Switchboard Replacement; Relay Board Replacement - Dimplex DF2624L Service Manual

SWITCHBOARD REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel 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. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
brackets to the mantel.
3. Remove the four screws along the back of the unit,
the two on either side along the top edge and the two
at the top of the glass retaining bracket on both sides.
(Figure 3)
4. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
5. Gently open the top panel, laying it on the work sur-
face so that all of the components can easily be seen.
(Figure 4)
6. Locate the Main Power switch and disconnect the wir-
ing connections noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
7. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and
push the switch out through the opening.
8. Properly orient and insert the new switch and connect
all of the wiring.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 3
Top Panel

RELAY BOARD REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel 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. Unplug the unit from power outlet.
2. Remove the firebox from the back of the mantel by
removing the retaining screws which secure the firebox
brackets to the mantel.
3. Remove the three screws along the back of the unit,
the two on either side along the top edge and the two
at the top of the glass retaining bracket on both sides.
(Figure 3)
4. Lay the Compact Fireplace on its back.
5. Gently open the top panel, laying it on the work sur-
face so that all of the components can easily be seen.
(Figure 4)
6. Locate the relay board and disconnect the wiring con-
nections noting their original locations.
!
NOTE: A flat head screwdriver can be used to gently
pry between the end of the connector and the switch to
release the wires.
7. Release the relay board from the top panel by using
needle nose pliers to depress the tab on the mounting
standoffs and gently lift the board off.
8. Properly orient and insert the new board and connect
all of the wiring.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
Figure 4
Power Cord
Display/Control Board
Securing Screws
Switchboard
Heater
Assembly
Relay
Board
Power
Supply
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