Power Cord Replacement - Dimplex DF2608 Service Manual

Figure 18
Screws to Remove
Figure 19
Terminal Block
Wire 1
Wires leading to
bottom assembly
Wire 3
• Wire 1: Blue wire connecting top and bottom terminal of
Heater Element on left side.
• Wire 2: Blue wire from top, left terminal of Heater
Element through to lower part of firebox.
• Wire 3: Blue wire connecting inside terminal of Motor to
Terminal Block, matched with blue wire from Terminal
Block to lower part of firebox.
• Wire 4:
Black wire from outside terminal of Motor to
bottom terminal of Heater Element on right side.
• Wire 5: Yellow wire from top terminal of Heater Element
on right side to Terminal Block, matched to yellow wire
leading to lower part of firebox.
Figure 20
within the firebox) and immediately connect it to the
new Heater Assembly's terminal, matching its position.
Continue with the remaining wires using the same
procedure.
CAUTION: Internal wiring and colors may not be the
same within the unit being serviced as those shown. To
avoid damage to the unit, damage to property or personal
injury, ensure wires are reconnected to match their original
locations.
8. Fit Heater Assembly into top of firebox and re-assemble
firebox using screws removed in step 2.

Power Cord Replacement

CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Heater Heating
Wire 2
Assembly Element
Wire 4
Wire 5
Figure 21
3-Position
Switch
Power Cord
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
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 firebox 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 firebox (Figure 8). The bottom panel is
now free to be removed.
4. Locate and disconnect the two (2) power cord wire
connections. The smooth edged wire leading from the
narrow blade of the power plug connects to the middle
of the three (3) terminals on the 3-Position Switch; the
side of the power cord leading from the wide blade of
the plug, and has ridges along its edge leads to the
bottom, right terminal of the Flame Speed Control
board (Figure 21).
5. Using pliers, squeeze the sides of the plastic wire
clamp on the Power Cord from inside the chassis and
push it through the sheet metal.
6. Release clamp from the Power Cord and remove
Power Cord from the firebox.
7. Run replacement Power Cord through the firebox as
above and connect wire ends as described in step 4.
8. Leave two (2) inches of slack in cord and secure in
place with clamp.
9. Follow steps 1 through 3 in reverse order to
reassemble the firebox.
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Flame Speed
Control
Wire Clamp