Owner’s Manual Model BLF5051 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Site Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardwire Installation. . . .
Welcome & Congratulations Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric fireplace from Dimplex. Please use our convenient online registration page to record your model and serial numbers for future reference at www.dimplex.com/register Serial Number Label Rating Label with Model Number Please carefully read and save these instructions. CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
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 this electric fireplace. ② This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The surface around the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation. DANGER: High temperatures may be generated under certain abnormal conditions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ⑮ Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. ⑯ To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
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 wall studs in order to ensure a secure installation There are three possible mounting methods: • Surface mount (pg. 11); • In-wall Recessed (pg. 13); • Flush mount (pg. 14), and any of these have the option of being hard-wired or plugged directly into the wall outlet.
Fireplace Installation that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. tion of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Fireplace Installation Figure 3 Bracket Screws Partially Reflective Glass Glass Bracket fireplace. Hardwire Installation The fireplace is packaged with a three prong plug installed for plug-in 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 5 3. Electrical Cord Bracket Hardwire Bracket 4. Screws Figure 6 Electrical box 5. Screw 6. Figure 7 Junction Box screw Black live wires Wires to controls 7. 8. Neutral wires 10 Wire connectors 9. unit - one on the back of the unit and two on the bottom. (Figure 5) From the front, remove the 2 Philips screws that fasten the front panel tabs, tilt the panel forward and lift off.
Fireplace Installation Figure 8 Hole for Ground Screw hard-wire cover replacement (Figure 8) and install using screws removed in step 2. 10.Leaving a minimum of 3 in. (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). 11. Connect the black wire (live) from the unit to the black wire from the power supply using one of the wire connectors removed in step 5 (Figure 6). 12.
Fireplace Installation Figure 9 Wall stud Key-hole Permanent mounting hole a minimum of two 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. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician.
Fireplace Installation Figure 10 2 x 4 Framing 6. Remove fireplace from wall and store in a safe place away from traffic. 7. Where marked screw locations do not line up with a wall stud, insert (screw in) one of the two supplied wall anchors (predrill if required). Repeat if only two screws line up with a wall stud. 8. Screw all four supplied #8, 1½ in. (3.8 cm) square head mounting screws and washers into the wall and/or wall anchors leaving ¼ in. (6.5 mm) of thread. 9.
Fireplace Installation Figure 11 Figure 12 Mounting hole Mounting holes lation. 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. WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits.
Fireplace Installation 1. Prepare a wall with a framed opening of 49 in. (124.5 cm) wide x 18½ in. (47 cm) high (Figure 13). ! 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).
Fireplace Installation Figure 15 Figure 16 Mounts (4) Front tray Hooks (4) Front glass assembly 5. Drive four supplied mounting screws through the four mounting holes located on the inside surface of the fireplace chassis, into wall studs (Figure 14). 6. Refer to Front Glass Installation section for final installation procedures. Figure 17 Tab Front Glass Installation 1. Evenly distribute supplied glass rock on the front tray of the fireplace (Figure 15). 2.
Operation Figure 18 A C D F E Floating DisplayTM WARNING: This electric fire- box 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. Figure 19 A B C D E F G H A.
Operation through the 3 settings: Low Heat, High Heat and Off. → Activated by pressing the button on the unit or the remote. • Indicated by the icon and the intake temperature being 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.
Operation Screen Display will indicate "--". F. Color Themes Different presets of ambient lighting color combinations contained in the unit. → Changed by repeatedly pressing the corresponding button on the remote or the unit. • Cycles through the different preset ambient lighting settings of the unit, this includes different 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.
Operation CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call technical support at 1-888-346-7539. Remote Control Battery Replacement To replace the battery: 1. Slide battery cover open on the remote control. 2. Correctly install one 3 Volt (CR2032 [longer life] or CR2025) 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 20 www.dimplex.
Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power and allow heater to cool before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. ! NOTE: The fireplace should not be operated with an accumulation of dust or dirt on or in the unit, as this can cause a build up of heat and eventual damage. For this reason the heater must be inspected regularly, depending upon conditions and at least at yearly intervals.
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 or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or replacement, choose to refund the purchase price for such product or part. • Limited warranty service will be performed solely by dealers or service agents of Dimplex authorized to provide limited warranty services.
Technical Support Technical and troubleshooting support, as well as a list of replacement parts can be found on www.dimplex.com/customer_support. Dimplex North America Limited 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N3H 4W3 © 2016 Dimplex North America Limited 24 www.dimplex.