Blower/Fan Replacement - Dimplex BLF7451 Service Manual

CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver.
Needle nosed pliers.
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. Remove the decorative acrylic ember-bed pieces
from the media tray, which lies along the bottom of
the interior Partially Reflective Glass. A medium sized
container such as a bucket or a box will be needed to
keep the acrylic ember-bed pieces together.
2. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass by removing the
2 screws on each retaining bracket, located on the left
and right side of the Partially Reflective Glass. (Figure
12)
3. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass. Carefully place
the glass assembly aside in a safe location.
4. Remove the heating cover by removing the 4 screws: 2
on the left and 2 on the right of the tray. (Figure 13)
5. From the top panel of the heating assembly housing,
remove the 4 screws that hold the element cover to the
housing panel.
6. Disconnect wires from the ends of the elements noting
their original locations.
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the element to release
the wires.
!
NOTE: Some of the wires may have a "piggy-back"
connector that allows a second wire to connect to the same
prong as the first wire. Try and keep the "piggy-back" con-
nection together when pulling the wires off the element.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
CAUTION: When re-installing covers and panels, be
sure the wires are guided and tucked into the proper open-
ings along the right side so they are not pinched and allows
enough space to reinstall panel.

BLOWER/FAN REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver.
Needle nosed pliers.
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. Remove the decorative acrylic ember-bed pieces
from the media tray, which lies along the bottom of
the interior Partially Reflective Glass. A medium sized
container such as a bucket or a box will be needed to
keep the acrylic ember-bed pieces together.
2. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass by removing the
2 screws on each retaining bracket, located on the left
and right side of the Partially Reflective Glass. (Figure
12)
3. Remove the Partially Reflective Glass. Carefully place
the glass assembly aside in a safe location.
4. Remove the heating cover by removing the 4 screws: 2
on the left and 2 on the right of the tray. (Figure 13)
5. Remove the 2 screws, that secure the controls assem-
bly (Figure 8), located at the top of the mirror on the
right side of the unit.
6. Slide the controls assembly out toward the front of the
unit.
CAUTION: Ensure that the assembly is removed care-
fully, ensuring that no wires are caught or over strained.
7. Remove the 2 screws, that secure the cover panel
(Figure 13), located at the top of the mirror on the left
side of the unit.
8. Remove the two screws on either side of the heater/
blower assembly and gently lower the assembly so that
the top can be viewed.
CAUTION: When removing the blower assembly
mounting screws, support the assembly to prevent any
damage to the unit.
9. Remove the 6 screws (3 sets) that secure the blower to
the assembly (Figure 14).
10. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original
locations.
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry
between the end of the connectors and the blower/fan to
release the wires.
11. Properly orient the new blower/fan assembly and con-
nect all of the wiring connections.
12. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 14
Mounting Screws
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