Thermostat Control Replacement; Power Cord Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

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.
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. Cautiously bend the Flicker Rod enough so that the
remaining end of the Flicker Rod clears the plastic
bushing.
FIGURE 13
Flicker
Rod
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) close to the Flicker Motor end
with wire cutters.
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 motor mounting screws and remove motor
from the mounting bracket. (FIGURE 14)
FIGURE 14
11. Discard old Flicker Motor.
12. Pick up new Flicker Motor and cut wire leads to 3 1/2"
13. Using one of the supplied wire connectors from the
14. Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol
15. Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.
16. Repeat the process for the four (4) remaining wires.
Flicker
17. Properly orientate and secure the replacement Flicker
Motor
18. Replace rubber bushing on motor shaft.
19. Replace Flicker Rod.
20. Reassemble firebox and replace in mantel.

Thermostat Control 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 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
Mounting
Screw
5. Locate the thermostat control mounted on the control
Rubber
Bushing
6. Pull off the thermostat control knob to expose the two
Flicker
Motor 7. Remove the mounting screws and remove the
8. Properly orientate the new heater thermostat control
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Mounting
Screw

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
9
long with wire cutters.
Replacement Part Kit, place one (1) yellow wire from
the new Flicker Motor and the yellow wire cut in step 8
into each terminal.
with pliers.
ENSURE THAT ALL WIRES ARE PAIRED BY
COLOUR IN EACH CONNECTOR.
Motor to the bracket with screws removed in step 9.
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 (see FIGURE 8, Page 7). The bottom
panel is now free to be removed.
panel (FIGURE 15) and disconnect the two (2) wiring
clips noting their original locations.
(2) mounting screws. (FIGURE 15)
thermostat control switch from inside the control panel.
and reconnect the wiring connections.