Dimplex EF2570 Service Manual Download Page 8

FLICKER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

Tools required:

  Phillips head screwdriver  

  

WARNING:

  If the fireplace was operating prior to ser

-

vicing allow at least 10 minutes for the 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 out of the cabinet.

2.

From the back of the unit remove the screws (16 on the

EF2870 and 12 on the EF2570) that secure the back

panel to the firebox.

3.

Locate the flicker rod and gently move it horizontally to

the right, to disengage the end from the rubber grom-

met on the flicker motor.

4.

Locate the flicker motor retaining bracket

5. Disconnect the two screws, from the outside of the unit,

that secure the mounting bracket to the side, to remove

the flicker motor.

6.

Remove the flicker motor from the bracket and trace

the wires to the wire connectors or terminal block

(mounted on the bottom of the unit).

7. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original

locations, from the terminal block, and replace with the

wires from the new motor.

8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

FLAME LED 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 out of the cabinet.

2.

From the back of the unit remove the screws (16 on the

EF2870 and 12 on the EF2570) that secure the back

panel to the firebox.

3.

Locate the flicker rod and gently move it horizontally to

the right, to disengage the end from the rubber grom-

met on the flicker motor.

4.

Locate the flame LED strip.

5. Remove the 2 retaining screws.
6. Disconnect the wiring connection and install the new

LED board.

7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

CORD SET REPLACEMENT

Tools required:

  Phillips head screwdriver  

  

WARNING:

  If the fireplace was operating prior to ser

-

vicing allow at least 10 minutes for the 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 out of the cabinet.

2.

From the back of the unit remove the screws (16 on the

EF2870 and 12 on the EF2570) that secure the back

panel to the firebox.

3. Locate and disconnect the power cord wiring connec-

tions, on the terminal block, noting their original loca-

tions.

4. With needle nose pliers grasp the power cord strain

relief grommet from inside the right rear of the panel

and push while twisting to remove.

5. Pull the power cord out through the hole in side of the

unit.

6. Insert the new power cord through the hole and con-

nect all of the wiring connections in their original loca-

tions.

7. Install the power cord strain relief grommet on the

replacement cord.

8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

DISPLAY BOARD REPLACEMENT

Tools required:

  Phillips head screwdriver  

  

WARNING:

  If the fireplace was operating prior to ser

-

vicing allow at least 10 minutes for the 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 out of the cabinet.

2.

From the back of the unit remove the screws (16 on the

EF2870 and 12 on the EF2570) that secure the back

panel to the firebox.

3. Locate and remove the display board cover, secured

with two screws.

4. Remove the two screws securing the display board to

the unit.

5. Trace the wire back to the control board and discon-

nect.

6. Connect the new control board and reassemble.

 

WARNING:

 Ensure wires do not come in contact with

moving parts by securing wires in wiring tie wraps.

IR SENSOR REPLACEMENT

Tools required:

  Phillips head screwdriver  

Needle Nose Pliers

  

WARNING:

  If the fireplace was operating prior to ser

-

vicing allow at least 10 minutes for the 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 

Summary of Contents for EF2570

Page 1: ...ATION 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 personal inj...

Page 2: ...the risk of fire serious injury or death Operation 3 Exploded Parts Diagram EF2870 5 Replacement Parts EF2870 5 Exploded Parts Diagram EF2570 6 Replacement Parts EF2570 6 Wiring Diagram EF2870 7 Wirin...

Page 3: ...Retailer for recy cling advice in your area OPERATION Figure 1 WARNING This electric firebox must be properly installed before it is used The manual controls for the unit are located in the top right...

Page 4: ...is used The manual controls for the unit are located in the top right hand corner Figure 3 NOTE Press any button to activate the On Screen display before making any changes A Standby Turns the unit O...

Page 5: ...er Rod 3 Heater Assembly with cutout 4 Control Board 5 Switchboard 6 Display Board 7 Thermistor 8 Flame LED s REPLACEMENT PARTS 9 Ember LED s 10 Down Lights 11 Cord Set 12 Front GlassAssembly comes wi...

Page 6: ...Rod 3 Heater Assembly with cutout 4 Control Board 5 Switchboard 6 Display Board 7 Thermistor 8 Flame LED s 9 Ember LED s 10 Cord Set 11 Front Glass comes with screws to attach to unit 12 Remote Contro...

Page 7: ...RWH LVSOD 17 703 1 M M THERMISTOR SWITCHBOARD DISPLAY REMOTE MOTOR HEATING ELEMENTS CUTOUT WIRING DIAGRAM THERMISTOR SWITCHBOARD FLAMES M M 1 17 703 LVSOD 5HPRWH ODPH 1 02725 1 H RDUG 7 IXVH 1 37 3 5...

Page 8: ...llips head screwdriver WARNING If the fireplace was operating prior to ser vicing allow at least 10 minutes for the heating elements to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin WARNING Disconnect...

Page 9: ...ter assembly is attached to the unit with two brackets one at the front of the unit and the other at the back with two screws on each Remove the heater assembly from the unit 5 Disconnect the wiring c...

Page 10: ...NENT PICTURES Heater Assembly Control board IR Sensor Flame LED Assembly Front view of unit Flicker Motor Terminal Block Flicker Rod and Cord Set Connection Display Board with cover and without Contro...

Page 11: ...w of unit Heater Assembly and Control board Flicker Motor Terminal Block and Flicker Rod Flame LED Assembly Display Board with cover and without Control Board and Switch Board EF2870 COMPONENT PICTURE...

Page 12: ...Operation Section The batteries in the remote con trol are dead Install new battery into the remote control Defective remote control Replace the remote control Defective IR sensor Replace IR sensor D...

Page 13: ...e heater assembly Replace heater assembly Heater emits an odor Normal Operation Normal operation is when the heater emits an odor for a brief period after the heater is initially turned on The heater...

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