Dimplex VCX1525 Service Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: 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 injury or property damage.
Dimplex North America Limited
1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8
1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com
In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
© 2015 Dimplex North America Limited
Service Manual
Model Number
VCX1525
VCX1525-WH
UL Part Number
6904000100
REV
PCN
DATE
00
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28-JUL-11
01
14525
28-SEP-15
7400370000R01
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Summary of Contents for Dimplex VCX1525
- Page 1 Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 28-JUL-11 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com 14525 28-SEP-15 In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice. © 2015 Dimplex North America Limited 7400370000R01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize. CAUTION: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to the equipment. WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of fire, serious injury, or death. www.dimplex.com... -
Page 3: Operation
OPERATION back on. CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, The controls are located on the right hand side of the disconnect power and call Dimplex customer service at fireplace (Figure 1). 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539). Figure 1 Remote Control The fireplace is supplied with a radio frequency remote control. -
Page 4: Maintenance
Reach in and turn the burnt bulb(s) counterclockwise to remove. Figure 5 Figure 3 Light Block Ensure Glass Assembly brackets engage hooks on fireplace by sliding Glass Assembly towards fireplace and then Secure Glass down Assembly with the four (4) supplied self-tapping screws www.dimplex.com... -
Page 5: Exploded Parts Diagram
EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 12. Heater Assembly ....6904280200RP 1. Front Glass ..... . 5901170100RP 13. -
Page 6: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM www.dimplex.com... -
Page 7: Preparation For Service
PREPARATION FOR SERVICE: Figure 6 Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver Wire Cutter IMPORTANT: Please proceed with the following steps in preparation for replacement of ONLY the fol- lowing parts . • Heater Assembly • Lower Light Harness Assembly These preparation instructions do not apply to the flicker motor; upper light harness; the switches or ther- mostat replacement . -
Page 8: Heater Assembly Replacement
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be- at the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance to tween the end of the connector and the heater to release reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to persons. www.dimplex.com... - Page 9 1. Remove glass assembly: (Figure 5). • Set glass assembly aside in an upright position so 2. Remove the screws securing the glass assembly on that the pebbles don’t fall out of the top opening. the bottom of the chassis (Figure 4). 2.
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Page 10: Dimmer Control Board Replacement
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above. NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry between the end of the connector and the control board to release the wires. 8. Remove the original receiver off the 4 plastic mount- www.dimplex.com... -
Page 11: Thermostat Control Replacement
THERMOSTAT CONTROL (Figure 5). • Set glass assembly aside in an upright position so REPLACEMENT that the pebbles don’t fall out of the top opening. Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver. 2. Remove the 7 screws from the heater assembly cover, WARNING: If the fireplace was operating prior to ser- (3) on the front of the cover, (2) on the bottom left and vicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating... -
Page 12: Assembly Part Pictures
High Temperature Cutout Right Element Heater Assembly Connections Left Element Dimmer Control Connections Board (Beneath Power Cord Connec- Heater in front tion (hidden behind of the receiver) blower Motor) Interior View with Rear Flame Panel Detached from the Chassis www.dimplex.com... -
Page 13: Heater Assembly
Heater Assembly High Temperature Cutout Blower Motor Elements Remote Control Receiver “L” - Connects to Remote side of the 3-Position Switch Switch Output - Connects to On side of the 3-Po- sition Switch - “Piggy Back” Connects to High Temperature Thermal Cutout Switch Output - Connects to Upper Light Bulb - “Piggy Back”... - Page 14 Switch Housing Interior View Connects to Thermostat Heater On/Off Connects to the Terminal Block and the High Switch 3 Position Switch Temperature Cutout Connects to Switch Output on Remote Control Receiver Power Cord Connects to the “L” on the Remote Control Receiver www.dimplex.com...
- Page 15 Lower Interior View Rear Flame Panel Lower Light Assembly Flicker Rod Flicker Motor Interior View Thermostat and Dimmer Control/ Interior View Thermostat and Dimmer Control/ Potentiometer - Dial Removed Potentiometer - Dial attached...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
Replace light harness Log set dim, not glowing Burnt out light bulbs Replace light bulbs Flame Shudder Defective Flicker motor Replace Flicker motor Light leaking around the log set Log set not positioned properly Check log set for proper fit www.dimplex.com... - Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Heater Heater is not turning off Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Defective thermostat Replace thermostat Defective Remote Control Receiver Replace Remote Control Receiver Heater is not turning on Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Loose wiring...
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