Power Cord Replacement; Remote Control Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

Figure 17
Main
On/Off
Switch
Power
Cord
panel (Figure 15) and disconnect the two (2) wiring
clips noting their original locations.
5. Pull off the thermostat control knob to expose the two
(2) mounting screws. (Figure 16)
6. Remove the mounting screws and remove the
thermostat control switch from inside the control panel.
7. Properly orient the new heater thermostat control and
reconnect the wiring connections.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

pOWER CORD REpLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element
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 the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace up if it is laying
on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly under
the control panel; and two (2) screws on the bottom of
the fireplace (Figure 8). The bottom panel is now free
to be removed.
4. Locate and disconnect the two (2) power cord wire
connections: one from the bottom of the two (2)
connectors on the On/Off Switch; the other on the
Flame Speed Control board, noting their original
locations. (Figure 17)
12
Flame
Speed
Control
Wire Clamp
5. Using pliers, squeeze the sides of the plastic wire
clamp from inside the bottom assembly area and push
it through the chassis, to the outside of the firebox.
6. Release clamp from power cord and remove power
cord.
7. Install replacement power cord through opening in the
chassis and secure with clamp.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

REMOTE CONTROL REpLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Remote Controls require no replacement procedure
however, a reinitialization procedure may need to be
followed. Refer to the Operation Section for the Remote
Initialization Procedure.
WARNINg: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element
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 the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back for safe removal of front glass.
3. Remove three (3) Phillips screws that secure the right
side of trim.
4. Slide glass to right side of fireplace to remove. (Figure
5)
5. Pull the front edge of the plastic ember bed or plastic
grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from
the ledge located at the bottom of the partially reflective
LEDs (3)
Figure 18
3-Position Switch
3-Position
Switch
Wires (3)
All Hard-
wired Ends
Antenna
Wire
Remote
Control
Receiver
Mounting
Studs (4)
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