Dimplex DF2603 - Manual (Page 6)

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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
•
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 injury to persons .
New Wall Construction :
1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to
moisture and is away frorn drapes. furniture and high
traffic.
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 261/2" wide X 23"
high (67.3cm wide X 58.4crn high) allowing a depth
of 12· (30.5cm). (Refer to FIGURE 3 as an example.)
5. Plan your electric 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. (FIGURE 5)
CORD FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
OUTLET
23”
26 1/2”
12”
FIGURE 3