To Replace Flame Motor/Flame Rod - Dimplex EWM-COPPER Parts And Service Manual

EWM-COPPER, EWM-SS, EWM-SS-BLK
If the 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.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.

TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD

1. Unplug the unit from the outlet.
2. Remove the two mounting screws from the bottom front of the heater assembly.
3. Loosen but do not remove the four heater / light assembly mounting screws
located on the bottom sides of the wall mounted electric fireplace.
4. Slide the heater and light assembly forward to release it from the bottom of the
wall mounted electric fireplace.
5. Place heater and light assembly on a flat surface and remove the six screws from
the upper sides and back of the assembly.
6. Separate the flicker motor and light assembly from the lower assembly.
7. Locate and disconnect the wiring connections for the flame motor noting their
original locations.
8. Remove the flame motor mounting bracket screws and pull the assembly out of
the mounting bracket.
NOTE: When removing the flame motor some damage may occur to the flame
rod. If flame rod is damaged replace to insure proper operation.
9. To remove the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the spring on the motor
shaft and pull while rotating in the same direction of the spring winding.
10. To replace the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the flame rod spring and
push onto the flame motor shaft while rotating in the same direction of the spring
winding.
11. Properly orientate the flame motor and connect all of the wiring clips connections
in their original locations.
12. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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