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Old 11-14-2007, 06:16 AM   #1
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Fireplace electrical fire warning

We have been using our fireplace (Dimplex model DF2603) as a heater on and off for the last few weeks, mostly on. I started to smell electrical wire burning and traced it to the fireplace. I took it apart to find that where the power cord came into a terminal block it had burnt the wire and melted part of the block. Not sure what would have happened if we had not been at home, I hope it would have fried the 120 power cord and just shorted out. I guess I don't really want to know.

My only suggestion is to take the top off your fireplace and make sure the screws are tight on the terminal block. The factory sent out replacement parts, the wrong cord, but I made it work. They said this is the first time this has happened, I wonder? The first picture is the top of the fireplace turned upside down and then a close up of the terminal block.



 
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Old 11-14-2007, 06:26 AM   #2
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Don't have a fireplace, but good advise all around. Loose screws, , loose connectors, bad crimps on connectors, or any other thing that causes a high resistance in an electrical circuit can cause overheating, especially in high amp circuits.
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Old 11-14-2007, 06:26 AM   #3
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Dick, They must have already forgot me. 2007 3600re came from the factory and when we turned the fireplace on, well you no the rest of the story. They did however send me a new one.
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Old 11-14-2007, 07:17 AM   #4
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Your experience sounds familiar..I think that has happened before.
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Old 11-14-2007, 07:21 AM   #5
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Made in China????
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Old 11-14-2007, 07:55 AM   #6
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Bull hockey! First time my eye...
Mine was bad, burned like that, I think Michael's as well..Snfexpress.
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Old 11-14-2007, 08:43 AM   #7
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There is so much to look out for on these units. Glad you found it and fixed it. Thanks for the photos.
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Old 11-14-2007, 10:43 AM   #8
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Wow, that's number 2 since I started MOC. I think SNFEXPRESS had the same problem and posted it last spring. I pulled the fireplace and tightened that terminal block (along with many other electrical connections). Glad I did - (knock on wood)

Thanks for the warning Dick, and glad you detected it before it became a bonfire .
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Old 11-14-2007, 11:08 AM   #9
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Yup...

http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...archTerms=Fire

It would be interesting to know how many MOCers have experienced this particular problem.
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Old 11-14-2007, 11:34 AM   #10
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quote:Originally posted by snfexpress

Yup...

http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...archTerms=Fire

It would be interesting to know how many MOCers have experienced this particular problem.

I would also like to see the same thing. It could be time to try and force Dimplex to come up with a better fix. I wonder if I should solder the wires together and do away with the terminal block?

Any thoughts?
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Old 11-14-2007, 11:45 AM   #11
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Montana's aren't the only ones having trouble with the Dimplex line. My brother is pulling a Forest River Flagstaff and my SOB, Coachmen Wyoming, have both had problems with the fireplaces. I'm starting to get a little leary of the things. Bob
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Old 11-14-2007, 12:01 PM   #12
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My fireplace is out for the Home Theater install, so will be checking mine tonight before reinstalling.....Good to know these things as we use our fireplace quite frequently......

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Old 11-14-2007, 12:19 PM   #13
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My fireplace is out for the Home Theater install, so will be checking mine tonight before reinstalling.....Good to know these things as we use our fireplace quite frequently......

Phil, just pull the screws around the top edge of the fireplace and the top lifts off, I think 6 total. Just turn it over and there you are.

I just sent a letter to Dimplex, via email asking them what they are doing to prevent this problem in the future. Will post back what they have to say.
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