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09-29-2015, 09:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Eureka Springs
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #17829
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Questions
I am new to fifth wheels and recently bought a new 2015 Montana 3100RL. My Dimplex fireplace manual's operational controls appear different than the ones on the fireplace. There are four buttons on the top right of the fireplace. I'm able to turn the fireplace and the visual flame on and off, but have been unable to get the heat, fan or thermostat to work. Also, the remote doesn't, work as we'll.
Also, the RV control panel has two switches for the water heater. The one on the left is marked gas and the one it's right is marked electric. Between the two is a small red light with DSI marked on top and FLT underneath. I didn't receive a control manual and my dealer orientation was a bit overwhelming ( wished I'd video taped it).
Any advise me about the fireplace operation and the water heater panel control switches?
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09-29-2015, 09:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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On our 2015 we have two rocker switches at the top right followed by a rotary knob type of switch to the left of the two. Our far right knob has 3 positions and in the center position everything is off dead. When switched to the right it brings on the flame and you are in manual mode. When you are switched to the right you are in remote mode and one uses the remote on ours for on and of only. The second from the right turns on the heat element either the remote mode or the manual mode and needs to be in the on position for any type of heat. The rotary knob is the heat thermostat and I believe we have to rotate it to the right to increase the desired temp.
Hope this helps with your model.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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09-29-2015, 09:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Sorry and now for the second part of your post. The DSI/FLT light will light up when you initially turn on the hot water tank gas switch. It tells you the hot water tank is trying to light the gas burner. Once your tank is ignited on propane and running the light should go out.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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09-29-2015, 10:31 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 73
M.O.C. #8999
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FYI...you can get the fireplace users manual on their website. All you will need is the model #.
On the control board, you can operate the water heater on electric or gas. The DSI (Direct Spark Ignition) will turn red when the heater is lighting and go out when lit. I believe the FLT means "fault" and will come on if the heater does not ignite.
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09-29-2015, 10:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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You should have gotten a stack of documentation when you bought the rig. Go back to the dealer and demand they provide..
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-29-2015, 11:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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You will find that most of the user manuals are only good for fire starter material. You will find the best help right here. So far everyone has given you great advise and info.
Congrats on the new rig and wishing you many happy miles and adventures!
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09-29-2015, 12:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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Also, on the water heater, you can get the maximum recovery rate by running both gas and electric, as specified in the Suburban operating manual.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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09-29-2015, 12:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by PackerFan
You will find that most of the user manuals are only good for fire starter material. You will find the best help right here. So far everyone has given you great advise and info.
Congrats on the new rig and wishing you many happy miles and adventures!
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Do not agree. Good info and instructions in those vendor brochures and info sheets. Great reference material.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-29-2015, 12:50 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Eureka Springs
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #17829
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DarMar
On our 2015 we have two rocker switches at the top left followed by a rotary knob type of switch to the left of the two. Our far right knob has 3 positions and in the center position everything is off dead. When switched to the right it brings on the flame and you are in manual mode. When you are switched to the right you are in remote mode and one uses the remote on ours for on and of only. The second from the right turns on the heat element either the remote mode or the manual mode and needs to be in the on position for any type of heat. The rotary knob is the heat thermostat and I believe we have to rotate it to the right to increase the desired temp.
Hope this helps with your model.
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09-29-2015, 12:52 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Eureka Springs
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #17829
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Appreciate the feedback.
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