Dimplex DF2608 Service Manual

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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 three (3) light sockets, in the middle of the 4.
rebox.
Remove the lightbulbs and place in a safe location.5.
Trace the light socket wires by cutting the tie wraps 6.
and removing the wire covering. Disconnect the wire
connectors that are attached to the sockets that are
being replaced, noting the associated connection for
each wire.
Remove the retaining ring from the light sockets and 7.
replace sockets with new sockets.
Replace associated wire connectors.8.
Follow steps 1 through 6 in reverse order to 9.
reassemble the rebox.
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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.
Heater Assembly Replacement
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.
Remove the 10 Philips screws that fasten the top cover 2.
to the rest of the rebox. There are: (four) 4 screws at
the back of the rebox, along the top; two (2) screws
on each side and at the top of the rebox; and two (2)
screws on the top of the rebox (Figure 18).
Flip the top panel over and place upside down on the 3.
top of the unit. You may experience some resistance
as the Heater Assembly is mounted to the top panel
and may be a snug t inside the rebox. Orient
yourself with the placement of the Heater Assembly
and wiring as shown in Figure 19.
Turn the top panel over and, while supporting the 4.
Heater Assembly and panel in one hand, remove the
ve (5) Phillips heater mounting screws, noting the
center screw is of a larger diameter (Figure 20).
Separate the Heater Assembly from the top panel.5.
Properly orient the new Heater Assembly and attach it 6.
to the top panel using the screws removed in step 5.
Disconnect one of the wire leads from the original 7.
Heater Assembly (which are still connected to parts
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 Log Driver board and 5.
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 6.
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-7.
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.
Lower Light Harness Replacement
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.
Figure 17
Log Driver
Control
Board
Mounting
Studs (4)
Multicolored LED
Wire Harness
Blue piggy-back: • From left terminal of Log Driver board
to 1) right terminal of Remote Receiver board and 1) to
other side of rebox and connecting to wire nut.
Orange piggy-back:• From right terminal of Log Driver
board to 1) bottom terminal of Heat Switch and 1) left
terminal of Remote Receiver board.

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