Owner’s Manual Model VCX1525 VCX1525-WH 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Replacement Parts. . .
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 Convex In-Stud fireplace. ② The heater 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 ⑬ Do not modify the fireplace. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. ⑭ This unit may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The 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.
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 Before using the In-Stud fireplace verify: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • Are the light bulbs loose? (to check, follow the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) ② The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used. This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial heating of internal heater parts.
Fireplace Installation WARNING: The Convex In Stud fireplace is wall mountable and can be built in a wall space 16 inches (406 mm) over-center between 2” x 4” wall studs. Follow the installation instructions for either wall mount or built-in mounting; failure to do so may cause damage or injury. Wall Mounting Instructions 1. Leave the glass assembly uninstalled until step 10. 2.
Fireplace Installation for heat exhaust from the bottom of the fireplace (Figure 3). 3. With a wall stud finder, locate the center of the wall stud, drive a wood screw into the stud and leave approximately ⅛" (3 mm) exposed threads for the fireplace to hang on. 4. The second mounting point should be picked such that it is farthest (to the left or right) relative to the first one among the seven (7) keyholes (A to G shown in Figure 2) on the fireplace for wall mounting, these keyholes are 2" (51 mm) apart.
Fireplace Installation 10. Install drywall anchor into drywall at marked position. 11. With the glass assembly off, mount the fireplace onto the two (2) mounted screws. 12. Tighten both mounting screws with a screwdriver. Be careful not to over tighten the screws mated with the drywall anchor. 13. Secure Philip’s screw into drywall anchor, already in the wall (H). 14. Open the bag of pebbles and gently pour through top opening of front glass assembly. 15. Install glass assembly as shown in Figure 4.
Fireplace Installation following the dimensions shown in Figure 5. Note that a 4" (102 mm) minimum depth including the thickness of dry wall is required. Make sure there is enough clearance for the cable coming out from the bottom of the fireplace. ! NOTE: Where there are close tolerances involved in wall building or applications which require a great degree of precision, we recommend that the product itself be used to make the actual measurements for the wall opening.
Fireplace Installation box cover and secure with a wire clamp (not supplied) (Figure 7). 8. Connect the black wire (live) from the unit to the black wire from power supply (Figure 7). 9. Connect the white wire (neutral) from the unit to the white wire from power supply (Figure 7). 10. Connect the green wire (ground) from the unit to the green wire from power supply (Figure 7). 11. Place all connectors inside the unit and secure the junction box cover to unit.
Fireplace Installation Figure 8 Add wood screws here included) (Figure 8). 13. Attach supplied wall cover brackets to the top and the bottom of fireplace to cover the gap on the dry wall (Figure 9). 14. Attach fireplace frame as shown in Figure 4. Bathroom Installation Figure 9 Top Bracket Bottom Bracket This firebox must be protected by a GFI receptacle or circuit for bathroom use. If receptacle is used it must be readily accessible.
Operation Figure 10 When the switch is in the center position the unit is off. Top Light Dimmer Thermostat Heater On/Off Switch 3-Position Switch The controls are located on the right hand side of the fireplace (Figure 10). A. 3-Position Switch The switch has two ON positions marked with and “ON”. The “ON” position is for manual operation. In this position the built-in remote control is bypassed. The position is for operating the unit with the provided remote control.
Operation Resetting The Temperature Cutoff Switch Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the fireplace off and it will not come back on without being reset. It can be reset by switching the 3-Position Switch to OFF and 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).
Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. Light Bulb Replacement Turn unit off, allow at least five (5) minutes for light bulbs to cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin. Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame. There are two (2) bulbs, which generate the flames.
Maintenance Figure 13 do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on the glass surface. Fireplace Surface Cleaning Light Block To remove fingerprints or other marks, the exterior finish can be cleaned with a damp cloth with a mild detergent. The surface should be completely dried with a lint free cloth to prevent water spots. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on any surface. ⑦ Reassemble light block and glass assembly in reverse order.
Warranty Products to which this limited warranty applies of 12 months from the date of the first purchase of such product. This limited warranty applies to newly purchased Dimplex fireplaces and surrounds (mantels) and trims. 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 • Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective product 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. • This limited warranty does not entitle the purchaser to on-site or in-home services.
Replacement Parts Front Glass - VCX1525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901170100RP VCX1525-WH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901170200RP Flicker Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000210300RP Flicker Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901110100RP Lampholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
