Flicker Motor Replacement - Dimplex XLF5017-XD Service Manual

Flicker Motor Replacement

Tools Required: Phillips-Head Screwdriver
1. Follow the instructions for Preparing Firebox for Service on page 10.
2. Remove the 10 screws that secure the flame panel furthest to the right (Figure 13).
3. Remove the 9 screws that secure the flicker motor housing (Figure 14).
4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the flicker motor bracket to the back panel (Figure 15).
5. Detach the flicker rod from the flicker motor by carefully flexing it and pulling out the rubber sleeve (Figure 15).
6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the flicker motor to the flicker motor bracket (Figure 16).
7. Trace the wires from the defective flicker motor to the main control board.
8. Disconnect the flicker motor from the main control board and remove it, cutting any restrictive wire ties.
9. Connect the new flicker motor in the correct location on the main control board.
10. Secure the flicker motor to the flicker motor bracket using the 2 screws previously removed.
11. Secure the flicker motor bracket to the back of the firebox, using the 2 screws previously removed.
12. Re-bundle the wires using the provided wire tie.
13. Attach the flicker rod to the flicker motor.
14. Secure the flicker motor housing, using the 9 screws previously removed.
15. Reassemble the firebox.
Figure 13
Figure 15
Carefully pull out rubber Carefully pull out rubber
sleeve of flicker rod sleeve of flicker rod
Remove flame panel Remove flame panel
closest to flicker motor closest to flicker motor
Flicker Motor Bracket Flicker Motor Bracket
Figure 14
Flicker Motor Housing
Figure 16
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