Partially Reflective Glass Replacement; On/Off Switch Replacement - Dimplex BF8000ST Service Manual

Partially Reflective Glass Replacement

WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 5 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.
Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
1. Slide firebox out of mantel.
2. Lay unit on it's back for safe removal of Front Glass.
3. Remove four (4) Phillips screws from the right side of
Trim.
4. Slide glass to right side of firebox to remove (Figure 5).
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it may
break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be taken
when handling the glass.
5. Pull the front edge of the plastic Ember Bed up and
forward until the rear tab releases from the ledge located
at the bottom of the Partially Reflective Glass. (Figure 6)
! IMPORTANT: Only handle the Log Set by the Ember
Bed.
! NOTE: Log Set fits tightly into firebox, some force may
be necessary to remove.
6. Loosen, but do not remove, the two (2) Philips screws
that clamp the Partially Reflective Glass in place, and
swivel down so that the clamp clears the edge of the
Partially Reflective Glass (Figure 7).
7. Push the Partially Reflective Glass up and forward from
underneath to clear the frame and remove.
8. Insert replacement Partially Reflective Glass top end first
and lay the bottom end gently in the bottom track of the
frame.
9. Tighten clamps back into place and reassemble fireplace
in reverse order as described above.
Figure 7
Clamp

On/Off Switch Replacement

WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 5 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.
Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
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 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
firebox (Figure 8). The bottom panel is now free to be
removed.
4. Locate the On/Off Switch mounted to the control panel
on the right side (Figure 9) and disconnect the two (2)
wiring clips noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gen-
tly pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
5. Depress the retainer clips on the top and bottom of the
switch and push the switch out of the cover.
6. Properly orient the new switch and re-connect the two (2)
wiring clips and connections as before (Figure 9).
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 8
Mirror
Figure 9
9
Flat head Screwdriver
Screws To Remove
Bottom of firebox
On/Off Switch
Dark orange
wire from
top terminal
Retainer
Clip
Gray wire from
bottom terminal
of switch