Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement - Dimplex DF2608 Service Manual

Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement

If the fireplace 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.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
persons.
Replacement Procedure:
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 Philips 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 firebox 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 firebox (see Figure 8, page 10). The
bottom panel is now free to be removed.
4. Locate Flicker Rod and Flicker Motor in the base
assembly (Figure 13).
Figure 13
5 Color
Cable
5. Gently pull the Flicker Rod to the right as far as
possible into the rubber bushing (Figure 13).
! NOTE: When removing the Flicker Rod, damage
may occur if bent excessively. If the Flicker Rod is
damaged, replace to insure proper operation.
6. Cautiously bend the Flicker Rod enough so that the
remaining end of the Flicker Rod clears the plastic
bushing on the left (Figure 14).
7. Remove the Flicker Rod by pulling it free from the
rubber bushing on the motor shaft (Figure 14).
8. Before removing the Flicker Motor, cut the Flicker Motor
wires (five (5) in total) as close to the Flicker Motor as
possible.
9. Remove the rubber bushing from the motor shaft by
applying needle nose pliers to the motor shaft and twist
the rubber bushing off of the motor shaft.
10. Remove the two (2) motor mounting screws and
Flicker
Flicker
Motor
Rod
Figure 14
remove Flicker Motor from the mounting bracket
(Figure 14).
11. Discard old Flicker Motor.
12. Pick up new Flicker Motor and cut wire leads to 3 ½
inch long with wire cutters.
13. Using one of the supplied wire connectors from the
Replacement Part Kit, place one (1) yellow wire from
the new Flicker Motor and the yellow wire cut in step 8
into each terminal.
14. Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol
with pliers.
15. Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.
16. Repeat the process for the four (4) remaining wires.
Ensure that all wires are paired by color in each
connector.
! NOTE: In the event that multiple Flicker Motors were
already replaced within unit, or if required wiring has
been cut too short, it may be necessary to replace
Flicker Motor and the attached cable as a whole.
To do so:
i) Follow steps 1 through 7 and step 9.
ii) Unplug the cable connector from the Flame Action
Control board on the left side of the firebox (Figure
12, page 12).
iii) Cut all cable ties that bind the Flicker Motor Cable
and other wires together (wires and cable run
behind the lower bulbs).
iv) Follow steps 10 and 11 to remove defective Flicker
Motor.
v) Follow steps 17 through 19 to install new Flicker
Motor.
vi) Run Flicker Motor Cable along channel behind lower
bulbs and bind together with other wires using cable
ties.
vii) Plug cable connector into Flame Action Control
13
Mounting
Screw
Rubber
Bushing
Flicker
Motor
Mounting
Screw