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)