Fireplace installation, New wall construction – Dimplex DF3033ST User Manual
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Fireplace Installation
New Wall Construction
①
Select a suitable location that
is not susceptible to moisture and
is away from 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 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
①
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.
②
Remove the outer jacket and