Service Manual 32” Purifire Fireplace with Full Feature Remote Model Numbers: DF3215 - MOD / to D REV Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8 1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Table Of Contents Page 3 Operation Page 6 Exploded Parts Diagram and Parts List Page 7 Wiring Diagram and Schematic Page 8 Light Bulb Replacement Page 9 Purifire™ Filter Replacement Page 9 Mirror Replacement Page 10 Main On/Off Switch Replacement Page 11 Switch Board Replacement Page 11 Flicker Motor/Flicker Rod Replacement Page 12 Remote Control Board Replacement Page 13 Heater Assembly/Cutout Replacement Page 14 Power Cord Replacement 2
Operation CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call Dimplex North America Limited at 1-888-346-7539 for technical support. Electric Fireplace Manual Control The manual controls for the fireplace are located in the upper right hand corner (Figure 1). * Not applicable on DF3215NH model fireplaces. ** Flame only function of DF3215NH Remote Control Figure 1 The remote control has a range of approximately 50 ft. (15.25m).
2. Set Temperature* Heat function On or press the Purifire™ On/Off button to turn the Purifire™ function ON. 1. 2. 3. 4. Frequency Interference If the fireplace does not respond properly to the remote control, the remote operating frequency may have to be reset. The remote control can send another frequency code to the circuit board to eliminate interference. 1. Simultaneously press the “Slow Start” button and the “Purifire™ Low Speed” button on the remote control. 2. “CODE” will appear. 3.
17. Flame / Heat On/Off Button* Figure 4 Press the 17. Flame/Heat On/Off button to turn the Flame/ Heat function On. When the 2. Set Temperature is higher then the 1. Room Temperature the heat will come on. To turn the heat off, lower the 2. Set Temperature so that it’s setting is lower then the 1. Room Temperature. The default temperature setting is 72°F (22°C). Unlocked Locked ! NOTE: When using the remote control the heater runs on a thermostat. Press the 8. Temperature Up or 7.
Exploded Parts Diagram 4 3 13 7 18 5 10 11 15 6 12 1 14 7 2 17 16 Replacement Parts List DF3215 Part Number Replacement Part: 1. 30” Urethane Log set 2. Flicker Motor 3. Heater Assembly 4. Cutout 5. Main On/Off Switch 6. Cord Set 7. Upper & Lower Light Wire Assembly 8. Wire Harness - Receiver to Log set 9. Wire Harness - Receiver to Blower 10. Switch Board 6902520159 11. Mirror - Silvered 12. Remote Transmitter 13. Remote Receiver 14. Flicker Rod 15. Purifire™ Filter 16. Fireplace Foot 17.
Heater Assembly Cord Set Flicker Motor Remote Receiver Main On/Off Switch Wiring Diagram 7
Light Bulb Replacement 7. Pull the Flicker Rod to the far right, then bend it carefully to free and lift the left side out of the mounting bracket. Allow at least five (5) minutes for light bulbs to cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin. ! NOTE: When removing the Flicker Rod, damage may occur if bent excessively. If the Flicker Rod is damaged, replace to insure proper operation.
2. Lay fireplace on its back. 3. Remove the light cover for each bulb (one (1) Philips screw each). 3. Remove the 10 Philips screws that attach the bottom panel to the fireplace as shown in Figure 9. There are: two (2) screws along the bottom edge of each side; two (2) screws immediately behind the front trim piece; and two (2) screws along the back, bottom edge of the fireplace. 4. Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise. 5. Insert new bulbs. 6. Re-install upper light bracket. 7.
cover to the rest of the firebox. There are: three (3) screws on each side along the top edge; and two (2) screws on the back along the top edge (Figure 12). Figure 11 Mirror Rubber Extrusions Figure 12 Log Set Support Bracket These edges of bracket slide into grooves of extrusions Top Section of Fireplace Steel Curtain, Log Set and Bottom Panel removed for clarity fireplace. Slide the bracket directly out the bottom of the fireplace and set aside. 3.
7. Properly orientate the new switch and push it through the sheet metal from inside the firebox. Push until the retainer clips on either side of the switch snap into place. 8. Re-connect the two (2) wire clips to the back of the switch. 9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above. 7. Properly orientate the new Switch Board, snap onto the mounting studs and reconnect the ribbon cable as before. 8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
7. Remove Flicker Rod (replace and reassemble if Flicker Motor does not need to be changed at this point). are wired to the internal cavity of the fireplace. 4. Locate the Remote Control Receiver on the right side of the upturned top panel (Figure 16). 8. Before removing the Flicker Motor, cut the Flicker Motor wires (five (5) in total) close to the Flicker Motor end with wire cutters. 9.
9. Reassemble in the reverse order as above. Heater Assembly and panel in one hand, remove the four (4) heater mounting screws (Figure 18). Heater Assembly/Cutout Replacement Figure 19 If the fireplace was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 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.
Figure 20 Black wire from front terminal of element to P2 White wire looped from right terminal of motor to upper terminal of element Long white wire from Cutout White wire from Cutout to top middle terminal of element Red wire from motor’s upper left terminal to P1 Blue wire from motor’s lower left terminal to P3 Black wire from lower back terminal of element to P4 P1 P2 P3 P4 Enlarged view of Heater Assembly and Remote Control Board Power Cord Replacement Figure 20 If the fireplace was operat
