Preparation For Service; Heater Assembly Replacement - Dimplex EWF-SS Service Manual

PREPARATION FOR SERVICE

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.
1. Remove the firebox out of the cabinet or wall frame that
surrounds the unit.
2. Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance.
3. Remove the front glass assembly as shown in Figure 3
4. Remove the screws on the back panel, which mount
the fireplace to the wall. (Figure 4)
5. Lift the fireplace off the wall-mounting bracket, which is
secured to the wall behind the fireplace. (Figure 5)
6. Lay the fireplace down on it's front.
!
NOTE: If your work surface is finished and prone to
scratches (i.e. hardwood flooring), it is recommended that a
protective barrier be used underneath (i.e. cloth, cardboard,
thick plastic).
7. Remove the fireplace from the front trim by removing
the eight (8) screws, which secure the firebox chassis
to the front frame, four (4) along each edge.
8. Remove the two (2) screws that secure the Wire Cover
and the two (2) screws that secure the Switch Cover.
(Figure 6)
9. Turn the unit so that the front is facing up and remove
the two (2) screws that connect the Wire Cover and the
Switch Cover and the two (2) remaining screws that
hold the Switch Cover in place. The Wire Cover can
now be moved out of the way (there are wires that run
through a cutout that will prevent the cover from being
removed). The Switch Cover can easily be removed
by pulling the bottom out first and rotating towards the
upper right corner.

HEATER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver
WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser-
vicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating
elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Unplug or disconnect power at the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance to reduce the
risk of electric shock or damage to persons
1. Remove the firebox out of the cabinet or wall frame that
surrounds the unit.
2. Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance.
3. Remove the front glass assembly as shown in Figure 3
4. Remove the screws on the back panel, which mount
the fireplace to the wall. (Figure 4)
5. Lift the fireplace off the wall-mounting bracket, which is
secured to the wall behind the fireplace. (Figure 5)
6. Lay the fireplace down on it's front.
!
NOTE: If your work surface is finished and prone to
scratches (i.e. hardwood flooring), it is recommended that a
protective barrier be used underneath (i.e. cloth, cardboard,
Figure 4
Panel Mounting Holes
Figure 5
Wall Bracket Supports
Wall Bracket
Figure 6
Screws to
Remove
Wire Cover
Screws to
Remove
Switch Cover
Retaining Screws
Heater
Cover
Screws
Heater Screws
Wire
Cover
Retaining
Screws
Switch Cover
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