Dimplex DF2608 Service Manual

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wires (ve (5) in total) as close to the Flicker Motor as
possible.
Remove the rubber bushing from the motor shaft by 9.
applying needle nose pliers to the motor shaft and twist
the rubber bushing off of the motor shaft.
Remove the two (2) motor mounting screws and 10.
remove Flicker Motor from the mounting bracket
(Figure 14).
Discard old Flicker Motor.11.
Pick up new Flicker Motor and cut wire leads to 3 ½ 12.
inch long with wire cutters.
Using one of the supplied wire connectors from the 13.
Replacement Part Kit, place one (1) yellow wire from
the new Flicker Motor and the yellow wire cut in step 8
into each terminal.
Secure the wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol 14.
with pliers.
Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.15.
Repeat the process for the four (4) remaining wires. 16.
Ensure that all wires are paired by color in each
connector.
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NOTE: In the event that multiple Flicker Motors were
already replaced within unit, or if required wiring has been
cut too short, it may be necessary to replace Flicker Motor
and the attached cable as a whole.
To do so:
i) Follow steps 1 through 7 and step 9.
ii) Unplug the cable connector from the Flame Speed
Control board on the left side of the rebox (Figure 12,
page 12).
iii) Cut all cable ties that bind the Flicker Motor Cable
and other wires together (wires and cable run behind
the lower bulbs).
iv) Follow steps 10 and 11 to remove defective Flicker
Motor.
v) Follow steps 17 through 19 to install new Flicker
Motor.
vi) Run Flicker Motor Cable along channel behind
lower bulbs and bind together with other wires using
cable ties.
vii) Plug cable connector into Flame Speed Control
board (Figure 12).
viii) Reassemble rebox and replace in mantel.
Properly orient and secure the replacement Flicker 17.
Motor to the bracket with screws removed in step 10.
Replace rubber bushing on motor shaft.18.
Replace Flicker Rod.19.
Reassemble rebox and replace in mantel.20.
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NOTE: When placing bottom panel back onto unit,
position the metal lip from under the control panel
between the rubber spacers (attached to the bottom
panel) and the sheet metal of the bottom panel.
Thermostat Control Replacement
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.
Remove the rebox from the mantel.1.
Lay unit on its back.2.
Remove the 12 Philips screws that fasten the bottom 3.
cover to the rest of the rebox. There are: two (2)
screws on each side; two (2) screws on the back panel
(you may have to tip the bottom of the rebox 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 rebox (Figure 8). The bottom panel is
now free to be removed.
Locate the Thermostat Control mounted on the control 4.
panel on the right hand side (Figure 15) and disconnect
the two (2) wiring clips noting their original locations.
CAUTION: Internal wiring and colors may not be the
same within the unit being serviced as those shown. To
avoid damage to the unit, damage to property or personal
injury, ensure wires are reconnected to match their original
locations.
Pull off the thermostat control knob to expose the two 5.
(2) Philips mounting screws (Figure 15).
Remove the mounting screws and remove the 6.
thermostat controller from inside the control panel.
Properly orient the new Thermostat Control and 7.
reconnect the wiring connections.
Reassemble in the reverse order as above.8.
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NOTE: When placing bottom panel back onto unit,
position the metal lip from under the control panel
between the rubber spacers (attached to the bottom
panel) and the sheet metal of the bottom panel.
Figure 15
Thermostat
Screw
Wire 1
Wire 2
Wire 1: Blue wire from right terminal of thermostat to top,
right terminal of Remote Control Receiver.
Wire 2: Blue wire from left terminal of thermostat to
opposite side of rebox and up to Heater Assembly.

Dimplex DF2608 Specifications

General

Type	Built-in fireplace
Flueless	Yes
Fuel type	Electric
Orientation	Vertical
Heating power	1440 W
Product color	Black
Fireplace type	Closed

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	224 mm
Width	695 mm
Height	597 mm