Dimplex TDS8515 Quick start guide

PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
FOR
DIMPLEX PURIFIRE ELECTRIC STOVE
Model TDS8515
7400050000R01

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ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................................................................ 17
TableofContents
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 2
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................... 5
REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................................................................... 7
UPPER LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT..................................................................................... 8
LOWER LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT.................................................................................... 9
TO REPLACE THE FILTER .................................................................................................... 10
TO REPLACE MAIN POWER, MANUAL SELECTION, AND LIGHT SWITCHES .................. 11
TO REPLACE THE HEATER ASSEMBLY.............................................................................. 12
TO REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BOARD..................................................................................... 13
TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD......................................................................... 14
TO REPLACE THE POWER CORD........................................................................................ 15
TO REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT........................................................................................ 16
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OPERATION
To access the controls, go to the back of the stove.
A. MAIN POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
The main on/off switch supplies power to all unit
functions (flame, purifire, heater).
B. MANUAL SELECTION SWITCH
To choose between flame effect setting, flame
effect with Purifire™ setting, and flame effect with
Purifire™ and heat setting.
C. INTERIOR LIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH
The interior light on/off switch supplies power to
the interior light.
D. HEATER THERMOSTAT CONTROL
To adjust the temperature to your individual
requirements, turn the thermostat control
clockwise all the way to turn on the heater.
When the room reaches the desired temperature,
turn the thermostat knob counter clockwise until
you hear a click. Leave in this position to maintain
the room temperature at this setting. For additional
heat, turn clockwise until you hear the click again
and the heater will turn on.
RESETTING THE TEMPERATURE CUTOFF SWITCH
Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the heater off and it will not come
back on without being reset. It can be reset by switching the MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF
and waiting 5 minutes before switching the unit back on.
CAUTION
If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call Dimplex technical support
at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539) Extension 4.
NOTE
The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used. This odor is a normal condition
caused by initial heating of internal heater parts and will not occur again.
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B
C
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REMOTE CONTROL USAGE
This stove is supplied with a radio frequency remote control. This remote control has a range
of approximately 50 feet (15.25m); it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass
through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with one of 243 independent
frequencies to prevent interference with other units. The frequency code is indicated on the
back of the transmitter.
A. Remote Control Initialization
This procedure is required every time there is a loss
of power to the remote control in the fireplace.
(I.e. power failure, breaker tripped, main power switch
is turned off)
1. Ensure that power is supplied through main
service panel.
2. Locate manual controls. (refer to FIGURE 3)
3. Activate main power switch, (“ ” position) red
indicator light 1 will flash.
4. Press and hold the manual selection switch for five
seconds (“ ” position) UNTIL the second red
indictor light flashes.
5. Press ON button located on the remote control
transmitter (FIGURE 2). This will synchronize the
remote control transmitter and receiver.
B. Remote Control Usage
The remote control operates the fireplace levels
sequentially. The level is increased every time the
ON button on the transmitter is pressed. The
fireplace can be turned off at any point by pressing
the OFF button on the remote control transmitter.
Level 1: The flame effect is turned on and the first red
indicator light is activated.
Level 2: The flame effect remains on, the Purifire™
is activated, and the first and second red
indicator lights are activated.
Level 3: The flame effect and Purifire™ remain on,
the heater is activated, and all three red
indicator lights are activated.
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Interior
Light
Switch
FIGURE 2
Manual
Selection
Switch
Main
Power
Switch
Level 3 Indicator
Level 2 Indicator
Level 1 Indicator
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
Frequency
Code

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MANUAL SELECTION SWITCH
Operates the electric fireplace in the same manner as the remote control transmitter. Pressing
the switch up (“ I” position) has the same effect as the ON button on the remote control and
pressing the switch down (“ II ” position) has the same effect as the OFF button of the remote
control. Pressing the switch up once activates Level 1, twice activates Level 2, and three
times activates Level 3. Pressing the switch down turns the electric fireplace OFF.
Level 1: The flame effect is turned on and the first red indicator light flashes momentarily.
Level 2: The flame effect remains on, the heater is activated to the low heat setting, and the
first and second red indicator lights flash momentarily.
Level 3: The flame effect remains on, the heater is set to the high heat setting, and all three
red indicators flash momentarily.

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WIRING DIAGRAM

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15
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18
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13
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11
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9
14
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16
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2
12
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
STOVE, ELECTRIC 23", PURIFIRE
CATALOGUE NO. TDS8515
PART NO. 69004712**
MADE IN: CHINA
REPLACEMENT PART REPLACEMENT PART NO.
1. LOG SET 0438200200RP
2. FOOT 0438210104RP
3. FLAME MOTOR 2000210100RP
4. HEATER ASSEMBLY 2000230100RP
5. THERMOSTAT 2300150100RP
6. LOWER LIGHT HARNESS 2500280100RP
7. ON/OFF SWITCH 2800070500RP
8. HEATER ON/OFF SWITCH 2800070200RP
9. UPPER LIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH 2800070200RP
10.CORD SET 4100040300RP
11.UPPER LIGHT HARNESS 4200120400RP
12.MIRROR 5900060600RP
13.REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY 5900080600RP
14.FILTER 0439060100RP
15.TERMINAL BLOCK 4000070100RP
16.KNOB CONTROL 8800000300RP
17.REMOTE TRANSMITTER 3000370600RP
18.REMOTE RECEIVER (3-STAGE) Mod 0 - C 3000431100RP
Mod D 3000820600RP
** = Colour code

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If unit 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.
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame. There are
four bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers.
It is a good idea to replace all of the light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of
their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you need to open
the unit to replace the light bulbs.
UPPER LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the 2 screws at the upper corners of the back panel.
2. Lift the back end of the top to clear the brackets and pull back. Lift top carefully and
place to the side of the stove.
3. Caution should be taken as the top mounting brackets may scratch the finish.
4. Hold the socket while unscrewing the bulb.
5. Hold the socket while screwing in the new bulb.
6. Re-install the top of the stove.
LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS
Quantity of 1 clear chandelier or candelabra bulbs with an E-12 (small) socket base,
15 watt rating.
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If unit 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.
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame. There are
four bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers.
It is a good idea to replace all of the light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of
their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you need to open
the unit to replace the light bulbs.
LOWER LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Gently place stove on its back on a flat surface.
2. Remove the thermostat knob.
3. Remove the heater cover retaining screws located on the bottom of the stove and
lower heater/light assembly onto the floor.
4. Remove the burnt out bulbs by pulling straight out of the socket. If bulbs are difficult
to remove from socket, move bulb from side to side while pulling, being careful not to
damage the light socket.
5. Replace lower light bulbs
6. Caution should be taken not to touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulbs.
Doing so may lead to shorter bulb life.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
LIGHT BULB REQUIREMENTS
Quantity of 3 -35 watt Halogen Quartz lamps, 120 volt, G9 base
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If unit 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.
TO REPLACE THE FILTER
1. Remove the 2 screws at the upper corners of the back panel.
2. Lift the back end of the top to clear the brackets and pull back. Lift top carefully
and place to the side of the stove.
3. Caution should be taken as the top mounting brackets may scratch the finish.
4. Remove the old filter and replace with new filter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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If unit 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.
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame. There are
four bulbs under the log set which generate the flames and embers.
It is a good idea to replace all of the light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of
their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you need to open
the unit to replace the light bulbs.
TO REPLACE MAIN POWER, MANUAL SELECTION,
AND LIGHT SWITCHES
1. Remove the 2 screws at the upper corners of the back panel.
2. Lift the back end of the top to clear the brackets and pull back. Lift top carefully and
place to the side of the stove.
3. Caution should be taken as the top mounting brackets may scratch the finish.
4. Locate the switch to be replaced.
5. Remove the wiring clips and connection noting their original locations
6. Depress the retainer clips on the rear of the switch and push the switch out of the
rear of the stove.
7. Re-install the top of the stove.
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on a flat surface.
located on the bottom of the stove and
motor assembly by removing the screws on the front
noting their original locations.
. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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O REPLACE THE HEATER ASSEMBLYT
1. Gently place stove on its back
2. Remove the thermostat knob.
3. Remove the heater cover retaining screws
lower heater/light assembly onto the floor.
4. Remove the reflector rod and
and rear of the heater cover.
5. Remove the heater retaining screws form the bottom of the heater cover.
6. Disconnect the wiring clips and connections
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on a flat surface.
located on the bottom of the stove and
motor assembly by removing the screws on the front
ng clips and connections from the circuit board, noting their
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art of the stud, push the
8. Properly orient the new circuit board and connect all of the wiring connections
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O REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BOARDT
1. Gently place stove on its back
2. Remove the thermostat knob.
3. Remove the heater cover retaining screws
lower heater/light assembly onto the floor.
4. Remove the reflector rod and
and rear of the heater cover.
5. Disconnect the wiri
original locations.
6. From inside the fireplace, break off the six mounting studs on the circuit boar
grasping with pliers and twisting on the protruding p
remainder of the studs out through the top panel.
7. NOTE: New mounting studs are supplied with the replacement circuit board.

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on a flat surface.
located on the bottom of the stove and
r by pulling the end of the rod to the
screws and remove the flame motor.
sembly cover being careful not to damage any of the
ctions on the terminal block and remove the wires
1.Reassemble in the reverse order.
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TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD
1. Gently place stove on its back
2. Remove the thermostat knob.
3. Remove the heater cover retaining screws
lower heater/light assembly onto the floor.
4. Remove the reflector rod from the flame moto
left and separating it from the rubber sleeve.
5. Remove the rubber sleeve from the motor shaft.
6. Remove the 2 motor mounting
7. Discard the old flame motor.
8. Lay the stove on its back with the front window facing upward.
9. Remove the bottom heater as
wiring and lay it on the floor.
10.Loosen the flame motor conne
noting their original locations.
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eating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
ny maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
lectric shock or damage to persons.
on a flat surface.
located on the bottom of the stove and
motor assembly by removing the screws on the front
ng connections from the heater and Main
train relief grommet from inside the
in relief
nting hole.
original locations.
10.Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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O REPLACE THE POWER CORDT
1. Gently place stove on its back
2. Remove the thermostat knob.
3. Remove the heater cover retaining screws
lower heater/light assembly onto the floor.
4. Remove the reflector rod and
and rear of the heater cover.
5. Located and disconnect the power cord wiri
on/off switch noting their original locations.
6. With needle nose pliers grasp the power cord s
rear panel and push while twisting to remove.
7. Pull the power cord out through the hole in the rear cover.
8. Install the new cord set through the hole in the rear cover by placing the stra
over the cord, hold the strain relief with pliers and slide into mou
9. Connect all of the wiring connections in their

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eating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
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on a flat surface.
located on the bottom of the stove and
motor assembly by removing the screws on the front
ermostat.
ew thermostat.
. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.
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O REPLACE THE THERMOSTATT
1. Gently place stove on its back
2. Remove the thermostat knob.
3. Remove the heater cover retaining screws
lower heater/light assembly onto the floor.
4. Remove the reflector rod and
and rear of the heater cover.
5. Disconnect the wiring clips from the thermostat.
6. Remove the 2 thermostat mounting screws and remove the th
7. Connect all of the wiring connections to the n
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
GENER
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Circuit breaker trips
r fuse blows wheno
unit is turned on Improper circuit current rating
or insta icated
15 amp circuit
Additional appliances may
exceed the current rating of
the circuit breaker or fuse.
Plug unit into another outlet
ll unit on a ded
urns on or offUnit tby itself
frequency to other remotes in
Replace h d remote
Remote control has a similar
the area
and hel
control
Rad ceio frequency disturban
from outside sources
Lights dim in room
while the unit is on Unit is d circuit current rating
rawing close to Move the unit to another
outlet or install unit on a
dedicated 15 amp circuit
Powe gets
warm Normal operation sl
r cord The power cord may get
ightly warm to the touch
when the heater is on
Defective power cord Replace power cord Page 15
APPEARANCE
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Fireplace does not
turn on
Improper operation Refer to User’s Guide
Defective main on/off switch Replace main on/off switch Page 11
Defective optional remote the Page 3
control Install new battery into handheld transmitter
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 5
Flame frozen e motorDefective flam Replace flame motor Page 14
Loose wiring Check wiring connections Page 5
Flame not bright or
bs -9
flame not visible
Burnt light bul Replace light bulbs Pages 8
Loose wiring Check wiring connections age 5P
Defective light harness Replace light harness
Log set dim, ember
Burnt light bulbs Replace light bulbs Pages 8-9 bed not glowing
Flame Shutter Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 14

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER
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Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Heater is not
turning off
Defective thermostat Replace thermostat Page 16
Improper operation See Operation Section Page 2
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Defective Circuit Board Replace Circuit Board Page 13
Heater is not
turning on
Defective thermostat Replace thermostat Page 16
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 12
Improper operation See Operation Section Page 2
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Defective Circuit Board Replace Circuit Board Page 13
Heater emits an
odour Normal operation
Normal operation is when
the heater emits an odour for
a brief period after the
heater is initially turned on.
The heater is burning off any
dust accumulated during
manufacturing or operation.
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 12
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Heater fan turns on
but heater lacks
heat
Improper operation See Operation Section Page 2
Defective thermostat Replace thermostat Page 16
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 12
Heating element is
glowing red
Normal operation Small glowing sections of the element are considered
normal.
Defective heater assembly
If larger glowing sections are
causing the heater to trip the
thermal cut out, unplug unit,
discontinue use and replace
heater assembly
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
HEATER (CONTINUED)
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Heater Turns Off
after a few minutes
of operation but
flame stays On
Build up of dirt in heater
assembly Vacuum/Clean Heater Assembly
Build up of dirt in Purifire
Filter Clean/Replace Filter Page 10
Defective Heater Assembly Replace Heater Assembly Page 12
Heater fan runs
continuously
Loose wiring Trace wiring in unit Page 5
Defective heater on/off switch Replace heater on/off switch Page 11
Defective heater assembly Replace heater assembly Page 12
NOISE
Problem Cause Solution Service Manual
Reference
Excessive noise
with the heater on
Dirty blower assembly Clean blower assembly
Defective blower assembly Replace heater assembly Page 12
Grinding or
excessive noise
with the heater off
Moving flame rod hitting or
rubbing against internal
components Flame rod replacement Page 14
Defective flame motor Replace flame motor Page 14