08/53542/0 (AU/NZ) Issue 2 OCN 10980 Owner’s Manual Model BLF5051-AU/ PRISM 50" GB 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.
Table of Contents Welcome & Congratulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . 4 Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Surface Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In-wall Recessed Installation - 100mm Deep. . . . . . . . . .
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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier before installation and operation. 2. Do not use outdoors. 3. Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool. 4.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance. 7. Do not use this appliance in series with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer or any other device that switches on the heat automatically, since a fire risk exists when the appliance is accidentally covered or displaced. 8. This appliance is not equipped with a device to control the room temperature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the appliance. Do not place material or garments on the appliance, or obstruct the air circulation around the appliance, for instance by curtains or furniture, as this could cause overheating and a fire risk.
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 7" (17.8 cm) 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. 16" (40.
Fireplace Installation Site Selection Review and consider all of the following conditions for installation: • Dimensions of the unit: 128cm x 49.
Fireplace Installation The fireplace is packaged with a plug installed for plug-in convenience. Hard wiring the fireplace is also an option by removing the plug from the factory fitted cord and completing the wiring according to National and Local Elecrical Codes. 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 Wall stud Key-hole Permanent mounting hole pressure on the partially reflective glass, tilt the fireplace upright and slightly forward to allow the partially reflective glass to fall out of the inside framing. • Remove partially reflective glass from fireplace. 4. Position the fireplace on a wall at the position where it will be mounted (Figure 3). Use a bubble level (one is supplied) to ensure that fireplace is level on the wall. 5.
Fireplace Installation In-wall Recessed Installation - 100mm Deep Figure 4 CAUTION: Two people may be required for various steps of this procedure. 1. Prepare a wall with a framed opening of 118.1 cm wide x 42 cm high (Figure 4). ! NOTE: The sizing has allowed for 6.4mm around the fireplace insert for ease of installation. This fireplace does not require any additional venting. 2.
Fireplace Installation Figure 6 - 200mm Deep Mounting hole CAUTION: Two people may be required for various steps of this procedure. 1. Prepare a wall with a framed opening of 124.5 cm wide x 47 cm high (Figure 7). ! NOTE: The sizing has allowed for 6.4mm around the fireplace insert for ease of installation. This fireplace does not require any additional venting. 2.
Fireplace Installation outlet or install an outlet on a nearby wall stud within the wall). • Hard wire the fireplace. ! NOTE: Hard wiring can be done by removing the plug from the factory fitted cord and completing the wiring according to National and Local Elecrical Codes. 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 9 Figure 10 Mounts (4) Front tray Hooks (4) Front glass assembly 3-Position Switch is switched to the Off position ("O"). 5. If unit is not hard-wired, plug fireplace into a 13 Amp, 230 Volt outlet (refer to NOTE 1).
Operation A Figure 18 C D E F Floating DisplayTM WARNING: This electric firebox must be properly installed before it is used. The unit can be controlled by either the manual controls which are located on the upper right of the fireplace or the remote (Figure 18 & 19). The fireplace is supplied with an IR multifunction remote control. ! NOTE: To operate correctly, the remote control must be pointed towards the Floating DisplayTM. A. Standby Figure 19 Turns the unit On and Off.
Operation displayed on the On Screen Display, for 5 seconds before turning off. ! NOTE: After the heater is switched off, there is a 60 second fan delay, where the fan will continue running before turning off. ! NOTE: The unit can be operated in Heat Only Mode. When the unit is only running with the heater, the icon will continuously be displayed on the On Screen Display. ! NOTE: The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used.
Operation combinations of colours of the flame base and media lighting. ! NOTE: The last theme of the cycle is a prism where the unit cycles through a variety of colours. before the unit turns Off. ! NOTE: The Sleep Timer can be cancelled at any time by pressing Pressing the button stops the cycling and holds the unit on the preferred color, indicated by a "U" - Unfreeze or a "F" - Freeze on the display. Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch G.
Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. Partially Reflective Glass Cleaning The partially reflective glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the partially reflective glass may collect dust particles; these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth.
