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Fireplace installation, New wall construction – Dimplex DF2426SS User Manual

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Fireplace Installation

Install the fireplace assembly

1.

into the mantel. (refer to

mantel assembly instructions)

!

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.

!

IMPORTANT: If not using a

Dimplex mantel, the fireplace

must be installed in an

enclosure with the following

MINIMUM internal/opening

dimensions (Figure 1).

New Wall Construction

CAUTION:

Clearance for air

circulation beneath the fireplace

insert is provided by two (2)

rubber feet.

Do not install the

fireplace directly on carpet

or similar surfaces which

may restrict air circulation.

If installing the fireplace in a

carpeted area, place a one-piece,

Figure 1

24 ½”

(622 mm)

solid, flat surface under the

fireplace insert. Ensure that both

of the insert’s feet rest securely

on this surface.

select a suitable location that

1.

is not susceptible to moisture

and is away from drapes,

furniture and high traffic.
Place the fireplace in the

2.

desired location to see how it

will look in the room.
mark the desired location

3.

on the floor and store the

fireplace in a safe, dry and

dust free location.
Use studs to frame an

4.

opening of 24 ½ inches (622

mm) wide X 18 ¼ inches

(463.6 mm) high X 8 ⅞ inches

(225.5 mm) deep. (Figure 1)

8 ⅞”

(225.5 mm)

18 ¼”

(463.6 mm)