Owner’s Manual Model BLF50 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual first before attempting to install or use this fireplace. For your safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage. To view the full line of Dimplex products, please visit www.dimplex.
Table of Contents Welcome & Congratulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Site Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardwire Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome & Congratulations Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric fireplace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric fireplaces. Please carefully read and save these instructions. CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Important Instructions When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: ① Read all instructions before using the electric fireplace. ② This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation.
Important Instructions ⑭ Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage to the heater. overheat and cause a risk of fire. If you must use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less then 1875 Watts. ⑮ Do not block air intake or ⑲ Do not burn wood or other exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
Important Instructions WARNING: Remote control contains small batteries. Keep away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. WARNING: Do not install battery backwards, charge, put in fire or mix with used or other battery types - may explode or leak causing injury. ! NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.
Quick Reference Guide ① The electrical information regarding your electric fireplace can be found on the rating label located on the front of the unit, behind the glass. Figure 1 Before installation, please record your fireplace's serial number below for future reference. ② If you have any technical questions or concerns regarding the operation of your electric fireplace, or require service contact customer service. ③ For dimensions of your fireplace, refer to Figure 1. 7" (17.8 cm) 16" (40.
Fireplace Installation Site Selection Review and consider all of the following conditions for installation: • Dimensions of the unit: 505/16" (128cm) x 19½"(49.5cm) • Unit requires a minimum of two (2) wall studs in order to ensure a secure installation Three possible installation methods: • Installation method: Surface mount (pg. 12); In-wall Recessed (pg. 13); or Flush mount (pg. 15) • Hardwired or plug-in method 1. 2. ! NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt circuit is required.
Fireplace Installation Hardwire Installation The fireplace is packaged with a two prong plug installed for plugin convenience. Hard wiring the fireplace is also an option for any installation. WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician.
Fireplace Installation Figure 3 Media Tray screws (2) Figure 5 Wires to controls Junction Box screw Front Panel Front Panel tabs (2) Wire connectors Figure 4 Electrical box Figure 6 Screw 4). 4. Carefully remove the electrical box cover from the fireplace as wires are fed through the strain reliefs on the cover and are connected within. 5. Unscrew the two (2) wire connectors inside the electrical box and separate the wires (Figure 5). 6.
Fireplace Installation screws which hold the junction box to the fireplace chassis (Figure 6). 8. Pull the junction box and power cord out the front of the fireplace. 9. Replace removed junction box cover with the supplied hard-wire cover replacement (Figure 7) and install using screws removed in steps 6 Figure 7 Hole for Ground Screw and 7. 10. Leaving a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) of slack, route the power supply through the hole in the alternate junction box cover and secure with a wire clamp (not supplied).
Fireplace Installation 16. Refer to Front Glass Installation section, page 16 for final installation procedures. Surface Installation CAUTION: Two people may be required for various steps of this procedure. 1. Choose a location which has a minimum of two (2) wall studs available for mounting. 2. Choose your method of supplying power to the unit: • Plug in to an existing outlet or install an outlet nearby. • Hard wire the fireplace. Follow the hard wiring instructions on page 9.
Fireplace Installation Figure 9 Key-hole Wall stud Permanent mounting hole 10. 11. 6. 7. 8. 9. the wall (through key-holes). Remove fireplace from wall and store in a safe place away from traffic. Where marked screw locations do not line up with a wall stud, insert (screw in) one (1) of the two (2) supplied wall anchors (predrill if required). Repeat if only two (2) screws line up with a wall stud. Screw all four (4) supplied #8, 1½ inch (3.
Fireplace Installation Figure 10 2 x 4 Framing ! NOTE: The sizing has allowed for 1/4” (6.4mm) around the fireplace insert for ease of installation. This fireplace does not require any additional venting. 2. Choose your method of supplying power to the unit: • Plug in (you may run the power cord out of the framed wall opening to an existing outlet or install an outlet on a nearby wall stud within the wall). • Hard wire the fireplace (recommended). Follow the hard wiring instructions on page 9.
Fireplace Installation Figure 12 Mounting hole the four (4) mounting holes located in each corner of the fireplace chassis, into wall studs (Figure 12). 6. Refer to Front Glass Installation section, page 16 for final installation procedures. Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing CAUTION: Two people may be required for various steps of this procedure. 1. Prepare a wall with a framed opening of 49" (124.5 cm) wide x 18½" (47 cm) high (Figure 13). ! NOTE: The sizing has allowed for 1/4” (6.
Fireplace Installation electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician. Ensure that the On/Off Switch is set to the Off position (refer to Operation section) and that the circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. 3. Lift fireplace and insert into opening. The fireplace's mounting trim should be flush against the wall (Figure 14). 4. Use bubble level (supplied) to level the fireplace within the framing.
Fireplace Installation fireplace (4) (Figure 16). 3. Use the supplied two (2) Phillips sheet metal screws to fasten the glass assembly tabs to the fireplace (Figure 17). 4. Ensure the fireplace's On/Off Switch is switched to the Off position (refer to operation section). 5. If unit is not hard-wired, plug fireplace into a 15 Amp, 120 Volt outlet (refer to NOTE 1).
Operation The manual controls for the electric fireplace are located on the right side of the unit and inside the air intake slot (Figure 18). Figure 18 C B A A. On/Off Switch The On/Off Switch supplies power to all fireplace functions. When the switch is in the “ I ” position, the unit is on. When in the “ O ” position, the fireplace is off. B. 3-Position Switch The 3-Position Switch changes the mode the fireplace operates in and has three (3) positions: “ MANUAL ”; “ OFF ”; and “ REMOTE ”.
Operation Remote Control The fireplace is supplied with a radio frequency remote control. This remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet (15.25 m), it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with one of hundreds of independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units.
Operation Battery Replacement To replace the battery: 1. Slide battery cover open on the remote control (Figure 19). 2. Install one (1) 12-Volt (A23) battery in the battery holder. 3. Close the battery cover Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice in your area. Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons.
Warranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in any of the 50 States of the USA (and the District of Columbia) except for Hawaii and Alaska. This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable.
Warranty service requires a proof of purchase of the product.
Warranty OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, MAINTENANCE, USE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF DIMPLEX OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES, COSTS OR DAMAGES, OR IF SUCH LOSSES, COSTS, OR DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE. IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT LOSSES, COSTS, OR DAMAGES THAT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
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