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Fireplace installation, Site selection – Dimplex BLF50 User Manual

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Site Selection

review and consider all of the

following conditions for installation:

Dimensions of the unit: 50

5

/

16

"

(128cm) x 19½"(49.5cm)

Unit requires a minimum of two

(2) wall studs in order to ensure

a secure installation

Three possible installation

methods:

Installation method: surface

mount (pg. 12); In-wall

recessed (pg. 13); or Flush

mount (pg. 15)

Hardwired or plug-in method

!

NOTE 1: 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: Ensure the power

cord is not installed so that it

is pinched or against a sharp

edge and ensure that the

power cord is stored or secured

Fireplace Installation

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 applicable regulations to

reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock and injury to persons.

select a location that is not

1.

susceptible to moisture and

is away from drapes, furniture

and high traffic.
For ease of electrical

2.

hook up you may wish to

locate the fireplace near an

existing outlet (for plug-in

convenience) (refer to noTE

1).
remove fireplace, front

3.

glass and hardware from box

and remove all packaging

materials before installation.
store the fireplace in a safe,

4.

dry and dust free location until

you are ready to install the

fireplace.