Fireplace Installation; Site Selection - Dimplex BLF3451 Owner's Manual

Fireplace Installation

Site Selection

Review and consider all of the follow-
ing conditions before installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 34.1 in.
(867 mm) x 19.4 in. (494 mm)
• For surface installation, the unit re-
quires a minimum of 2 wall studs in
order to ensure secure installation.
For other installation methods,
suitable framing is required.
There are three possible mounting
methods:
• Surface mount (pg. 10);
• Partial Recessed (pg. 11);
• Flush mount (pg. 12),
and any of these have the option of
being hard-wired or plugged directly
into the wall outlet.
WARNING: The top of the fire-
place is to be installed at least 4"
(10.2 cm) from the ceiling.
CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow fireplace to be in
direct contact with building vapor
barrier or insulation and meets all
local building code.
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NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not essen-
tial in all cases. A dedicated circuit
will be required if, after installa-
tion, the circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows on a regular basis
when the heater is operating. Ad-
ditional appliances on the same
circuit may exceed the current
rating of the circuit breaker.
WARNING: Ensure the power cord
is not installed so that it is pinched
or against a sharp edge and en-
sure that the power cord is stored
or secured to avoid tripping or
snagging to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
Construction and electrical outlet
wiring must comply with local
building codes and other applica-
ble regulations to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that is not sus-
ceptible to moisture and is away
from drapes, furniture and high
traffic.
2. For ease of electrical hook up you
may wish to locate the fireplace
near an existing outlet (for plug-in
convenience) (refer to NOTE 1).
3. Remove fireplace, front glass
and hardware from the box and
remove all packaging materials
before installation.
4. Store the fireplace in a safe, dry
and dust free location until you
are ready to install the fireplace.
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