Owner’s Manual Model BLF7451 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 For Bathroom Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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: ⑥ Do not operate the unit after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at the service panel and contact ① Read all instructions before installing or using this electric fireplace. ⑦ Do not use outdoors. ② This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ⑭ 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. WARNING: Remote control contains small batteries. Keep away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. ⑮ Do not burn wood or other materials in the electric fireplace. WARNING: Do not install battery backwards, charge, put in fire or mix with used or other battery types - may explode or leak causing injury.
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 Please use our convenient online registration page to record your model and serial numbers for future reference at www.dimplex.com/register [7.1 in.] 467 mm [18.4 in.] 2.
Fireplace Installation Site Selection Review and consider all of the following conditions before installation: • Dimensions of the unit: 74.1 in. (1883 mm) x 19.4 in. (494 mm) • For surface installation, the unit requires a minimum of 2 wall studs in order to ensure secure installation. For other installation methods, suitable framing is required. There are two possible mounting methods: • Surface mount (pg. 10); • Flush mount (pg. 11).
Fireplace Installation materials before installation. 3. Store the fireplace in a safe, dry and dust free location until you are ready to install the fireplace. Wiring WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician. WARNING: Ensure that the circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. 1.
Fireplace Installation unit to the live wire from the power supply. • Connect the N and H1 wires from the unit to the neutral wire from the power supply. • Connect the L2 and H2 wires together, with a wire connector and leave them disconnected from everything. • Attach the grounding wire to the cover with the provided grounding screw. Place wire in-between screw and lock washer and tighten (Figure 4).
Fireplace Installation Figure 5 To prevent electrical shock this unit is an electrical appliance that is NOT watertight and must be installed as to prevent water from entering unit. This must be installed away from showers, tubs, etc. Never locate fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Surface Mount Installation CAUTION: Two people will be required for various steps of this procedure.
Fireplace Installation washers into the wall and/or wall anchors. 6. Install the bottom support bracket to the wall centered with the wall mounting bracket, using the appropriate mounting hardware, 13 ¾" (350 mm) below the wall mounting bracket. (Figure 5) 7. Remove the center screw from the bottom of the fireplace. (Figure 6) 8. Hang the fireplace from the bracket. 9. Install the removed screw through the bottom support bracket into the fireplace. 10.
Fireplace Installation electric shock or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician. WARNING: Ensure that the circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. 2. Lift fireplace and insert into opening. The fireplace's mounting trim should be flush against the wall (Figure 7). 3. Use the supplied bubble level to level the fireplace within the framing, adjust as required. 4.
Operation Figure 11 A C D E F Figure 12 A B C D F E G H 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 11 & 12). 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.
Operation • Indicated by the icon and the intake temperature being displayed on the Floating DisplayTM, 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 Floating DisplayTM. ! NOTE: The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used.
Operation → 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. 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. G.
Operation 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.
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 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. • For products other than surrounds (mantels) and trims, this 2 year limited warranty entitles the purchaser to on-site or in-home warranty services.
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