Dimplex DF2608 Service Manual

14
Remote Control Replacement
Remote Control require no replacement procedure
however, a reinitialization procedure may need to be
followed. Refer to Page 1 for the Remote Initialization/
Reprogram procedure.
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
Remove the rebox from the mantel.1.
Lay unit on its back.2.
Remove the 12 Philips screws that fasten the bottom 3.
cover to the rest of the rebox. There are: two (2)
screws on each side; two (2) screws on the back panel
(you may have to tip the bottom of the rebox up if it is
laying on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly
under the control panel; and two (2) screws on the
bottom of the rebox (Figure 8). The bottom panel is
now free to be removed.
Locate the Remote Control Receiver mounted on the 4.
right hand side (Figure 16).
The Remote Control Receiver is fastened to the 5.
underside of the Ember Bed support by four (4)
mounting studs, one in each corner (Figure 15).
Squeeze each mounting stud’s clasp to release the
circuit board from the rebox.
!
NOTE: If mounting studs are damaged, replacement
mounting studs will need to be inserted from underneath
the Log Set Assembly. Follow steps 1 - 6 of Partially
Reective Glass Replacement procedure on page 9 to do
this. It is recommended to attempt to release the control
board without cutting mounting studs.
Properly orient the replacement Remote Control 6.
Receiver board and push it onto the four (4) mounting
studs until the clasps of the mounting studs snap the
control board into place.
Disconnect one of the wire leads from the original 7.
control board (which are still connected to parts
within the rebox) and immediately connect it to the
new control board’s terminal, matching its position.
Continue with the remaining wires (there are four (4)
wires which are piggy-backed together in pairs, and a
single grey wire) using the same procedure.
CAUTION: Internal wiring and colors may not be the
same within the unit being serviced as those shown. To
avoid damage to the unit, damage to property or personal
injury, ensure wires are reconnected to match their original
locations.
Follow steps 1 through 3 in reverse order to re-8.
assemble the rebox.
!
NOTE: When placing bottom panel back onto unit,
position the metal lip from under the control panel
between the rubber spacers (attached to the bottom
panel) and the sheet metal of the bottom panel.
Log Driver Controller Replacement
(DF2608 only)
CAUTION: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow
at least 10 minutes for lights, heating elements and top
panel to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any
maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to persons.
Remove the rebox from the mantel.1.
Lay unit on its back.2.
Remove the 12 Philips screws that fasten the bottom 3.
cover to the rest of the rebox. There are: two (2)
screws on each side; two (2) screws on the back panel
(you may have to tip the bottom of the rebox up if it is
laying on its back), four (4) screws in the front directly
under the control panel; and two (2) screws on the
bottom of the rebox (Figure 8). The bottom panel is
now free to be removed.
The Log Driver Control Board is fastened to the 4.
underside of the Ember Bed support by four (4)
mounting studs, one in each corner (Figure 17).
Squeeze each mounting stud’s clasp to release the
circuit board from the rebox.
!
NOTE: If mounting studs are damaged, replacement
mounting studs will need to be inserted from underneath
the Log Set Assembly. Follow steps 1 - 6 of Partially
Figure 16
Remote
Control
Receiver
Mounting
Studs (4)
Blue piggy-back: • From top, right terminal of Remote
Control Receiver to 1) right terminal of thermostat and 1)
to left terminal of Log Driver board.
Orange piggy-back:• From top, left terminal of Remote
Control Receiver to 1) right terminal of Log Driver board
and 1) to opposite side of rebox and to top terminal of
Flame Speed Control board.
Grey:• From left side terminal of Remote Control
Receiver to opposite side of rebox, leading to Heater
Assembly.

Dimplex DF2608 Specifications

General

Type	Built-in fireplace
Flueless	Yes
Fuel type	Electric
Orientation	Vertical
Heating power	1440 W
Product color	Black
Fireplace type	Closed

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	224 mm
Width	695 mm
Height	597 mm