Voltage Selector Switch Replacement; Heater Element Replacement - Dimplex BFSL33 Service Manual

10. Remove the 8 screws from the upper air in-take panel
inside the firebox above the partially reflective glass: 4
on the left and 4 on the right.
11. Once screws are removed lift the panel up from the
back, bowing it slightly in the center and pulling out by
one end.
!
NOTE: Wires from the switches are attached to this
panel, so use care when lowering the panel.
12. Carefully rest the panel inside the lower cavity of the
fireplace on its end with the switches near the top. Be
careful not to scratch the partially reflective glass.
13. Slightly depress the tips of the Switchboard mounting
tabs with needle nose pliers, just enough to allow you
to pull the old board off.
14. Remove the plug attached to the switchboard noting
the original orientation.
15. Properly orient the new board and reconnect the wiring
connections.
16. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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NOTE: See Helpful Hints Section for reassembly.
VOLTAgE SELECTOR SWITCH REPLACE-
MENT
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 power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
1. Remove glass doors. (If applicable)
2. Open the steel curtains.
3. Release the steel curtains from the side panels by
opening the retainers on the sides of the fireplace using
needle nose pliers.
4. Remove the steel curtains by lifting up on the curtain
rod releasing it from the center bracket, then sliding
the rod out from the side mounting tab, and pulling out.
Repeat on other side.
5. Remove the 2 screws from the log set retaining plate
along the front of the log set and remove the retaining
plate.
6. Pull the rear edge of the log set forward by grasping
the ember bed by the sides, pull firmly until the rear tab
pops out from under the back ledge, then lift the logs
out. (Figure 3)
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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.
7. Unplug the log set LED wire harness from unit.
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8. Loosen the screws on the 2 partially reflective glass
retaining clips: bottom left side and bottom right side
of the rear partially reflective glass panel and turn the
clips downward.
9. Carefully lift the partially reflective glass out of the
fireplace and set aside in a safe location.
10. Remove the 8 screws from the upper air in-take panel
inside the firebox above the partially reflective glass: 4
on the left and 4 on the right.
11. Once screws are removed lift the panel up from the
back, bowing it slightly in the center and pulling out by
one end.
!
NOTE: Wires from the switches are attached to this
panel, so use care when lowering the panel.
12. Carefully rest the panel inside the lower cavity of the
fireplace on its end with the switches near the top. Be
careful not to scratch the partially reflective glass.
13. Release the voltage selector switch, mounting bracket
by removing the 2 screws on the upper right hand
side, from the front of the exhaust panel. (The switch
is recessed and the numbers 115 or 230 will be visible
from the front).
14. Bring the mounting bracket down out of the firebox.
Depress the retainer clips on both sides of the switch
and push the switch out through the front face of the
bracket.
15. Remove the wires attached to the switch noting the
original location and orientation.
!
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be-
tween the end of the connector and the switch to release
the wires.
16. Properly orient the new switch and reconnect all of the
wiring connections.
17. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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NOTE: See Helpful Hints Section for reassembly.

HEATER ELEMENT 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 power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to persons.
1. Remove glass doors. (If applicable)
2. Open the steel curtains.
3. Release the steel curtains from the side panels by
opening the retainers on the sides of the fireplace using
needle nose pliers.
4. Remove the steel curtains by lifting up on the curtain
rod releasing it from the center bracket, then sliding
the rod out from the side mounting tab, and pulling out.
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