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Fireplace installation – Dimplex Electric Fireplace VCX1525 User Manual

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Fireplace Installation

obstruct the bottom of this

heater. Bottom of unit must

be a minimum of 14 inches

(356 mm) above the floor or

any surface such as a tabletop

to ensure adequate space for

heat exhaust from the bottom

of the fireplace (Figure 3).

With a wall stud finder,

locate the center of the wall

stud, drive a wood screw

into the stud and leave

Figure 3

Heat Exhaust

approximately ⅛ inch (3 mm)

exposed threads for the

fireplace to hang on.

The second mounting point

should be picked such that it

is farthest (to the left or right)

relative to the first one among the

seven (7) keyholes (a to G shown

in Figure 2) on the fireplace for

wall mounting, these keyholes are

two (2) inches (51 mm) apart. For

example, if you plan to use hole

B as the first mounting hole, the

second mounting hole must be G.
other available combinations are

A-G, C-G, A-F, A-E, A-D and D-G.

Mark the second mounting

screw location; ensure that it is

level with the first with the help

of the provided bubble level and

the fireplace itself. Screw the

threaded drywall anchor in the

drywall with a Philip’s head

screwdriver until the head is flat

against the wall surface.
Caution should be taken when

using a power tool to install a

threaded drywall anchor as the

drywall may distort, tear or slightly

buckle as a result of over-torque.

With a Philip’s head screw

driver, screw the drywall anchor

screw into the drywall anchor

already in the wall, leave ⅛ inch

(3 mm) exposed threads for

mounting

the fireplace.

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