Dimplex Dimplex DFI2309 service manual Light Harness Replacement, Replacement Procedure for

Models: Dimplex DFI2309

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Light Harness Replacement

6.The Remote Receiver Board is located on the side panel just above the entry point for the power cord (Figure 18).

Figure 18

Remote

 

Receiver

 

Board

7.Either pinch the clasp to release or cut each of the four

(4) mounting studs (one in each corner of the Receiver Board) that attach the circuit board to the chassis of the firebox.

!NOTE: If mounting studs are cut, ensure they are replaced by those supplied with replacement board.

8.Clear both ends of mounting studs if cut.

9.Install replacement mounting studs (if necessary) by pushing them through the sheet metal from the outside of the firebox.

10.Properly orientate replacement Receiver Board and push onto mounting studs until all four (4) snap closed.

10.Remove one wire terminal from original Receiver Board and install onto replacement Receiver Board, matching its original position.

11.Continue with remaining wire connections, moving one wire at a time, matching its original position.

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

12.Once all connections are made, follow steps 1 and 2 in reverse order to reassemble the firebox.

Light Harness Replacement

If the fireplace 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 for:

DFI2309 & DFI2310 MODs ~ to C

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

2.Remove the two (2) outer Phillips screws on the log grate at the front of the firebox as shown in Figure 11.

3.Pull the flame assembly drawer out approximately 1½ inches (4 cm), or until it stops.

4.Carefully remove the Log Set from the firebox.

5.Disconnect LED harness to Log Set (DFI2310 only). Set Log Set aside (Figure 12).

6.Pull Flicker Rod to the far right, towards the Flicker Motor, carefully bend the Flicker Rod enough to release the opposite end from the mounting bracket (Figure 12).

7.Pull Flicker Rod off of the shaft of the Flicker Motor and set aside.

8.Remove both light bulbs by turning counter-clockwise.

9.Lift flame assembly drawer up and out so that metal stop tabs clear the front edge of the firebox. Pull the drawer out as far as possible without causing damage to wires connected at back.

10.Using side cutters, cut the two (2) light harness wires (blue, white) in between the Terminal Block cover and the right light socket (Figure 19). Leave as much slack as possible.

Figure 19

Light Sockets (2)

Terminal Block cover

Socket screws (2)

11.Strip ½ inch (1.3 cm) off the ends of the two (2) light harness wires on the flame motor cover side.

12.Cut the two (2) light harness wires (blue, white) in between the left and right light sockets.

13.Remove the two (2) Phillips light socket screws from the

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Dimplex Dimplex DFI2309 service manual Light Harness Replacement, Replacement Procedure for, DFI2309 & DFI2310 MODs ~ to C