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11. To replace the Remote Switch Board, properly orientate 

the replacement board and re-attach to plastic switch 

housing using the two (2) screws removed in step 10.  

 

Re-assemble firebox following steps 1 through 9 in 

reverse order.

 

To replace Main On/Off Switch, continue to step 12.

12. Remove the Main On/Off Switch by squeezing the two (2) 

retaining clips on either side of the switch and from within 

the firebox, then push out the front of the unit.

13. Properly orientate the replacement switch and push into 

place until retaining clips snap the switch into place. 

14. Re-connect the two (2) wires and cable connector as 

shown in Figure 9 and re-assemble firebox following 

steps 1 through 11 in reverse order.

 CAUTION:  

Internal wiring and colors may not be the 

same within the unit being serviced as those shown.  To  

avoid damage to the unit, damage to property or personal 

injury, ensure wires are reconnected to match their 

original locations.

Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement

If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least 

five (5) minutes for light bulbs and heating element to cool off 

to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or 

cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to 

persons.

Replacement Procedure:

1.  Slide firebox out of mantel.
2.  Lay unit on it’s back for safe removal of Front Glass.
3.  Remove four (4) Phillips screws from right side of Trim 

(Figure 4, page 7).

4.   Remove Trim.
5.  Slide glass to right side of firebox to remove (Figure 4).

 CAUTION:  

Even though the glass is safety glass it may 

  break if bumped, struck of dropped.  Care must be 

  taken when handling the glass.

6.  Pull the front edge of the plastic Ember Bed or plastic 

grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from the 

ledge located at the bottom of the Mirror (Figure 6,  

page 8).

!

 IMPORTANT:  

Only handle the Log Set Assembly by the 

Ember Bed or plastic grate.

!

 NOTE:  

Log Set Assembly fits tightly into firebox, some 

force may be necessary to remove.

7.  Disconnect LED harness (Figure 7, page 8).
8.  Set Log Set Assembly in front of firebox.
9.  Locate Flicker Rod and Flicker Motor in the base 

assembly (Figure 10, page 10).

Main On/Off Switch and Remote Switch 

Board Replacement

If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least 

five (5) minutes for light bulbs and heating element to cool off 

to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or 

cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to 

persons.

Replacement Procedure:

1.  Slide firebox out of mantel.
2.  Lay unit on it’s back for safe removal of Front Glass.
3.  Remove four (4) Phillips screws from right side of Trim 

(Figure 4, page 7).

4.   Remove Trim.
5.  Slide glass to right side of firebox to remove (Figure 4).

 CAUTION:  

Even though the glass is safety glass it may 

  break if bumped, struck of dropped.  Care must be 

  taken when handling the glass.

6.  Pull the front edge of the plastic Ember Bed or plastic 

grate up and forward until the rear tab releases from the 

ledge located at the bottom of the Mirror (Figure 6,  

page 8).

!

 IMPORTANT:  

Only handle the Log Set Assembly by the 

Ember Bed or plastic grate.

!

 NOTE:  

Log Set Assembly fits tightly into firebox, some 

force may be necessary to remove.

7.  Disconnect LED harness (Figure 7, page 8).
8.  Set Log Set Assembly in front of firebox.
9.  Disconnect the two (2) wire clips and cable connector 

from the rear of the switch and remote board noting their 

original positions (Figure 9).

Figure 9

Exploded view shown for detail

Main On/ 

Off Switch

Remote Switch Board

Cable Connector

Black wire to  

“ 

O

 ” side of 

switch

Red wire to 

“ ” side of 

switch

Screws (2)

Retainer clips

10. Using a short Phillips screwdriver, remove the two (2) 

screws that attach the Remote Switch Board to the 

switch housing from within the firebox.

Summary of Contents for DFB8842

Page 1: ...400220000rev03 REV PCN DATE 00 Feb 28 07 01 Jul 22 09 02 1111 Oct 21 09 03 11873 Feb 11 10 In keeping with our policy of continuous product development we reserve the right to make changes without not...

Page 2: ...List Page 7 DFB8842 Wiring Diagram and Schematic Page 8 Front Glass Replacement Page 9 Light Bulb Replacement Page 9 Mirror Replacement Page 10 Main On Off Switch and Remote Switch Board Replacement...

Page 3: ...Figure 2 3 Replace the battery cover 4 NOTE When the BAT symbol is present on the remote control it is recommended to replace the batteries promptly to maintain full functionality of the remote firep...

Page 4: ...d high speeds Press the G Purifire On Off button to turn the Purifire function off H Flame Heat On Off Button Press the H Flame Heat On Off button to turn the Flame Heat function on When B Set Tempera...

Page 5: ...mote Switch Board 3000300300RP 7 Cord Set 4100040500RP 8 Lower Light Wire Harness 2500400100RP 9 Upper Light Wire Harness 2500400200RP 10 Mirror 5900680100RP 11 Front Glass 5900310400RP 12 Remote Tran...

Page 6: ...6 Cord Set Heater Assembly Main On Off Switch Remote Control Receiver Flicker Motor Log Set Assembly DF3015 Wiring Diagram...

Page 7: ...ote Switch Board 3000300300RP 7 Cord Set 4100040500RP 8 Lower Light Wire Harness 2500400100RP 9 Upper Light Wire Harness 2500400200RP 10 Mirror 5900680100RP 11 Front Glass 5900310500RP 12 Remote Trans...

Page 8: ...8 Cord Set Heater Assembly Main On Off Switch Remote Control Receiver Flicker Motor DFB8842 Wiring Diagram...

Page 9: ...utes for the light bulbs to cool before touching them to avoid accidental burning of the skin The light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or when the clarity and de...

Page 10: ...g Set Assembly fits tightly into firebox some force may be necessary to remove 7 Loosen but do not remove the two 2 Philips screws that clamp the Mirror in place and swivel down so that the clamp clea...

Page 11: ...he bottom of the Mirror Figure 6 page 8 IMPORTANT Only handle the Log Set Assembly by the Ember Bed or plastic grate NOTE Log Set Assembly fits tightly into firebox some force may be necessary to remo...

Page 12: ...1 through 8 from Mirror Replacement procedure page 8 to remove Mirror iii Cut all cable ties that bind the Flicker Motor Cable and other wires together wires and cable run behind the Mirror and up the...

Page 13: ...ce the risk of electric shock or damage to persons Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the firebox from the mantel 2 Remove the 14 screws that attach the top panel to the firebox There are one 1 screw on e...

Page 14: ...not be the same within the unit being serviced as those shown To avoid damage to the unit damage to property or personal injury ensure wires are reconnected to match their original locations vi Prope...

Page 15: ...Figure 8 page 8 12 Disconnect the black wire from the back of the Main On Off Switch Figure 9 page 9 13 Cut all cable ties that bind the black wire to other cables and wires as it leads up the rear co...

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