Flame Action Control Replacement; Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement - Dimplex DF2608-AU Service Manual

26" self trimming export fireplace with 3 stage on/off remote
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Figure 10
! NOTE: If mounting studs are cut, replacement mounting
studs will need to be inserted from underneath ember
bed. Follow steps 1 - 5 of Mirror Replacement procedure
on Page 8 to do this. It is recommended to attempt to
release the control board without cutting mounting studs.
8. Clear both ends of each cut mounting stud from the
control board and the support panel - new mounting
studs are supplied with the replacement part.
9. Properly orientate the new potentiometer and control
board and re-connect all of the wiring connections.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Flame Action Control Replacement

If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least
10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element to cool off to
avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
persons.
Replacement Procedure:
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 fireplace (see Figure 7, Page 8). The
bottom panel is now free to be removed.
4. Locate the Flame Action Control mounted on the left
hand side (Figure 11).
5. Remove the white and blue wire leads from the bottom,
left corner of the control board and feed the wires
underneath the Flame Action and Light Dimmer Control
boards as shown in Figure 11.
Retaining
Nut
Potentiometer
Light Dimmer
Control Board
Mounting Studs (4)
Figure 11
6. Pull off the Flame Action Control knob and unscrew
the retaining nut (Figure 11). The potentiometer can
now be removed from the panel by pushing the
potentiometer through the front of the panel and
removed from inside the cabinet.
7. The Flame Action Control board is fastened to the
underside of the ember bed support by four (4)
mounting studs, one in each corner (Figure 11). Either
squeeze each mounting stud's clasp to release, or use
side cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner
mounting studs on the board.
! NOTE: If mounting studs are cut, replacement mounting
studs will need to be inserted from underneath ember
bed. Follow steps 1 - 5 of Mirror Replacement procedure
on Page 8 to do this. It is recommended to attempt to
release the control board without cutting mounting studs.
8. Clear both ends of each cut mounting stud from the
control board and the support panel - new mounting
studs are supplied with the replacement part.
9. Properly orientate the new potentiometer and control
board and re-connect all of the wiring connections.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement

If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least
10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element to cool off to
avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
persons.
Replacement Procedure:
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
10
Retaining
Nut
Potentiometer
Flame Action
Control Board
Mounting Studs (4)

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