Flicker Motor Replacement; Temperature Sensor (Ntc) Replacement; Heater Assembly Replacement - Dimplex 500002573 Service Manual

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Replacement Part Procedures
Figure 13
Bushing

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.
3. Lift the plastic media tray out of the unit.
4. Remove the upper access panel located on the
bottom right hand side by removing the screws
securing it to the unit. (Figure 14)
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. Trace the wiring up to the control board and replace
with new wires.
8. 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
damaged, it should be replaced to ensure proper
operation.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 14
Flicker Motor
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Replacment
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver
1. Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions before
proceeding.
2. Locate the temperature sensor attached to the bracket
in the upper left hand side of the unit.
3. Remove the temperature sensor by cutting the tie wrap
securing it to the standoff.
4. Follow the cable back to the control board and
disconnect the old temperature sensor and connect
the new cable.
5. Rerun the temperature sensor back to the bracket
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.

Heater Assembly Replacement

Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver
1. Follow "Preparation for Service" instructions before
proceeding.
2. Remove all screws that secure the heater assembly
retaining bracket to the unit. Remove the bracket and
set aside.
3. Locate and remove the 4 screws that secure the
assembly to the unit. (Figure 15)
CAUTION: When removing the blower assembly
mounting screws support the assembly to prevent any
damage to the unit.
4. Disconnect the wiring connections, noting their original
locations.
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NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry
between the end of the connectors and the blower/fan
to release the wires.
5. Properly orient the new heater assembly and connect
all of the wiring connections.
Upper Access
6. Secure any excess wire using the provided cable ties.
Panel
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 15
Needle nosed pliers
Heater Mounting Screws
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