Preparation For Service - Dimplex BLF50 Service Manual

Please read the following instructions prior to attempting
any repairs.

PREPARATION FOR SERVICE

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NOTE: All components are replaceable from the front
of the fireplace while the unit is mounted on the wall, with
the exception of replacement of the power cord/plug.
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NOTE: If the power cord needs replacing or if the unit
needs to be removed from the wall for any other reason
please begin service by following the "PREPARATION
FOR SERVICE" instructions, then move on to the section
"INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING FROM WALL".
WARNINg:
Disconnect power before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver – various
lengths
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights and heating elements to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
1. Disconnect power source.
• Unplug the fireplace from the outlet.
• If the power supplied is from an outlet within
the wall frame behind the unit and not easily
accessible from the front, turn the breaker off at the
electrical panel.
• If unit has been hardwired for power or outlet is not
accessible from the front, turn the breaker off at the
electrical panel.
2. Remove the front glass assembly by removing the 2
screws on the (1) left and (1) right side, located just
inside the top front vent opening. These screws secure
the front glass panel to the inside of the fireplace.
(FIGURE 3)
3. Lift the front glass assembly off of the 4 mounts located
between the outer and inner casing of the fireplace (2)
on the left and (2) on the right. (FIGURE 4) Carefully
place the glass assembly aside in a safe location.
4. Remove the decorative glass ember-bed pieces from
the media tray, which lies along the bottom of the
interior mirror. A medium sized container such as
a bucket or a box will be needed to keep the glass
ember-bed pieces together.
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NOTE: Try to ensure the pieces do not get pushed
or wedged underneath the mirror. They may obstruct the
ease of removing the mirror from the fireplace.
5. Remove the back mirror by removing the 2 screws on
each bracket; (2-brackets in total), located on the left
and right side of the mirror.
6. With one hand gently supporting the mirror, carefully
pry the mirror forward from the upper half so that it
begins to tilt forward from the top. Grasp the mirror
from the sides and carefully lift it up and out from the
front of the fireplace. Set it aside in a safe place.
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Tab
Figure 5
Front Panel
Front Panel tabs (2)
7. Remove the plastic media tray by removing the 6
screws, (3) on the left and (3) on the right of the tray.
(FIGURE 5)
8. The tray has a small lip that goes underneath and
slightly up behind the mirror. From the front edge, pull
the tray up and forward to take it out of the fireplace.
CAUTION: Mirror is not tempered. Do not bump or
drop the mirror to avoid breakage and personal injury.
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NOTE: Once the repair is completed, replace the
media tray first before re-inserting the mirror.
• Re-place 1 screw on both the left and right side of
the media tray closest to the front to align the tray
and keep it in place.
Mounts (4)
Hooks (4)
Media Tray screws (2)
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