Dimplex ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Practical User's Manual page 7

FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
NOTE
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.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury you should hire a
professional to cap the chimney flue or cut a hole in
the existing fireplace for wiring.
If you return your existing fireplace to its original use
(Example wood burning), it should be inspected by
the local building department prior to use to reduce
the risk of fire and personal injury.
NEW WALL CONSTRUCTION
1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to
moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and
high traffic.
The fireplace insert must be installed on a hard
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 26 ½" wide X
23" high (67.3cm wide X 58.4cm high) allowing a
depth of 12" (30.5cm).
5. Plan your electrical power supply.
(refer to NOTE 1)
Option #1 - The power cord can be lead from behind
the trim and along the wall to an outlet near the
fireplace. (FIGURE 4)
Option #2 - A new outlet can be installed inside the
new frame construction. (if allowed by electrical
code). (FIGURE 5)
NOTE
surface.
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