Dimplex BF39STP/DXP - Manual (Page 19)

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BF33ST, BF33DX
If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs
and heating elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect circuit power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the
risk of electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR / BLOWER
(UNIT IS PERMENANTLY INSTALLED IN WALL)
1. Remove the log grate retaining screws and remove the log grate.
2. Pull the rear edge of the log set forward by grasping the ember bed by the sides
(handle the log set only by the ember bed and not the logs) and pulling firmly
until the rear tab pops out from under the back ledge, then lift out.
3. Disconnect the log set LED wire harness from unit. (DX MODELS ONLY)
4. Release the steel curtains from the side panels by opening the retainers on the
sides of the fireplace using needle nose pliers.
5. Remove the steel curtains by lifting up on the curtain mounting rod releasing it
from the side mounting tab, and pulling out.
6. Remove the 10 heater cover mounting screws from inside the firebox and
remove the heater cover by lifting it up from the back, bowing it slightly in the
center and pulling out by one end.
NOTE:
A new rubber channel that holds the mirror in place is supplied with the new
blower motor.
7. Hold the mirror and use a sharp utility knife to cut the lip off of the rubber channel
(one side only) that holds the mirror in place.
8. Remove mirror by pulling it out of the cut rubber channel being careful not to
bump or drop it.
9. Remove the cut channel from the firebox.
10. Remove the (3) heater assembly mounting screws from top panel.
11. Lower heater assembly and remove wiring connections from blower motor noting
their original locations.
12. Remove the (6) blower motor assembly screws and set aside blower motor
assembly.
13. Properly orientate the replacement blower assembly and connect all of the wiring
connections in their original locations.