Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual download pdf (Page 10)

Figure 12

Retaining

Nut

Potentiometer

Mounting Studs (4)

Flame Action

Control Board

Figure 13

Flicker

Rod

Flicker

Motor

Pull off the Light Dimmer Control knob and unscrew the 6.

retaining nut. (Figure 11) The potentiometer can now be

removed from the panel by pushing the potentiometer

through the front of the panel and remove from inside

the cabinet.

Disconnect the last two (2) remaining wire leads from 7.

the control board on the left hand side, noting their

original locations.

NOTE: Using a at head screwdriver gently pry be-

tween the end of the connectors and the switch to release

the wires.

The Light Dimmer Control board is fastened to the 8.

underside of the ember bed support by four (4)

mounting studs, one in each corner. (Figure 11) Either

squeeze each stud’s clasp to release, or use side

cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner

mounting studs on the board. Clear both ends of

the cut mounting stud from the control board and the

support panel - new mounting studs are supplied with

the replacement part.

Properly orient the new potentiometer and control 9.

board and re-connect all of the wiring connections.

Reassemble in the reverse order as above.10.

FLAME ACTION CONTROL

REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Phillips head Screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

Needle Nose Pliers

WARNING: If 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.

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning 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 screws that fasten the bottom cover to 3.

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 replace 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 replace (Figure 8). The bottom panel is now free

to be removed.

Locate the Flame Action Control mounted on the left 4.

hand side. (Figure 12)

Pull off the Flame Action Control knob and unscrew 5.

the retaining nut (Figure 12). The potentiometer

can now be removed from the panel by pushing the

potentiometer through the front of the panel and

remove from inside the cabinet.

The Flame Action Control board is fastened to the 6.

underside of the ember bed support by four (4)

mounting studs, one in each corner. (Figure 12) Either

squeeze each stud’s clasp to release, or use side

cutters to cut and remove each of the four corner

mounting studs on the board. Clear both ends of

the cut mounting stud from the control board and the

support panel - new mounting studs are supplied with

the replacement part.

Properly orient the new Flame Action Control board 7.

and potentiometer and re-connect all of the wiring

connections.

Reassemble in the reverse order as above.8.

FLICKER MOTOR/FLICKER ROD