Led Light Strip Replacement - Dimplex DWF3651 Service Manual

for it to go all the way down into the bracket.
15. Reconnect the flicker motor wires, according to their
original configuration.
16. Re-assemble the remainder of the fireplace in reverse
order from the instructions above.
!
NOTE: If any tie wraps were removed, replace and en-
sure that none of the wires are pinched during reassembly.
! NOTE: Be sure that the flanges on the end panel are
positioned on the interior of the outside panel of the fire-
place.

LED LIGHT STRIP REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser-
vicing, allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating
elements 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. On either side of the firebox, remove the retaining
screws and carefully remove the glass assembly from
the rest of the assembly. (Figure 3)
2. Carefully remove the acrylic media from the front tray.
3. If applicable, remove the fireplace assembly from the
wall by carefully lifting it upward, releasing it from the
flanges of the wall-mounting bracket. (Figure 4).
4. Carefully set the unit upright on a flat working surface.
! NOTE: If necessary, lay a protective barrier between
the unit and your work surface, (i.e. cloth, cardboard, thick
plastic) to avoid scratching your work surface.
5. On the right end, with the switchboard, remove the ten
screws around the outside of the end panel. (Figure 5)
6. Lay unit on its back and remove the remaining 9 screws
from the end panel.
7. Remove the end panel being careful not to add any
strain to the wires connecting to the switchboard.
8. Gently guide the partially reflective glass out the open
side of the firebox.
!
NOTE: The wires are grouped together with tie wraps,
which may need to cut to easily access the different wires.
9. Remove both sets of the 3 end panel screws and the 5
front screws that hold the Media Tray in place. (Figure
8)
10. Remove the 5 screws that hold the LED light bracket
onto the bottom of the firebox. (Figure 10)
11. Remove the 2 screws holding the LED light strip to the
bracket, lay the new LED light strip back into the light
bracket and secure.
12. Trace the wires from the original LED light strip up to
the LED driver board, replacing them with the new
wires and any new tie wraps as required.
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13. Remove and replace the wire connectors from the
terminals on the LED driver board.
!
NOTE: Use a flat head screwdriver to gently pry
between the end of the connector and the switch to release
the wires.
14. Remount the LED light strip bracket onto the firebox.
15. Re-assemble the remainder of the fireplace in reverse
order from the instructions above.
!
NOTE: If any tie wraps were removed, replace and en-
sure that none of the wires are pinched during reassembly.
! NOTE: Be sure that the flanges on the end panel are
positioned on the interior of the outside panel of the fire-
place.
Figure 10
LED Bracket
Screws
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