Dimplex HFPI9280 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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HFPI9280, DFPI2311
If the 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.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD
1. Remove the glass doors and trim from the unit and remove it from the opening.
2. Unscrew the screws located in the middle of the top and the two screws at the back of
the top.
3. Remove the top being careful not to damage any of the attached wiring.
4. Remove the screws from top left hand and right hand sides.
5. Remove the screws from the middle of the back panel.
6. Gently lift the inner panel up just enough to gain access to the front glass.
7. Locate and remove the front glass by pulling it out of the slots being careful not to
bump or drop it.
8. Locate the flame motor and flame rod assembly, remove the motor mounting screws
with a short handled screw driver.
9. With needle nose pliers grasp the motor wiring strain relief grommet from inside the
cover and push while twisting to remove.
10. Locate and remove the wiring connections and remove the flame rod and flame
motor assembly.
NOTE: When removing the flame motor some damage may occur to the flame rod.
If flame rod is damaged replace to insure proper operation.
11. To remove the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the spring on the motor shaft
and pull while rotating in the opposite direction of the spring winding.
12. To replace the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the flame rod spring and push
onto the flame motor shaft while rotating in the opposite direction of the spring
winding.
13. Properly orientate the flame motor and connect all of the wiring clips connections in
their original locations.