Fireplace installation, New wall construction – Dimplex Electric Fireplace DFG3033 User Manual
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Fireplace Installation
①
install the fireplace assembly
into the mantel (refer to mantel
assembly instructions).
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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
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.
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.
Figure 1
22 ¾”
(578 mm)
31 ¾”
(807 mm)
9 ½”
(241 mm)