Dimplex BLF50 - Manual (Page 11)

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CAUTION: Follow “Preparation for Service” instructions
before proceeding.
Remove the 4 screws that secure the angled switch 1.
housing cover located just below the Remote Switch-
board on the top right. Remove cover and set aside.
Remove the front panel that spans across the top front
2.
facia. To do so, locate the 4 screws: 2 on the left and
2 right on the angled part behind the facia. Wires from
the switch housing are connected to this piece so care-
fully move it farther down in the body of the unit, to give
some room to access the heating assembly cover.
Remove the heating assembly cover in the top center
3.
by removing the 10 screws on the side brackets: 5 on
the left and 5 on the right. Wires from the switch hous-
ing are connected to this piece, so carefully move it
farther down in the body of the unit, to give some room
to access the heating assembly housing.
Release the top panel of the heating assembly hous-
4.
ing by removing 4 screws on the side brackets. Pull
the top panel of the heating assembly housing out from
between the brackets.
Locate the high temperature cutout and remove the
5.
mounting screw.
Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original
6.
locations.
! NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the cutout to release
the wires.
Cut and remove plastic cable tie that hold the wires in 7.
place on the top of the panel.
Properly orient the new high temperature cutout and
8.
connect all of the wiring connections.
Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
9.
BLOWER/FAN REPLACEMENT
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
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.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver.
Needle nosed pliers.
CAUTION: Follow “Preparation for Service” instructions
before proceeding.
Remove the 4 screws that secure the angled switch 1.
housing cover located just below the Remote Switch-
board on the top right. Remove cover and set aside.
Remove the front panel that spans across the top front
2.
facia. To do so, locate the 4 screws: 2 on the left and
2 right on the angled part behind the facia. Wires from
the switch housing are connected to this piece so care-
fully move it farther down in the body of the unit, to give
some room to access the heating assembly cover.
Remove the heating assembly cover in the top center 3.
by removing the 10 screws on the side brackets: 5 on
the left and 5 on the right. Wires from the switch hous-
ing are connected to this piece, so carefully move it
farther down in the body of the unit, to give some room
to access the heating assembly housing.
Release the top panel of the heating assembly hous-
4.
ing by removing 4 screws on the side brackets. Pull
the top panel of the heating assembly housing out from
between the brackets.
From the top panel of the heating assembly housing,
5.
locate and remove the 6 screws that hold the blower/
fan assembly to the housing panel. Separate the
blower assembly from the housing panel.
CAUTION: When removing the blower assembly
mounting screws support the assembly to prevent any
damage to the unit.
Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original 6.
locations.
! NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry
between the end of the connectors and the blower/fan to
release the wires.
Properly orient the new blower/fan assembly and con- 7.
nect all of the wiring connections.
Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
8.
ON/OFF SWITCH REPLACEMENT
WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
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.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver.
Needle nosed pliers.
CAUTION: Follow “Preparation for Service” instructions
before proceeding.
Remove the 4 screws that secure the angled switch 1.
housing cover located just below the Remote Switch-
board on the top right. Remove cover and set aside.
Remove the front panel that spans across the top front
2.
facia. To do so, locate the 4 screws: 2 on the left and
2 right on the angled part behind the facia. Wires from
the switch housing are connected to this piece so care-
fully rotate it up 180 degrees and move it farther down
in the body of the unit, to give some room for access.
This will make the switch visible from behind.
Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original
3.
locations.
! NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connectors and the switch to release
the wires.
Using needle nose pliers, pinch the tabs on either side 4.
of the switch to release and push the switch forward
out of the front of the panel.