Flicker Assembly Replacement; Thermistor Replacement - Dimplex Ignite XLF50 Service Manual

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12. Ensure that all wires are replaced in the same manner
as prior to the service.
13. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 8
Lens

Flicker Assembly Replacement

Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver
Wire cutters
1. Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions before
proceeding.
2. Remove the plastic media tray by removing the 4
screws: 2 on the left and 2 on the right of the tray.
(Figure 7)
3. Lift the plastic media tray out of the unit.
4. Remove the front panel by removing the 6 screws: 3 on
the left and 3 on the right of the tray.
5. Remove the 17 screws along the top of the flame panel
and gently remove. (Figure 6)
6. Gently pull the motor away from the flicker rod.
CAUTION: When removing and replacing the flicker
motor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod
minimal so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is dam-
aged, it should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
7. Ensure that all wires are replaced in the same manner
as prior to the service.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Flicker Motor Replacement
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver
Short handled Phillips head screwdriver
1. Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions before
proceeding.
2. Remove the plastic media tray by removing the 4
screws: 2 on the left and 2 on the right of the tray.
(Figure 7)
3. Lift the plastic media tray out of the unit.
4. Remove the front panel by removing the 6 screws: 3 on
the left and 3 on the right of the tray.
5. Remove the upper access cover located on the bottom
right hand side by removing the screws securing it to
the unit.
6. Remove the left most flame panel (figure 6), the 2 verti-
cal screws on the right hand side of the center flame
panel may need to be removed to easily pull the left
flame panel out.
7. Remove the flicker motor mounting bracket from the
unit.
8. Remove the 2 screws holding the flicker motor to the
mounting bracket. Gently pull the motor away from the
flicker rod.
9. Remove the 2 screws holding the flicker motor to the
mounting bracket. Gently pull the motor away from the
flicker rod.
10. Trace the wiring up to the main control board and re-
place with new wires.
11. 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
motor try to keep any slight bending of the flicker rod
minimal so as to not damage it. If flicker rod is dam-
aged, it should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
12. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Thermistor Replacement

Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver
1. Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions before
proceeding.
2. Locate the thermistor attached to the bracket in the
upper left hand side of the unit.
3. Remove the thermistor by cutting the tie wrap securing
it to the standoff.
4. Follow the cable back to the main control board and
disconnect the old thermistor and connect the new
cable.
5. Rerun the thermistor back to the brack ensuring that
the wiring is replaced in the original locations.
6. Ensure that all wires are replaced in the same manner
as prior to the service.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 9
Flicker
Motor
Upper Access
Cover
Lower Access
Cover
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