Thermostat Control Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

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Figure 15
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 Flicker Rod and Flicker Motor in the base
assembly. (Figure 13)
5. Gently pull the Flicker Rod to the right as far as
possible.
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NOTE: When removing the Flicker Motor some
damage may occur to the Flicker Rod. If the Flicker Rod is
damaged, replace to insure proper operation.
6. Remove the Flicker Rod by pulling both the Flicker
Rod and the rubber bushing off of the Flicker Motor, it
may be necessary to cautiously bend the Flicker Rod
enough so that the remaining end of the rubber gasket
can clear the end of the Flicker Motor shaft. (Figure 14)
7. Before removing the Flicker Motor, cut the Flicker Motor
wires (five (5) in total) close to the Flicker Motor end
with wire cutters.
8. Remove the motor mounting screws and remove motor
from the mounting bracket. (Figure 14)
9. Discard old Flicker Motor.
10. Pick up new Flicker Motor and cut wire leads to 3 1/2"
long with wire cutters.
Mounting
11. Using one of the supplied wire connectors from the
Screw
Replacement Part Kit, place one (1) yellow wire from
the new Flicker Motor and the yellow wire cut in step 8
into each terminal.
Rubber
Bushing
12. Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol
with pliers. (Figure 15)
13. Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.
Flicker
Motor
14. Repeat the process for the four (4) remaining wires.
ENSURE THAT ALL WIRES ARE PAIRED BY
COLOUR IN EACH CONNECTOR.
15. Properly orient and secure the replacement Flicker
Motor to the bracket with screws removed in step 9.
Mounting
16. Replace Flicker Rod and rubber bushing on to the
Screw
Flicker Motor shaft.
17. Reassemble firebox and replace in mantel.
ThERMOSTAT CONTROL
REpLACEMENT
Ensure that all
Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
connectors have
two wires with the
same color
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
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 thermostat control mounted on the control
Figure 16
Flat Head Screwdriver
Thermostat
Screw
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