Flame Action Control Replacement; Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

6. Pull off the Light Dimmer Control knob and unscrew the
retaining nut. (Figure 11) The potentiometer can now be
removed from the panel by pushing the potentiometer
through the front of the panel and remove from inside
the cabinet.
7. Disconnect the last two (2) remaining wire leads from
the control board on the left hand side, 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.
8. The Light Dimmer Control board is fastened to the
underside of the ember bed support by four (4)
mounting studs, one in each corner. (Figure 11) Either
squeeze each stud's clasp to release, or use side
cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner
mounting studs on the board. Clear both ends of
the cut mounting stud from the control board and the
support panel - new mounting studs are supplied with
the replacement part.
9. Properly orient the new potentiometer and control
board and re-connect all of the wiring connections.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
FLAME ACTION CONTROL
REpLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 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 from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
Figure 12
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Retaining
Nut
Potentiometer
Flame Action
Control Board
Mounting Studs (4)
Figure 13
Flicker
Rod
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace up if it is laying
on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly under
the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (Figure 8). The bottom panel is now free
to be removed.
4. Locate the Flame Action Control mounted on the left
hand side. (Figure 12)
5. Pull off the Flame Action Control knob and unscrew
the retaining nut (Figure 12). The potentiometer
can now be removed from the panel by pushing the
potentiometer through the front of the panel and
remove from inside the cabinet.
6. The Flame Action Control board is fastened to the
underside of the ember bed support by four (4)
mounting studs, one in each corner. (Figure 12) Either
squeeze each stud's clasp to release, or use side
cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner
mounting studs on the board. Clear both ends of
the cut mounting stud from the control board and the
support panel - new mounting studs are supplied with
the replacement part.
7. Properly orient the new Flame Action Control board
and potentiometer and re-connect all of the wiring
connections.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
FLICkER MOTOR/FLICkER ROD
REpLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 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 from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
Flicker
Motor
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