Power Cord Replacement; Flicker Motor & Rod Replacement; Gwave Assembly Replacement; Logset Replacement - Dimplex PF2325 Service Manual

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for heating elements and top panel to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the front of the mantel and
remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
3. Remove the loose media from the unit (if applicable).
4. Remove the 14 screws around the back panel of the
firebox and the 3 along the middle of the panel (Figure
3).
5. Locate the power cord and disconnect the wiring con-
nections noting their original locations.
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NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
6. With needle nose pliers, grasp the power cord strain
relief grommet from inside the back of the bottom panel
and push while twisting to remove.
7. Install the new power cord.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
FLICKER MOTOR & ROD REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for heating elements and top panel to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the front of the mantel and
remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
3. Remove the loose media from the unit (if applicable).
4. Remove the 14 screws around the back panel of the
firebox and the 3 along the middle of the panel (Figure
3).
5. Locate the flicker motor and flicker rod.
6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the flicker rod mount-
ing bracket to the unit.
7. Locate and disconnect the 2 motor assembly wires go-
ing to the main control board.
8. Remove the 2 motor mounting screws.
9. Separate the motor from the flicker connector and
remove.
10. Slide the flicker rod out of the snap-in bushing and
remove.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

GWAVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for heating elements and top panel to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the front of the mantel and
remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
CAUTION: Even though the glass is safety glass it
may break if bumped, struck of dropped. Care must be
taken when handling the glass.
3. Remove the loose media from the unit (if applicable).
4. To loosen the back panel to allow removal of the top
pane, remove the 4 screws along the top of the back
panel and the first screw along either side of the back
of the unit.
5. Remove the 12 screws around the top panel of the fire-
box and the 2 along the middle of the panel (Figure 3).
6. Remove the front portion of the panel, as well, by re-
moving the 5 screws along the top.
7. Locate the gWave assembly (Figure 4).
8. Release the gWave assembly from the top panel by
gently depressing the tab on the top of the assembly
with the flat head screwdriver and gently remove.
9. Properly orient and connect the new assembly.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

LOGSET REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for heating elements and top panel to
cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the front of the mantel and
remove front glass assembly (glass lifts off).
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