Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement - Dimplex CFP3913 Service Manual

the firebox.
11. Pull the Flicker Rod to the far right, towards the Flicker
Motor, then bend it gently enough to clear the bracket on
the left (Figure 8).
Figure 8
Flicker Rod
Exploded view used to show detail
12. Pull the Flicker Rod carefully away from the Flicker Motor
until cleared.
13. Remove all Wire Clips from the back of the switch to be
replaced (Low Heat Switch will have two (2) clips, High
Heat Switch and 3 Position On/Off Switch will have four
(4)), noting their original positions.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to remove all Wire Clips in
order to provide sufficient working room within the firebox.
Be sure to note each wire's original location carefully.
13. Depress the two (2) Retainer Clips on the top and bottom
of the switch and push the switch through the Control
Panel to remove (Figure 9).
14. Properly orientate the replacement switch and push
through the Control Panel until the Retainer Clips snap
into place.
15. Re-connect the Wire Clips from step 11 (refer to Figure 9
and wiring diagram on page 5 for wiring assistance).
16. Re-assemble firebox following steps 1 - 12 in reverse
order.
Figure 9
Retainer Clip
C
Flicker Motor
A - 3 Position On/Off Switch
B - Low Heat Switch
C - High Heat Switch
Wiring:
- Yellow wire from top terminal of High Heat Switch to Heater
Element
- Grey wire from bottom terminal of High Heat Switch and
piggy-back to Heater Element
- Piggy-back orange wires from bottom terminal of Low Heat
Switch to Terminal Block and Cutout
- Grey wire from top terminal of 3 Position On/Off Switch to
Remote Receiver Board
- Black wire from middle terminal of 3 Position On/Off Switch to
Terminal Block for Power Cord
- Piggy-back orange wires from bottom terminal of 3 Position
On/Off Switch to Remote Receiver Board and Cutout

Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement

If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least
five (5) 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. Pull fireplace away from the wall far enough to access
the back of the unit.
2. Remove one (1) Phillips screw from each of the two (2)
brackets which attach the upper part of the firebox to the
mantel, and remove the three (3) Phillips screws along
the bottom edge (Figure 4, page 6).
3. Tilt up the top portion of the firebox until the metal
Mounting Bracket clears the wood support of the mantel
(Figure 4).
4. Push the firebox insert out the front of the mantel.
5. Turn firebox on it's front and remove the 12 Phillips
screws that attach the Trim to the firebox (Figure 5,
page 7).
6. Turn the unit upright and pull the Trim off of the firebox.
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- Piggy-back connections
B
A
Access to Heater
Assembly area