Flush Mounted Installation - 2X8 Framing - Dimplex BLF3451 Owner's Manual

Fireplace Installation
an outlet on a nearby wall stud
within the wall).
• Hard wire the fireplace (recom-
mended). Follow the hard wiring
instructions on page 8.
WARNING: Do not attempt to wire
your own new outlets or 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 installation is
complete.
3. Lift fireplace and insert into open-
ing (Figure 8).
4. Use the supplied bubble level to
level the fireplace within the fram-
ing, adjust as required.
Figure 8
Mounting
holes
12
Mounting hole
5. Drive four supplied mounting
screws through the four mounting
holes located in each corner of the
fireplace chassis, into wall studs
(Figure 8).
6. Refer to Front Glass Installa-
tion section for final installation
procedures.
Flush Mounted
Installation - 2x8 Framing
CAUTION: Two people may be
required for various steps of this
procedure.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 33 in. (83.8 cm) wide x
18 ½ in. (47 cm) high (Figure 9).
!
NOTE: The sizing has allowed for
¼ in. (6.4 mm) around the fireplace
insert for ease of installation. This
fireplace does not require any ad-
ditional venting.
!
NOTE: It is recommended that
the bottom of the unit not be mounted
higher than 40 in. (102 cm) from the
ground to maintain an optimized view-
ing angle of the flame.
2. Choose your method of supplying
power to the unit:
• Plug in (you may run the power
cord out of the framed wall open-
ing to an existing outlet or install
an outlet on a nearby wall stud
within the wall).
• Hard wire the fireplace (recom-
mended). Follow the hard wiring
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