Remote Control Replacement - Dimplex DF2690 Service Manual

FIGURE 15
cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
persons.
Replacement Procedure:
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back.
3. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace 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 fireplace (see FIGURE 8, Page 7). The bottom
panel is now free to be removed.
FIGURE 16
Main
On/Off
Switch
Power
Cord
Screw
Thermostat
Flame
Speed
Control
Wire Clamp
5. Locate and disconnect the two (2) power cord wire
connections: one from the bottom of the two (2)
connectors on the Main On/Off Switch; the other on the
Flame Speed Control board, noting their original
locations. (FIGURE 16)
6. Using pliers, squeeze the sides of the plastic wire
clamp from inside the bottom assembly area and push
it through the chassis.
7. Release clamp from power cord and remove power
cord.
8. Install replacement power cord through opening in the
chassis and secure with clamp.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Remote Control Replacement

Remote Control hand held transmitters require no
replacement procedure however, a reinitialization
procedure may need to be followed. Refer to Page 1 for
the Remote Initialization Procedure.
If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at
least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating element to cool
off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
persons.
Receiver Replacement Procedure:
1. Remove the firebox from the mantel.
2. Lay unit on its back for safe removal of front glass.
3. Remove three (3) Phillips screws from the right side of
trim.
4. Slide glass to right side of fireplace to remove.
(FIGURE 5, Page 4)
5. Pull the front edge of the plastic ember bed or plastic
grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from
the ledge located at the bottom of the mirror. (FIGURE
14)
6. Loosen but do not remove the two (2) Philips screws
that clamp the mirror in place. (FIGURE 7, Page 6)
7. Push the mirror up to clear the frame and remove -
storing it in a safe place away from high traffic areas.
8. Coming up from the bottom assembly, in the right,
back corner is a wire with a taped "ANTENNA" label.
The wire is held in place by a loose fitting zip tie. Roll
the label around the wire and feed it through the zip tie.
9. Remove the 12 screws that fasten the bottom cover to
the rest of the firebox. There are: two (2) screws on
each side; two (2) screws on the back panel (you may
have to tip the bottom of the fireplace 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 fireplace (see FIGURE 8, Page 7). The bottom
panel is now free to be removed.
10. Locate the Remote Control Receiver (FIGURE 17)
mounted underneath the log set support panel and
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