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 Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Quick Reference Guide ① The electrical information ② If you have any technical Before installation, please record your fireplace's serial number below for future reference. The serial number can be found on the Serial Number Label of your fireplace (see below). ③ For dimensions of your fireplace, refer to Figure 1. regarding your electric fireplace can be found on the rating label located on the front of the unit, behind the glass.
Quick Reference Guide Figure 1 48½" (123cm) 3" (7.6cm) 46" (117cm) 505/16" (128cm) 19½" (49.5cm) 7" (17.8cm) 18" (45.7cm) 16" (40.6cm) 313/16" (9.
Important Instructions 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. ③ Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left operating and unattended. ④ Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Important Instructions ⑮ Do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. ⑯ All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapors. ⑰ Do not modify the electric fireplace. Use it only as described in this manual.
Fireplace Installation Site Selection Review and consider all of the following conditions for installation: • Dimensions of the unit: 505/16 inches (128cm) x 19½ inches (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 ! NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt circuit is required.
Fireplace Installation Hardwire Installation Figure 2 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 cover in the bottom, right corner of the fireplace (Figure 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).
Fireplace Installation three (3) Phillips screws which hold the junction box to the fireplace chassis (Figure 6). Figure 8 Black live wires Wires to controls 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 and 7.
Fireplace Installation 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. WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits.
Fireplace Installation Figure 9 Key-hole Wall stud Permanent mounting hole wall. Screw heads and washers will fit through key-holes and fireplace will slide down into place (screws will slide into narrow part of key-holes). ⑩ Tighten all four (4) mounting screws down on fireplace chassis. ⑪ Screw the two (2) supplied #8 square head screws through two of the permanent mounting holes which align with a wall stud. ⑥ Remove fireplace from wall and store in a safe place away from traffic.
Fireplace Installation Figure 10 2 x 4 Framing has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. • Hard wire the fireplace (recommended). Follow the hard wiring instructions on page 9. ③ Lift fireplace and insert into opening (Figure 11). Figure 11 • 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). WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits.
Fireplace Installation Figure 12 Mounting hole Figure 13 2 x 8 Framing 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 inches (124.5 cm) wide x 18½ inches (47 cm) high (Figure 13).
Fireplace Installation service panel until installation is complete. • Hard wire the fireplace (recommended). Follow the hard wiring instructions on page 9. ③ Lift fireplace and insert into opening. The fireplace's mounting trim should be flush against the wall (Figure 14). Figure 14 Mounting hole (4) mounting holes located on the inside surface of the fireplace chassis, into wall studs (Figure 14). ⑥ Refer to Front Glass Installation section, page 16 for final installation procedures.
Fireplace Installation ② Carefully mount front glass assembly so that the front glass hooks (4) hang on the front glass mounts on the fireplace (4) (Figure 16). Figure 16 Mounts (4) Hooks (4) 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 Main On/Off Switch is switched to the Off position (refer to operation section).
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 When in “ REMOTE ” mode, the fireplace's three levels of operation are controlled by the ON and OFF buttons of the remote control transmitter. In “ OFF ” mode, power to all functions is cut off. In “ MANUAL ” mode, the fireplace's three levels of operation are controlled by the Manual Control Buttons. C. Manual Control Buttons A.
Operation waiting five (5) minutes before switching the unit back on. CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, disconnect power and call Dimplex customer service at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539). 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).
Operation ⑤ Press any button on the remote control transmitter within that 10 seconds. This will synchronize the remote control transmitter and receiver. Remote Control Usage The remote control operates the fireplace levels sequentially (from off): flames only; to flames and low heat; to flames and high heat. The level is increased every time the ON button is pressed on the remote control transmitter and the fireplace can be turned off at any point by pressing the OFF button.
Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. manual, an authorized service representative should perform any other servicing. Mirror Cleaning The mirror is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the mirror may collect dust particles; these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth.
Warranty Products to which this limited warranty applies period of 2 years from the date of the first purchase of such products. 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.
Warranty available when calling. Limited warranty service requires a proof of purchase of the product.
Warranty LOSS, COST, OR DAMAGE ARISING 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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