Dimplex BLF3451 User Manual

Service Manual

Model BLF3451

UL Part Number 6909590100

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst before attempting to service this replace. 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 N3H 4W3 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com

REV PCN DATE

00 - 6-JAN-16

7400890000R00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operation ...........................................................3

Maintenance .........................................................4

Exploded Parts Diagram ...............................................5

Wiring Diagram ......................................................6

Preparation for service ................................................7

Instructions for removing from wall .....................................7

Surface Mount .............................................................. 7

Recessed Mount - Partial In-wall ............................................... 8

Flush Mount – Complete In-wall ............................................... 8

Switchboard Replacement .............................................9

Relay Board Replacement ............................................10

AD/DC Adapter Replacement ..........................................10

Display / Control Board Replacement ...................................11

Flicker Motor Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Flicker Motor/ Flicker Rod Replacement .................................12

LED Light Strips Replacement .........................................12

High Temperature Cutout Replacement .................................13

Element Replacement ................................................13

Blower/fan Replacement ..............................................14

Thermistor Replacement .............................................14

Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................16

Always use a qualied technician or service agency to repair this replace.

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 re, serious

injury, or death.

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OPERATION

Figure 1

A C D E

Floating Display

WARNING: This electric rebox must be properly installed before it is used.

The unit can be controlled by either the manual controls which are

located on the upper right of the replace or the remote (Figure 13

& 14).

The replace is supplied with an IR multifunction remote control.

NOTE: To operate correctly, the remote control must be point-

ed towards the Floating DisplayTM.

A. Standby

Turns the unit On and Off.

→ Activated by pressing the Standby button on the remote or the

unit.

• The unit will turn on with the same functions that it was set to when it was turned Off and the intake temperature will be indi-

cated on the Floating DisplayTM.

NOTE: When any button is pressed the intake temperature will

be displayed on the Floating DisplayTM for 5 seconds.

B. Flame Effects

Turns the ame effect On and Off.

→ Activated by pressing the button on the remote.

C. Heat ON/OFF

Turns the heater On and Off.

→ Activated by pressing the button on the unit or the remote.

• Indicated by the icon and the intake temperature being displayed on the Floating DisplayTM, for 5 seconds before turn-

ing off.

NOTE: After the heater is switched off, there is a 60 second

fan delay, where the fan will continue running before turning off.

NOTE: The unit can be operated in Heat Only Mode. When

the unit is only running with the heater, the icon will continu-

ously be displayed on the Floating DisplayTM.

NOTE: The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when rst

used. This odor is a normal condition caused by initial heating of internal heater parts and will not occur again.

D & E. Thermostat Controls

Adjusts the temperature set point to your individual requirements. Once the desired set temperature is reached the heater will turn off. The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the desired set

temperature. The default temperature setting is 72°F (22°C).

to increase the set point on the unit or the remote.

• The Floating DisplayTM will indicate the temperature set point as

it is adjusted.

NOTE: Holding the and the

seconds, on the unit, will change the temperature from °C to °F, or

vice versa.

buttons down for two

Disable Heat

If desired, depending on the season, the heater on the unit can be disabled. The unit will operate in the same fashion, with remainder of the controls.

Pressing the and buttons on the unit at the same time and holding for 2 seconds will disable and enable the heater.

NOTE: When the heater has been disabled and either the

or the is pressed the Floating DisplayTM will indicate “--”.

F. Color Themes

Different presets of ambient lighting color combinations contained in the unit.

→ Changed by repeatedly pressing the corresponding button on

the remote or the unit.

• Cycles through the different preset ambient lighting settings of the unit, this includes different combinations of colours of the

ame base and media lighting.

NOTE: The last theme of the cycle is a prism where the unit

cycles through a variety of colours. Pressing the button stops the cycling and holds the unit on the preferred color, indicated by

a “U” - Unfreeze or a “F” - Freeze on the display.

Changes the brightness of the lights in the unit.

→ Adjusted by repeatedly pressing the corresponding button on

• Indicated by the second digit on the Floating Display™

Brightness

the remote.

changing to show: “H” (high), and “L” (low).

H. Sleep Timer

The Sleep Timer can be set to automatically shut off the replace

after a preset time (from 30 minutes to 8 hours).

→ To set the timer press the timer button on the remote, repeat-

edly, until the desired time is displayed.

• The Floating DisplayTM will display the different times as it is ad-

justed. Once the timer has begun, pressing the button will display the time remaining before the unit turns Off.

NOTE: The Sleep Timer can be cancelled at any time by

pressing the button repeatedly until the sleep timer displays nothing.

Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch

Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the whole unit off and it will not come back on without being reset. It can be reset by turning the power to the unit and waiting 5 minutes before turning the unit back on.

CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, un-

plug the unit and call technical support at 1-888-346-7539.

→ Adjusted by pressing the

to decrease the set point and the

Remote Control Battery Replacement

To replace the battery:

1. Slide battery cover open on the remote control.

2. Correctly install one 3 Volt (CR2032 [longer life] or CR2025) battery in the battery holder.

3. Close the battery cover.

Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice in your area

Figure 2

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of re, electric shock or damage to persons.

NOTE: The replace should not be operated with an ac-

cumulation of dust or dirt on or in the unit, as this can cause

a build up of heat and eventual damage. For this reason

the heater must be inspected regularly, depending upon conditions and at least at yearly intervals.

Partially Reective Glass Cleaning

The partially reective glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation,

handling, etc., the partially reective glass may collect dust

particles; these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth.

To remove ngerprints or other marks, the partially reective glass can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The partially

reective glass should be completely dried with a lint free

cloth to prevent water spots. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners.

Fireplace Surface Cleaning

Use only a damp cloth to clean painted surfaces of the

replace. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Servicing

Except for installation and cleaning described in this manual, an authorized service representative should perform any other servicing.

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EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM

Replacement Parts List

1. Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2200510300RP

2. Partially Reective Glass ...........5902700100RP

3. Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5300170300RP

4. Front Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6909140100RP

5. Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4100190300RP

6. Flicker Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000500100RP

7. Flicker Assembly .................5902720100RP

8. Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2300201500RP

9. Flame LED Light Strip (Amber) .......3001420200RP

10. Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3001520100RP

11. Display/ Control Board .............3001640100RP

12. Remote Control ...................6700520200RP

13. LED Light Strip (6) (RGB) (2 per unit) 3001570100RP

14. LED Light Strip (4) (RGB) (2 per unit) 3001570400RP

15. Thermistor .......................3001560300RP

16. Relay Board .....................3001630100RP

17. Mounting Kit .....................9600770100RP

18. AC/DC Adapter ...................2100250100RP

Accessories

River Rocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DFS1314

Driftwood Accessory Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LF34DWS-KIT

WIRING DIAGRAM

LINE

NEUTRAL

THERMAL

CUTOUT

ELEMENT

AC/DC ADAPTER

HTR

FLICKER MOTOR

BLOWER MOTOR

RELAY BOARD

SWITCH BOARD

LED STRIPS (RGB) - MEDIA

LED STRIPS (RGB) - FLAME

FLAME LED STRIP (AMBER)

THERMISTOR

DISPLAY / CONTROL BOARD

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