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12-31-2014, 10:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
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Fireplace cleaning??
Hello All,
Our '14 3150RL has a Dimplex Fireplace. Our first. We have used the heater part for quite a bit. 2 summers in Colorado and our 2nd winter.
Our space heaters get dusty/dirty and I have to clean them a couple times per season. But, I have never taken the Dimplex apart.
It has to be dirty in the blower and heater area. So do I need to take it apart and clean it. The instruction manual does not say any cleaning is needed, but with the dirt/dust in a RV, it has to be dirty in there.
Any tips? Thanks Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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12-31-2014, 11:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
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Not a big deal I have done it many times just time comsuming, not sure about the 2014 Dimplex and my 2015 is a little different BUT my 2012 you just remove the 4 hidden screws at each corner of the fireplace,One at each top corner and 2 behind the flip down bottom panel in each corner and it will slide out then all you do is remove ALOT of little screws and the panels come off then vacuum all around especially where the sensors are they get dust all over them and it will shut down the fireplace ALSO while you are in there Tighten ALL the electrical connections as they come loose sometimes
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12-31-2014, 02:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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We pull it out every year about this time for cleaning and checking for loose connections. It is time consuming but worth the time considering what might happen.
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12-31-2014, 03:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bigskyjimmy
Not a big deal I have done it many times just time comsuming, not sure about the 2014 Dimplex and my 2015 is a little different BUT my 2012 you just remove the 4 hidden screws at each corner of the fireplace,One at each top corner and 2 behind the flip down bottom panel in each corner and it will slide out then all you do is remove ALOT of little screws and the panels come off then vacuum all around especially where the sensors are they get dust all over them and it will shut down the fireplace ALSO while you are in there Tighten ALL the electrical connections as they come loose sometimes
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Excellent description of what to do. Have done multiple times.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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12-31-2014, 04:06 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Pahrump
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Don't forget to empty out the ashes too.
Sorry, couldn't help myself!  
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01-01-2015, 01:47 AM
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Montana Master
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We pulled it the first time right after purchase and before we did any serious travel there were debris back there and had some loose connections .We have pulled it twice since and never had to do anything except vacuum .I highly recommend that we pull the fireplace on a new unit as soon as you can to prevent possible problems.
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01-01-2015, 02:27 AM
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Site Team
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On the ones like ours it also gives you the opportunity to get everything that's fallen, or in our case the cats knocked, behind the TV. We do it once a year in the summer.
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01-01-2015, 02:51 AM
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Montana Master
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Thanks Guys, Looking like I have a project. Going to wait till it warms up a bit. Presently using it. 41 degrees and drizzle in the RGV.
Jim
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