Flicker Assembly Replacement; Thermistor Replacement - Dimplex XLF50 Service Manual

FLICKER ASSEMBLY 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
Wire snips
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. Remove the plastic media tray by removing the 4
screws: 2 on the left and 2 on the right of the tray.
(Figure 7)
2. Lift the plastic media tray out of the unit.
3. Remove the front panel by removing the 6 screws: 3 on
the left and 3 on the right of the tray.
4. Remove the 17 screws along the top of the flame panel
and gently remove. (Figure 6)
5. Gently pull the motor away from the flicker rod.
CAUTION: When removing and replacing the flicker mo-
tor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod minimal
so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is damaged, it should
be replaced to ensure proper operation.
6. Ensure that all cords are replaced in the same manner
as prior to the service.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
FLICKER MOTOR 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
Short handled Phillips head screwdriver
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. Remove the plastic media tray by removing the 4
screws: 2 on the left and 2 on the right of the tray.
(Figure 7)
2. Lift the plastic media tray out of the unit.
3. Remove the front panel by removing the 6 screws: 3 on
the left and 3 on the right of the tray.
4. Remove the two access covers located on the bottom
right hand side by removing the screws securing them
to the unit.
5. Remove the flicker motor mounting bracket from the
unit.
6. Remove the 2 screws holding the flicker motor to the
mounting bracket. Gently pull the motor away from the
flicker rod.
7. Remove the 2 screws holding the flicker motor to the
mounting bracket. Gently pull the motor away from the
flicker rod.
8. Trace the wiring up to the main control board and re-
place with new wires.
9. Properly orient the new flicker motor onto the motor
bracket and re-attach with the 2 mounting screws.
CAUTION: When removing and replacing the flicker mo-
tor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod minimal
so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is damaged, it should
be replaced to ensure proper operation.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

THERMISTOR 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
CAUTION: Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions
before proceeding.
1. Locate the thermistor attached to the bracket in the
upper left hand side of the unit. (Figure 12)
2. Remove the thermistor by cutting the tie wrap securing
it to the standoff.
3. Follow the cable back to the main control board and
disconnect the old thermistor and connect the new
cable.
4. Rerun the thermistor back to the brack ensuring that
the wiring is replaced in the original locations.
5. Ensure that all cords are replaced in the same manner
as prior to the service.
6. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 8
Access
Covers
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