flicker assembly mounting bracket screw us-
ing a ¼" hex head wrench or socket on the motor bracket
closest to the switches. Remove and rotate the assem-
bly down releasing the mounting tab from the rear panel.
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NOTE: When removing the flicker motor some damage
may occur to the flicker rod. If flicker rod is damaged replace
to ensure proper operation.
7. To remove the flicker rod attach needle nose pliers to the
spring on the motor shaft and pull while rotating in the
same direction of the spring winding.
8. To remove the flicker motor you must first remove the
flicker rod (see above). Remove the motor mounting
screws and remove motor from the mounting bracket.
9. To replace the flicker rod attach needle nose pliers to the
flicker rod spring and push onto the flicker motor shaft
while rotating in the opposite direction of the spring wind-
ing.
10. Properly orient the flicker motor and connect all of the
wire nut connections in their original locations.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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NOTE: To replace the log set, insert the front edge of the
log set and pushing back down until the rear tab snaps under
the back ledge and the logs are resting against the partially
reflective glass.
12. If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at
least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating elements to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.

Heater Element Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to servic-
ing, allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating ele-
ments 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.
!
NOTE: The fireplace is equipped with two heating ele-
ments. The same removal & installation instructions apply to
both elements.
1. Open the steel curtains (remove glass doors if appli-
cable).
2. Remove the steel curtains by lifting up on the curtain
mounting rod releasing it from the side mounting tab, and
pulling out.
3. Remove the top cover mounting screws from inside the
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