Switch Replacement; Partially Reflective Glass Replacement - Dimplex DWF1203 Service Manual

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SWITCh REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
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: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
1.
On either side of the firebox, remove the retaining
screws and carefully remove the glass assembly from
the rest of the assembly. (Figure 3)
2.
Carefully remove the glass media from the front tray.
3.
Remove the fireplace assembly from the wall by care-
fully lifting it upward, releasing it from the flanges of the
wall-mounting bracket. (Figure 4).
4.
Carefully set the unit upright on a flat working surface.
! NOTE: If necessary, lay a protective barrier between
the unit and your work surface, (i.e. cloth, cardboard, thick
plastic) to avoid scratching your work surface.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Glass Retaining
Screw
Wall Bracket
Figure 5
To Remove
tom of the switch, to release the switch and push it out
through the side panel of the fireplace. Note its original
on/off position in the opening.
! NOTE: It may be helpful to use needle-nose pliers for a
better grip and squeeze the mounting tabs simultaneously,
then push the switch outward. Alternatively, a flat head
screw driver can be used to press the each mounting tab
down individually and pushing the switch out, alternating
sides until the switch is released from its position.
10.
Replace the original switch with the new switch, ensur-
ing the correct orientation.
11.
Reconnect the wires according to their original configu-
ration.
12.
Re-assemble the remainder of the fireplace in reverse
order from the instructions above.
CAUTION: Ensure that the remote control wire antenna
is placed so that it is not caught between any of the
screws or sheets of metal.
! NOTE: Be sure that the flanges on the end panel are
positioned on the interior of the outside panel of the fire-
place.
PARTIALLY REFLECTIVE gLASS
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: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
5.
On the right end, with
the switches, remove the
seven (7) screws around the
outside of the end panel.
(Figure 5)
6.
Lay unit on its back and re-
move the remaining nine (9)
screws from the end panel.
7.
Remove the end panel being
careful not to add any strain
to the wires connecting to
the switches.
8.
Remove the wires from
the switch that needs to be
replaced, noting the original
location of each one.
!
NOTE: Use a flat
head screwdriver to gently
pry between the end of the
connector and the switch to
release the wires.
9.
Squeeze the mounting tabs
located on the top and bot-
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