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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE
OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS
The BF series fireplaces have been tested in accordance with the UL 2021and CSA C22.2 No. 46 standards for
fixed and location-dedicated electric room heaters.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Description
Number
BF36E
36"
120/208/240
Economy
BF36ST
36"
120/208/240
Standard
BF36DX
36"
120/208/240
Deluxe
BF42ST
42"
120/208/240
Standard
BF42DX
42"
120/208/240
Deluxe
NOTE: Power ratings shown include the light bulbs and motor (275 watts)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION
1. Rough in framing opening following the recommended dimensions (Section A: Framing).
2. Allow 8" of service cable for connecting to the junction box on the fireplace. Remove the outer jacket and
strip the individual conductors ½" from the end.
3. Loosen the screw securing junction box cover and remove the cover.
4. Remove knockouts if necessary or use the provided cable clamp.
5. Place unit in position in the opening, level with shims if necessary and attach unit to frame using nailing
flanges provided.
6. Unit is factory wired for 208/240 volt power supply. If 120 volt operation is required, slide the switch and
reconfigure the wiring as covered in section C wiring. Wires L1, L2, N & G are attached to the rear of the
junction box cable clamp for easy access.
7. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with a 20amp rating for the appropriate voltage (120, 208/240).
8. Make wall mounted thermostat and or wall switch connections as outlined in Section C: Wiring.
9. Place all connectors inside the unit and replace the junction box cover, ensuring that the cable clamp grips
only the jacket of service, thermostat and if applicable wall switch lines.
Voltage
Rated Power
Volts
Watts
1650/2340/3025
1650/2340/3025
1650/2340/3025
1650/2340/3025
1650/2340/3025
(Note: Please read all instructions before installing)
Remote
Wall
Refractory
Control
Thermostat
Brick Look
N/A
N/A
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
7205180100REV01
AMPS
AMPS
120Volt
208Volt
N/A
13.75
11.25
N/A
13.75
11.25
Included
13.75
11.25
N/A
13.75
11.25
Included
13.75
11.25
AMPS
240Volt
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
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Page 1: Listings And Code Approvals
Model Description Voltage Rated Power Remote Wall Refractory AMPS AMPS AMPS Number Volts Watts Control Thermostat Brick Look 120Volt 208Volt 240Volt BF36E 36” 120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 13.75 11.25 12.6 Economy BF36ST 36” 120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included 13.75 11.25 12.6 Standard BF36DX 36”... -
Page 2: Section A: Framing
SECTION A: FRAMING Optiflame Dimensions MODEL BF36E/ST/DX 35.5” 38.7” 54.0” 38.0” 38.0” 39.5” BF42ST/DX 41.5” 44.7” 60.0” 42.0” 42.0” 45.5” Rough-in framing dimensions Optiflame dimensions Rough-in corner framing dimensions This fireplace is a zero clearance design. Combustibles may be installed to the edge of the unit. A drywall lip at the top of the unit and four nailing flanges on the sides of the unit are provided on each unit to facilitate installation. -
Page 3: Section C: Wiring
SECTION C: WIRING NOTE: The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation NOTE: All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: Ensure that the power conversion switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to power supply. - Page 4 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WIRING NOTE: Wiring of the thermostat must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: The following installation instructions are for a single pole thermostat included with the unit. 120 / 240VOLT INSTALLATIONS The wall mounted thermostat is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the junction box on the back of the unit to the thermostat.
- Page 5 HEATER WALL SWITCH WIRING NOTE: Wiring of the wall switch must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: When using a wall switch ensure that the switch has a rating of 20 amps. NOTE: Only install a wall switch on units that do not have a remote control. 120 / 240VOLT INSTALLATIONS The wall mounted switch is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the junction box on the back of the unit to the thermostat.
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Page 6: Main Power Wall Switch Wiring
MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING NOTE: Wiring of the wall switch must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: Use a single pole, single throw wall switch that is rated for 20 amps. NOTE: Only install a wall switch on units that do not have a remote control. 120 VOLT INSTALLATIONS The wall mounted switch is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the junction box on the back of the unit to the thermostat. - Page 7 MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING NOTE: Wiring of the wall switch must be completed prior to installing the unit. NOTE: Use a double pole, single throw wall switch that is rated for 20 amps. NOTE: Only install a wall switch on units that do not have a remote control. 240 VOLT INSTALLATIONS The wall mounted switch is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the junction box on the back of the unit to the thermostat.
- Page 8 WIRING DIAGRAM WITH REMOTE CONTROL...
- Page 9 WIRING DIAGRAM WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL...
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