Dimplex RFV-800 Installation & Operation Manual

Installation, Operation &

Maintenance Instructions

Remove heater from carton. The front grill and trim can
be lifted off assembly, and placed in carton to prevent
damage. Remove screws securing heater assembly to
the recess box and separate (Fig. 1).
NOte: Mount the heater a minimum of 12 inches (30.5
cm) from the finished floor.
Recessed Installation
1. The recess box provided with the heater is designed
for attachment between studs placed on 16" (40.6cm)
centres. If different spacing exists, construct frame
to suit the box in order to avoid any vibration and
noise caused by loose mounting (Fig. 2a).
2. Note orientation of box ("TOP" shown on recess box)
and secure to studs using four holes provided on side
flanges, ensuring these flanges are flush with
finished surface of wall (Fig. 2b).
Surface Installation
1. Secure optional surface mount box (Part No. RFP8D)
by angling screws through holes provided in rear of
surface box into studs or finished surface.
2. Position recess box into surface box and secure with
four screws provided in parts bag of surface box.
Fig. 2
(a)
19 3/4"
(50 cm)
MIN. 12"
(30.5 cm)
NOte: Dimensions are shown as
size of rough opening in stud wall
Dimplex North America Limited
1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8
1-800-668-6663 www.dimplex.com
In keeping with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
14 1/4"
(36 cm)
Fig. 1
Ground
Screw
15"
(38 cm)
(b)
Side
Flanges
Finished Wall
Surface
Finished
Floor
Forced Air Heater
Series "D" RFV-800
Front Panel (Grill)
& Trim Frame
Recess Box
7/8" (22 mm) Dia.
Knockout
14 1/4"
(36 cm)
3 5/8"
(9 cm)
19 3/4"
(50 cm)
MIN. 12"
(30.5 cm)
7201010001rev10
Heater
Assembly