High Temperature Cut-Out Replacement - Dimplex BFSL33 Service Manual

Repeat on other side.
5. Remove the 2 screws from the log set retaining plate
along the front of the log set and remove the retaining
plate.
6. 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 3)
!
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.
7. Unplug the log set LED wire harness from unit.
8. Loosen the screws on the 2 partially reflective glass
retaining clips: bottom left side and bottom right side
of the rear partially reflective glass panel and turn the
clips downward.
9. Carefully lift the partially reflective glass out of the
fireplace and set aside in a safe location.
10. Remove the 8 screws from the upper air in-take panel
inside the firebox above the partially reflective glass: 4
on the left and 4 on the right.
11. Once screws are removed lift the panel up from the
back, bowing it slightly in the center and pulling out by
one end.
!
NOTE: Wires from the switches are attached to this
panel, so use care when lowering the panel.
12. Carefully rest the panel inside the lower cavity of the
fireplace on its end with the switches near the top. Be
careful not to scratch the partially reflective glass.
13. Accessing from underneath; remove the 3 screws in
front of the elements, on the top panel of the interior
heater assembly housing.
14. Grasp this heater assembly housing and pull it down,
guiding the 3 housing mounting tabs above the fan to
release from the top panel.
15. Remove the wire connections from the heater elements
noting their original locations
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connector and the element to release
the wires.
16. Remove the 2 element cover hex head screws on the
left using a ⅜" hex head socket.
17. Remove the 2 remaining element cover, mounting
screws on the right and remove element by guiding it
through the slot on the left and right of the rest of the
housing.
18. Properly orient the replacement element and secure
the element cover back together.
19. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
!
NOTE: See Helpful Hints Section for reassembly.
HIgH TEMPERATURE CUT-OUT RE-
PLACEMENT
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
WARNINg: If the fireplace was operating prior to
servicing 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 or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
1. Remove glass doors. (If applicable)
2. Open the steel curtains.
3. Release the steel curtains from the side panels by
opening the retainers on the sides of the fireplace using
needle nose pliers.
4. Remove the steel curtains by lifting up on the curtain
rod releasing it from the center bracket, then sliding
the rod out from the side mounting tab, and pulling out.
Repeat on other side.
5. Remove the 2 screws from the log set retaining plate
along the front of the log set and remove the retaining
plate.
6. 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 3)
!
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.
7. Unplug the log set LED wire harness from unit.
8. Loosen the screws on the 2 partially reflective glass
retaining clips: bottom left side and bottom right side
of the rear partially reflective glass panel and turn the
clips downward.
9. Carefully lift the partially reflective glass out of the
fireplace and set aside in a safe location.
10. Remove the 8 screws from the upper air in-take panel
inside the firebox above the partially reflective glass: 4
on the left and 4 on the right.
11. Once screws are removed lift the panel up from the
back, bowing it slightly in the center and pulling out by
one end.
!
NOTE: Wires from the switches are attached to this
panel, so use care when lowering the panel.
12. Carefully rest the panel inside the lower cavity of the
fireplace on its end with the switches near the top. Be
careful not to scratch the partially reflective glass.
13. From underneath; remove the 3 screws in the front of
the elements, on the top panel of the interior heater
assembly housing.
14. Grasp this heater assembly housing, guiding the 3
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