Cutout Replacement; Main Control Assembly Replacement - Dimplex RBF30 Service Manual

12. Re-assemble the remainder of the firebox in reverse
order from the instructions above.
WARNING: Ensure wires do not come in contact with
moving parts by securing wires in wiring tie wraps.

CUTOUT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
WARNING: If the firebox was operating prior to servi-
cing, allow at least 10 minutes for the heating elements 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.
1. Remove the front glass or any accessories that are
around the fireplace and will inhibit your ability to fully
access the unit.
2. Slide the log set assembly forward and lift the log set
assembly and the ember mat out. (Figure 3)
!
NOTE: The log set assembly has a wire attached to
the unit which can be temporarily disconnected for easier
access.
3. On either side of the firebox gently remove the brick
panels by placing you finger in the gap and pulling
forward. The brick panels are held in place by magnets
and need minimal force to be removed.
4. Locate the two brackets securing the flame panel in the
unit at the bottom and remove the 4 screws. (Figure 3)
5. Gently lift the flame panel out, set aside in a safe loca-
tion.
6. Remove the 2 hex head screws on either side of the
controls and the 4 hex head screws along each side
of the panel and gently lower the internal assembly.
(Figure 4)
7. Disconnect the two main wire connectors - one on each
side of the unit.
8. Disconnect the hanging straps at the front, ensuring
that you support the entire assembly, and lift the back
of the assembly up and off of the hook at the back. At
this point you should be able to gently set the assembly
on the surface infront of the unit to easily replace the
main control board.
9. Remove the 3 heater assembly mounting screws from
underneath the top panel along the front. (Figure 4)
10. Lower the heater assembly so that the 3 support tabs,
in the top panel, can be easily released.
11. Remove temperature limit switch screw from heater
bracket assembly and disconnect the temperature limit
switch wire from heater element and from the wire con-
nectors, noting their original location.
12. Properly orient the new temperature limit switch and
secure it to the heater bracket assembly with the small
screw from the original cutout.
13. Reconnect the wires in their original locations.
14. Re-assemble the remainder of the firebox in reverse
order from the instructions above.
WARNING: Ensure wires do not come in contact with
moving parts by securing wires in wiring tie wraps.

MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
WARNING: If the firebox was operating prior to servic-
ing, allow at least 10 minutes for the heating elements 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.
1. Remove the front glass or any accessories that are
around the fireplace and will inhibit your ability to fully
access the unit.
2. Slide the log set assembly forward and lift the log set
assembly and the ember mat out. (Figure 3)
!
NOTE: The log set assembly has a wire attached to
the unit which can be temporarily disconnected for easier
access.
3. On either side of the firebox gently remove the brick
panels by placing you finger in the gap and pulling
forward. The brick panels are held in place by magnets
and need minimal force to be removed.
4. Locate the two brackets securing the flame panel in the
unit at the bottom and remove the 4 screws. (Figure 3)
5. Gently lift the flame panel out, set aside in a safe loca-
tion.
6. Remove the 2 hex head screws on either side of the
controls and the 4 hex head screws along each side
of the panel and gently lower the internal assembly.
(Figure 4)
7. Locate the main control assembly and remove the 2
screws on either side to release the assembly. (Figure
4)
8. Trace the wire from the main control assembly to the
main control board and disconnect the wire, noting the
location on the board.
9. Run the wire from the main control assembly, following
the same path as the wire that was removed. Attach
the new wire to the board.
10. Install the replacement control assembly and secure
with the 4 screws that were previously removed.
11. Re-assemble the remainder of the firebox in reverse
order from the instructions above.
WARNING: Ensure wires do not come in contact with
moving parts by securing wires in wiring tie wraps.
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