Dimplex Dimplex DFI2309 service manual Power Cord Replacement

connectors from the heater element and motor, noting their original locations.

iii)Remove the two (2) Phillips screws from each of the two (2) mounting brackets as shown in Figure 7. Do not discard brackets.

iv)Attach the two (2) mounting brackets to the replacement heater assembly in the same orientation as in Figure 7, using two (2) Phillips screws removed in step iii.

v)Using the single small Phillips screw from step i, attach the cutout to the replacement heater assembly.

vi)Attach the piggy-back wire from the cutout as shown in Figure 8: piggy-back connectors to the lower terminal of the heater element, then on to the inner-most terminal of the blower motor.

vii)Attach the last two (2) wires removed in step ii: yellow wire will run from the high heat switch to the top, front- most terminal; the grey piggy-back wire will run from the low heat switch to the top, inner-most terminal of the heater element then piggy-back to the outer terminal of the blower motor (Figure 9).

Figure 9

Grey wire

Yellow wire

WARNING: Improper re-connection of wiring may result in electric shock, fire, or injury to persons. Ensure that connections to/from heater assembly and switches match those of the respective wiring diagram for the particular model and MOD level being serviced (pages 7-10).

!NOTE: The wire colors referenced in these instructions may not be the same as those used in all fireboxes.

Ensure that all wiring matches original placement and/or the wiring diagrams that are supplied in this manual.

viii)Follow steps 1 through 5 in reverse order to reassemble firebox.

Power Cord Replacement

If the firebox was operating prior to servicing allow at least five (5) 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.

Replacement Procedure:

1.Disconnect power and remove firebox from mantel or existing fireplace.

2.Remove four (4) Phillips screws from the top and rear, upper edge of the firebox as shown in Figure 4-A. This will release the top cover from the firebox.

3.Lift the top cover of the firebox up carefully - the heater assembly is attached to the underside of the top cover.

4.Follow the power cord through the firebox chassis and cut all zip ties that bind the two (2) wires of the power cord using side cutters.

5.Disconnect the power cord

wire which leads to the Main Figure 10

Power On/Off (or On/Off/On) Switch. This should be the only black wire going to this switch (Figure 10).

6. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw which clamps the other power cord lead into the terminal block (Figure 10). Make note of any additional wires that were clamped together with power cord.

7. To remove power cord from chassis, use needle nose pliers to squeeze sides of cable clamp and pull through

chassis of firebox, removing clamp and cable.

8.Remove clamp from cable and attach to replacement cord, leaving approximately eight (8) inches (20 cm) of slack to wire ends (orientate clamp in same manner with tapered side facing wire ends).

9.Feed replacement power cord through chassis hole and using pliers, squeeze sides of cable clamp to push clamp into sheet metal until snaps in place.

10.Connect terminated wire end to Main Power Switch.

11.Connect crimped wire end to terminal block where original was removed (step 6). Also ensure any wires freed in step 6 are clamped together with power cord wire.

12.Follow steps 1 through 3 in reverse order to reassemble firebox.

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