Switch Replacements; On/Off & 3-Position Heater Switches; Flicker Motor/ Flicker Rod Replacement - Dimplex BF362SD Service Manual

SWITCH REPLACEMENTS

On/Off & 3-Position Heater Switches
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver
WARNINg: If the fireplace was operating prior to servic-
ing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating
elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNINg: Disconnect circuit power before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock or damage to persons.
1. Open the steel curtains (remove glass doors if appli-
cable), on the switch side of the fireplace.
2. Remove the 2 screws from the log set retaining plate
along the front of the log set and remove the retaining
plate.
3. Pull the rear edge of the log set forward by grasping
the ember bed by the sides, pull firmly until the rear tab
pops out from under the back ledge, then lift the logs
out. (Figure 4)
!
IMPORTANT: Only handle the log-set by the plastic
ember-bed, not the logs themselves.
!
NOTE: Log-set fits tightly into firebox. Some force may
be necessary to remove.
4. Locate the cover plate by the switches on the right and
remove the mounting screws.
5. Remove the cover plate.
6. Reach hand into the opening and locate the switch that
requires replacing.
7. Depress the retainer flanges on the left and right side
of the switch and push the switch up, out of the bottom
cover.
!
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove both switches
for easier access.
8. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original
locations.
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connector and the switch to release
the wires.
9. Properly orient the new switch and connect all of the
wiring connections.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
!
NOTE: To replace the log set insert the front edge,
pushing back down until the rear tab snaps under the back
ledge and the logs are resting against the partially reflective
glass.
FLICkER MOTOR/ FLICkER ROD
REPLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver
Needle Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
2 wire connectors per motor.
WARNINg: If the fireplace was operating prior to servic-
ing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating
8
elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNINg: Disconnect circuit power before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock or damage to persons.
!
NOTE: This unit is equipped with two flicker motor/
flicker rod assemblies.
1. Determine which motor is defective.
2. Open the steel curtains (remove glass doors if appli-
cable), on the side where the replacement is required.
3. Remove the 2 screws from the log set retaining plate(s)
along the front of the log set, on the side where the re-
placement is required, and remove the retaining plate.
(Figure 3)
4. Pull the rear edge of the log set(s) forward by grasping
the ember bed by the sides, pull firmly until the rear tab
pops out from under the back ledge, then lift the logs
out. (Figure 4)
!
IMPORTANT: Only handle the log-set by the plastic
ember-bed, not the logs themselves.
!
NOTE: Log-set fits tightly into firebox. Some force may
be necessary to remove.
!
NOTE: If the flicker motor from the opposite side from
the location of the switches needs replacing, both log-sets
may need to be removed.
5. Locate the flicker motor to be replaced.
6. Remove the flicker rod. Begin by removing the plastic
grommet, which holds the end of the rod in the left
bracket. Grasp and turn it ¼ turn, releasing it from the
slot in the bracket, and then lift it out of the bracket.
7. The motor side of the rod may be attached to the motor
in one of two ways:
• Secured with a spring - attach needle nose pliers to
the spring on the motor shaft and pull while rotating in
the same direction of the spring winding.
• Secured with a rubber gasket - pull and twist the gas-
ket away from the motor simultaneously until it comes
off the motor shaft.
CAUTION: Ensure that the flicker rod does not get
bent during removal and re-connecting, ensure the rod is
straight when replaced, otherwise, it may cause excessive
noise during operation.
!
NOTE: To replace the flicker rod that uses a spring,
attach needle nose pliers to the flicker rod spring and push
onto the flicker motor shaft while rotating in the opposite
direction of the spring winding.
8. Remove the flicker assembly mounting bracket screws
holding the motor and remove. (Figure 5)
9. Remove the motor mounting screws from the mounting
bracket and remove motor.
10. Trace the wires back and find the wire nuts that con-
nect the flicker motor to the remote control receiver.
!
NOTE: If there are no wire nuts or they are on the other
side of the firebox, the other log can be removed to access
the connections or the wires can be cut and stripped by:
www.dimplex.com