Dimplex Revillusion RBF30, Service Manual

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to persons.
1.  Remove the front glass or any accessories that are 

around the fireplace and will inhibit your ability to fully 

access the unit.

2.  Slide the log set assembly forward and lift the log set 

assembly and the ember mat out. (Figure 3)

!

  NOTE:

 The log set assembly has a wire attached to 

the unit which can be temporarily disconnected for easier 

access.
3. 

On either side of the firebox gently remove the brick 

panels by placing you finger in the gap and pulling 

forward.  The brick panels are held in place by magnets 

and need minimal force to be removed.

4. 

Locate the two brackets securing the flame panel in the 

unit at the bottom and remove the 4 screws. (Figure 3)

5. 

Gently lift the flame panel out, set aside in a safe loca

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tion. 

6.  Remove the 2 hex head screws on either side of the 

controls and the 4 hex head screws along each side 

of the panel and gently lower the internal assembly. 

(Figure 4)

7.  Disconnect the two main wire connectors - one on each 

side of the unit.

8.  Disconnect the hanging straps at the front, ensuring 

that you support the entire assembly, and lift the back 

of the assembly up and off of the hook at the back.  At 

this point you should be able to gently set the assembly 

on the surface infront of the unit to easily replace the 

main control board.

9.  From the top panel of the heating assembly housing, 

locate and remove the 6 screws that hold the blower/ 

fan assembly to the housing panel. Separate the 

blower assembly from the housing panel. (Figure 4)

CAUTION

: 

 When removing the blower assembly mount-

ing screws support the assembly to prevent any damage to 

the unit.
10. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original 

locations.

!

  NOTE:

 Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry 

between the end of the connectors and the blower/fan to 

release the wires.
11.  Properly orient the new blower/fan assembly and con-

nect all of the wiring connections.

12. 

Re-assemble the remainder of the firebox in reverse 

order from the instructions above.

  WARNING:

 Ensure wires do not come in contact with 

moving parts by securing wires in wiring tie wraps.

ELEMENT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required:

  Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

  WARNING:

  If the firebox was operating prior to servic

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ing, allow at least 10 minutes for the heating elements to 

cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.

  WARNING:

  Disconnect power before attempting any 

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage 

to persons.
1.  Remove the front glass or any accessories that are 

around the fireplace and will inhibit your ability to fully 

access the unit.

2.  Slide the log set assembly forward and lift the log set 

assembly and the ember mat out. (Figure 3)

!

  NOTE:

 The log set assembly has a wire attached to 

the unit which can be temporarily disconnected for easier 

access.
3. 

On either side of the firebox gently remove the brick 

panels by placing you finger in the gap and pulling 

forward.  The brick panels are held in place by magnets 

and need minimal force to be removed.

4. 

Locate the two brackets securing the flame panel in the 

unit at the bottom and remove the 4 screws. (Figure 3)

5. 

Gently lift the flame panel out, set aside in a safe loca

-

tion. 

6.  Remove the 2 hex head screws on either side of the 

controls and the 4 hex head screws along each side 

of the panel and gently lower the internal assembly. 

(Figure 4)

7.  Disconnect the two main wire connectors - one on each 

side of the unit.

8.  Disconnect the hanging straps at the front, ensuring 

that you support the entire assembly, and lift the back 

of the assembly up and off of the hook at the back.  At 

this point you should be able to gently set the assembly 

on the surface infront of the unit to easily replace the 

main control board.

9.  From the top panel of the heating assembly housing, 

remove the 4 screws that hold the element cover to the 

housing panel. (Figure 4)

10. Disconnect wires from the ends of the elements noting 

their original locations.

!

  NOTE:

 Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry be

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tween the end of the connectors and the element to release 

the wires.

!

  NOTE:

 Some of the wires may have a “piggy-back” 

connector that allows a second wire to connect to the same 

prong as the first wire. Try and keep the “piggy-back” con

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nection together when pulling the wires off the element.
11.  Using a 3/8” ratchet or wrench remove the hex head 

screw from both sides of the element. Remove ele-

ments from the element housing and replace with the 

new elements.