Dimplex BOF4056 User manual

Service Manual

Model Number:

BOF4056

BOF4068

BOF6056

UL Part Number

6909430100

6909430200

6909430300

7400780100R00

In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Dimplex North America Limited

1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8

1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com

REV PCN DATE

00 - 7-MAY-14

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 prop-

erty damage.

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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.

Operation............................................................3

Maintenance .........................................................4

Exploded Parts Diagram ................................................5

Replacement Parts ....................................................5

Wiring Diagram .......................................................6

Remote Control Receiver Replacement ....................................7

Power Board Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Switch Replacement ...................................................7

Thermostat Replacement ...............................................8

Potentiometer Replacement .............................................8

Power Cord / Receptacle Replacement ....................................8

Light Assembly Replacement ............................................9

Fan Motor and Fan Housing Replacement ..................................9

Heater Assembly Replacement ..........................................10

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

off after 30 seconds. See instructions under

Maintenance Section for relling tank. When this

procedure is complete, the main lamps will illumi-

nate but it will take 30 seconds before the ames

return.

Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch

Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut

out will turn the replace off and it will not come

back on without being reset. It can be reset by

switching the On/ Off Switch to Off and waiting 10

minutes before switching the unit back on.

CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset

the heater, unplug the unit and call Dimplex North

America Limited at 1-888-346-7539 for techni-

cal support. Please have your model and serial

number ready when calling.

Remote Control

The On/Off Switch must be in the ‘ON’ ( I ) position in order

for the remote control to operate. There are 3 buttons on

the remote control. (Figure 2)

!NOTE: To operate correctly the remote control must be

pointed towards the heater outlet.

The remote control functions are as follows:

Press once to turn on Flame effect only. This will be

indicated by one beep.

Press once to turn on Full heat and Flame effect. This

will be indicated by two beeps.

Standby - This will be indicated by one beep.

!NOTE: Once the mist has been activated, the unit will

have to be turned Off, using either the momentary button,

on the unit, or the Off button on the remote control, then

back on to return to Level 1 - Logs and Light only operation.

Battery Replacement

To replace the battery:

1. Slide battery cover open on the remote control (Figure

2).

2. Install two 1.5 Volt (AAA) 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 recycling

advice in your area.

Operation

!NOTE: When the engine is used in an environment

where background noise is very low, it may be possible to

hear a sound which is related to the operation of the ame

effect. This is normal and should not be a cause for con-

cern.

!NOTE: Always ensure that the appliance is xed to the

wall in a level position.

The manual controls for the wall mount engine are located

on the bottom of the unit. (Figure 1)

A. On/Off Switch

Supplies power to the engine.

B. Thermostat Control

To adjust the temperature to your individual requirements,

turn the thermostat control backwards all the way to turn on

the heater. When the room reaches the desired tempera-

ture, turn the thermostat knob forward until you hear a click.

Leave thermostat in this position to maintain the room tem-

perature at this setting. For additional heat, turn clockwise

until you hear the click again and the heater will turn on.

C. Mode Selector Switch

Press once to turn on the ame effect. This will be indicated

by an audible “beep”. Although the lights turn on immedi-

ately it will take 30 seconds before the ame effect starts.

• Press again to give ame effect and full heat. This will

be indicated by two “beeps”.

• Press again to return to ame effect only. This will be

indicated by one “beep”.

• Press to put re in to standby mode. This will be

indicated by one “beep”.

D. Flame Intensity Control

Adjusts the intensity of the ame and smoke effect when the

heater has been activated.

Turning the control knob towards you decreases the inten-

sity of the ame and smoke effect. Turning the control knob

away from you will increase the ame and smoke effect.

!NOTE: Give the ame generator some time to react to

changes you may make on the ame control knob.

!NOTE: When the water tank is empty the unit will turn

Figure 2

Figure 1

Battery Cover

Standby

Button

Flame

Button

Heat

Button

Remote Control

Sensor

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Maintenance

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of re, elec-

tric shock or damage to persons.

Filling the water tank

When the water tank is empty, the ame effect shuts off

and you will hear 2 audible beeps, follow these steps.

CAUTION: Allow at least ve minutes for components to

cool before disassembling the unit to rell.

1. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position (0) (Figure 1)

2. Gently remove the log media and place them carefully

on the ground.

3. Remove the rell container by lifting upwards and

outwards.

4. Rell the container with tap water.

!NOTE: Normal tap water can be used in the Optimyst®

as long as the tap water is not considered to be hard water.

In the event your tap water is hard, you may use softened

water or distilled water with 1/8 tsp of salt (0.5 mL) added to

the water reservoir. (The addition of additional salt should

only be when you notice that the unit is not producing mist

as expected.)

5. Screw the cap back on, do not overtighten.

6. Return the rell container to the sump, with the tank

cap facing down and the at side of the tank facing

outward.

7. Gently place the log media back into position.

8. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position (I). (Figure 1)

If you do not intend on using the unit for longer than 2

weeks, empty and drain the unit of water, and dry all of the

water containing components.

Replacing the Light bulbs

If a large amount of the smoke appears grey or colourless it

may be that one or more of the light bulbs have burnt out.

CAUTION: Allow at least twenty minutes for light bulbs

to cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of

skin.

1. Leaving the ame effect on, remove the rock media,

tray and water tank and lift out the top cover (Figure 3).

2. View the lamps from a distance in front of the re and

observe which lamp needs to be changed.

3. Turn the unit off, and unplug the engine.

4. Leave the appliance for 20 minutes to allow the lamps

to cool down before removing them.

5. Remove the water tank and sump (Figure 4) by lifting

upwards and placing to the side.

6. Remove the defective bulb, by gently lifting vertically

and disengaging the pins from the lamp holder.

!NOTE: Replacement light bulbs can be obtained by

contacting Dimplex Customer Service at 1-888-346-7539.

7. Carefully insert the two pins of the new bulb into the

two holes in the lamp holder. Push lamp rmly in place.

8. Replace the top cover, rell container and log media.

Cleaning

It is recommended that all of the components that contain

water are cleaned with soap and water on a biweekly ba-

sis. A small brush has been included to assist in cleaning

difcult items/areas, i.e. the transducer.

CAUTION: Do not put plastic components in the dish-

washer.

Filter Cleaning

The air lter can be removed and gently rinsed with water

to clean and dried on a towel before reinstalling.

!NOTE: Replace the lter so that the course black lter is

facing the front of the engine.

Surface Cleaning

Use a warm damp cloth only to clean surfaces of the en-

gine. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

!NOTE: If you need to move the unit ensure that all of

the components that contain water have been emptied be-

fore relocating.

Top

Cover

Figure 3

Transducer

Emitter

Wire Slot

Retaining

Tabs

Water

Reservoir

Figure 4

Sump

Filter

Exploded Parts Diagram

Replacement Parts

1. Remote Control..................9600385600RP

2. Remote Control Receiver ..........9600580100RP

3. Log Media Assembly

BOF40XX ......................9600720100RP

BOF60XX ......................9600730100RP

4. Heating Assembly (with cutout)......9600680100RP

5. Light Holder Assembly ............9600610100RP

6. Removable Rell Container with Cap 0441440100RP

7. Cap for Rell Container. . . . . . . . . . . . 0441440300RP

8. Top Cover Assembly ..............9600670100RP

9. Water Reservoir (Sump) ..........0441380100RP

10. Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5300300100RP

11. Fan Housing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600540100RP

12. Fan Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8600300100RP

13. Transducer .....................3800040100RP

14. On/Off Switch ...................9600383500RP

15. 3-Position Switch ................9600383600RP

16. Transformers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600690100RP

17. Potentiometer ...................9600640100RP

18. Thermostat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600620100RP

19. Control Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600630200RP

20. Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600590100RP

21. IR Receiver with Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600630200RP

22. Light Bulbs ............................RB400

23. Plug Kit .........................BOF-PLUGKIT

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Wiring Diagram

Remote Control Receiver Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

to the unit, located under the sump.

3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the front grill to the

cassette housing. (Figure 5)

4. Remove the 4 screws around the remote control re-

ceiver attaching it to the unit.

5. Transfer the wire connectors from the terminals on the

original board to the same location on the replacement

board.

!NOTE: Use a at head screwdriver to gently pry

between the end of the connector and the remote control

receiver to release the wires.

6. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

order from the instructions above.

Power Board Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

to the unit, located under the sump.

3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the front grill to the

cassette housing. (Figure 5)

4. Remove the 4 screws around the power board attach-

ing it to the unit.

5. Transfer the wire connectors from the terminals on the

original board to the same location on the replacement

board.

!NOTE: Use a at head screwdriver to gently pry

between the end of the connector and the remote control

receiver to release the wires.

6. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

order from the instructions above.

Transformer Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

to the unit, located under the sump.

3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the front grill to the

cassette housing. (Figure 5)

4. Remove the screws that secure the transformer to the

unit.

5. Transfer the wire connectors from the terminals on the

original board to the same location on the replacement

board.

!NOTE: Use a at head screwdriver to gently pry

between the end of the connector and the remote control

receiver to release the wires.

6. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

order from the instructions above.

Switch Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

Figure 5

Front Grille

Transformers

Power Board

Remote Control

Receiver

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to the unit, located under the sump.

3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the front grill to the

cassette housing. (Figure 5)

4. Locate the defective switch and disconnect the wiring

connections noting their original locations.

!NOTE: A at head screwdriver can be used to gently

pry between the end of the connector and the switch to

release the wires.

5. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and

push the switch out through the opening.

6. Properly orient and insert the new switch and connect

all of the wiring.

7. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

order from the instructions above.

Thermostat Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

to the unit, located under the sump.

3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the front grill to the

cassette housing. (Figure 5)

4. Remove the knob off of the thermostat, by gently lifting

the bottom forward and pulling down.

5. Depress the retainer clips on either side of the thermo-

stat to slide it out of the assembly.

6. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original

locations.

!NOTE: A at head screwdriver can be used to gently

pry between the end of the connector and the switch to

release the wires.

7. Install the knob onto the new thermostat and slide the

thermostat back into the assembly ensuring that it has

“clicked” into place.

8. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

order from the instructions above.

Potentiometer Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

3/8” (10mm) Wrench

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

to the unit, located under the sump.

3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the front grill to the

cassette housing. (Figure 5)

4. Turn the unit so that the underside of the potentiometer

can be seen.

5. Loosen the securing nut, to allow the potentiometers

slide out.

6. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original

locations.

!NOTE: A at head screwdriver can be used to gently

pry between the end of the connector and the switch to

release the wires.

7. Slide the potentiometer back into the assembly and

tighten the securing nut.

8. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

order from the instructions above.

Power Cord / Receptacle Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat head screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

to the unit, located under the sump.

3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the front grill to the

cassette housing. (Figure 5)

4. Locate the cord and disconnect the wiring connections

noting their original locations.

!NOTE: A at head screwdriver can be used to gently

pry between the end of the connector and the switch to

release the wires.

5. With needle nose pliers, grasp the cord strain relief

grommet from inside the back of the bottom panel and

push while twisting to remove.

6. Install the new cord.

7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

Light Assembly Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Disassemble the sump components. (Figure 3)

3. With the unit turned upside down, remove the 2 screws

that hold the light assembly to the unit. (Figure 6)

4. Remove the light assembly and replace with the new

light assembly.

5. Reattach the wire onto the new light assembly.

6. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

order from the instructions above.

Fan Motor and Fan Housing

Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Disconnect and remove the media from the unit and

put them in a safe place.

2. Disassemble the sump components. (Figure 3)

3. Remove the 2 screws that secure the engine assembly

to the unit, located under the sump.

4. Remove the 3 screws that hold the cover onto the fan

housing. (Figure 7)

5. Remove the fan motor out of the housing and discon-

nect the wiring connection located near the bottom of

the housing.

6. If replacing only the motor, attach new motor and reas-

semble the remainder of the cassette in revers order

from the instructions above.

• If replacing the housing, remove the 3 screws attaching

the base to the cassette. (Figure 7)

7. Attach new fan housing base to the cassette.

8. Transfer the lter from the old housing to the new hous-

ing.

9. Reinstall the fan motor and reconnect the wire.

10. Re-assemble the remainder of the cassette in reverse

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Heater Assembly

Attachment Screws

Support Plate

Attachment Screws

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order from the instructions above.

Heater Assembly Replacement

Tools Required: Philips head screwdriver

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any

maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage

to persons.

!NOTE: Ensure that all of the components that

contain water have been emptied before performing any

maintenance.

1. Remove the 10 screws that attach the heater assembly

to the support plate (Figure 8).

1. Remove the 4 screws securing the heater support plate

to the unit (Figure 8).

2. Gently drop the support plate and heating assembly

down to access the heating assembly and wire

connections, being careful not to strain any of the

connections.

3. Disconnect the wiring connections noting their original

locations.

4. Install the new heater assembly to the support plate.

5. Reattach the wire connections.

6. Reinstall the heater assembly and support plate.

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