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3-POSITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Tools Required:

  Phillips head screwdriver. 

  

WARNING:

  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.

  

WARNING:

  Disconnect circuit power before attempt-

ing any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of 

electric shock or damage to persons.

1. 

Remove the firebox trim by placing your hand on the 

grille section, grasping the sides of the trim and pulling 

forward, away from the firebox, releasing the retainer 

clips.

2. 

Remove the firebox from the mantel.

3.  Remove the 6 retaining screws on the edges along the 

top cover: 2 on the left; 2 on the right; 2 on the back.  

Remove the top, placing it upside down on the top of 

the unit being careful not to damage any of the wiring.

4.  Locate the 3-Position Switch mounted on the front top 

panel and disconnect the wiring clips and connections 

noting their original locations.

5.  Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and 

push the switch out of the rear cover.

6.  Properly orient the new 3-Position Switch and connect 

all of the wiring clips and connections.

7.  Align the top cover with the cabinet assembly and se-

cure with 6 retaining screws.

8. 

Place the firebox in the mantel.

9. 

Place trim back on firebox by opening grille, grasping 

both sides of trim, and hook the trim down into the trim 

slots.

!

  NOTE:

 The trim slots are located on the front surface 

of the firebox.

10. Close the grille.

THERMOSTAT CONTROL 

REPLACEMENT

Tools Required:

 Phillips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

  

WARNING:

  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.

  

WARNING:

  Disconnect circuit power before attempt-

ing any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of 

electric shock or damage to persons.

1. 

Remove the firebox trim by placing your hand on the 

grille section, grasping the sides of the trim and pulling 

forward, away from the firebox, releasing the retainer 

clips.

2. 

Remove the firebox from the mantel.

3.  Remove the 6 retaining screws on the edges along the 

top cover: 2 on the left; 2 on the right; 2 on the back.  

Remove the top, placing it upside down on the top of 

the unit being careful not to damage any of the wiring.

4.  Locate the thermostat control mounted on the front top 

panel and disconnect the wiring clips and connections 

noting their original locations.

!

  NOTE:

  Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be

-

tween the end of the connector and the controller to release 

the wires.
5.  Pull off the thermostat control knob to expose the 

mounting screws.

6.  Remove the mounting screws and remove the thermo-

stat control.

7.  Properly orient and mount the new heater thermostat 

control and connect all of the wiring connections.

8.  Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

HEATER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Tools Required:

  Phillips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

  

WARNING:

  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.

  

WARNING:

  Disconnect circuit power before attempt-

ing any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of 

electric shock or damage to persons.

1. 

Remove the firebox trim by placing your hand on the 

grille section, grasping the sides of the trim and pulling 

forward, away from the firebox, releasing the retainer 

clips.

2. 

Remove the firebox from the mantel.

3.  Remove the 6 retaining screws on the edges along the 

top cover: 2 on the left; 2 on the right; 2 on the back.  

Remove the top, placing it upside down on the top of 

the unit being careful not to damage any of the wiring.

4.  Locate the heater assembly mounted on the top panel 

and disconnect the wiring clips and connections noting 

their original locations.

!

  NOTE:

  Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be

-

tween the end of the connector and the heater to release 

the wires.
5.  Turn the top back over, remove the 6 heater mounting 

screws, being careful to support the heater assembly 

as you do this.

6. 

Remove the 4 screws attaching the vent/deflector 

around the elements; 2 top and 2 bottom.

7.  Properly orient the new heater assembly and connect 

all of the wiring connections.

8.  Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Summary of Contents for 6901170859

Page 1: ...2016 Dimplex North America Limited Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N3H 4W3 1 888 346 7539 www dimplex com REV PCN DATE 00 21 SEP 11 01 18 NOV 14 02 11 JAN 16 IM...

Page 2: ...not carefully followed will expose the user to the risk of fire serious injury or death OPERATION 3 MAINTENANCE 4 EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM 6 WIRING DIAGRAM 7 ON OFF SWITCH REPLACEMENT 8 DIMMER CONTROL R...

Page 3: ...uencies to prevent interference with other units NOTE Before attempting any operation with the remote control pull the plastic insulator strip out from between the remote casing and battery cover Figu...

Page 4: ...t down and in until it rests against the Partially Reflective Glass LOWER LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS Quantity of 4 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E 12 small socket base 60 watt rating CAUTI...

Page 5: ...lacement will reduce the number of times you need to open the unit to replace light bulbs GLASS CLEANING The glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation During shipment installation...

Page 6: ...60003RP 8 FLAME SPEED CONTROL BOARD 3000240100RP 9 LIGHT DIMMER 3000250100RP 10 PARTIALLY REFLECTIVE GLASS 6900100200RP 11 LOG SET 0437960100RP 12 ON OFF SWITCH 2800070200RP 13 3 POSITION SWITCH 28000...

Page 7: ...7 WIRING DIAGRAM Receiver Board...

Page 8: ...n grasping the sides of the trim and pulling forward away from the firebox releasing the retainer clips 2 Remove the firebox from the mantel 3 Lower the grille covering the controls 4 Remove the 6 ret...

Page 9: ...nt glass and set aside 4 Remove the log set by lifting up the front edge of the log until it clears the front tabs Pull out until the rear tab clears the back ledge then lift out IMPORTANT Only handle...

Page 10: ...sing the retainer clips 2 Remove the firebox from the mantel 3 Remove the 6 retaining screws on the edges along the top cover 2 on the left 2 on the right 2 on the back Remove the top placing it upsid...

Page 11: ...equired Phillips head screwdriver Needle nosed pliers WARNING If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating elements to cool off to avoid acci...

Page 12: ...EXTERIOR VIEW OF MANUAL CONTROLS Front Grille Open Flicker Motor Light Sockets INTERIOR VIEW FROM THE BOTTOM 3 Position Switch LED Indicator Lights Thermostat Control Knob Flame Speed Control Knob In...

Page 13: ...d Control Board Terminal Block ON OFF Switch Potentiometers Flame Speed Dimmer Con trols Heater Assembly blower motor fan elements Thermostat Control 3 Position Switch INTERIOR VIEW OF RIGHT SIDE TOP...

Page 14: ...oming voltage from the electrical wall socket Check Fuse Breaker Panel Loose wiring Check wiring connections Defective 3 Position Switch Replace 3 Position Switch Defective Remote Control Receiver Rep...

Page 15: ...turing or operation Defective Heater Assembly Replace Heater Assembly Heater fan turns on but heater lacks heat Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Loosw wiring Trace wiring in unit Defectiv...

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