Fireplace Installation - Dimplex DF2426GB Owner's Manual

Fireplace Installation

Figure 1
8 ⅞"
(225.5 mm)
1. Install the fireplace assembly
into the mantel. (refer to
mantel assembly instructions)
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NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120
Volt circuit is required. A
dedicated circuit is preferred
but not essential in all cases.
A dedicated circuit will be
required if, after installation,
the circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows on a regular basis
when the heater is operating.
Additional appliances on the
same circuit may exceed the
current rating of the circuit
breaker.
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IMPORTANT: If not using a
Dimplex mantel, the fireplace
must be installed in an
8
24 ½"
(622 mm)
enclosure with the following
MINIMUM internal/opening
dimensions (Figure 1).
New Wall Construction
1. select a suitable location that
is not susceptible to moisture
and is away from drapes,
furniture and high traffic.
2. Place the fireplace in the
desired location to see how it
will look in the room.
3. mark the desired location
on the floor and store the
fireplace in a safe, dry and
dust free location.
4. Use studs to frame an
opening of 24 ½ inches (622
mm) wide X 18 ¼ inches
(463.6 mm) high X 8 ⅞ inches
(225.5 mm) deep. (Figure 1)
Option #1 - The power cord can
be lead from behind the trim
and along the wall to an outlet
near the fireplace.
Option #2 - A new outlet can be
installed inside the new frame
construction. Plug the unit into
a 15 Amp/120 Volt outlet. If
the cord does not reach, you
may use an extension cord
rated for a minimum of 1875
Watts.
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