Dimplex BLF5051 User Manual

Service Manual

Model BLF5051

UL Part Number 6909520100

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 N1R 7G8 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com

REV PCN DATE

00 - 17-JUL-15

7400870000R00

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 ............................................................... 8

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

Flush Mount – Complete In-wall ................................................. 9

LED LIGHT STRIPS REPLACEMENT .....................................9

LED MEDIA STRIPS REPLACEMENT ....................................10

ELECTRONICS JUNCTION BOARD REPLACEMENT .......................10

FLOATING DISPLAY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ..........................11

LED DRIVER BOARD REPLACEMENT ...................................11

MAIN CONTROL BOARD REPLACEMENT ................................11

RELAY BOARD REPLACEMENT ........................................11

THERMISTOR REPLACEMENT .........................................12

SWITCHBOARD REPLACEMENT .......................................12

ELEMENT REPLACEMENT ............................................13

HIGH TEMPERATURE CUTOUT REPLACEMENT ..........................13

BLOWER/FAN REPLACEMENT .........................................14

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT ........................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................15

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 2

Figure 1

A C D E

 WARNING: This electric rebox must be properly in-

stalled 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 1 & 12). The replace is supplied with an IR multifunction remote

control.

NOTE: To operate correctly, the remote control must be

pointed 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 indicated on the On Screen Display.

NOTE: When any button is pressed the intake tem-

perature will be displayed on the On Screen Display 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

Cycles the unit sequentially through the 3 settings: Low Heat, High Heat and Off.

→ Activated by pressing the button on the unit or the

remote.

• Indicated by the icon and the intake temperature be- ing displayed on the On Screen Display, for 5 seconds before turning 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 continuously be displayed on the On Screen Display.

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.

Floating Display

B C

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).

→ Adjusted by pressing the

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

• The On Screen Display will indicate the temperature set point as it is adjusted.

NOTE: Holding the and the

two seconds, on the unit, will change the temperature from

°C to °F, or vice versa.

to decrease the set point

buttons down for

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 On Screen Display will indicate “--”.

F. Color Themes

Different presets of ambient lighting color combinations contained in the unit. → Changed by repeatedly pressing the corresponding but-

ton 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 but-

Brightness

ton on the remote.

• Indicated by the second digit on the Floating Display™ 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 either the

remote or the unit, repeatedly, until the desired time is displayed.

• The On Screen Display will display the different times as it is adjusted. 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 heater off and it will not come back on without being reset. It can be reset by unplugging the unit and waiting 5 minutes before plugging the unit back in.

CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater,

unplug the unit and call technical support at 1-888-346-

7539.

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 recyc-

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

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Disconnect power and allow heater to cool

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

accumulation 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 ........................2200510500RP

2. Partially Reective Glass ..........5901920100RP

3. Blower .........................5300260100RP

4. Front Glass .....................5901930100RP

5. Power Cord Mod 0 ...............4100040900RP

Mod A ...............4100190400RP

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

7. Flicker Assembly ................5901910100RP

8. Cutout .........................2300201700RP

9. LED Light Panel .................3000830200RP

10. Switch Board ....................3001480100RP

11. LED Driver Board ................3000810100RP

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

13. Floating Display™ Assembly .......3001470100RP

14. Media LED Light Assembly .........3001330500RP

15. Electronics Junction Board .........3001490100RP

16. Main Control Board ...............3001260200RP

17. Thermistor .....................3001380200RP

18. Relay Board ....................3001360100RP

19. Hardware Kit ....................9600350100RP

20. Large Ice Chunk Media ............1400130200RP

21. Small Ice Crystal Media ...........1400150100RP

22. Front Glass Mounting Hardware .... .9600420100RP

OEM Accessory

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

Driftwood Accessory Kit ................LF50DWS-KIT

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