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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.

Locate the flame speed control board mounted on the 

5. 

top panel and disconnect the wiring connections noting 

their original locations.

!

  NOTE:

  Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be

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tween the end of the connector and the controller to release 

the wires.

Pull off the flame speed control knob to expose the 

6. 

mounting nut.
Remove the mounting nut from the control arm of the 

7. 

flame speed controller.
From under the panel, break off the four mounting 

8. 

studs on the flame speed control board, push the re

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mainder of the studs out through the top panel.  

!

  NOTE:

 New mounting studs are supplied with the 

replacement speed control.

Remove the flame speed control board.

9. 

Properly orient the new flame speed control board and 

10. 

secure it to the unit with the included plastic mounting 

studs.
Connect all of the wiring connections to the new board.

11. 

Install the new controller to the front of the top cover 

12. 

with mounting nut and put the knob on the control arm.
Align the top cover with the cabinet assembly and se-

13. 

cure with 6 retaining screws.

Place the firebox in the mantel.

14. 

Place trim back on firebox by pushing ball studs on trim 

15. 

into the retainer clips on the firebox.

FLICKER MOTOR/FLICKER ROD 

REPLACEMENT 

Tools Required:

 Phillips head screwdriver

Wire Cutters

Slip Joint 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 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.

Remove the firebox trim by placing your hand on the 

1. 

grille section, grasping the sides of the trim and pulling 

forward, away from the firebox, releasing the retainer 

clips.
Remove the front glass, retaining clip.

2. 

Remove the front glass and set aside.

3. 

Remove the log set by lifting up the front edge of the 

4. 

log until it clears the front tabs.  Pull out until the rear 

tab clears the back ledge, then lift out.

!

  IMPORTANT:  

Only handle the log-set by the plastic 

ember-bed, not the logs themselves.

!

  NOTE:

 Log-set fits tightly into firebox.  Some force 

may be necessary to remove.

Remove the firebox from the mantel and unplug.

5. 

Remove 2 screws from the bottom panel located on the 

6. 

edge of the back assembly.
Lay unit on it’s back.

7. 

Remove the 4 remaining screws from the bottom panel: 

8. 

2 located on the left and 2 located on the right sides.
Remove the bottom panel and set aside.

9. 

Remove the screw from the motor bracket located in 

10. 

the flame panel, inside the unit on the left.
Remove flicker motor assembly by pulling flicker motor 

11. 

towards you and by removing bracket from slot located 

in back panel.

Remove 2 screws securing the flicker motor to the 

12. 

flicker motor bracket.
Cut and strip off approximately 1/2” on the flicker motor 

13. 

wires at the flicker motor end.
Remove reflector rod from flicker motor by bending the 

14. 

rod down 90º and cutting the reflector spring with wire 

cutters.  (Read NOTES below).  

  CAUTION:

  DO NOT TAKE THE LEFTOVER SPRING 

OFF OF THE END OF THE REFLECTOR ROD.  

!

  NOTE:

  Some units are equipped with a black rubber 

cylinder connecting the flicker rod to the motor, if this is the 

case there is no need to cut the spring, just gently pull the 

assembly apart.

Discard old flicker motor.

15. 

On the new flicker motor, cut and strip the wire leads to 

16. 

approximately 3 ½” long with wire cutters.
Using the provided wire connectors, place the yellow 

17. 

wires, one into each terminal (total of 2 yellow wires).
Secure wire connector by crimping the 3M symbol with 

18. 

slip joint pliers.
Pull on end of wires to ensure a strong connection.

19. 

Repeat this process for the 4 remaining wires. (Red, 

20. 

blue, orange, grey)

!

  NOTE:

  ENSURE THAT ALL CONNECTORS HAVE 

THE SAME WIRE COLORS

Pick up the black rubber cylinder and push the smaller 

21. 

end onto the new motor shaft and the larger end onto 

the rod and spring. 

!

  NOTE:

  Ensure the flicker motor bracket is in between 

the motor and the reflector rod.

Reassemble in the reverse order.

22. 

Summary of Contents for DF2600

Page 1: ...ithout notice 2011 Dimplex North America Limited Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 1 888 346 7539 www dimplex com REV PCN DATE 00 21 SEP 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Always read this manual first before attempting to service this fireplace For your safety always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent pers...

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 REPLACEMENT 8 FLAME SPEED CONTROL REPLACEMENT 8 FLICKER MOTOR FLICKER ROD REPLACEMENT 9 3 POSITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT 10 THERMOSTAT CONTROL REPLACEMENT 10 HEATER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 10 POWER CORD REP...

Page 3: ...quencies 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 Figure 2 NOTE The remote control is an EEPROM system therefore if power is interrupted for whatever reason the built in receiver board will hold the memory of the remote s radio frequency for up to 24 ho...

Page 4: ... down and in until it 5 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 CAUTION Do not exceed 60 watts per bulb C To replace the top light bulbs Figure 6 Locate the two upper bulbs inside the firebox at the 1 top Examine the bulbs to determine which bulbs require 2 replacemen...

Page 5: ...placement 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 handling etc the clear door may collect dust particles these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth To remove fingerprints or other marks the clear door can be cleaned with a damp c...

Page 6: ...N RELIEF 7 8500260003RP FLAME SPEED CONTROL BOARD 8 3000240100RP LIGHT DIMMER 9 3000250100RP PARTIALLY REFLECTIVE GLASS 10 6900100200RP LOG SET 11 0437960100RP ON OFF SWITCH 12 2800070200RP 3 POSITION SWITCH 13 2800070500RP THERMOSTAT 14 2300150100RP KNOB 15 8800000300RP HEATER ASSEMBLY WITH CUTOUT 16 2200490200RP REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER 17 MOD 0 D 3000430800RP MOD E 3000820500RP REMOTE CONTROL 18...

Page 7: ...7 WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 8: ...on grasping the sides of the trim and pulling forward away from the firebox releasing the retainer clips Remove the firebox from the mantel 2 Lower the grille covering the controls 3 Remove the 6 retaining screws on the edges along the 4 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 Lo...

Page 9: ...t glass and set aside 3 Remove the log set by lifting up the front edge of the 4 log until it clears the front tabs Pull out until the rear tab clears the back ledge then lift out IMPORTANT Only handle the log set by the plastic ember bed not the logs themselves NOTE Log set fits tightly into firebox Some force may be necessary to remove Remove the firebox from the mantel and unplug 5 Remove 2 scr...

Page 10: ...asing the retainer clips Remove the firebox from the mantel 2 Remove the 6 retaining screws on the edges along the 3 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 Locate the thermostat control mounted on the front top 4 panel and disconnect the wiring clips and connections noting their...

Page 11: ...Required 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 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 Remove the firebox trim by placing you...

Page 12: ...S 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 Interior Light Control On Off Switch Flicker Rod ...

Page 13: ...ed 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 FRONT PANEL Dimmer Control Board Remote Control Receiver ...

Page 14: ...coming 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 Replace Remote Control Receiver Fireplace does not turn on using the Remote Control Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Remote Control not initialized to fireplace Initialize the Remote Contro...

Page 15: ...cturing 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 Defective Thermostat Replace Thermostat Defective Heater Assembly Replace Heater Assembly Heating element is glowing red Normal Operation Small glowing sections of the element are considered normal Defective...

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