Dimplex XLF50 Owner's Manual page 8

Fireplace Installation
to ½ in. (10 mm) to ensure
adequate air flow of heated air
out of the firebox area.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 16 in. (40.6 cm)
high,
• XLF50 - 50 ⅝ in. (128.7 cm)
• XLF74 - 74 ⅝ in. (189.7 cm)
• XLF100 - 100 ⅝ in. (255.7 cm)
wide, with a bottom sill that is
a minimum of 3.5 in. (9.0 cm)
deep (figure 2). The sill can
be constructed to support the
front of the unit to allow the
power supply wires to easily
be run behind or flush with the
back of the unit and a pass
thru hole drilled for electrical
wire routing.
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NOTE: It is recommended that
the bottom of the unit be mounted
Figure 3
Grounding
Screw
Cable Clamp
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between 30 in. (76.2 cm) and 40
in. (102 cm) from the ground to
maintain an optimized viewing
angle of the flame.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to wire your own new circuits. 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 installa-
tion is complete.
2. The unit is provided with an
installed ¾ in. (2.0 cm) trim.
Depending on the installation,
this trim can be removed by
removing the securing screws
and the 4 trim pieces.
3. Ensuring a minimum of 18 in.
(46.7 cm) of slack, route the
supply power wire through a
cable clamp (not included) and
in the opening in the back of
the unit. (Figure 3)
4. Lift fireplace, from the bottom
and the handles located on the
back, and insert into opening
to the desired depth.
5. Using a bubble level (supplied)
ensure that the fireplace is level
within the framing. Adjust as
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