Dimplex VCX1525 Service Manual

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Page 1 Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 DATE 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com 28-JUL-11 In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice. © 2011 Dimplex North America Limited 7400370000R00...
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 unit 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 Replacement Part: Front Glass ..... . 5901170100RP Terminal Block ....4000070100RP VCX1525WH.
Page 6: Wiring Diagram
WIRINg DIAgRAM THERMOsTAT 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 flame 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 Remove glass assembly: (Figure 5). • set glass assembly aside in an upright position so 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). With the unit facing up, remove the bottom panel by Hold on to the glass assembly with both hands and lift removing the screws around the outside of the panel...
Page 10: Dimmer Control Board Replacement
NOTE: Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry Reassemble in the reverse order as above. between the end of the connector and the circuit board to release the wires. Remove the original receiver board off the 4 plastic 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. 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 (2) on the bottom right of the chassis.
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 of tion (hidden behind remote 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 Board “L” - Connects to Remote side of Main Power switch switch Output - Connects to On side of Main Power switch - “Piggy Back” Connects to High Temperature Thermal Cutout switch Output - Connects to Upper Light Bulb - “Piggy Back”...
Page 14 Heater On/Off Main Power Connects to the Terminal Block and the High switch 3 Position switch Temperature Cutout Connects to switch Output on Remote Control Receiver Board Power Cord Connects to the “L” on the Remote Control Receiver Board 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...
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
Check log set for proper fit Heater Heater is not turning off Improper operation Refer to Operation section Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Defective remote control Replace remote control Defective circuit board Replace circuit board www.dimplex.com...
Page 17 PROBLEM CAUsE sOLUTION Heater Continued Heater is not turning on Improper operation Refer to Operation section Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Heater is turning off after a Build up of dirt/dust in heater assembly Clean out heater assembly couple of minutes of operation Defective Motor...

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