Thermostat Control Replacement - Dimplex DF2608-AU Service Manual

(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 Flicker Rod and Flicker Motor in the base
assembly (Figure 12).
Figure 12
5 Colour
Cable
5. Gently pull the Flicker Rod to the right as far as
possible into the rubber bushing (Figure 13).
! NOTE: When removing the Flicker Rod, damage may
occur if bent excessively. If the Flicker Rod is damaged,
replace to insure proper operation.
6. Cautiously bend the Flicker Rod enough so that the
remaining end of the Flicker Rod clears the plastic
bushing on the left (Figure 13).
Figure 13
7. Remove the Flicker Rod by pulling it free from the
rubber bushing on the motor shaft (Figure 13).
8. Before removing the Flicker Motor, cut the Flicker Motor
wires (five (5) in total) close to the Flicker Motor end
with wire cutters.
Flicker
Flicker
Motor
Rod
Mounting
Screw
Rubber
Bushing
Flicker
Motor
Mounting
Screw
9. Remove the rubber bushing from the motor shaft by
applying needle nose pliers to the motor shaft and twist
the rubber bushing off of the motor shaft.
10. Remove the motor mounting screws and remove motor
from the mounting bracket (Figure 13).
11. Discard old Flicker Motor.
12. Pick up new Flicker Motor and cut wire leads to 3 1/2
inch long with wire cutters.
13. Using one of the supplied wire connectors from the
Replacement Part Kit, place one (1) yellow wire from
the new Flicker Motor and the yellow wire cut in step 8
into each terminal.
14. Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol
with pliers.
15. Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.
16. Repeat the process for the four (4) remaining wires.
ENSURE THAT ALL WIRES ARE PAIRED BY
COLOUR IN EACH CONNECTOR.
17. Properly orientate and secure the replacement Flicker
Motor to the bracket with screws removed in step 9.
18. Replace rubber bushing on motor shaft.
19. Replace Flicker Rod.
20. Reassemble firebox and replace in mantel.

Thermostat 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 Thermostat Control mounted on the control
panel on the right hand side (Figure 14, page 12) and
disconnect the two (2) wiring clips noting their original
locations.
5. Pull off the thermostat control knob to expose the two
(2) Philips mounting screws (Figure 14, page 12).
6. Remove the mounting screws and remove the
thermostat control switch from inside the control panel.
7. Properly orientate the new Thermostat Control and
reconnect the wiring connections.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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