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Fireplace installation, New wall construction – Dimplex DF3033ST User Manual

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Fireplace Installation

New Wall Construction

Select a suitable location that

is not susceptible to moisture and

is away from drapes, furniture and

high traffic.

Place the fireplace in the

desired location to see how it will

look in the room.

Mark the desired location on

the floor and store the fireplace in

a safe, dry and dust free location.

use studs to frame an

opening of 31 ¾ inches (807 mm)

wide x 22 ¾ inches (578 mm)

high x 9 ½ inches (241 mm) deep.

Figure 1

22 ¾”

(578 mm)

31 ¾”

(807 mm)

9 ½”

(241 mm)

Option #1 - The power cord can

be lead from behind the trim and

along the wall to an outlet near

the fireplace.

Option #2 - a new outlet can be

installed inside the new frame

construction. Plug the unit into

a 15 amp, 120 Volt outlet. If the

cord does not reach, you may

use an extension cord rated for a

minimum of 1875 Watts.

Option #3 - Hardwire

Wire a dedicated, properly

fused circuit with 120 Volt,

15 amp rating. allow up to eight

(8) feet (2.4 m) of service cable

for connecting power supply to

junction box on fireplace when

installing after finishing wall.

CAUTION: use two

conductor, non-metallic sheath

cable with ground wire (three

(3) wires total) for the incoming

power supply on fireplace

inserts. use appropriate wire

to meet local and national

electrical codes for rated

power consumption.

Remove the outer jacket and