Heater On/Off Switch - Dimplex EF3003 Service Manual

WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
1. Remove the firebox trim by inserting a slotted screw-
driver and turning ¼ of a turn to release the trim from
the firebox.
2. Remove firebox from the mantel.
3. Remove front glass retaining clip, while holding the
front glass.
4. Remove the front glass and set aside.
5. Remove the log set by lifting up the front edge of the
log until it clears the front tabs. (Figure 7)
6. Pull out until the rear tab clears the back ledge, then lift
out.
7. Cut the flicker motor wires close to the flicker motor
end with wire cutters.
8. Remove the reflector rod from the flicker motor by pull-
ing the end of the rod to the left and cut the reflector
spring with wire cutters. (Figure 12)
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NOTE: DO NOT TAkE ThE LEFTOvER SPRING OFF
ThE END OF ThE REFLECTOR ROD.
9. Remove the 2 screws securing the flicker motor to the
flicker motor bracket.
10. Discard the old flicker motor.
11. Pick up the 1 ½" rubber sleeve and locate over remain-
ing spring on reflector rod.
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NOTE: BE SuRE TO LOCATE ThE LARGE OPEN-
ING OF ThE RuBBER SLEEvE OvER ThE REmAINING
Figure 12
Remaining Spring
on Rod
Figure 13
12
SPRING OF ThE REFLECTOR ROD.
12. Pick up new flicker motor and cut wire leads to 3 ½"
long with wire cutters.
13. Secure new flicker motor to the existing reflector rod.
Ensure the flicker motor bracket is in between the mo-
tor and the reflector rod.
14. Pick up slip joint pliers and adjust to proper slot.
15. Pick up 3m wire connector and place 1 yellow wire into
each terminal - total of 2 yellow wires. (Figure 13)
16. Secure wire connector by crimping the 3m symbol with
slip joint pliers.
17. Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.
18. Repeat this process for the 4 remaining wires (red,
blue, orange, grey).
19. Install the new flicker motor in place of the old one.
20. Reassemble in the reverse order.

HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser-
vicing allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs and heating
element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
1. Remove the firebox trim by inserting a slotted screw-
driver and turning ¼ of a turn to release the trim from
the firebox.
2. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
3. Lower the grille covering the controls.
4. Remove the retaining screws on the top cover and
remove the top, being careful not to damage any of the
wiring.
5. Locate the heater On/Off switch mounted on the top
panel and disconnect the wiring clips and connections
noting their original locations.
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NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver, gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the switch to release
the wires.
Figure 14
Ensure that all
connectors have
two wires with the
same color
Flat head Screwdriver
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