Power Cord Replacement - Dimplex DF2608 Service Manual

avoid damage to the unit, damage to property or
personal injury, ensure wires are reconnected to match
their original locations.
9. Fit Heater Assembly into top of firebox and re-assemble
firebox using screws removed in step 2.

Power Cord 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 and disconnect the two (2) power cord wire
connections. The smooth edged wire leading from the
narrow blade of the power plug connects to the middle
of the three (3) terminals on the Three Position On/
Off Switch; the side of the power cord leading from the
wide blade of the plug, and has ridges along its edge
leads to the bottom, right terminal of the Flame Action
Control board (Figure 21).
5. Using pliers, squeeze the sides of the plastic wire
clamp on the Power Cord from inside the chassis and
push it through the sheet metal.
6. Release clamp from the Power Cord and remove
Power Cord from the firebox.
7. Run replacement Power Cord through the firebox as
above and connect wire ends as described in step 4.
8 Leave two (2) inches of slack in cord and secure in
place with clamp.
9. Follow steps 1 through 3 in reverse order to re-asseble
the firebox.
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Figure 21
Three Position
On/Off Switch
Power Cord
17
Flame Speed
Control
Wire Clamp