Remote Switchboard Replacement - Dimplex DWF36-PG Service Manual

from the body of the firebox by removing the screw on
the top flange and two (2) screws on the bottom flange
on each panel, six (6) screws in total. (See Figure 4 for
all screw locations.)
4. Remove the six (6) screws from the bottom edge of the
back panel.
5. Turn the fireplace over and lay it with the front glass
assembly facing up.
6. Remove the twelve (12) screws which secure the bot-
tom panel to the fireplace: two (2) on the left and two
(2) on the right (side flange); three (3) on the left and
three (3) on the right (corner peak of the bottom panel);
two (2) in the center of the bottom panel (edge toward
the front face).
7. Carefully pull the bottom panel away from the fireplace
and rest it just in front of the bottom opening.
! NOTE: Take care not to damage the wires from the
power cord, which are still attached to the bottom panel and
the interior switches.
8. With the bottom panel removed, locate the On/Off
switch on the right hand side.
9. With the bottom panel removed, locate the On/Off
switch and remove the red remote control receiver wire
and the black power cord wire from the switch termi-
nals, noting their original location.
!
NOTE: Use a flat head screwdriver to gently pry
between the end of the connector and the switch to release
the wires.
10. Squeeze the mounting tabs located on the top and bot-
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.
11. Replace the original On/Off switch with the new switch,
ensuring the correct orientation.
12. Reconnect the wires according to their original configu-
ration.
13. Re-assemble the remainder of the fireplace in reverse
order from the instructions above.
! NOTE: Be sure that the flanges on the bottom panel
are positioned on the interior of the side and back panels of
the fireplace.
The air deflector panel located on the interior of the bottom
panel will need to be carefully fit over the heater assembly
elements. This may take some careful maneuvering, slid-
ing one side of the bottom panel in place first before the
second side.
The fit is tight and a flat instrument such as a flat head
screwdriver may be helpful to guide the second side when
pushing the bottom panel in place. Use care to not scratch
the visible surface of the bottom.
REMOTE SWITCHbOARD
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. Remove the fireplace from the wall by carefully lifting it
upward, releasing it from the flanges of the wall-mount-
ing bracket. (Figure 3).
2. Carefully lay the fireplace down on its front.
! NOTE: If necessary, lay a protective barrier between
the front glass and your work surface, (i.e. cloth, cardboard,
thick plastic) to avoid scratching the glass or your work
surface.
3. Remove the left and right side exterior cover panels
from the body of the firebox by removing the screw on
the top flange and two (2) screws on the bottom flange
on each panel, six (6) screws in total. (See Figure 4 for
all screw locations.)
4. Remove the six (6) screws from the bottom edge of the
back panel.
5. Turn the fireplace over and lay it with the front glass
assembly facing up.
6. Remove the twelve (12) screws which secure the bot-
tom panel to the fireplace: two (2) on the left and two
(2) on the right (side flange); three (3) on the left and
three (3) on the right (corner peak of the bottom panel);
two (2) in the center of the bottom panel (edge toward
the front face).
7. Carefully pull the bottom panel away from the fireplace
and rest it just in front of the bottom opening.
! NOTE: Take care not to damage the wires from the
power cord, which are still attached to the bottom panel and
the interior switches.
8. With the bottom panel removed, locate the Remote
Switchboard on the right hand side.
9. Disconnect the wire harness, connecting the remote
switchboard to the remote control receiver on the inte-
rior back panel.
10. Remove the switchboard, by depressing the flanged
tips on the mounting tabs using needle nose pliers and
gently lifting off.
11. Once the switchboard is removed, use needle nose
pliers to push the original mounting tabs out of the fire-
place chassis and replace with the new mounting tabs
supplied with the new board.
12. Gently push the new remote switchboard onto these
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