Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement; Canadian Made Units; China Made Units - Dimplex EF3003 Service Manual

Figure 10
4. Remove the retaining screws on the top cover and
remove the top, being careful not to damage any of the
wiring.
5. Locate the flame speed control potentiometer and
control board mounted on the top panel (Figure 10)
and disconnect the wires and connections noting their
original locations.
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NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver, gently pry be-
tween the end of the wires and the potentiometer to release
the wires.
6. Pull off the control knob from the flame speed control
potentiometer.
7. Remove either the mounting screws or the retaining nut
and remove the potentiometer.
8. Properly orient the new flame speed controller and
reconnect all of the wiring connections. (For units made
in Canada proceed to step 11, otherwise continue to
step 9.)
9. From under the top panel, break off the four mounting
studs on the flame speed control board by grasping
with pliers and twisting on the protruding part of the
stud. Push the remainder of the studs out through the
top panel.
10. Properly orient and mount the new flame speed control
board, using the new mounting studs, provided, and
reattach all of the wires.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order.
FLICkER MOTOR/FLICkER ROD
REPLACEMENT

Canadian Made Units

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Flat head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser-
vicing allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs and heating
element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
Potentiometer for versions
made in Canada
1. Remove the firebox trim by inserting a slotted screw-
driver and turning ¼ of a turn to release the trim from
the firebox.
2. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
3. Gently place firebox front side up on a flat surface.
4. Remove the bottom cover mounting screws and re-
move the bottom panel, lifting the bottom up slightly to
release the glass.
5. Set the front glass aside, in a safe place.
6. Locate the flicker motor and flicker rod assembly and
disconnect the wires and connections, noting their
original locations.
7. Remove the flicker assembly mounting bracket screws
and remove.
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NOTE: When removing the flicker motor some dam-
age may occur to the flicker rod. If flicker rod is damaged
replace to ensure proper operation.
8. To remove the flicker rod attach needle nose pliers to
the spring on the motor shaft and pull while rotating in
the opposite direction of the spring winding. (Figure 11)
9. To remove the flicker motor you must first remove the
flicker rod (see above). Remove the motor mounting
screws and remove motor from the mounting bracket.
10. Properly orient the flicker motor and connect all of the
wires and connections in their original locations.
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NOTE: Removal of the glass eases the installation of
the bottom cover.
11. Remove the mounting screw in the center of the glass
and remove the retainer bracket.
12. Remove the glass by lifting up from the bottom.
13. Reassemble in the reverse order.

China Made Units

(Instructions included with RP part 7206780100)
Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Slip Joint Pliers
Wire Cutters
Flat head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser-
vicing allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs and heating
element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Figure 11
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