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PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Heater

Heater is not turning off

Improper operation

Refer to Operation Section

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

Trace wiring in unit

Defective Thermostat

Replace Thermostat

Defective Heater assembly

Replace Heater assembly

Defective Remote Control Receiver

Replace Remote Control Receiver

Heater is turning off after a 

couple of minutes of operation

Build up of dirt/dust in Heater Assembly

Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity 

are free of dirt/dust.

Defective Heater Assembly

Replace Heater Assembly

Heater emits an odor

Normal Operation

Normal operation is when the heater emits an odor 

for a brief period after the heater is initially turned on.  

The heater is burning off any dust accumulated during 

manufacturing or operation.

Defective Heater Assembly

Replace Heater Assembly

Heater fan turns on but heater 

lacks heat

Improper operation

Refer to Operation Section

Loose wiring

Trace wiring in unit

Defective Thermostat

Replace Thermostat

Defective Heater Assembly

Replace Heater Assembly

Heating element is glowing red

Normal Operation

Small glowing sections of the element are considered 

normal.

Defective heater assembly

If larger glowing sections are causing the heater to trip 

the thermal cutout, unplug unit, discontinue use and 

replace heater assembly.

Noise

Excessive noise with the heater 

on

Dirty Heater Assembly

Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity 

are free of dirt/dust.

Defective Heater Assembly

Replace Heater Assembly

Grinding or excessive noise with 

the heater off

Flicker rod hitting or rubbing against 

internal components

Ensure rod is straight and mounted properly in the 

bracket, spinning freely away from other components. 

Replace if necessary.

Defective Flicker Motor

Replace Flicker Motor

Buzzing noise from control panel

Defective Flame Speed Controller

Replace Flame Speed Controller

Summary of Contents for BF8000ST

Page 1: ...plex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 1 888 346 7539 www dimplex com IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Always read this manual first before attempting to service this...

Page 2: ...cker Rod Replacement 11 Thermostat Control Replacement 12 Heater Assembly Replacement 12 Power Cord Replacement 13 Remote Control Replacement If Applicable 13 Troubleshooting Guide 15 Always use a qua...

Page 3: ...odor is a normal condition caused by initial heating of internal heater parts and will not occur again A D C F E B Figure 2 3 Position Switch Level 1 Flame only Level 2 Flame and low heat Level 3 Flam...

Page 4: ...in the battery holder 2 Close the battery cover 3 Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice in your area Figure 3 Battery Cover...

Page 5: ...t of fireplace 7 Remove flicker rod by sliding flicker rod to the left away 8 from the flicker motor and lifting out Remove light bracket for easier access to light bulbs 9 Unscrew bulbs counter clock...

Page 6: ...8 3000250100RP Remote Control Receiver Mod 0 A 9 3000430800RP Power Cord 10 4100040200RP Single Lamp holder 11 2500150300RP Double Lamp holder 2 in unit 12 2500400300RP Mirror no brick 13 5901210100R...

Page 7: ...7 Wiring Diagram 3 Stage Remote MOD 0 A Units Power Cord Heater Assembly Thermostat 3 Position Switch Light Dimmer Control Flame Speed Control Terminal Block Remote Control Receiver...

Page 8: ...8 Wiring Diagram No Remote MOD B F Units Power Cord Heater Assembly Thermostat On Off Switch Heater On Off Switch Light Dimmer Control Flame Speed Control Terminal Block...

Page 9: ...ten clamps back into place and reassemble fireplace 9 in reverse order as described above On Off Switch Replacement Warning If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 5 minutes for light...

Page 10: ...e 7 Light Dimmer Replacement Warning If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs and heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin Warning Disco...

Page 11: ...new mounting studs are provided Properly orient the new potentiometer and control board 8 and re connect all of the wiring connections Reassemble in the reverse order as above 9 Flame Speed Control Re...

Page 12: ...directly under the control panel and two 2 screws on the bottom of the fireplace Figure 8 The bottom panel is now free to be removed Locate the Thermostat Control mounted on the control 4 panel on the...

Page 13: ...the fireplace Figure 8 The bottom panel is now free to be removed Locate and disconnect the two 2 power cord wire 4 connections one from the middle of the three 3 connectors on the On Off Switch the...

Page 14: ...each LED and push each LED out from the front of the control panel Clear any silicon that may be present and firmly grasp 8 the sheathed ends of the wires leading to each LED and remove the plastic b...

Page 15: ...e Light Dimmer Components Appearance Fireplace does not turn on Manu ally Improper operation Refer to Operation Section No incoming voltage from the electrical wall socket Check Fuse Breaker Panel Loo...

Page 16: ...uring or operation Defective Heater Assembly Replace Heater Assembly Heater fan turns on but heater lacks heat Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Defective...

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