Main Power Switch Replacement; Heater Control Switch Replacement - Dimplex DF203A Service Manual

MAIN POWER SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, 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 back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
flanges to the mantel.
3. Carefully remove the Compact Fireplace from the
mantel, holding onto the front glass so that it does not
move.
WARNINg: The front glass is held to the Compact
Fireplace with double sided tape and could come apart
when separated from the mantel
4. Remove the two screws on each top glass retaining
bracket, gently pull glass forward, lift out and set aside
in a safe place. (Figure 4)
Figure 4
5. Remove the log set screw and remove the log set.
6. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
7. Remove the 4 bottom access panel screws and sepa-
rate the bottom access panel from the unit. (Figure 5)
8. Locate the Main Power switch and disconnect the wir-
ing 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.
9. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and
push the switch out of the bottom access panel.
10. Properly orient the new switch and connect all of the
wiring connections.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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HEATER CONTROL SWITCH
REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, 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 back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
flange to the mantel.
3. Carefully remove the Compact Fireplace from the
mantel, holding onto the front glass so that it does not
move.
WARNINg: The front glass is held to the Compact
Fireplace with double sided tape and could come apart
when separated from the mantel.
4. Remove the two screws on each top glass retaining
bracket, gently pull glass forward, lift out and set aside
in a safe place. (Figure 4)
5. Remove the log set screw and remove the log set.
6. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
7. Remove the 4 bottom access panel screws and sepa-
rate the bottom access panel from the unit. (Figure 5)
8. Locate the Heater control switch 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.
9. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and
push the switch out of the bottom access panel.
10. Properly orient the new switch and connect all of the
wiring connections.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 5
Heater On/Off
Switch
On/Off/Remote
Switch
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