BOF4056, BOF4068, BOF6056 Optimyst
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1. put them in a safe place 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 filter 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 Support Plate Attachment Screws pes Heater Assembly 2 Attachment Screws 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 plate2. 8 Potentiometer 8 Power Receptacle Replacement 8 Light Assembly Replacement dda dca eee wakes 9 Fan Motor and Fan Housing 9 Heater Assembly Replacement cand whee eee ew we 10 Troubleshooting Guide 2 2 11 Always use a qualified technician or service agency to repair this fireplace 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 fire serious injury or death 2 www dimplex com Operation Figure 1 1 61 1 i Talal dal 13 7 1 D C A B Remote Control Sensor NOTE When the engine is used an environment where background noise is very low it may be possible to hear a sound which is related to the operation of the flame effect This is normal and should not be a cause for con cern NOTE Always ensure that the appliance is fixed to the wall in a level po
3. 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 Reattach the wire connections 6 Reinstall the heater assembly and support plate 10 www dimplex com Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE Circuit breaker trips or fuse Short in unit wiring blows when unit is turned on Improper circuit current rating Additional appliances may exceed the current rating of the circuit breaker or fuse Plug unit into another outlet or install unit on a dedicated 15 amp circuit Lights dim in room while the unit Unit is drawing close to circuit current Move the unit to another outlet or install unit on a dedi is on rating cated 15 amp circuit Power cord gets warm Normal Operation The power cord may get slightly warm to the touch if using the BOF PLUGKIT when the heater is on Defective power cord sd Defective power cord sd cord Replace power cord if cord gets hot to the touch power Replace power cord if cord gets hot to the touch if cord gets hot to the touch Unpleasant smell when unit is Dirty or stale water Clean the unit as described under maintenance used Appearance Firep
4. low Increase level of flame by turning Control knob C to Figure 2 the left slowly Figure 2 The flame effect has too much Flame effect setting is too high Turn the flame effect Control knob C to the right until smoke it is at minimum and slowly turn to the left about turn at a time Give the flame generator some time to adjust before increasing Figure 2 Mist is not coming out and the The cord from the power board is not Ensure that the cord is not pinched hr light by the transducer is Working Ensure that the cord is fully inserted into the connec NOLON tion on the power board PROBLEM SOLUTION Heater 0 0 SO Refer to Operation Section Heater is not turning off Heater is not turning on Heater is turning off after a couple of minutes of operation Heater emits an odor Heater fan turns on but heater lacks heat Heating element is glowing red Heater fan runs continuously Excessive noise with the heater on Improper operation Defective 3 position switch Defective thermostat Improper operation Loose wiring Defective heater assembly Defective 3 position switch Build up of dirt dust in heater assembly Defective Heater Assembly Normal Operation Defective heater assembly Improper operation Loose wiring Defective heater assembly Normal Operation Defective heater assembly Loose wiring Defective momentary switch Defective heater
5. 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 refill container to the sump with the tank cap facing down and the flat 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 A CAUTION Allow at least twenty minutes for light bulbs to cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin 1 Leaving the flame 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 fire 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 i
6. 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 flat 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 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 t
7. twisting to remove gt gt 5 5 5 gt gt 5 gt gt gt www dimplex com 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 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
8. RP 15 3 Position Switch 9600383600RP GU poe 9600730100RP 46 9600690100RP 4 Heating Assembly with Cutout 9600680100RP 47 9600640100RP ROI oe sae oe ap eas 9600610100RP ThermostatAssembly 9600620100RP 6 Removable Re 9600630200RP 7 Cap for Refill Container 0441440300RP 20 Power Board lt lt sf csc 9600590100RP 9600670100RP 54 IR Receiver withLens 9600630200RP 9 Waler Reser GHC BUDS RB400 10 Fan Assembly 5300300100RP 23 2 2 2 44 BOF PLUGKIT 11 Fan Housing Assembly 9600540100RP ooo 5 Wiring Diagram ELEMENT THERMAL CUTOUT THERMOSTAT LINE IN TRANSFORMER NEUTRAL N1 T 54 T 5 5 I TRANSFORMER a do OO POWER BOARD nw 14 Oe FAN MOTOR Wwww dimplex com 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
9. ame control knob NOTE When the water tank is empty the unit will turn off after 30 seconds See instructions under Maintenance Section for refilling tank When this procedure is complete the main lamps will illumi nate but it will take 30 seconds before the flames return Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch Should the heater overheat an automatic cut out will turn the fireplace 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 1 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 o
10. assembly Dirty heater assembly Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity are free of dirt dust Replace Heater Assembly 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 Small glowing sections of the element are considered normal If larger glowing sections are causing the heater to trip the thermal cutout unplug unit discontinue use and replace heater assembly Replace momentary switch Replace heater assembly Ensure that exterior intake louvers and firebox cavity are free of dirt dust Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly 12 www dimplex com
11. lace does not turn on Improper operation Refer to Operation Section Manually No incoming voltage from the electrical Check Fuse Breaker Panel wall socket Defective 3 Position Switch Replace 3 Position switch Fireplace does not turn on with Improper operation Refer to Operation Section the Remote Control The batteries in the remote control are Install new battery into the remote control dead Defective remote control Replace Remote Control Defective remote control receiver Replace remote control receive Defective IR sensor Replace IR sensor The flame effect will not start Switch is in the ON I position but Press Switch B once for flame effect Figure 2 mode Switch B has not been pressed Figure 2 Low water level Check the water tank is full and there is water in the sump Water in unit is too cold Allow water to warm to room temperature If using distilled or reverse osmosis water Add 1 8 tsp of table salt to water reservoir to intro unit will not produce a consistent mist duce electrolytes only repeat when mist is not being produced correctly Check that the fan is operating correctly E N fan assembly Ensure that the air filter is clean and Ensure that the air filter is clean and Cord is located over emitter on transducer Relocate cord so that mist is free to rise off of trans ducer Defective Transducer Replace Transducer The flame effect is too low Flame effect control knob is set too
12. n 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 flat 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 flat head screwdriver 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
13. nsert the two pins of the new bulb into the two holes in the lamp holder Push lamp firmly in place 8 Replace the top cover refill 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 Asmall brush has been included to assist in cleaning difficult items areas i e the transducer amp CAUTION Do not put plastic components in the dish washer Filter Cleaning The air filter can be removed and gently rinsed with water to clean and dried on a towel before reinstalling NOTE Replace the filter so that the course black filter 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 Figure 3 Transducer Retaining Tabs Emitter Water Reservoir Figure 4 Filter www dimplex com Exploded Parts Diagram Replacement Parts 1 Remote 9600385600RP 12 Fan 8600300100RP 2 Remote Control Receiver 9600580100RP 13 3800040100RP 3 Log Media Assembly 14 On Off 9600383500RP 4 9600720100
14. nt 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 1 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 defective switch and disconnect the wiring connections noting their original locations NOTE A flat 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 1 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 pu
15. o 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 flat 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 Figure 5 Remote Control Receiver Front Grille 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 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 flat 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 Replaceme
16. r 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 Oy Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice in your area Figure 2 SSS Cover Maintenance WARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire elec tric shock or damage to persons Filling the water tank When the water tank is empty the flame effect shuts off and you will hear 2 audible beeps follow these steps CAUTION Allow at least five minutes for components to cool before disassembling the unit to refill 1 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 refill container by lifting upwards and outwards 4 Refill 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
17. sition 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 flame effect This will be indicated by an audible beep Although the lights turn on immedi ately it will take 30 seconds before the flame effect starts e Press again to give flame effect and full heat This will be indicated by two beeps e Press again to return to flame effect only This will be indicated by one beep e Press to put fire in to standby mode This will be indicated by one beep D Flame Intensity Control Adjusts the intensity of the flame and smoke effect when the heater has been activated Turning the control knob towards you decreases the inten sity of the flame and smoke effect Turning the control knob away from you will increase the flame and smoke effect NOTE Give the flame generator some time to react to changes you may make on the fl
18. t 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 flat head screwdriver can be used to gently pry between the end of the connector and the switch to release the wires 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 Tur
19. xX Dimplex Better solutions through innovation Service Manual Model Number BOF4056 BOF4068 BOF6056 UL Part Number 6909430100 6909430200 6909430300 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Always read this manual first before attempting to service this fireplace For your safety always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or prop erty damage REV PCN DATE Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada 768 00 7 14 1 888 346 7539 e www dimplex com In keeping with our policy of continuous product development we reserve the right to make changes without notice 2014 Dimplex North America Limited 7400780100200 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation eens oq nn 3 Maintenance sssg E SEE E R E E A ne E ds E E A a eee 4 Exploded Parts Diagram OY Oe 5 Replacement PanS i o ee 5 Wiring Diagram OS 6 Remote Control Receiver 7 Power Board Replacement 7 Switch 7 lt lt
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